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MHSI Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center hosts Holiday Dinner Giveaway On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their 4th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Dr. MHSI gave away more than 1,500 Christmas dinners to families that attended, as well as provided free health screenings and flu shots. The event was hosted by Jammin' 98.3 morning personality Andrea Williams and sponsored by Molina Healthcare, Aurora Health Care, Gruber Law Office, All of US, Feeding America, and Pete's Fruit Market; all helped to ensure that families in need had a hearty holiday meal.
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The Salvation Army hosts 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast For the 30th year the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County hosted their annual Christmas Family Feast on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Salvation Army and their more than 1,400 volunteers served more than 9,000 people at the feast. The menu consisted of turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverages. In addition to the meal, Santa and Mrs Claus were on hand to meet the children. There was also live music and caroling, and families and children received gifts.
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Milwaukee's African American institutions celebrate Kwanzaa
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On Thursday, December 26, 2019 the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2019 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night is Umoja - Unity which was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Historical Society (left photo); night two, Kujichagulia - Self Determination was hosted by Africans On The Move; night three, Ujima-Collective Work and Responsibility was An NCON Communications Publication
hosted by the Wisconsin Black Historical Society; the fourth night, Ujamaa-Cooperative Economics was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; the fifth night, Nia- Purpose was hosted by Oni Onilu; the sixth night, Kuumba - Creativity was hosted by the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, LTD; and the final night, Imani- Faith was also hosted by Wisconsin African American Women's Center, LTD (right photo). Each night featured traditional rituals, music, dancing, poetry and local vendors selling African themed clothing, art, food and jewelry. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com