Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Digital Edition Issue October 28, 2021

Page 1

The Milwaukee Times Newspaper and milwaukeetimesnews.com Milwaukee's Only “Blue Chip” Community Newspaper

Weekly Newspaper

“Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always”

Vol. 40 • No. 42 • Thurs., Oct. 28, 2021 - Wed., Nov. 03, 2021 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢

Milwaukee Branch NAACP hosts annual '2021 Freedom Fund Dinner' On Friday, October 22, 2021, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosted their "Annual Freedom Fund Dinner" at the Wisconsin Center, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. The theme for this year's dinner was "Always Fighting Forward," and the keynote speaker was Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (top left photo), who was instrumental in forming the prosecuting team responsible for the historic and unprecedented conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for George Floyd's murder. This year's Freedom Fund Dinner was all the more important as last year's event was held virtually due to the pandemic. In addition, 2020 was the year of Floyd's murder, which ignited the Black Lives Matter movement and spurred protests across the globe; mobilizing everyday citizens and activists from all walks of life. The event was MC'ed by WNOV Community Relations and Radio Personality Faithe Colas and Dr. Gloria Pitchford-Nicholas (lower left photo) served as Freedom Fund Dinner Chairperson.

Photos by Yvonne Kemp

Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien

Photos by Yvonne Kemp

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) along with County Supervisor Priscilla Cogg-Jones and a number of other local leaders were proud to officially unveil the new sign for the newly renamed Lucille Berrien Park, 3629 N. 16th St. The park which was originally named Lindbergh Park after aviator Charles Lindbergh, changed names after MAARPR circulated a petition to honor founder and community activist Lucille Berrien back in April. In June the Milwaukee County Board of Directors passed a resolution officially renaming a park after the longtime Milwaukee activist. During the event, Berrien was presented with several resolutions and citations from county, city and state officials for her tireless work.

St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus hosts Pumpkin Palooza On Saturday, October 16, 2021, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Ave., hosted their first ever "Pumpkin Palooza - Great Pumpkin Giveaway." Families were invited to attend and pick a pumpkin for St. Ann's pumpkin patch and tour their facilities and intergenerational STEM learning garden, a wheelchair accessible playscape and STEM learning center for people of all ages and abilities. Besides the pumpkin patch there were plenty of activities for the family including fun and games with Clowning Blinky, a Halloween photo booth where children could get a picture taken in their costumes, apple cider and goodies to snack on and goody bags full of treats for the kids. This event was co-sponsored by All of Us Research Program, Pete's Fruit Market, Saint John's on the Lake and North Avenue/Fond du Lac Marketplace Business Improvement District 32. An HTGroup, LLC Publication

Photos by Yvonne Kemp

www.milwaukeetimesnews.com


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Digital Edition Issue October 28, 2021 by Milwaukee Times News - Issuu