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Vol. 38 ⢠No.44 ⢠Thurs., Nov. 7, 2019 - Wed., Nov.13, 2019 ⢠An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area ⢠75¢
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 'Lunch and Learn' on county budget
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On Friday, November 1, 2019, the Milwaukee Urban League hosted a "Lunch and Learn" at the Milwaukee Urban League offices, 435 West North Ave. The topic of this "Lunch and Learn" was, "2020 City of Milwaukee-County Budgets Overview and Q&A." The informative program discussed what goes into making an annual city or county budget. From research to ratification, attendees learned the ins and outs of how much and what it takes to build the funds and distribute them. The city and county budget provide for many of the services that run our city including road work, trash removal, sewers, payroll for workers and much more. The 2020 budget for both the city and county are currently in the works so presenters were able to gain feedback from the attendees as to what services were important to them.
Milwaukee honors the legacy of the late Mildred Harpole On Saturday, November 2, 2019, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum hosted a special memorial celebration/repast honoring the life and works of Mildred Harpole (inset) at the Museum on 2620 W. Center St. Many community organizations, religious leaders, politicians, and close friends came out to share their stories and give tributes about one of Milwaukee's tireless community organizers and activists. Many city and county leaders presented proclamations and awards to Mildred's family including Milwaukee County Board Members Marcelia Nicholson (left) and Supreme Moore Omokunde (right), who presented a proclamation to Mildred's husband community leader Reuben Harpole (center). Others who were on hand to remember Mildred were State Senator Lena Taylor, Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall and many more. Mildred Harpole was a driving force in our community and she will be greatly missed.
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Men Moving Forward presents 2019 prostate health education event
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On Saturday, November 2, 2019, Men Moving Forward presented a prostate health education event at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 3456 N. 38th St. Men Moving Forward is a support group for African American men who have survived prostate cancer. The event served to help educate African American men about the diagnosis, treatment, and support for how to deal with prostate cancer. The event included an "Ask the Doctor Panel," survivor stories; a raffle, and awards presentation. This event was co-sponsored by Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pilgrim Rest M.B.C., Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories, The Milwaukee Bucks, and the Prostate Health Education Network. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) Sherman Jackson; William Harrell; Jermaine Murry; Randy Allison; Donald E. Vaughn; Gerald Childs; (front row, from left) Terrance Patterson; Pastor Martin Childs, Jr.; and Richard M. Badger. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com