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Vol. 38 • No.29 • Thurs., July 25, 2019 - Wed., July 31, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Milwaukee celebrates '22nd Annual Garfield Days'
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Garfield 502 Bar and Restaurant hosted the 22nd Annual Garfield Days Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival on W. Garfield Ave. between N. 4th Street and N. 7th Street. Garfield Days is a vibrant annual celebration in the Bronzeville district. This year's festival featured local music, food and activities. This event was free and open to the public.
"Garfield Days has a long-standing history of being one of the city's best festivals to experience Milwaukee's diversity in music and food offerings," said Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. Pictured at the event are (left photo) Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, State Senator Lena Taylor, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and State Assemblyman Kalan Haywood.
WRTP Big Step celebrated graduation for Leonardo DRS training On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP)/BIG STEP students have completed the required courses for Leonardo DRS employment. The will go immediately into a hands-on training program at Leonardo DRS to begin a permanent position after all requirements have been completed. Nine people were trained in Entry Level Manufacturing Skills (ELMS) in this class and hired immediately by Leonardo DRS Technologies. The training was developed with Leonardo DRS in partnership with WRTP/BIG STEP. Leonardo DRS is a military defense contractor that produces electrical systems and products. Pictured at the graduation ceremony are (back row from left) Manufacturing Industry Coordinator Joe Nicosia, Rashad Griffin, Michael Paige, class instructor Rick Schabowski, Javeon Buford, Donovan Freeman, Otis Dunning; (front row from left) Roy Fortune; Victory Jackson; Victoria Jackson; and Steve Koehler.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
HACM hosts annual meeting and honors locals making a difference
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On July 17, 2019, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) welcomed nearly 300 people to its annual meeting to celebrate the ripples of hope created throughout its 75 years of providing high quality, affordable housing options and supportive services to Milwaukee families, seniors, disabled adults, and veterans. During the event HACM recognized several partners for helping the agency achieve its mission to foster strong, resilient, and inclusive communities. One of those was Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (Ret.) who served as the National Commander of the National Association of Black Veterans (NABVETS) and passed away last year. He was honored with a special memorial award that was accepted by his wife, Jacqueline Cocroft (center). Also honored was the American Legion which received a donation that was accepted by 4th District Vice Commander Tim Baranzyk (second from right). The HACM also unveiled its new veterans housing project Victory Manor (inset).