1290 WMCS Celebrates Mothers' Day
Paying tribute to Milwaukee's "Marvelous Moms", 1290 WMCS will combine efforts with Wisconsin's premiere black theatre group, Hansberry Sands Theatre Company on Mothers' Day, May 13, 2007. Join us for brunch, and live entertainment, as we salute the Marvelous Moms of Milwaukee.
Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Founded in 1992, the Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, Inc. has provided financial assistance to more than 350 students to continue their post secondary education. Since inception, the Fund has awarded more than $700,000.00. Currently, 25 students share in $40,000.00 annually to enroll at various colleges and universities.
The Fund has 501 (c) 3 status and all donations are tax deductible. The board of directors is comprised of corporate and community leaders and current and former educators. On April 27, 2008, we will honor our recipents at the Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, Inc. luncheon.
23rd Annual City Wide Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This Is The Time for...Positve Action. A man committed to peace, justice and equality, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. espoused love, self respect, the respect of others and the importance of family. Join us as we salute Dr. King and remember his legacy through song, dance, and speech. Each year the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Public Schools and members of the corporate community sponsor contests on art, speech, and writing.
Join 1290 WMCS as we broadcast the celebration from the Marcus Center of the Performing Arts on Sunday January 14, 2007. The fesitivies kick off at 12:45 and we'll celebrate until 4pm.
1290 WMCS Celebrates Black History Month
1290 WMCS celebrates Black History Month. It began as "Negro History Week" in 1926, the observance of Black history in America. It was the brainchild of African American scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson. A national recognition of Black pioneers and the many contributions they made to our nation and the world. Dr. Woodson chose the month of Feburary for the number of great African American pioneers and institutions whose birthdays or launch dates fell within the month. Among these, birthdays of Fredrick Douglass, W.E.B. Dubois, Langston Hughes, Eubie Blake, the NAACP and the first Pan African Congress. The celebration became a month long observance in 1976.
Now during Black History Month, 1290 WMCS salutes past and current contributors through our vignette series, "Pause for Pride". In addition to celebrating noteworthy African Americans on the national scene, past and present, special emphasis is placed on our local pioneers. Tune in everyday as we salute our history-makers. Take a moment and Pause for Pride!
1290 WMCS Presents the 37th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration
Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865 it was on June 19, that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with the good news that the war had ended and all slaves were now free! The slaves in Galveston rejoiced in the streets with jubilant celebration.
The celebration contines. Join 1290 WMCS and Northcott Neighborhood House on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. This day of celebration in Milwaukee is observed with an opening ceremony, replete with a parade on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The day long celebration includes live entertainment, public speakers, food and vendors.
UNCF Walk/Run
Founded in 1934, the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF) is the nations oldest most successful minority higher education assistance organization. Its mission is to strengthen access to education by providing financial assistance to deserving students, raise operating funds for UNCF's 39 member colleges and universities and provide technical assistance to enhance the capabilities of UNCF member institutions.
The Milwaukee chapter is one of the most successful in the nation and 1290 WMCS has joined the UNCF for the past 26 years to help them meet or exceed their annual fundraising goals in our community.
Join 1290 WMCS as we broadcast Saturday, July 21, 2007 from the UNCF Walk/Run downtown. For registration information call (414) 444-1290.
African World Festival
The 25th Anniversary celebration of African World Festival in Milwaukee will take place on the Henry Maier Festival grounds, August 3, 4, and 5, 2007. This three-day fesitval pays tribute to America, Africa, and the Caribbean. The event begins with a libation ritual or salute to African ancestry. The entire weekend is filled with live musical entertainment, sports, and lots of great food. Join us as we broadcast throughout the weekend from the festival grounds.
1290 WMCS/WHEDA Homebuyers' Expo
With the goal of educating the community on building wealth through home ownership, we will host the 1290 WMCS/WHEDA Homebuyers' Expo. During this day-long event you can attend a variety of workshops and visit booths staffed by experts in the field.
Thanksgiving Bountiful Baskets Giveaway
In the spirit of the season of giving, 1290 WMCS along with the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Brewers Charities, America's Second Harvest of Wisconsin and The Milwaukee County Sheirff's Department provide hundreds of families with a complete Thanksgiving Day meal through our Bountiful Baskets Giveaway.
The 18th Annual 1290 WMCS/The Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast
December 25, 1990 was the year that 1290 WMVP introduced to our community the Christmas Family Feast. We reached out to one of the finest service organizations in the nation and Milwaukee for assistance, the Salvation Army. They responded with a resounding "yes", and thus, one of our community's best collaborations was formed. A lot has changed in 17 years including the "call letters" of 1290, from WMVP to WMCS but one thing has remained the same.
The Feast is still a free event, and all are welcome to join us for a traditional holiday meal on Christmas Day.
