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A Record Year For Honorary Street Names
Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 5, 2024
Apr 5th, 2024 by Ald. Khalif RaineyN. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter
Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee recommends approval of street renaming in honor of Dr. Lester Carter
Sep 28th, 2023 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Dominican Center to Host Green & Growing
June 26th fundraising luncheon at the Wisconsin Club will also honor key members of the Amani Community
Jun 20th, 2022 by Dominican CenterStatement on the passing of Dr. Lester Carter
Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Milwaukee Common CouncilDr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years
He says he's "just the community druggist," but he's much more than that.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Damia S. CauseyLocal Black History You Should Know
Including Marvin Pratt, Heal the Hood and the Young, Black & Opinionated podcast.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service25 Streets Have Added Honorary Names
Since 2005, honorary signs for James Cameron, Don Sykes, Mae Elizabeth Dey, many others.
May 11th, 2020 by Carl BaehrCity-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo“Dr. Carter” Gets Honorary Street Sign
Beloved pharmacist, drug store owner for 50 years, gets sign on 24th and Burleigh.
May 23rd, 2018 by Jenny WhiddenA pillar in the community, a naming in his honor
Statement from Alderman Rainey on Dr. Lester Carter - May 17, 2018
May 17th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey