An important feature of Bronzeville Week is our efforts to stimulate the economy within the arts and along the commercial corridor in Bronzeville. A thriving commercial corridor is promoted by a strong Business Improvement District. Our Bronzeville BID is the Historic King Drive BID No. 8. The King Drive BID mission is to improve the King Drive District by fostering a culture that enjoys a trendy and authentic retail experience while attracting businesses who embrace the comm

It's no secret I am a third generation Milwaukee native. My great grandmother Ruth Lacey, my great grandfather Charles Warren, My grandparents Lawerence and Barbara Herbert and my mother Laura Vernon, all civically engaged activists in this community. My mother marched across the 16th street bridge for equal rights in housing. My grandfather was a leader in UAW labor union, and an accomplished pianist. He told me stories of playing with Little Jimmy Scott right here in Milwau