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By Tynesha Y Collins

This signature fundraising event will commemorate the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, bringing the excitement of the race to Milwaukee while raising funds to support local students.

All proceeds from this event support the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc., providing scholarships for college-bound students in the Milwaukee area. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships, helping to shape the future of countless young scholars.

Guests who attend this event will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, a silent auction, delicious appetizers, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby, all while supporting a meaningful cause. The event will commence at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee in the Northwest Conference Center located at 11600 W Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53224.

To learn more about the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Incorporated®, please visit our website https://www.akaumo.org/djp-foundation.

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Post From Community: 8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby

by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
April 7, 2026

<h1>Post From Community: 8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />April 7, 2026</p>
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<p>This signature fundraising event will commemorate the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, bringing the excitement of the race to Milwaukee while raising funds to support local students.</p>
<p>All proceeds from this event support the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc., providing scholarships for college-bound students in the Milwaukee area. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships, helping to shape the future of countless young scholars.</p>
<p>Guests who attend this event will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, a silent auction, delicious appetizers, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby, all while supporting a meaningful cause. The event will commence at 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee in the Northwest Conference Center located at 11600 W Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53224.</p>
<p>To learn more about the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Incorporated®, please visit our website <a href="https://www.akaumo.org/djp-foundation">https://www.akaumo.org/djp-foundation</a>.</p>
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