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Laborfest returns for Labor Day 2022 in Kenosha | Local News [Video]

Laborfest returns for the first time in years this coming Monday, providing a day of community, labor history and family-friendly fun.

It will be held rain or shine on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Therese Festival Grounds, 2020 91st St. in Kenosha.

The Kenosha AFL-CIO Council President Rick Gallo said it will feature all of its usual entertainment, including music, food booths, the announcement of Labor Person of the Year, children’s activities, raffles and more.

“It’s been a good celebration. The last time we had it in 2019, I would say we had very good turnout,” Gallo said. “We were busy all day long.”

Kenosha’s Laborfest has been held for at least 41 years, missing only 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Gallo said pointed to its ties to Kenosha’s rich labor history, including the automobile industry, steel industry and building trades, among …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen