Milwaukee Public Schools closes two more buildings due to lead contamination
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced the closure of two school buildings, Brown Street Academy and Westside Academy, due to elevated lead levels. “This continues to be a really challenging time for...
View ArticleMilwaukee County judge charged with obstruction, accused of helping man avoid...
Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested at the Milwaukee County Courthouse by FBI A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge is facing federal criminal charges after she allegedly attempted to help a...
View ArticleGreater Milwaukee Urban League receives Spectrum Digital Education grant for...
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Spectrum awarded the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) with a $40,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its Microsoft Mastery classes and digital literacy education...
View ArticleC.H. Mason and Outreach Community Health Centers announce partnership
On Friday, April 25, 2025, C.H. Mason Health Clinic and Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) announced their partnership to enhance access to comprehensive health services within our local...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 8, 2025
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – May 8, 2025
May 8, 1983 – Lena Horne was awarded the Spingarn Medal for distinguished career in the field of entertainment. May 9, 1899 – John Albert Burr patented lawn mower. May 10, 1950 – Boston Celtics...
View ArticleTen history-making black moms whose amazing stories everyone should know
By Elisha Beach Making history as a woman has never been an easy feat; but being a black woman making history comes with a whole other level of unique (and often infuriating) roadblocks. (Read: A whole...
View ArticleMPS congratulates 2025 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–8
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students in grades 3–8 stepped up to the challenge this April. Spelling Bee finals were held on April 12, 2025 for grades 3–5 and April 19, 2025 for grades 6–8 to find...
View ArticleUnified athletes announce pick at 2025 NFL Draft
Washington High School seniors Xavier Goff and Rionne Turner had the experience of a lifetime at the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Goff, a Special Olympics athlete, and Turner, a Unified...
View ArticleThe party starts now
The 2024-25 school year is winding down. Students are preparing to exit school buildings for summer vacation. This year’s fifth graders will be heading to middle school in the fall as sixth graders....
View ArticleShirley Addison celebrates 80th birthday with friends and family
Shirley Addison celebrated her 80th Birthday on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukee. The theme was “A Ladies’ Luncheon,” and the colors were shades of blue with silver accents. The...
View ArticleMilwaukee Public Museum reveals new name and logo for future location
The museum will be housed in a newly constructed building at the corner of N. Sixth Street and W. McKinley Avenue in downtown Milwaukee The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) has announced it will change...
View ArticleCAPITA Productions hosts 3rd annual ‘We Are The Drum’ awards and scholarship...
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, City at Peace in the Arts (CAPITA) Productions hosted its 3rd annual “We Are The Drum” awards and scholarship brunch.” This event is an extension of its annual stage...
View ArticleBlack Child Development Institute – Wisconsin hosts 2nd annual gala
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Black Child Development Institute – Wisconsin (BCDIWI), held its 2005 gala – titled “Building Literacy, Empowering Futures,” as they celebrated the power of literacy to...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 15, 2025
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – May 15, 2025
May 15, 1820 – U.S. Congress declared foreign slave trade an act of piracy, punishable by death. May 16, 1927 – William Harry Barnes became the first African American certified by any American surgical...
View ArticleWhat I wish I knew: The truth about preterm birth for black women
In the world of maternal healthcare, few voices resonate with as much urgency and clarity as that of Dr. Kim Bruno. A healthcare provider with 17 years of experience, Dr. Bruno has transitioned from...
View ArticleGMUL hosts ‘S.T.E.A.M. ‘n2 Careers Youth Summit’ at Discovery World
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) along with Kohler Co. and SC Johnson, partnered to present the “S.T.E.A.M. ‘n2 Careers Youth Summit” at Discovery World Science and...
View ArticleCity of Milwaukee replaces thousands of lead service lines
It’s part of a larger program to replace 65,000 service lines by 2037. Milwaukee Water Works announced Tuesday, May 13, 2025, that it has replaced 10,000 new lead service lines. City leaders said this...
View ArticleMilwaukee youth launch powerful ‘We Ain’t on That’ PSA to combat peer pressure
A coalition of local organizations is empowering Milwaukee teens to take a stand against negative influences through a new youth-led Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign launching across the...
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