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There is beauty and positive people in the world. We often get so caught up in the madness of daily existence that the previous fact is often forgotten. Look around you and if you ignore the egoic...
View ArticleAndre Braugher, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor dies at age 61
Actor who played deadpan Captain Raymond Holt and starred in ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ has died after a brief illness Andre Braugher, who starred as Captain Raymond Holt in the hit comedy...
View ArticleVoice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOFC), a local nonprofit, helped Milwaukee families get into the holiday spirit by delivering trees, gifts and decorations to families in...
View ArticleDr. King Community Center hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Community Center, located at 1531 W. Vliet St., held its annual “Breakfast with Santa.” The center has held the event for the past 5 years...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 28, 2023
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – December 28, 2023
December 28, 1905 – Earl “Fatha” Hines, “Father of Modern Jazz Piano”, born. December 29, 1924 – Author, sportswriter A.S. “Doc” Young born. December 30, 1842 – Congressman Josiah Walls born. December...
View ArticleKappa League members receive school supply gift cards
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Donald Tate presented school supply gift cards to the Kappa League members at Albright New Hope United...
View ArticleOur Daily Bread hosts a ‘Family Holiday Gathering’
Six-year-old Naleighyna Craney (center) and her uncle Deshawn Grandberry (left), receive treats and decorate sweets provided by Our Daily Bread Community Resource Center, Inc., Founder and Chief...
View ArticleTime for action: White House needs to end delay, move forward with Ban on...
The tobacco industry decades ago launched a devastating campaign to target the black community with its products, its primary tool being menthol cigarettes. This sustained attack on black health has...
View ArticleNorth Central Service Club visits Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living
On Friday, December 22, 2023, North Central Service Club (NCSC) members (from left) Betty Munson, Valley Hollins, Frances Utsey, and Victoria Butler visited Matthews of Glendale Assisted Living, 7325...
View ArticleKwanzaa: What it really is and how and why it’s celebrated
Every year, around Christmas time, you may hear some black folks talking about celebrating Kwanzaa. many of them jokingly because they don’t know the history or roots behind the holiday. Here’s how it...
View ArticleA Christmas lesson
On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on what would be his last Christmas Eve. The message was titled, “A Christmas...
View ArticleFamilies enjoy the ‘African Heritage Soulful Santa Christmas’
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Parent University founder Delores Sallis (top photo, left) along with Dr. Sabrina Robbins (top photo, right) presented the “African Heritage Soulful Santa Christmas”...
View ArticlePresident Biden talks investments in Milwaukee’s community with black, local...
President Joe Biden visited Milwaukee on Wednesday December 20, 2023, his third visit to the Badger State this year. Milwaukee is one of many stops for the president as he talks about his efforts and...
View ArticleMilwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey is not seeking re-election
Rainey has served Milwaukee’s Seventh Aldermanic District since 2016 Alderman Khalif Rainey announced Thursday, December 21, 2023 he will not seek re-election. He has served Milwaukee’s Seventh...
View ArticleHoly Redeemer COGIC hosts annual community-wide toy give-a-way
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, along with C.H Mason Health Clinic, IPAMA, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ and Unite WI, hosted their...
View ArticleSalvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
On Monday, December 25, 2023, more than 4,000 people gathered at Milwaukee’s Baird Center downtown to eat a home-cooked Christmas meal at the Salvation Army’s 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast....
View ArticleNorthcott Neighborhood House gifts home cooked meals and gifts to families on...
On Monday, December 25, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a festive celebration called “The 3rd Annual ‘Tis the Season Family Dinners & Toys” event at their location at 2460 N. 6th St....
View ArticleAttend the 53206 Community Showcase on April 24, 2024
Families and neighbors are invited to attend the Milwaukee Public Schools 53206 Community Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Explore Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) programs and learn about jobs in...
View ArticleAn update in a long fight for justice
On April 2, 2024, 109-year-olds Viola Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle appeared together at a Tulsa courthouse in a hearing before Oklahoma’s Supreme Court. Mother Fletcher and Mother Randle, as...
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