2024 Milwaukee crime data: homicides down 39 percent in 1st quarter of year
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 presented the city’s crime numbers for the first...
View ArticleRemembering Sade Robinson
On Monday April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson disappeared. By the afternoon of Friday, April 12, Milwaukee and the whole world would know what had happened to her. When Maxwell S. Anderson, 33, a...
View ArticleNellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie’s Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 88th birthday at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420...
View ArticleCongresswoman Gwen Moore celebrates birthday with fundraiser at Ivy House
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, friends and colleagues hosted a birthday fundraiser for Congresswoman Gwen Moore at The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. Congresswoman Moore was joined by friends, family,...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 25, 2024
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – April 25, 2024
April 25, 1918 – Ella Fitzgerald, “First Lady of Song”, was born. April 26, 1888 – Sarah Boone patented the ironing board. April 27, 1968 – Dr. Vincent Porter became first African American certified in...
View ArticleSix foods to skip after age 50
They may look tempting, but they are packed with unhealthy levels of sugars, fats and salt. Try these alternatives instead By Alison Gwinn, AARP We’re not going to lie. Eating healthily after 50...
View ArticleApply today for summer arts internship positions
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship application is now open! There are 63 positions available with 13 different...
View ArticleThe parenting solution
Parenting skills in the US seem to be on the decline in 2024. The problem of declining parenting skills can be solved with one easy solution. There needs to be a new law passed or amendment added to...
View Article‘Legendary’ Milwaukee jazz drummer Sam Belton honored with award
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Radio Milwaukee’s premier fundraising event, “Vinyl Comes Alive,” returned after a hiatus and it included presenting their first-ever lifetime achievement award to Pastor...
View ArticleBucks fans optimistic after playoff opener win
Milwaukee Bucks fans packed Deer District Sunday for the team’s win in the their first playoff game against the Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks fans packed the Deer District Sunday, April 21, 2024, for...
View ArticleGreater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at FIS Global in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by FIS and attended by more than 100...
View ArticleMilwaukee County supervisors sworn in
On Monday, April 15, 2024, new and returning Milwaukee County Board Supervisors were sworn in at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Pictured are (from top left photo) Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 10th...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 2, 2024
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – May 2, 2024
May 2, 1920 – Indianapolis ABCs defeated Chicago Giants in first Negro National League Game. May 3, 1964 – Frederick O’Neal became first black president of the Actor’s Equity Association. May 4, 1961 –...
View ArticleGetting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
Source: https://blackdoctor.org/black-cardiovascular-clinical-trials-participation. Despite progress in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, black adults in the USA still face higher rates...
View ArticleMilwaukee Direct Admit simplifies college applications for MPS students
Does applying to college seem complicated? High school juniors attending any Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) school can apply to Milwaukee’s two largest colleges in less than five minutes at no cost. By...
View Article‘Second Annual Melanin Mixer’ honors local business leaders
“The 2nd Annual Melanin Mixer,” founded by business owner Grace Cole (top photo), was beautifully unveiled on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the exclusive The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. The sold-out...
View Article‘Orishas & Oracles:’ A gallery show by Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma
On Friday, April 19, 2024, father/daughter creative duo and Lindsay Heights residents Ras ‘Ammar and Adjua Nsoroma premiered their new joint gallery show during Gallery Night and Day 2024. The show...
View ArticleBreaking Earth’s stillness
Earth Day and the month of April are commemorated across the world as a time to celebrate our planet and focus on action to protect it. During this month I often remember the poem “Keeping Quiet” by...
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