African American Women’s Center celebrates ’24th Annual Faces of Hope Hat...
The Wisconsin African American Women’s (WAAW) Center held its “24th Annual Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon” on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the WAAW Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The theme for this year was...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 30, 2024
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – May 30, 2024
May 30 1965 – Vivian Malone became the first African American to graduate from the University of Alabama. May 31, 1870 – Congress passed the first Enforcement Act, providing stiff penalties for those...
View ArticleThe most common autoimmune disease in the black community isn’t lupus, it’s…MS
While a lot of people are dealing with lupus, research suggests that black people may have an even higher chance of battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The problem is that data can be sparse because...
View ArticleMPS celebrates 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians
MPS valedictorians and salutatorians! As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and...
View ArticleSolomon Coggs-Butler and classmates graduates of St. Marcus School 8th Grade
On Saturday, May 26, 2024, Solomon Coggs-Butler and 40 other 8th-grade graduates had a party to celebrate moving on to high school. His Mom, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was mistress of ceremonies to...
View ArticleLessons for young graduates
This is the joyous time of year when families, friends, and teachers are cheering on graduates of all ages who have worked so hard and made them all so proud. I hope many of today’s high school and...
View ArticleMilwaukee lakefront July 3 fireworks canceled this year
Fireworks will still be held at some Milwaukee County Parks Milwaukee County Parks announced Friday, May 24, 2024 that this year’s July 3 lakefront fireworks are canceled. The Milwaukee County Parks...
View ArticleRNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say
The Republican National Committee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, again warned the U.S. Secret Service director about a possible protest zone in Milwaukee. City leaders have floated the use of Pere...
View ArticleSpann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, The Spann Foundation celebrated its 21st Annual Scholarship Brunch, with an “All White Affair” at the Four Points by Sheraton-North Shore, 8900 North Kildeer Court. At this...
View ArticleBusiness Educational Consortium hosts ‘2024 Senior Prom Gala Awards’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, it was about staying connected – young people connecting with elders. The Educational Consortium, Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club and Soroptimist International- Milwaukee...
View ArticleMilwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 6, 2024
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View ArticleThis Week In Black History – June 6, 2024
June 6, 1831 – First annual “People of Color” convention was held in Philadelphia. June 7, 1917 – Poetess Gwendolyn Brooks, first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize (Poetry 1950), was born....
View Article‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between...
In recent years, there’s been a strong push by health advocates, civil rights groups, elected officials, and residents, including thousands from Wisconsin, urging federal officials to finalize the...
View ArticleRemembering Don Tate
Don R. Tate, 86, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Don was born on June 19, 1937 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Tate was a retired MPS Industrial Arts teacher at Rufus King High School and...
View ArticleJuneteenth Day resolutions
Juneteenth Day takes place Wednesday June 19, 2024 in the USA. The ending of slavery in the USA in 1865 is celebrated in many cities around the country. In 2024 let’s add a new tradition to celebrating...
View ArticleWaukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
DNA testing is underway to determine if arm belongs to Sade Robinson, a Milwaukee woman murdered anddismembered last month As investigators in multiple jurisdictions continue their search for remains...
View ArticleMidwest Bible College holds special graduation
Midwest Bible College (MBC) celebrated a unique graduation ceremony last week at its 21st annual meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024. Thirty-two students received their associate’s, bachelor’s, and...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was the featured guest at the Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, which was hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and...
View ArticleSuperintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously early Tuesday, June 4, 2024 to accept resignation of Dr. Keith Posley Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley has resigned...
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