Features
Project Pipeline Hosts Architectural Summer Design Camps for Youths
On Thursday, June 25-28, 2026, in Madison Wisconsin, NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) held their “Project Pipeline Summer Camp on Architecture.” The first part of the camp challenged students to consider how Design Justice influences architectural planning in their communities. Students will then be given the opportunity to apply these concepts to individual designs. Finally, students will share their designs and explain the inspiration for their ideas.
The Milwaukee camp schedule is July 9-12, 2026. For more information visit https://www.wisconoma.com/project-pipeline.
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Northcott Celebrates 4th of July with Concert as Part of its Culture Music Series
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. celebrated the 4th of July with a concert that was part of their Summer Culture Music Series at Clinton Rose Park, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. This week’s musicians were the Esquires II, Tony Washington & The Dynamic Divas, and The Shaelyn Band from Lake City, FL. Northcott donated hamburgers and hot dogs for this series and lemonade was donated by Eli’s Lemonade. The concert was sponsored by Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., Bader Philanthropies, and TMJ4. The concert line-up was curated by Team Loyalty Entertainment and the DJ for the day was DL Boogie.
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Fellowship Open Annual Meeting Salutes Corporate Excellence, 26th Consecutive Sell Out
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Saturday, June 28, 2026, Northwestern Mutual Life’s gleaming conference center atop their corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee was the setting for the 2026 Fellowship Open annual meeting and a warm…
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Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 Helps Prepare Youth for Future
The Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 took place on n Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026. The camp was a free, five-day technology and innovation program held at ThriveOn King and led by Nouvelle Marketing, powered by Base44. The camp brought together 11 students in grades 7 through 12, serving predominantly underserved youth from across the Milwaukee area to explore artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. During the week, students learned how to design, build, and launch their own web applications using AI-powered tools on the Base44 platform. They gained hands-on experience in app development, problem solving, user experience design, and digital creativity, progressing from beginners to certified app creators. Nouvelle Marketing launched the program to expand access to technology education and entrepreneurial opportunities for Milwaukee youth, helping prepare students with practical AI and digital skills that can support future careers, innovation, and economic mobility.
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Local News
Northcott’s ‘Summer Culture Music Series’ Continues
On July 11, 2026, Northcott’s Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted their “Summer Culture Music Series” at Clinton Rose Park. This concert event was sponsored by Northcott, Bader Philanthropies, TMJ4, 98.3, and talent was curated by Team Loyalty Entertainment. There were also antique cars on display for concertgoers and lemonade was donated by Eli’s Lemonade. The DJ was DL Boogie. The MC for the concert was Jammin’ 98.3’s Don Black and spoken word poetry was performed by Tamar. The music opening act was The MuvGruv; Headliner opener was Soul Serious w/ Nathan Latimore; and the headliner was Ivan Singh.
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Holy Temple M.B.C. Hosts Neighborhood Community Evangelism Excursion
On Saturday July 11, 2026, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church held their first ever canvassing the neighborhood for Christ. As John12:32 states, “If I be lifted up from earth, I’ll draw all men unto me,” Pastor J.N. Weathers stated, follow the vision. Holy Temple M.B.C. canvassed the neighborhood to let people know that the church cares for them, that they have somewhere to come; to go. If they need a church home, or if they just need to talk, they can come to Holy Temple M.B.C. at 4245 N. 60th Street. Their doors are especially open to the neighborhood youth. This was just the beginning, for their next “Canvassing for Christ” is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:13-16, “That we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Holy Temple M.B.C is trying to be obedient to God’s words and strongly believes it’s time that the Christian community come together and lift the name of Jesus in the city of Milwaukee.
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Former Packer Gilbert Brown Hosts Free Football Camp for Kids
Former Green Bay Packers player Gilbert Brown in partnership with the AT&T Wisconsin Pioneers is once again giving back to the community through the Gilbert Brown All-Pro Football Camp, a free three-day football camp for kids ages 8 to 17. Presented by the Gilbert Brown Foundation, the camp took place July 7-9, 2026, at Bradley Technology and Trade School.
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 16, 2026
Former Packer Gilbert Brown hosts free football camp for kids; Holy Temple M.B.C. hosts neighborhood community evangelism excursion; Milwaukee Election Commission announces polling location changes for August 11 Partisan Primary; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends bid for governor,
endorses Sara Rodriguez; Being Frank: Is it the youth or ‘old head failure’; Northcott’s Summer Culture Music Series continues; UWM invites job seekers to campus for July 20 job fair; Summer slide: How to mitigate summer learning loss; Five people most likely to become dehydrated; Six Savvy Ways to Ensure Grilling Success this Summer; plus our Ministries Section, Black History, Birthday Salutes and Classifieds.
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Community
Milwaukee Election Commission Announces Polling Location Changes for August 11 Partisan Primary
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is notifying voters of several polling location changes that will take effect for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. These updates affect four wards in two aldermanic districts and just over 2,700 registered voters.
Being Frank: Is it the Youth or ‘Old Head Failure’
Around the USA many African Americans are faced with a problem. It is an issue that inevitably comes up in any conversation about African American society. The issue is one that older African Americans love to discuss because it makes them look okay. The issue is the behavior of young African Americans. It is as if older African Americans have forgotten that African American youth came from their loins. Older African Americans should look at the standards they set/created that have led to this so-called problem with their youth.
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Northcott’s ‘Summer Culture Music Series’ Continues
On July 11, 2026, Northcott’s Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted their “Summer Culture Music Series” at Clinton Rose Park. This concert event was sponsored by Northcott, Bader Philanthropies, TMJ4, 98.3, and talent was curated by Team Loyalty Entertainment. There were also antique cars on display for concertgoers and lemonade was donated by Eli’s Lemonade. The DJ was DL Boogie. The MC for the concert was Jammin’ 98.3’s Don Black and spoken word poetry was performed by Tamar. The music opening act was The MuvGruv; Headliner opener was Soul Serious w/ Nathan Latimore; and the headliner was Ivan Singh.
Continue Reading Northcott’s ‘Summer Culture Music Series’ Continues
Holy Temple M.B.C. Hosts Neighborhood Community Evangelism Excursion
On Saturday July 11, 2026, Holy Temple Missionary Baptist Church held their first ever canvassing the neighborhood for Christ. As John12:32 states, “If I be lifted up from earth, I’ll draw all men unto me,” Pastor J.N. Weathers stated, follow the vision. Holy Temple M.B.C. canvassed the neighborhood to let people know that the church cares for them, that they have somewhere to come; to go. If they need a church home, or if they just need to talk, they can come to Holy Temple M.B.C. at 4245 N. 60th Street. Their doors are especially open to the neighborhood youth. This was just the beginning, for their next “Canvassing for Christ” is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:13-16, “That we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Holy Temple M.B.C is trying to be obedient to God’s words and strongly believes it’s time that the Christian community come together and lift the name of Jesus in the city of Milwaukee.
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Editorials
Being Frank: Is it the Youth or ‘Old Head Failure’
Around the USA many African Americans are faced with a problem. It is an issue that inevitably comes up in any conversation about African American society. The issue is one that older African Americans love to discuss because it makes them look okay. The issue is the behavior of young African Americans. It is as if older African Americans have forgotten that African American youth came from their loins. Older African Americans should look at the standards they set/created that have led to this so-called problem with their youth.
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Being Frank: Stop Running
The Fourth of July has arrived in the USA. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the country known as the land of the free. African Americans have made their mark in the creation of the USA. African Americans were running from slavery in certain states in 1776. 250 years later in 2026 African Americans are still running from something. The 2026 African American is not running from slave catchers. African Americans in this modern USA are running from each other.
Christian Times
Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God In Christ celebrates 40th Church Anniversary with weekend long celebration
This year, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ celebrates 40 years of faithful commitment to the Milwaukee community. As they mark this milestone, they will tell their story, honor their past, and remember where God has brought them from.
The weekend long celebration will take place May 30th – June 1st, 2026. The theme for this milestone celebration is, “If God Can Do Anything God Can Do Everything. There Is NOTHING Too Hard for God!”
Zion Hill MBC Hosts ’66th Church Anniversary’
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted its “66th Church Anniversary Celebration,” at 1825 West Hampton Ave. with a theme of, “We will never forget.” – Deuteronomy Ch.6:1-12.
WGBSC, Inc.’s Spring Session Held at New Hope Baptist Church
The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention, Inc./State Congress of Christian Education under the direction of the Reverend Keith T. Evans, Convention President, Reverend James Ivy, Congress President, and Mrs. Emma Brooks, Congress Dean was held at the New Hope Baptist Church where Reverend Reginald Ivy serves as pastor during the week of April 20-24, 2026. Over 200 individuals were in attendance, with an overall of 219 attending classes. The following classes included: “How God Sees Us” (Ms Francine Saffold, Instructor); “Where Is God When Life is Hard” (Dr. Demetrius Williams, Instructor); “IDs In Today’s World: Salt and Light” (Rev. Charles Watkins, Instructor); Youth Workshop (Dr. Claude Williams, Instructor); and, Youth/Children’s Workshop (Ms Sheila Jurez, Instructor).
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Mount Pilgrim Celebrates With An All White Fellowship
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church family celebrated an evening in white fellowship at the Four Point Sheraton North Hotel. The events theme was, “A Faithful people working together.” The Master and Mistress of Ceremony were Rev. Kurt Boyd and Jackie Boyd.
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Art and Entertainment
Northcott’s ‘Summer Culture Music Series’ Continues
On July 11, 2026, Northcott’s Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted their “Summer Culture Music Series” at Clinton Rose Park. This concert event was sponsored by Northcott, Bader Philanthropies, TMJ4, 98.3, and talent was curated by Team Loyalty Entertainment. There were also antique cars on display for concertgoers and lemonade was donated by Eli’s Lemonade. The DJ was DL Boogie. The MC for the concert was Jammin’ 98.3’s Don Black and spoken word poetry was performed by Tamar. The music opening act was The MuvGruv; Headliner opener was Soul Serious w/ Nathan Latimore; and the headliner was Ivan Singh.
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Encore Richard Kluge School: Shule Ya Msingi Ya Waigizaji Wa Sanaa
Grade 3 teacher Monifa Lacking and Principal Keshum Willingham were excited to share the incredible talents of the students of Richard Kluge Elementary. Kluge Elementary Cast and Staff Production Crew had a seamless production of, “The Lion King Kids.” The singing and acting by the children was exceptional.
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Finale and farewell: your MSO’s final concerts of the 2025/26 season
As the 2025.26 season draws to a close, your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pulling out all the stops with a series of can’t-miss performances featuring some of the most popular jewels of the classical canon. From the kaleidoscopic colors of Stravinsky’s fairytale ballet to the grandeur of Beethoven’s greatest choral triumph, you won’t want to miss a second of the action onstage in Allen-Bradley Hall.
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All That Jazz: Ledisi Channels ‘The Queen Of The Blues’ With Your MSO
Described as “one of the great singers in the world, period” by John Legend and sporting a voice of “breathtaking range and reach” (The New York Times), Grammy Award-winning Ledisi brings her genre-bending artistry to the Bradley Symphony Center on May 16, 2026 for an exclusive one-night-only engagement, paying tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington.
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Education
Project Pipeline Hosts Architectural Summer Design Camps for Youths
On Thursday, June 25-28, 2026, in Madison Wisconsin, NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) held their “Project Pipeline Summer Camp on Architecture.” The first part of the camp challenged students to consider how Design Justice influences architectural planning in their communities. Students will then be given the opportunity to apply these concepts to individual designs. Finally, students will share their designs and explain the inspiration for their ideas.
The Milwaukee camp schedule is July 9-12, 2026. For more information visit https://www.wisconoma.com/project-pipeline.
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Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 Helps Prepare Youth for Future
The Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp 2026 took place on n Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026. The camp was a free, five-day technology and innovation program held at ThriveOn King and led by Nouvelle Marketing, powered by Base44. The camp brought together 11 students in grades 7 through 12, serving predominantly underserved youth from across the Milwaukee area to explore artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. During the week, students learned how to design, build, and launch their own web applications using AI-powered tools on the Base44 platform. They gained hands-on experience in app development, problem solving, user experience design, and digital creativity, progressing from beginners to certified app creators. Nouvelle Marketing launched the program to expand access to technology education and entrepreneurial opportunities for Milwaukee youth, helping prepare students with practical AI and digital skills that can support future careers, innovation, and economic mobility.
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Health & Fitness
Make It A December You’ll Actually Remember
Photo courtesy of pexels.com The holiday season is approaching quickly. Daylight is shorter and the weather is colder. Shopping lists are getting long and weekends are filling up. We’re…
A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Image courtesy of pexels.com. Our culture appears to be awash in alcohol and other drugs. It seems that ads, songs, and TV shows and films portray lifestyles that include…
Fighting the stigma of overdose with International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed every August 31, a day set aside to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, uplift survivors of overdose, and to encourage action…
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Masculinity, mental health, and substance use
In many communities, men have been revered as the steadfast providers and protectors of their families. Societally, we hold a belief that men are the stronger sex— both mentally…
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What's Happening?
7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 16th, 2026
In recognition of Black History Month, the African American Environmental Pioneer Awards 7th annual event is honoring those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. Nominees are chosen by previous honorees and event organizers. …
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Docomomo Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Library present ‘From the Archives Lecture: Wisconsin’s First Black Architect, Alonzo Robinson, Jr.’
Web Photo Docomomo Wisconsin, in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and UW–Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management (CRM), is pleased to invite the public to a special From the Archives lecture celebrating Black History Month:…
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Obituaries
Clive Davis, Legendary Music Producer Passes at Age 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
Davis, famously dubbed “the man with the golden ears,” was 94. His family confirmed his death in a social media post.
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The Story of Lieutenant Colonel Corrine “Coco” Burnett
The City of Milwaukee has lost a true decorated soldier, accomplished nurse and educator, incredible multi-business founder and owner, passionate community leader, and true to her nature, a dear friend and a free spirit: Corrine “Coco” Burnett (Hereafter Coco as she was fondly known) died on Saturday, May 30th at 4:30 a.m., in Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving Family.
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The Legacy of a Godly Woman: Dr. Louise A. Mormon
It was on May 29, 1931 that God saw fit to bring into this world a tiny little girl in a tiny little city called England, Arkansas. Her parents were Ulysses and Corrine Turner, and she was the oldest of 5 girls: Lucy B., Mae Doris, Artellis, and Erlene. Ulysses and Corrine gave the name of Anna Louise to their little bundle of joy. At some point in life, Anna Louise decided she didn’t like her name the way it was, so she changed it to Louise Anna. The family relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with dreams of a better life. A better life was achieved and the family flourished.
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