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Milwaukee Brewers Honor CC Sabathia and Dave Parker with Wall of Honor induction
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers honored two baseball legends inducting CC Sabathia and Dave Parker into the team’s Wall of Honor at American Family Field. Their contributions to the franchise were recognized on-field with a pre-game video and ceremonial first pitches by Sabathia and Parker family members ahead of the Brewers’ matchup against the New York Yankees.
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Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, one of Milwaukee’s trailblazing Black doctors, has died. Updated.
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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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AKA Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter Celebrates ‘8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby’
On Saturday, May2, 2026, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️ Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter, in partnership with the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, hosted the 8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 W. Park Place, continuing a growing tradition of style, service, and community impact.
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Local News
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.
Northwestern Mutual Invites Students Inside to Explore the World of Investing
On Friday, May 15, 2026, Northwestern Mutual hosted its inaugural Investments Learning Day at its Milwaukee headquarters, welcoming more than 100 local students for a behind-the-scenes look at institutional investing through interactive sessions with investment professionals.
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MATC Hosts 2026 Spring Commencement, Honors Outstanding Achievers and Vets
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum. The commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony was Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan President and CEO Héctor Colón. The spring 2026 graduating class had more than 1,800 students eligible for degrees, diploma and certificates. More than 600 earned scholastic honors, there were 90 dual enrollment students, and 48 veterans who wore red, white and blue cords symbolizing their service.
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 21, 2026
MATC hosts 2026 spring commencement, Northwestern Mutual invites students to explore the world of investing; Zion Hill MBC hosts 66th Church Anniversary; Being Frank: Love Means Action; Solomon Coggs-Butler hosts surprise birthday bash for his mother and aunt; MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary hosts ‘Summer Toy and Gift Giveaway’; Milwaukee County suicide report reveals post-pandemic rise among Black residents, men, older adults; Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2026 Artists of the Year, and Friends of the Arts Award honorees; plus our Ministries Section, Black History, Birthday Salutes and Classifieds.
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Community
MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Hosts ‘Summer Toy and Gift Giveaway’
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary (MBHS) brought joy and community spirit to Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood during its “4th Annual Summer Toy & Gift Giveaway.” Its sanctuary at 2461 W. Center Street was transformed into a lively celebration where children, teens, and families gathered to welcome the summer season with hope and excitement. The giveaway featured toys, games, and summer essentials designed to help young people in the Amani neighborhood start their summer on a positive note. Volunteers, donors, and community partners worked together to ensure every child left with something special.
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Being Frank: Love Means Action
Love is something everyone craves, but many do not know how to give. In the USA love is often mistaken for lust. Love is the bond that should form a marriage. Love is what parents should feel for their children. African Americans claim to love their children, but their actions scream otherwise.
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.
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Northwestern Mutual Invites Students Inside to Explore the World of Investing
On Friday, May 15, 2026, Northwestern Mutual hosted its inaugural Investments Learning Day at its Milwaukee headquarters, welcoming more than 100 local students for a behind-the-scenes look at institutional investing through interactive sessions with investment professionals.
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Editorials
Being Frank: Love Means Action
Love is something everyone craves, but many do not know how to give. In the USA love is often mistaken for lust. Love is the bond that should form a marriage. Love is what parents should feel for their children. African Americans claim to love their children, but their actions scream otherwise.
Being Frank: Celebrate the Superwoman
In the comic books there have been various characters who had the title Superwoman. In real life the title is held by all African American females who are mothers. I know I am being generous with the title, but every mother is special to someone, namely their children. Since this is the beginning of May, we will celebrate the Superwomen of the USA.
Christian Times
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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World-renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir Performs in Milwaukee
The world-renowned Rust College A’Cappella Choir, directed by Professor Karl Twyner, brought their remarkable voices on tour, stopping here in Milwaukee for three exciting performances.
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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Installs New Pastor
After 78 years, Reverend Reginald D. Ivy was installed as the third Pastor of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
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Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple Hosts ‘1st Annual Elegant Praise Awards’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Friday, November 14, 2025, Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Temple, Suffragan Bishop Monica Parchia Price,…
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Art and Entertainment
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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Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships Awarded
Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships AwardedFive Visual Artists Share $70,000 in 2026 Cycle Five recipients of the Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists have been selected…
Warm Up with Midwinter Masterworks: Join your MSO for Can’t-miss Classics this January and February
Photo Curtesy of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Classics series returns in the new year with another captivating lineup that delivers the concert going experience you…
Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp Milwaukee’s downtown was set aglow on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during the “27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff,” held at Père Marquette Park hosted by…
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Education
MATC Hosts 2026 Spring Commencement, Honors Outstanding Achievers and Vets
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2026 spring commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum. The commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony was Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan President and CEO Héctor Colón. The spring 2026 graduating class had more than 1,800 students eligible for degrees, diploma and certificates. More than 600 earned scholastic honors, there were 90 dual enrollment students, and 48 veterans who wore red, white and blue cords symbolizing their service.
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Gee’s Clippers Hosts Special Showing of PBS Documentary, ‘A Fuller Education’
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Friday, February 20, 2026, A special viewing of the PBS documentary “A Fuller Education.” The documentary chronicles the life and influence of Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent…
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Health & Fitness
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…
Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease
Web Photo Autoimmune diseases are some of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood diseases out there. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and…
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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
Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, one of Milwaukee’s trailblazing Black doctors, has died. Updated.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights Icon, Passes at 84
Designer: William S. Gooden; Photos: Web The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate whose booming oratory and populist message propelled the Civil Rights Movement in the decades after the assassination Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Tuesday, February 16,…
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Remembering Community Activist Viola “Vi” Hawkins
Viola “Vi” Hawkins Viola (Vi) Riser Hawkins was born to the union of the late Deacon John, Sr. and Lenory Riser of Grayson, LA, on October 12, 1939. She was the 10th of the couple’s 12 children and was loved by all. She confessed…
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