Community Impact Awards: $16,000 donated to empower Milwaukee organizations
Photos by Yvonne Kemp The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® – Epsilon Kappa Omega chapter, kicked off the new year by giving back in a big way.…
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Trump marks Black History Month while Pentagon declares ‘identity months dead’
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to African American leaders during a meeting in the White House on Feb. 27, 2020, in Washington. Trump issued a declaration on Jan. 31, 2025, marking February as Black History…
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Lilo Allen fulfills longtime dream with Bronzeville Collective MKE
Photos by Steve Waring By Israel Webb and Steve Waring By the time she was six years old, Lilo Allen was already a very ambitious little girl. In addition to creating and selling her own…
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AACCW helping black entrepreneurs with a proper start
In August 2024, Bronzeville Collective MKE relocated to 2236 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, just south of The Milwaukee Times office. Bronzeville Collective MKE store hours are 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday;…
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Editorials
Writing the next chapter
In the days following President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, the preparations for Black History Month felt especially joyful. That was a moment when the entire nation could see black history and American history being written…
A Black History wake-up call
It is time for African Americans to wake up and see reality as it is. February is here, which means it is once again Black History Month. This is the month where African Americans can…
Christian Times
Zion Hill hosts appreciation celebration for Dr. Rev. Russell B. and First Lady Jenell Williamson
Photos by Yvonne Kemp Dr. Rev. Russell B. Williamson and First Lady Jenell Williamson celebrated 38 years serving God’s People. The program was held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., on…
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church recognizes church members who are 90 years or older in ‘Golden Circle’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 North Second St., where the pastor is Rev. Louis E. Sibley, III, held its annual “Senior Recognition and Celebration” for…
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Personal Finance and Business
Nine smart ways to spend your tax refund
How to spend the money mindfully Receiving a large tax refund can feel like you won the lottery. For many of us, it’s the biggest paycheck we receive all year. That’s a lot of “extra”…
An introduction to Roxie Hendon: Real estate agent, title closer, sales agent and educator
I am a Milwaukee native who grew up in what is considered one of the worst zip codes for black families in the country-53206. I was raised in a two-parent, blended household with my mom…
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Education
Gov. Tony Evers ‘frustrated’ MPS has yet to reinstate school resource officers
State law required the state’s largest school district to do so a year ago. Web Photos Gov. Tony Evers said Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) needs to comply with state law and reinstate school resource officers,…
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Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
MPS Photo On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey, M.S. Ed., MBA, as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. Litzsey, who is currently the…
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Health and Fitness
New research: Black people have a HIGHER risk of getting MS
Web Photo Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that targets the central nervous system, causing all sorts of neurological conditions that may worsen over time. And for the longest time, it wasn’t an…
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Outreach Community Health Centers: Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this holiday, we are reminded of the values of equality, justice, and service to others that Dr. King fought for so passionately for. Dr.…
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What's Happening?
Sisters Janice and Sheila Pugh celebrate joint birthday
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On December 20, 2024, sisters Janice and Sheila Pugh celebrated their birthdays at the Glass House Hall, 8301b N. 76th St., with friends and family. The Pugh sister wanted to give…
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Frontiers International Milwaukee Chapter steps and swings into 2025
Photos by Yvonne Kemp On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Frontiers International Milwaukee Chapter hosted a gala New Year’s Eve party. Attendees rang in the new year with a bang! It was an unforgettable night of…
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Lifestyles
Here’s the story behind Black History Month —and why it’s celebrated in February
Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are…
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Three important lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s legacy
Exactly 94 years ago to the day, a child was born in Atlanta, Georgia named Michael King, Jr., who would change the world. His father would eventually change his name in honor of the German…
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