Features
Small Business Spotlight: Rust College A’Cappella Choir Shows Why Relationships are the Real Currency
In this week’s Small Business Spotlight, we’re broadening the conversation beyond storefronts and balance sheets to talk about relationships, pipelines, branding, and long-term investment—the same fundamentals that sustain successful businesses.
I sat down in Milwaukee with Rust College A’Cappella Choir Director Dr. Karl E. Twyner, along with the Rust College Milwaukee Chapter of the International Alumni Club (RCMCIAC) President Tiffany Staples, and Vice President Melaney Paige.
Dryhootch Hosts Fundraiser for County Executive David Crowley
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Otis Winstead (top left photo, left) owner of Dryhootch, a non-profit organization for veterans, sponsored a fundraiser for County Executive David Crowley, at the 502 Lounge. Milwaukee veterans came out in full force to help support the County Executive as he is making the push to run for Governor of Wisconsin. There are currently nine (9) candidates both Democrat and Republican currently running for Governor. The primaries are Aug. 11, 2026 and the general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
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Brewers Unveil New “Wisco” City Connect Uniform Celebrating All of Wisconsin
The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled a redesigned City Connect uniform on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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ABHM Hosts A Conversion With Local Author, Imani Perry
On Monday, April 6, 2026, Boswell Book Company, America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM), and Niche Book Bar presented an evening with National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry at ABHM, 401 W. North Ave.
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Local News
Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Sworn in for the 5th Year
Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was officially sworn in on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse by the Honorable Lena C. Taylor, marking the start of her fifth year serving Milwaukee County’s 13th District.
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League Hosts Annual Meeting, Celebrates Partnerships and Collective Impact
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) recently convened its Annual Meeting, hosted by Spectrum, bringing together community leaders, civic dignitaries, businesses, board members, and local supporters to celebrate the organization’s ongoing commitment to equity and empowerment across the Milwaukee community. This year’s gathering centered on the theme Partnerships and Collective Impact, underscoring GMUL’s belief that lasting change is achieved not in isolation, but through intentional collaboration across sectors and communities.
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 23, 2026
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts Annual Meeting; Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones sworn in for the 5th Year; Mount Pilgrim celebrates with an all White Fellowship; Being Frank: Freedom is a change of thought; America 250: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra grapples with 250 years of the American story through music and song; Refugee and Immigrant Resource Fair for students and families returns April 25; Audit advisory committee notes MPS’s financial progress, reasons for budget gap; Feeling stressed by the news? Here’s how to protect your peace; plus our Ministries Section, Black History, Birthday Salutes and Classifieds.
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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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Community
Being Frank: Freedom is A Change of Thought
magine a person who has been in prison for twenty years being released. This person is free. Their debt to society has been paid. Imagine this person going back into the prison and locking themselves into their former cell without having committed a new crime. This makes no sense to any sane person. Yet, this is what many people in the world do daily.
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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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Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones Sworn in for the 5th Year
Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was officially sworn in on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse by the Honorable Lena C. Taylor, marking the start of her fifth year serving Milwaukee County’s 13th District.
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League Hosts Annual Meeting, Celebrates Partnerships and Collective Impact
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) recently convened its Annual Meeting, hosted by Spectrum, bringing together community leaders, civic dignitaries, businesses, board members, and local supporters to celebrate the organization’s ongoing commitment to equity and empowerment across the Milwaukee community. This year’s gathering centered on the theme Partnerships and Collective Impact, underscoring GMUL’s belief that lasting change is achieved not in isolation, but through intentional collaboration across sectors and communities.
Editorials
Being Frank: Freedom is A Change of Thought
magine a person who has been in prison for twenty years being released. This person is free. Their debt to society has been paid. Imagine this person going back into the prison and locking themselves into their former cell without having committed a new crime. This makes no sense to any sane person. Yet, this is what many people in the world do daily.
Being Frank: An Alternative View
Web Image By Frank James, Special for the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Everyone who has ever seen a Marvel Cinematic Universe, MCU, movie has heard the term alternative reality. Alternative realities are realities that diverge…
Christian Times
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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The Holy Redeemer Institutional COGIC Celebrates its ’39th Annual Women’s Weekend’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ hosted its…
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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Hosts its Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
Photo by Yvonne Kemp The Veterans Ministry of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted its annual “Veterans Day Luncheon…
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Art and Entertainment
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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‘Rosemary Ollison: Know My Heart’ presents the rich fiber creations of local artist
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (WMQFA) is thrilled to announce “Rosemary Ollison: Know My Heart,” the first solo museum exhibition of acclaimed self-taught artist Rosemary Ollison.…
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Education
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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MPS Celebrates Black History Month 2026
MPS) is celebrating Black History Month! Throughout February, MPS students will take part in projects and performances centered on the contributions of Black Americans. Join us for activities during the Black Lives Matter Week of…
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
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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Remembering the Late Rev. William Jackson
Rev. William Jackson On December 1, 2025, the Rev. William Jackson passed away peacefully. Pastor Jackson was one of the longest serving Baptist Pastor in General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin. Rev. Jackson was the oldest of seven children and was raised on his…
