In the late 70s rap music hit the scene and black people embraced the genre. The first song that made the world sit up was Rappers Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang. Rap music became hip-hop and up until 1990 had a semi-positive impact on African American youth. The pro-black voices from that time opened many eyes to the issues that faced African Americans. The ten years of … [Read more...] about Was it worth it?
Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
On Monday April 11, 2023, the family and friends of the late Keith Carrington, past principal of North Division High School, held a balloon release at North Division High School football field and was well attended. Keith died last year after having surgery in the hospital, he would have been 49 years of age on April 11, 2023. … [Read more...] about Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Nine students, 11 teachers, and one principal from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are winners of the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarships and awards. In all, the foundation is bestowing awards to 306 recipients from around the state. “These student, teacher, and principal award recipients have demonstrated incredible hard work, achievements, and service,” … [Read more...] about MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Partnerships make a difference in moving the Alzheimer’s Association mission forward
By Pastor Joy L. Gallmon Saint Mark AME Church, Milwaukee While sitting at a cookout at the home of one of my members, I listened to her lament and laugh about the challenges she faced in caring for her mother. And as I listened to her I realized that I didn’t have the resources to help her. A once-active couple in our congregation wasn’t quite as active. And even on … [Read more...] about Partnerships make a difference in moving the Alzheimer’s Association mission forward
This Week In Black History
April 20, 1894 – Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, pioneering food chemist, born. April 21, 1966 – Pvt. Milton L. Olive, III, awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for valor in Vietnam. April 22, 1922 – Jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus born. April 23, 1895 – Clatonia Joaquin Dorticus patents photographic print wash. April 24, 1944 – United Negro College Fund was … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 20, 2023
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Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
On Monday, March 27, 2023 the Iota Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated donated more than 160 books to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus. Their goal is simply to "instill the importance of reading, one book at a time." This was a perfect match for Sigma Gamma Rho's Project CRADLE Care … [Read more...] about Instilling the importance of reading, one book at a time
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers welcomed the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a home opener against the New York Mets on Monday, April 3, 2023, at American Family Field. The Crew hosted New York for a three-game series (April 3-5) and a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (April 7-9). As part of the home openers, American Family Field favorite, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2023 Opening Day at American Family Field
Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
The university, located in Milwaukee, cites downward enrollment trends and the pandemic as reasons for closing Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee will be closing, effective on May 22, 2023. The university's president, Dan Scholz, made the announcement in a video posted on the school's YouTube page. Cardinal Stritch is a private Catholic university founded in 1937 by … [Read more...] about Cardinal Stritch University closing in May
Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements
All BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid recipients will need to renew or reapply for coverage in the next year The Milwaukee Enrollment Network (MKEN), with the support of the HealthyMKE community outreach and education initiative and Covering Wisconsin, announces the launch of a comprehensive community education campaign to promote the upcoming return to BadgerCare Plus and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Enrollment Network launches community education campaign to promote awareness of return to Medicaid re-enrollment requirements