On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Epsilon Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted more than 80 women and children from the Milwaukee community at its Women's Empowerment Seminar at Alverno College. The seminar's theme was The Renaissance Woman: Refined, Renewed, and Restored. The empowerment seminar for women, chaired by Bianca Willingham and … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
Notice Of Public Hearing on Proposed MPS Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
MILWAUKEE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OFFICIAL NOTICE Of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 119.16(8)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will give public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the … [Read more...] about Notice Of Public Hearing on Proposed MPS Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
This Week In Black History – May 11, 2023
May 11, 1895 – Composer William Grant Still, the first African American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, born. May 12, 1820 – The New York African Free School population reaches 500. May 13, 1872 – Matilda Arabella Evans, first African American woman to practice medicine in South Carolina, born. May 14, 1888 – Slavery abolished in Brazil. May 15, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – May 11, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 11, 2023
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AABN hosts Community Convening for community-based doula training initiative
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted a Community Convening meeting to share its plans to train and certify 21 people to become community-based doulas at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 101 W. Pleasant St. This event brought together elected officials, families, health care providers, community/birth workers, and other … [Read more...] about AABN hosts Community Convening for community-based doula training initiative
GMUL and Molson Coors team up to help small business leaders with the Entrepreneurship Connection Program
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Molson Coors hosted "The Power of Capital," the latest in a series of events in the Entrepreneurship Connection Program, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the University Club, 924 E. Wells St. Entrepreneurs from across the greater Milwaukee area gathered to hear from financial experts on raising capital to launch and sustain their … [Read more...] about GMUL and Molson Coors team up to help small business leaders with the Entrepreneurship Connection Program
Milwaukee celebrates ‘8th Annual Black Restaurant Week’
On Sunday April 30, 2023, Gamma Pi Sigma and Iota Psi Sigma Wisconsin Chapter Sorors of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated celebrated the final day of the "8th Annual Black Restaurant Week" with a brunch at Sam's Place. Black Restaurant Week is organized by BlankSpace MKE and offers an opportunity for Black-owned restaurants to reach new customers, create an avenue for … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates ‘8th Annual Black Restaurant Week’
Packers agree to $22.5-million contract extension for QB Jordan Love
With the new deal, Love will be under contract with the Packers through the 2024 season. The Green Bay Packers' new starting quarterback, Jordan Love, has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers, according to Adam Schefter. ESPN's Schefter tweeted Tuesday, May 2, 2023, saying Love agreed to the one-year deal worth $22.5 million, including $13.5 … [Read more...] about Packers agree to $22.5-million contract extension for QB Jordan Love
Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget shows $19.1-million increase in school funding
Superintendent Posley is also proposing restoring revenue to the Construction Fund, to allow the district to continue to invest in school facilities. Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley has released the proposed budget for 2023-24, saying the focus remains on students and classrooms. The budget, according to the district, is nearly $1.5-billion; 94 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget shows $19.1-million increase in school funding
It’s always the guns
Gun violence takes a relentless toll in our nation. Every day more than 300 people are killed or injured by guns in the United States, and most of their stories never make the news at all. But this was yet another week when multiple gun tragedies made national headlines. One of those tragedies started out as a celebration: Alexis Dowdell’s sweet 16 birthday party at a dance … [Read more...] about It’s always the guns