A Birthday/Memorial Celebration was held for the late Marilyn Gillien at Concordia College's Wgema Campus, 3215 W. State St. on February 18, 2023. Marilyn passed away on January 11, 2022, the family decided to wait until after her birthday on February 17, to have a joint Birthday/Memorial Celebration. The family would like to thank to all who attended, especially her Blue Devil … [Read more...] about Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
The Late Night Ministers Association (LNMA) held the second half of their giveaway revival, February 19, 2023 at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Dr. Louis Sibley, III, serves as pastor. This association meets on the first Sunday of the month beginning August through April for the purpose of fellowshipping and raising funds to support students. A group … [Read more...] about ‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds. The increase was seen in what’s called sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID. It’s a term used when a baby younger than one year dies from no immediately obvious cause, often … [Read more...] about SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
This Week In Black History
March 16, 1846 – Rebecca Cole, second black female physician in America, born. March 17, 1885 – William F. Cosgrove patents automatic stop plug for gas and oil pipes. 1890 – Charles B. Brooks patents street sweeper. March 18, 1822 – The Phoenix Society, a literary and educational group, founded by blacks in New York City. March 19, 1971 – Rev. Leon Sullivan elected to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 16, 2023
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
“Read to Succeed” in grades K3 – 2nd at Auer Avenue Elementary School was an investment and commitment by Target, BCDI - Milwaukee and Greater Milwaukee Urban League in the future of our youngest citizens. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, this collaborative team of volunteers donated and assembled decorative bags filled with books to start a home library, a “Read to Succeed” … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Patti LaBelle will return to Milwaukee in May 2023 for a rescheduled concert after a bomb threat cut short her performance in December 2022. The concert will be at 8 p.m. on May 10. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All previously issued tickets and parking passes will be honored at the Riverside Theater on the new date and do not need to be exchanged. If the new show date … [Read more...] about Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Rep. Bob Donovan, the author of the bills, says they are an effort to hold reckless drivers accountable A pair of bills that would increase penalties for reckless driving received approval Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a Wisconsin State Assembly committee. The first would double reckless driving fines and jail time. The second would allow cities to tow vehicles if the person … [Read more...] about Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers
Community health workers joined clients and Lea Kyle Lewis, (second from left) founder and chief executive officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach, Inc., for a "Sip and Paint" Luncheon on March 3, 2023 at the former Schlitz Bottling Plant Building in offices now occupied by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Our Daily Bread is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers