Recreational cruise passengers to visit Milwaukee throughout summer season On Thursday, May 4, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and local leaders welcomed the Viking Octantis, the first cruise ship to visit Port Milwaukee as part of the 2023 season. Mayor Johnson was joined by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Port Milwaukee officials, local tourism leaders, and Great Lakes … [Read more...] about Mayor Cavalier Johnson, local leaders welcome first cruise ship of 2023 season
Why Mother’s Day celebrations are so revered in the black community
Mother’s Day is upon us, and families all over the world celebrate the day by honoring their moms through a variety of ways, as we all ease into what may be a “new normal.” Mother’s Day is celebrated across the country every year on the second Sunday in May, but this holiday has special importance to the African American family. It was declared a national holiday in 1914, and … [Read more...] about Why Mother’s Day celebrations are so revered in the black community
Remembering the Life of Annie Katheryne Jones
Annie Katheryne Jones was born December 14, 1948 and reared in Jackson, TN by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince Edward “Jack” and Abbie Lee Jones. Annie departed this earthly life on April 19, 2023 in Milwaukee, WI. After graduating from Lane College, Annie relocated to Milwaukee where she was a resident for more than 50 years. Annie is a retired Milwaukee Public Schools teacher … [Read more...] about Remembering the Life of Annie Katheryne Jones
Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank celebrates its 98th annual meeting
Largest in more than 40 years Columbia Savings & Loan Association held its Ninety- Eighth Annual Meeting with more than 60 members and guests attending, making it the savings and loan’s largest Annual Meeting in decades. Attendance was so great that Columbia had to rent space at a much larger facility to accommodate all the participants. Lafayette McKinney … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank celebrates its 98th annual meeting
A tribute to mothers: One family’s journey with Alzheimer’s
Celebrating Carnell and Sabrina Grant of Milwaukee Women are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, with nearly two-thirds (4.1 million) of American’s living with Alzheimer’s being women. This Mother’s Day we honor all mothers who are on this difficult journey, and the caregivers who support them. For Sabrina Grant Mother’s Day is a special time to honor … [Read more...] about A tribute to mothers: One family’s journey with Alzheimer’s
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated hosts Women’s Empowerment Seminar
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