On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., Juneteenth Scholarship Director LaTonya Lucas and the Juneteenth Planning Committee hosted a press conference to announce the winners of the 2023 Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Winners and Court, at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. This year's winners are: Miss … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announces winners and full courtof the ’31st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship’ event
Minnesota’s governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana, so what’s next in WI?
Wisconsin is an 'island' where neither medical nor recreational marijuana is legal Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday, May 30, 2023, legalizing the use of recreational marijuana, making it the 23rd state to do so. “This has been a long journey with a lot of folks involved,” Walz said during a signing ceremony at the State Capitol. The move solidifies … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana, so what’s next in WI?
Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship hosts ‘2nd Annual Big Hat Soiree’
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, The Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) hosted their "2nd Annual Big Hat Soiree" at the Bradley Pavilion, Marcus Center for Performing Arts. The Big Hat Soiree honored CTE's late founder, ReDonna Rodgers, and the vision she provided for CTE’s work with young people in Milwaukee. Her vision continues with dedicated volunteers, … [Read more...] about Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship hosts ‘2nd Annual Big Hat Soiree’
Different fight, same goal: How the black freedom movement inspired early gay activists
The civil rights and early “homophile” movements shared leaders, ideas and, ultimately, the same goal, according to historians. On April 25, 1965, three teenagers refused to leave Dewey’s Restaurant in Philadelphia after employees repeatedly denied service to “homosexuals and persons wearing nonconformist clothing,” according to Drum magazine, which was created by the Janus … [Read more...] about Different fight, same goal: How the black freedom movement inspired early gay activists
Ten ways you may be ruining your hearing
When you think about hearing loss, do major injuries come to mind? While it’s true that very loud noises and physical damage can cause hearing loss, there are a few everyday activities that can erode your hearing a little at a time. The effects might not be noticeable immediately but over time, you’ll find it harder and harder to hear. 1. You use cotton swabs Most … [Read more...] about Ten ways you may be ruining your hearing
This Week In Black History – June 8, 2023
June 7, 1917 – Poetess Gwendolyn Brooks, first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize (Poetry 1950), born. June 8, 1953 – Supreme Court ruling bans discrimination in Washington, DC restaurants. June 9, 1995 – Lincoln J. Ragsdale, pioneer fighter pilot of World War II, dies. June 10, 1854 – James Augustine Healy, first African American Roman Catholic Bishop, is … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 8, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 8, 2023
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‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner, the American- born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the age of 83. She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said. Turner began her career in the 1950s during … [Read more...] about ‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83
Milwaukee Brewers honor active service men and women for Military Appreciation Day
In honor of Military Appreciation Day, the Milwaukee Brewers welcomed USO Wisconsin on Sunday, May 28, 2023, and honored 27 active service members in a special ceremony at American Family Field, before the Crew took on the San Francisco Giants. The active service members were welcomed on the field where they were recognized for their service. As a special thank you, Brewers … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers honor active service men and women for Military Appreciation Day
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Senior Club’s joint Mother’s and Father’s Day celebration
Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club celebrated a combined event marking both Mother’s and Father’s Day along with Keith Vessel of Gee’s Clippers on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Northcott Neighborhood House Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., said it best. “Of all the special joys in life. The big and small ones are the joys of a mother's and father's love.” The … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts Senior Club’s joint Mother’s and Father’s Day celebration