May 25, 1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis born. May 26, 1961 – Marvin Cook named ambassador to Niger Republic; first black envoy to an African nation named by Kennedy Administration. May 27, 1919 – Madame C.J. Walker, cosmetics manufacturer and first black female millionaire, died. May 28, 1948 – National Party wins whites-only election in South Africa and begins to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – May 25, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 25, 2023
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter is a 501 (c) (3) organization, established in 2003 to provide high school and college scholarships to students in the city of Milwaukee. "AKA Day at the Derby" is the Foundation's signature fundraiser. Held annually on the first Saturday in May to coincide with the Kentucky … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘Math Day’
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy 4th graders attended a field trip to the Milwaukee Brewers' "Math Day" at American Family Field. As part of this educational day, the students learned basic statistical principles through the game of baseball. In advance of the game, teachers were provided with a Brewers Math Day workbook to incorporate into … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘Math Day’
Bette Annette Davis named MMABSE Teacher of the Year
Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators Teacher of the Year, Bette Annette Davis said. "My philosophy is, 'I teach my scholars'. "As a science teacher at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, my overarching goal is to engage my scholars with enthusiasm and teach them how to speak and articulate scientific data with clarity. I love STEM! (Science … [Read more...] about Bette Annette Davis named MMABSE Teacher of the Year
City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
Job seekers to meet with department representatives, can apply onsite The City of Milwaukee is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City Hall Rotunda, located at 200 E. Wells Street. This is the first in-person career fair at City Hall since prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Milwaukee job and skill seekers … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
Beloit College offers a plan to help Cardinal Stritch students finish their degrees
Beloit College is helping Cardinal Stritch University students find a home and complete their college degrees after the Milwaukee institution announced it will close after the Spring 2023 semester. Admitted students will have their out-of-pocket tuition matched and stay on track to graduate on time with transferred credit. Beloit College connected with students at … [Read more...] about Beloit College offers a plan to help Cardinal Stritch students finish their degrees
Don’t question the celebration
Recently, a question was asked during a discussion in one of the English classes I teach. A young Mexican female questioned why the school holds an annual Black History celebration. This young lady’s question pertained to the fact that the school did not do this for other ethnic groups. There were African Americans in the class who looked puzzled or down at their books. I … [Read more...] about Don’t question the celebration
Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Ethel Ivory moved to Milwaukee from Corinth, MS in 1943 when she was 20-yearsold. She was a relatively early member of the Great Migration, a movement which caused a massive number of black laborers and families to move North in search of better living and working conditions in the decade during and after World War II. On May 13, 2023 Ethel celebrated her 99th birthday with a … [Read more...] about Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Mother’s Day Wellness Conference’
The Mother’s Day Wellness Conference on May 14, 2023 at the Lois and Tom Dolan Community Center in Brown Deer included a continental buffet, comedy routines, motivational talks, self-care, vendor booths, a raffle and a surprise visit during the fashion show from Dr. LaToya K. Williams (upper photo), the 2022 Elite Ms. Wisconsin Earth pageant winner. The event was attended by … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Mother’s Day Wellness Conference’