On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) local area office and the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson hosted the Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball and welcomed more than 300 guests including corporations, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, educational leaders, and other partners from across Wisconsin. This special event was held at the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson hosts ‘8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball’ to support higher education
Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Milwaukee native Kelly Melton released her first children's book, "Did You Say Baby?", at a book signing event held at Early View Academy of Excellence, 7132 W. Good Hope Road. The event also celebrated Kelly's 5th year as the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center. The book is about 6-year old Raylan as he prepares for his new sibling … [Read more...] about Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” “Fringe” and the “John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60. Reddick died “suddenly” Friday, March 17, 2023, his publicist Mia Hansen said in a statement, attributing his death to natural causes. His death was first reported by … [Read more...] about Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
Tyrone Taylor kicks off Sharp Literacy’s Summer Learning Program
Tyrone Taylor and hitting coach Ozzie Timmons talk to kids about the STEAM learning program Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Tyrone Taylor visited the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center to show students how important STEAM is for their future. Kids and Johnsonville's Famous Racing Sausages participated in different baseball-themed games as the event wound down. The … [Read more...] about Tyrone Taylor kicks off Sharp Literacy’s Summer Learning Program
Still fighting for families
"If you want to change the world, you change the world of a child." –Rep. Patricia Schroeder When former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder passed away March 13, 2023, many people were quick to remember the Harvard-educated lawyer who became the first woman member of Congress from Colorado as a trailblazing feminist politician. As a founding member and co-chair of the … [Read more...] about Still fighting for families
Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, more than 75 people, a mixture of family, friends and community leaders came together to celebrate Tiffany Henry's ' Joy In the City' 40th Birthday Celebration. This event was held at Saint Kate Hotel in the Arch Theatre, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue. This event was an "All Black Affair" Tiffany Henry is currently the Wisconsin Office … [Read more...] about Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
Have fun learning in Summer Academy
Summer Academy will be here before we know it! Sign up now to reserve your spot. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has summer programs for students in K5 through grade 12. Summer programs are free for students living in the city of Milwaukee; students living outside the city of Milwaukee can attend by paying a fee. Elementary students (K5–grade 8) can participate in a five-week … [Read more...] about Have fun learning in Summer Academy
Using your senses to identify a stroke
Our senses can help us out when danger is near. Take for example when we hear someone call for help or smell something that is on fire. But did you know our senses can also help us identify a stroke? Here’s how to use your senses to spot a stroke FAST. Sight Vision might be impaired during a stroke. The brain controls eye movement, which may produce double vision. As … [Read more...] about Using your senses to identify a stroke
This Week In Black History
March 23, 1873 – Slavery abolished in Puerto Rico. March 24, 1837 – Canada gives African American citizens the right to vote. March 25, 1843 – Explorer Jacob Dodson sets out in search of the Northwest Passage. March 26, 1872 – Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher. 1911 – William H. Lewis becomes U.S. assistant attorney general. March 27, 1930 – Of the 116,000 … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 23, 2023
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