December 8, 1925 – Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., born. December 9, 1872 – P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana becomes first African American governor in U.S. December 10, 1950 – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche becomes first black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. December 11, 1938 – Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner born. December 12, 1899 – George F. Grant patents golf tree. December 12, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 8, 2022
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 8, 2022
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted its "11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, MHSI, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, iCare, Feeding America, LabCorp, North Shore Bank, Feeding … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, WestCare Wisconsin and friends hosted the "3rd Annual 'Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. Northcott staff and volunteers from the community handed out a home-cooked meal for four people from Daddy's Soul Food & Grille on … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Tennessee State University's marching band, Aristocrat of Bands, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. This year, the HBCU marching band relased The Urban Hymnal— its debut album featuring ten high-energy tracks that include the talents of Sir the Baptist, Jekalyn Carr, Mali Music, Fred Hammond and John P. Kee. "This is a tremendous day in the history of our beloved … [Read more...] about Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday, November 28, 2022, in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had been working as an associate professor at the College of Fine … [Read more...] about Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Trauma: Reliving a nightmare
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Trauma has become a part of daily life in America. The average American, regardless of age or gender, learns about or experiences firsthand events that are physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually disturbing. A simple review of a week’s worth of news stories can include reports of mass shootings, fatal car … [Read more...] about Trauma: Reliving a nightmare
MPS and Milwaukee Health Department will offer vaccines in December
With the flu season approaching, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is partnering with the Milwaukee Health Department to host vaccine clinics at multiple locations. All MPS students, families, and staff are eligible, as well as community members. Appointments are not needed. Interested persons can visit any convenient location listed below. Adults and children can receive … [Read more...] about MPS and Milwaukee Health Department will offer vaccines in December
FedEx delivers coats to students at Longfellow School
On the heels of the snow that arrived in Milwaukee on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, new winter coats were distributed to children at H. W. Longfellow School on Thursday, November 17, just in time for the coldest week of the season. Volunteers from FedEx arrived with dozens of boxes of new coats in all sizes and colors and took time to match students with winter gear. Because … [Read more...] about FedEx delivers coats to students at Longfellow School
This Week In Black History
December 1, 1987 – Carrie Saxon Perry begins her term as the mayor of Hartford, CT, becoming first African American woman mayor of a major U.S. city. December 2, 1884 – Granville T. Woods patents telephone transmitter. December 3, 1847 – Frederick Douglass publishes first issue of North Star. December 4, 1909 – The New York Amsterdam News is founded by James A. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History