On Friday, April 21, 2023, family, friends, colleagues and community leaders gathered at Reid's Golden Gate Funeral Home and Cremation, 5665 N. Teutonia Ave. to honor the legacy of Robert Joseph Thomas, entrepreneur and Milwaukee Community Journal co-founder and associate publisher. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, he was 86. Thomas was born in Dyersburg, … [Read more...] about Remembering the life and legacy of local entrepreneur Robert Joseph Thomas
A new plaza honoring a Milwaukee trailblazer is coming to downtown
Vel R. Phillips Plaza will soon take over a parking lot along Wisconsin Avenue between 5th Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue (formaly 4th Streer). The mayor made it official by signing a resolution for the $15 million project Monday, April 24, 2023. “I’m also excited to witness this project become a reality. It’s no secret that I’m a supporter of gathering spaces in the … [Read more...] about A new plaza honoring a Milwaukee trailblazer is coming to downtown
Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer with a ‘rebel heart,’ dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, of congestive heart failure, Sunshine said. Belafonte was dubbed the “King of Calypso” after the groundbreaking success of his 1956 hit, “The Banana … [Read more...] about Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer with a ‘rebel heart,’ dies at 96
Spring training: Seven ways to get fit for summer
In case you haven’t noticed, summer will be here any minute and right about now, you’re probably panicking because those last pesky 10 or 20 pounds still haven’t melted off yet and are interfering with your summer body. Not to worry, we’ve compiled a list of seven helpful tips to whip you into shape just in time for summer. 1. Switch it up. So, you work out every day for … [Read more...] about Spring training: Seven ways to get fit for summer
Summer activities with Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This season, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city! Visit https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/MPS-Recreation/Resources/FullGuide.pdf to view the Summer 2023 Recreation Guide. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of programs, including … [Read more...] about Summer activities with Milwaukee Recreation
MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
Milwaukee Public Schools students in grades 3–5 faced off on Saturday, April 15, 2023, to find the best spellers in the district. Winners were crowned for each grade level. Each of 28 participating schools held preliminary spelling bees to determine winners at the school level, and those winners advanced to the district finals. Students studied a word bank of more than 400 … [Read more...] about MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
This Week In Black History
April 27, 1968 – Vincent Porter becomes first African American certified in plastic surgery. April 28, 1839 – Cinque leads mutiny off the coast of Long Island, NY. April 29, 1899 – Duke Ellington, jazz musician and composer, born. April 30 1952 – Dr. Louis T. Wright honored by American Cancer Society for his contributions to cancer research. May 1, 1867 – First … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 27, 2023
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 27, 2023
Students at Holmes School help give back to families of Ronald McDonald House
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the students of Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School gathered to pack bags and boxes for families in need. This was part of the school's community project to help children and their families going through serious medical issues, who are temporarily residing at the Ronald McDonald House. As part of this service-learning project, students packed … [Read more...] about Students at Holmes School help give back to families of Ronald McDonald House
Community leader Nellie Weddle celebrates 87th birthday
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 87th birthday at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday but the event was also a fundraiser … [Read more...] about Community leader Nellie Weddle celebrates 87th birthday