The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and is looking forward to furthering its motto of “putting dreams to work” for Milwaukee and Wisconsin as a whole for many years to come. With a focus on women, people of color, lower-wealth individuals, and veterans and military-connected families, WWBIC provides … [Read more...] about WWBIC marks 35 years of serving small businesses with financial training and responsible lending
MPS highlights culinary programs and crowns winner of first ‘Soup-A-Bowl’
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) culinary arts programs were highlighted during the last week of October through the first-ever MPS Soup-A-Bowl competition. The district has chef-led culinary arts programs in four high schools to help meet high demand in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students in the programs experience hands-on training in professional-grade kitchen … [Read more...] about MPS highlights culinary programs and crowns winner of first ‘Soup-A-Bowl’
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a general election, special election and referendums to be held in the City of Milwaukee on November 8, 2022, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. … [Read more...] about NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022
This Week In Black History
November 3, 1981 – Thirman L. Milner elected mayor of Hartford, CT, becoming first black mayor in New England. November 4, 1879 – Thomas Elkins patents refrigeration apparatus. November 5, 1968 – Shirley Chisolm of Brooklyn, NY, becomes the first African American woman elected to Congress. November 6, 1901 – James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson compose “Lift … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 3, 2022
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NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosts ‘2022 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 21, 2022, the Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their "2022 Freedom Fund Dinner," at the Wisconsin Center District, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. This year's theme was "NAACP: This is Power," and featured many local elected leaders of color. The event was hosted by NAACP Milwaukee Branch President … [Read more...] about NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosts ‘2022 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts open house for new satellite office
On Wednesday, October 13, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrated the grand opening of their new satellite site located at 3410 W. Silver Spring Dr. (inside the World Outreach Building) with a open house. Members of the community and the public were invited to take part with refreshments, tours, door prizes, information on employment, education, advocacy and much … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts open house for new satellite office
Trick-or-Treat Times 2022
Saturday, Oct. 29 Bay View (Milwaukee): 5 to 8 p.m. Pewaukee (city and village): 4 to 7 p.m. Port Washington: 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Waukesha: 1 to 3 p.m. West Allis: 4 to 7 p.m. Leave your porch light on if you are participating West Milwaukee: 4 to 7 p.m. Residents should turn on a porch light if participating Sunday, Oct. 30 Brown Deer: 1 to 4 p.m. Cudahy: 5 to … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Times 2022
Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
On Sept. 30, the county allowed buses to become mask optional. Two weeks later masks returned. Masks are back on Milwaukee County buses. The county announced the mandate on Friday, October 14, 2022, after the COVID-19 community level rose back into the "medium" category from "low." On Sept. 30, the county had announced that masks would be optional. In a statement, … [Read more...] about Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Denita Ball will be the first female and fourth African American sheriff of Milwaukee County Denita R. Ball officially assumed the role of acting Milwaukee County Sheriff on Monday, October 24, 2022, after Earnell R. Lucas resigned from the position. Ball won about 56 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary, beating candidates Captain Thomas Beal and Inspector Brian … [Read more...] about Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’