Recently I became sick while observing a conversation between professional African Americans. It was sickening to watch these pro negroes, Negroes for the white man according to Malcolm X, converse. I won’t call it talking, it was verbal assassination. The way these pro negroes talk about other African Americans is the same way lower class African American kill each other. The … [Read more...] about Who’s tightening the noose?
Statement from the National Bankers Association on Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank
On Monday, March 13, 2023, National Bankers Association (NBA) President and CEO Nicole Elam, Esq., and Chairman Robert James, II, released the following statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. “In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks. Minority … [Read more...] about Statement from the National Bankers Association on Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank
Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
On Friday, February 24, 2023, The Black Excellence/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation (BLE/LJSF) hosted the 38th Annual Black Excellence Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Founded in 1986 by Milwaukee Times co-founders the late Nathan Conyers, the late Louvenia Johnson and the late Luther Golden, the event held each February for Black History Month, … [Read more...] about Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
A Birthday/Memorial Celebration was held for the late Marilyn Gillien at Concordia College's Wgema Campus, 3215 W. State St. on February 18, 2023. Marilyn passed away on January 11, 2022, the family decided to wait until after her birthday on February 17, to have a joint Birthday/Memorial Celebration. The family would like to thank to all who attended, especially her Blue Devil … [Read more...] about Remembering the late Marilyn Gillie
‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
The Late Night Ministers Association (LNMA) held the second half of their giveaway revival, February 19, 2023 at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Dr. Louis Sibley, III, serves as pastor. This association meets on the first Sunday of the month beginning August through April for the purpose of fellowshipping and raising funds to support students. A group … [Read more...] about ‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds. The increase was seen in what’s called sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID. It’s a term used when a baby younger than one year dies from no immediately obvious cause, often … [Read more...] about SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
This Week In Black History
March 16, 1846 – Rebecca Cole, second black female physician in America, born. March 17, 1885 – William F. Cosgrove patents automatic stop plug for gas and oil pipes. 1890 – Charles B. Brooks patents street sweeper. March 18, 1822 – The Phoenix Society, a literary and educational group, founded by blacks in New York City. March 19, 1971 – Rev. Leon Sullivan elected to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 16, 2023
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Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
“Read to Succeed” in grades K3 – 2nd at Auer Avenue Elementary School was an investment and commitment by Target, BCDI - Milwaukee and Greater Milwaukee Urban League in the future of our youngest citizens. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, this collaborative team of volunteers donated and assembled decorative bags filled with books to start a home library, a “Read to Succeed” … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event