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
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 1, 2022
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Milwaukee Downtown kicks off the holidays with return of holiday lights show
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 illuminated the city during the "24th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival" presented by Johnson Financial Group, Nov. 17, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023. The sixweek celebration began on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a kickoff ceremony Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave. Featuring live music and dance acts, holiday treats, fireworks, and a visit from … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Downtown kicks off the holidays with return of holiday lights show
Gee’s Clippers hosts ‘Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway’
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., hosted "Gee’s MKE Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway," which was a huge success! Gee's was able to feed 200 families and provide them with a turkey and gift card. There was also free Flu and COVID-19 vaccines, blood pressure checks, hair cut vouchers and resource tables with … [Read more...] about Gee’s Clippers hosts ‘Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway’
Summer Lee will be PA’s first Black female member of Congress
Democrat Summer Lee, a state representative from western Pennsylvania, has become the state’s first Black woman to be elected to Congress. Lee, a lawyer and a former labor organizer, defeated Republican Mike Doyle — not to be confused with Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, whom Lee will be replacing. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning. “It looks like we … [Read more...] about Summer Lee will be PA’s first Black female member of Congress
Milwaukee-King forward William Whorton will play college basketball next season at South Dakota State
Congratulations to the Rufus King Generals' basketball star William Whorton signed a letter of intent to south Dakota State for a four year basketball scholarship on November 4, 2022. William is 6’9, and averaged 16 points per game for King last season, scoring 20 points or more in eight different games. William also had Division I scholarship offers from Central Michigan, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee-King forward William Whorton will play college basketball next season at South Dakota State
Our Daily Bread celebrates 18th anniversary with community award and new headquarters
Members of the board and supporters of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., honored Founder and Chief Executive Officer Lea Kyle-Lewis (fourth from right) with a plaque at a small 18th anniversary celebration event held on November 12, 2022 at the organization’s new headquarters located at 9235 West Capitol Drive. From left to right: Greg Johnson, board … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread celebrates 18th anniversary with community award and new headquarters
Rev. William Jackson celebrates 54 year anniversary
Longest serving Baptist Pastor in Milwaukee The Rev. William Jackson was born the oldest of seven children and was raised on his grandfather’s farm in Alabama for the first 12 years of his life. That upbringing provided him with an early start when it came to both preaching and working. “I’ve been preaching since I was 15 years old,” he said. “I also know what hard work is … [Read more...] about Rev. William Jackson celebrates 54 year anniversary