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
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