"If you care about protecting your right to vote, protecting access to abortion, and investing in our kids' public education, you need to get out and vote for my friend Governor Tony Evers. Tony is doing the right thing for Wisconsin." - President Barack Obama … [Read more...] about Vote for Governor Tony Evers
Vote Mandela Barnes for Senate
It's time everyone had a fair shot at the American Dream. Join the movement at www.mandelabarnes.com … [Read more...] about Vote Mandela Barnes for Senate
Dementia caregivers need self-care and peace
By: Mary Fitzhugh A working caregiver who provided long-distance care for her mother for thirteen years My journey caring for my mom started in 2009. I remember it like it was yesterday. We celebrated her 80th birthday with a huge surprise party with more than 100 friends and family in attendance. Fast forward to 2011. Mom seemed to forget things a little more and her … [Read more...] about Dementia caregivers need self-care and peace
WWBIC marks 35 years of serving small businesses with financial training and responsible lending
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
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 3, 2022
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