Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper

Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

March 9th, 2026

Milwaukee Times

This rare disease affects black people more but you’ve never heard of it

Though neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) was identified more than a century ago, a lot of people still haven’t heard of it. Black people, in particular, need to be wary as it’s been found to affect them more than other ethnicities. That’s only one of a few recent discoveries, though, and researchers still have quite a bit of work to do. Here’s what they know so … [Read more...] about This rare disease affects black people more but you’ve never heard of it

AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant

A proposal submitted by Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc., to provide additional food, equipment, supplies, and a chef to facilitate two “Cooking with Seniors” classes has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. AARP Wisconsin is awarding one grant each month throughout 2022 to projects across the state that are … [Read more...] about AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant

This Week In Black History

August 11, 1921 – Alex Haley, author of Roots, born. August 12, 1977 – Steven Biko, leader of the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa, arrested. August 13, 1981 – The Reagan Administration undertakes its review of 30 federal regulations, including rules of civil rights to prevent job discrimination. August 14, 1989 – The North Carolina Black Repertory Company … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

CVI honors the late Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) with special ceremony

On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Center for Veterans' Issues (CVI) hosted a special ceremony to honor their late President and CEO Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) at 3400 West Wisconsin Ave. The ceremony was a dual event, for the CVI building was re-dedicated to honor Gen. Cocroft for all the work he had done for the CVI and their Veterans Resource Center, as well as … [Read more...] about CVI honors the late Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (ret.) with special ceremony

Fondy Market hosts HBCU Day Mixer

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, Fondy Market along with Alice's Garden hosted a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day Mixer at the market, 2200 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. HBCU alumni, students and supporters from all over Milwaukee enjoyed drum lines and majorette performances from Milwaukee Hittaz Drum Corp., and music by DJ Mr. Martin. Many shared their stories and … [Read more...] about Fondy Market hosts HBCU Day Mixer

North- King Stepping Together—United at a 50 year class reunion

In 2017, Brenda Wilkerson from North Division High School and Warren McIver from Rufus King High School got together and talked about the low turnout from their 40th individual class reunions. They discussed trying a combined class reunion and making it a Grand Celebration. Each took the idea back to their individual committees. Brenda and Warren got their committees' consent … [Read more...] about North- King Stepping Together—United at a 50 year class reunion

Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89

Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, … [Read more...] about Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89