Saturday, Oct. 29 Bay View (Milwaukee): 5 to 8 p.m. Pewaukee (city and village): 4 to 7 p.m. Port Washington: 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Waukesha: 1 to 3 p.m. West Allis: 4 to 7 p.m. Leave your porch light on if you are participating West Milwaukee: 4 to 7 p.m. Residents should turn on a porch light if participating Sunday, Oct. 30 Brown Deer: 1 to 4 p.m. Cudahy: 5 to … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Times 2022
Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
On Sept. 30, the county allowed buses to become mask optional. Two weeks later masks returned. Masks are back on Milwaukee County buses. The county announced the mandate on Friday, October 14, 2022, after the COVID-19 community level rose back into the "medium" category from "low." On Sept. 30, the county had announced that masks would be optional. In a statement, … [Read more...] about Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Denita Ball will be the first female and fourth African American sheriff of Milwaukee County Denita R. Ball officially assumed the role of acting Milwaukee County Sheriff on Monday, October 24, 2022, after Earnell R. Lucas resigned from the position. Ball won about 56 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary, beating candidates Captain Thomas Beal and Inspector Brian … [Read more...] about Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Stop lying
A symptom of insanity is to believe in things that are not true – lies. In other words, to accept illusions instead of reality. With this thought in mind, one has to wonder about the mental state of African Americans. If believing things that are not true is a phase of insanity, then African Americans are insane. We won’t even bring up the foolish notions that many African … [Read more...] about Stop lying
MPS Black and Latino teens take steps toward college
The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) welcomed students in the Milwaukee Public School's (MPS) Black and Latino Male Achievement program in October to provide support and inspiration toward positive career journeys. About 250 students from nine MPS schools arrived by bus at the UWM Student Union where they toured the campus, met with mentors, learned about college life, … [Read more...] about MPS Black and Latino teens take steps toward college
Breast Health Month 2022
The late Mildred Leigh- Gold was known as the BREAST HEALTH LADY. She was the first local advocate and motivational speaker to talk openly about breast cancer and its impact in the African American community. Joyce White was another powerful communicator about breast cancer. She and Mildred Leigh-Gold – African American Queens – SHARED THEIR STORIES when many kept the ravages … [Read more...] about Breast Health Month 2022
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 27, 2022
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Prince Hall Masonic Temple hosts “Voter Registration Day”
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the members of Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1218 W. North Ave, along with the WI State Grand Assembly. OGC, PHA and two WI joint consistories joined with Souls to the Polls to sign up voters for the upcoming general election on November 8, 2022. At this event you not only could find out where your polling site is, but also what documents new and/or … [Read more...] about Prince Hall Masonic Temple hosts “Voter Registration Day”
Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Employ Milwaukee held their first fundraiser luncheon at the University Club Milwaukee. The goal of the fundraiser was to support summer youth employment, training, reentry programming and more. It was well attended and the guest speaker was Billye Aaron the wife of the late Hank Aaron. Billye Aaron has been an educator in the Atlanta Public … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc® and Repairers of the Breach Resource Center paused to recognize years of preparing meals and serving soul food luncheons, cozy chili bowls, and scrumptious desserts – all to benefit deserving patrons. For decades, the chapter has spearheaded warm clothing and sock drives, … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication