On Friday, November 14, 2025, in celebration of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Week, Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy (NOVA) High School invited prominent members of the Divine 9 organizations to speak to NOVA students in grades 9th - 12th, at the school located at 2320 W. Burleigh St. As part of the program, members of the Divine 9 community … [Read more...] about Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School
Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Milwaukee’s downtown was set aglow on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during the "27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff," held at Père Marquette Park hosted by WISN 12 News anchors Diana Gutiérrez and Gerron Jordan, presented by Stein’s Garden & Home. The bright night of festivity started with pre-show entertainment by Kid Boogie Down. Following this dance warm-up, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 27, 2025
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Holiday Lights Kick Off; HBCU Week Celebrated at NOVA High School; Milwaukee sheriff's deputies pack 150 Thanksgiving meal kits; Jimmy Cliff, dies at 81; Being Frank; A reality check about alcohol and other drug use; Simple ways to eat smart during the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 27, 2025
Milwaukee Nonprofits Unite for ‘Early Giving Day’
New holiday tradition supports local communities As the end of the year approaches, a group of area nonprofits is launching Early Giving Day, a campaign that celebrates caring for our communities before the rush of holiday shopping. Set for Tuesday, November 25, Early Giving Day falls one week before Giving Tuesday, which traditionally follows Black Friday, Small … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Nonprofits Unite for ‘Early Giving Day’
Seven-year, $23-million Federal Grant Will Help Prepare More MPS Students for College
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius has announced MPS is receiving a seven-year, $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is intended to help more underserved students prepare for—and succeed at—college. The grant, called Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), will distribute … [Read more...] about Seven-year, $23-million Federal Grant Will Help Prepare More MPS Students for College
North Sunrise Rotary Club Helps Lynda Jackson Conyers Turn A Birthday Wish into A Reality
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, former Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Publisher Lynda Jackson Conyers along with 30 friends and family celebrated her birthday at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Brookfield. But rather than gifts she asked all her guests to bring canned goods for MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary. The response was overwhelming; … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club Helps Lynda Jackson Conyers Turn A Birthday Wish into A Reality
It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Honors Community Leaders At ‘3rd Annual Award Gala’
On Friday, November 7, 2025, approximately 200 guests gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center on Park Place to celebrate the Third Annual It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Community Leaders Award Gala. The evening was a tribute to the dedicated individuals making a lasting impact across Milwaukee’s communities. The event began with a grand … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program Honors Community Leaders At ‘3rd Annual Award Gala’
UWM Welcomes New Chancellor, Dr. Thomas Gibson
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, a gathering of community leaders came together for a private welcome reception for the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's (UWM) new Chancellor, Dr. Thomas "Tom" Gibson and his family at UWM's Golda Meir Library. Hosted by UWM Regents Dr. Joan Prince and Angela Adams, the gathering was a personal welcome to the greater Milwaukee area to the new … [Read more...] about UWM Welcomes New Chancellor, Dr. Thomas Gibson
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 20, 2025
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: UWM's official welcome to Dr. Thomas Gibson; It Takes A Village Foundations' "3rd Annual Award Gala"; MKE Public Museum open through 2026; New "Early Giving Day" announce; MPS receives "Get Ready" grant; North Sunrise Rotary Club helps turn a birthday in to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 20, 2025
ODB Hosts 3rd Annual Mental Wellness Event At Barack Obama School
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. (ODB) recently hosted its "Nourish Your Mind: 3rd Annual Mental Wellness Fair" at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (SCTE), 5075 N. Sherman Blvd. Middle school students participated in a variety of mindfulness and wellness-focused activities. Together, Barack Obama SCTE and ODB … [Read more...] about ODB Hosts 3rd Annual Mental Wellness Event At Barack Obama School