Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Celebrate Black History with the "Sound of Gospel" concert; Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosts "7th Annual African American Pioneer Awards"; Wisconsin school districts sue state legislature over education funding; Being Frank: An Alternative View; … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 26, 2026
Community leader Lamarr Franklin Passes at 80: Legacy Lives on in $16-million Housing Development
At the corner of King Drive and Dr. William Finlayson Street stands a $16-million affordable housing complex named in honor of Lamarr Franklin (pictured center)— a lasting tribute to a man many say dedicated his life to strengthening Milwaukee’s north side. Franklin passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the age of 80. For decades, he was a driving force in the … [Read more...] about Community leader Lamarr Franklin Passes at 80: Legacy Lives on in $16-million Housing Development
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights Icon, Passes at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate whose booming oratory and populist message propelled the Civil Rights Movement in the decades after the assassination Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Tuesday, February 16, 2026, his family said. He was 84. "Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights Icon, Passes at 84
Alzheimer’s Association WI Celebrates Annual ‘Advocacy Day’
A coalition of more than 200 Wisconsin residents gathered at the State Capitol in Madison, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin's annual Advocacy Day, featuring remarks from Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers and a bipartisan legislative panel discussing opportunities to strengthen support. Among the participants was a dedicated … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association WI Celebrates Annual ‘Advocacy Day’
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 19, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. passes at 84, WI Alzheimer's Association hosts annual "Advocacy Day"; Black History Month is becoming what it was meant to correct; Community leader Lamarr Franklin passes at 80; plus our Ministries Section, Black … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 19, 2026
7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 16th, 2026
In recognition of Black History Month, the African American Environmental Pioneer Awards 7th annual event is honoring those in Milwaukee's African American community working for a better environment. Nominees are chosen by previous honorees and event organizers. Awardees consist of community leaders ranging in scope from neighborhood to county-wide impact. The … [Read more...] about 7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 16th, 2026
Brandi Carlile and Milwaukee’s Sista Strings Deliver Stunning Super Bowl performance
Grammy - winning artist Brandi Carlile took the field before kickoff at the Superbowl LX to perform "America the Beautiful," and was joined by two talented musicians from Milwaukee known as SistaStrings. Sisters Chauntee and Monique Ross received the life-changing call about two months ago that they would perform before billions of viewers worldwide at the Super Bowl on … [Read more...] about Brandi Carlile and Milwaukee’s Sista Strings Deliver Stunning Super Bowl performance
The Truth About What Happened to Charles Drew
Who was Charles Drew?Black physician Charles Richard Drew invented “blood banks.” He led blood plasma projects in the US and UK during WWII, but left due to a court requiring segregation of African American blood. On April 1, 1950, he died. EducationAfter earning his bachelor’s degree at Amherst in 1926, Drew couldn’t afford medical school. Morgan College, now Morgan State … [Read more...] about The Truth About What Happened to Charles Drew
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School Hosts ‘7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read In’
On January 30, 2026, in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Henry David Thoreau Elementary School hosted their "7th Annual Read In." The theme for this year was: “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way”. This year’s celebration included special guest readers from Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Student Council Ambassadors … [Read more...] about Henry David Thoreau Elementary School Hosts ‘7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read In’
Milwaukee County Unveils Mural, Plaque, and History Wall Honoring Marcia P. Coggs
On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, 1230 W. Cherry St. County Executive David Crowley, in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, hosted a historic mural unveiling, plaque installation, and history wall dedication honoring Marcia P. Coggs, Wisconsin’s first … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Unveils Mural, Plaque, and History Wall Honoring Marcia P. Coggs