Sly Stone, the remarkable, eccentric frontman, singer, songwriter and producer of his family group, Sly & the Family Stone, died in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025. The musical icon had been battling lung disease, according to a statement provided by his family. He was 82. "While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy … [Read more...] about Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82
Indaba Bandshell kicks off 2025 free summer musical concerts
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, just under 200 people gathered at the Indaba Bandshell, where Esquires II kicked off the Indaba Nights free summer concert series at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. In traditional African culture, Indaba refers to a gathering to resolve issues affecting the village, where each individual has a voice and where there is a common … [Read more...] about Indaba Bandshell kicks off 2025 free summer musical concerts
This Week In Black History – June 12, 2025
June 12, 1963 – Medgar W. Evers, civil rights leader, was assassinated in Jackson, MS. June 13, 1967 – Thurgood Marshall nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon B. Johnson. June 14, 1864 – Congress ruled that African American soldiers must receive equal pay. June 15, 1913 – Dr. Effie O’Neal, first black woman to hold an executive position in the … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 12, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 12, 2025
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New Horizon Center grand opening and ribbon cutting marks new chapter
A powerful new chapter began on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as New Horizon Center, Inc., and Catherine Early Childhood Development Center celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 2709 N. 32nd St., located within The Community Within the Corridor development. The event brought together city and county leaders, community members, and supporters for an … [Read more...] about New Horizon Center grand opening and ribbon cutting marks new chapter
Barbara Goodman celebrates a very special Mother’s Day reunion
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Barbara Goodman celebrated a very special Mother's Day when she was reunited with her biological siblings including brother Kenneth Morse; and sisters Debra Brister and Jacqueline Blackwell. The Mother's Day reunion began a few years earlier during Thanksgiving, when in conversations with her granddaughter, LaToya Goodman, Barbara revealed that … [Read more...] about Barbara Goodman celebrates a very special Mother’s Day reunion
There’s another phishing scam going around, Wisconsin DMV warns
There's another phishing scam going around that consumers should be aware of, according to the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In this latest scam, scammers who are pretending to be from the DMV are sending texts that attempt to get people to click on fraudulent links, or reveal their personal information. Consumers should be on the lookout for texts that … [Read more...] about There’s another phishing scam going around, Wisconsin DMV warns
Local lawmakers push for sprinklers in apartments after weekend fires displaced 37
In less than 10 hours, two separate fires broke out at Milwaukee apartment buildings, both without sprinklers, leaving 37 people displaced and injuring a firefighter and a resident. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski took to X (formally Twitter), saying, "We need to stop sacrificing SURVIVABILITY for AFFORDABILITY." It's a conversation that started when five people were … [Read more...] about Local lawmakers push for sprinklers in apartments after weekend fires displaced 37
Nearly 1,500 MPS students apply to college before they start senior year
More than 1,500 High school juniors at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have met the June 1, 2025 deadline for applying early to college by using the free, simple M-Cubed Milwaukee Direct Admit form. In less than five minutes, students could apply to Milwaukee Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, or both. Students can go to mpsmke.com/directadmit to … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,500 MPS students apply to college before they start senior year
Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases are some of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood diseases out there. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues as if they were foreign invaders. This attack can lead to inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues. Autoimmune disease symptoms vary greatly depending on which part of … [Read more...] about Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease