April 28, 1839 – Cinque leads mutiny off the coast of Long Island, NY. April 29, 1899 – Duke Ellington, jazz musician and composer, born. April 30 1952 – Dr. Louis T. Wright honored by American Cancer Society for his contributions to cancer research. May 1, 1867 – First four students enter Howard University. May 2, 1920 – Indianapolis ABCs defeat Chicago Giants in … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
The 37th Annual Black Excellence Awards Program was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Brown Deer. Twelve high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation. The students were also presented laptops from Dr. Eve Hall of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL). Dr. Hall is a former educator with … [Read more...] about Black Excellence Awards 2022 honors front line workers and 12 outstanding students
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 28, 2022
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Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
By the time voters in the City of Milwaukee elected Cavalier Johnson as mayor during a special election on April 5, 2022, about half of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population had already elected an African American mayor, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; but the inauguration of Mayor Johnson on April 13, 2022 still represented what Mayor Johnson described as a … [Read more...] about Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
Bishop Charles Henry McClelland celebrates elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction celebrated Bishop Charles Henry McClelland's elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ COGIC, which is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States. The celebration was held at The Pfister Hotel Grand Crystal Ballroom, 424 East Wisconsin Ave. The keynote speaker was the Presiding … [Read more...] about Bishop Charles Henry McClelland celebrates elevation to General Board for The Church Of God in Christ
Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
Former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law and sister-in-law have filed a lawsuit against an elite private school in River Hills. Craig Robinson, and his wife Kelly, filed their lawsuit against the University School of Milwaukee (USM). It alleges that the school expelled the couple's two young sons after the Robinsons raised concerns about racial and socio-economic … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama’s brother sues elite Milwaukee school claiming racism
MPS reinstates face mask mandate
Face masks were optional at Milwaukee Public Schools for one full school day. The school district announced Tuesday April 19, 2022, that masks will once again be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy took effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022 . In a news release, the district said the decision was made after determining a significant spread … [Read more...] about MPS reinstates face mask mandate
Newly elected Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and family take in Easter Brewers game
On Sunday, April 17, 2022, the newly elected Milwaukee mayor Cavalier Johnson, his wife Dominique, and children celebrated Easter Sunday at the Brewers game at American Family Field to watch the Brewers defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6 - 5. Happy Easter to Milwaukee's new First Family. … [Read more...] about Newly elected Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and family take in Easter Brewers game
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” - Luke 24:6-7 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus Is Risen! Luke 24:1-12 Jesus died in Jerusalem when the procurator of Judea was Pontius Pilate; at the same time … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)
A Supreme Court for all of us
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times The Supreme Court of the United States of America was established by Article III of the Constitution in 1789 and assembled to hear its first case in 1790. There was nothing in the Constitution then specifying the prescribed race or gender of those individuals qualified to serve as Supreme Court justices. However … [Read more...] about A Supreme Court for all of us