Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita UWM - College of Nursing Milwaukee has the distinct honor of having one of the oldest and largest Juneteenth Day celebrations in the country. And, with COVID-19 mandates eased, this family reunion-style day of food, fun, laughter, and camaraderie attracted more than 40,000 to this year’s Juneteenth Day street … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day—more than food, family and fun
Join our team–MPS is hiring teachers and school staff for Fall 2022
Become part of the Milwaukee Public Schools family! MPS is hiring for Fall 2022. Do you want to make a difference for Milwaukee students by providing an exceptional education or supporting schools? MPS is seeking motivated teachers, paraprofessionals to support teachers, building operations and maintenance staff, and kitchen and cafeteria staff. MPS will host hiring events … [Read more...] about Join our team–MPS is hiring teachers and school staff for Fall 2022
This Week In Black History
June 30, 1921 – Charles S. Gilping awarded Spingarn Medal for his performance in Eugene O’Neill's Emperor Jones. July 1, 1889 – Frederick Douglass named U.S. Minister to Haiti. July 2, 1872 – Elijah McCoy patents his first self-lubricating locomotive engine. The quality of his inventions helped coin the phrase “The Real McCoy”. July 3, 1688 – The Quakers in … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 30, 2022
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 30, 2022
Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the city of Milwaukee observed its 51st Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2022 marked the 51st anniversary of the local event to commemorate Emancipation. When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
Brown Deer High School 11th grader to participate in special 7-week program at Harvard University
Loren Muwonge, who will be entering the 11th grade at Brown Deer High School in September 2022, departed Milwaukee to attend a 7-week, residential, secondary college chemistry and environmental studies program for high school students at Harvard University on June 17, 2022. Sponsors include The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Printing & Publishing Company, Alpha Kappa … [Read more...] about Brown Deer High School 11th grader to participate in special 7-week program at Harvard University
IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast
On Saturday June 18, 2022 at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music & Arts located (IPAMA) at 3200 W. Hampton Ave., Attorney John Daniels hosted a Juneteeth Day breakfast for the Divine 9, introducing the new African American Music & Arts building. The IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays inventions, discoveries and … [Read more...] about IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast
The Greatest Joys of Fatherhood (Part 3)
This month you enjoyed the “Greatest Joys of Fatherhood” that were printed several years ago that still a blessing for the fathers. Enjoy! In continuation of this series, enjoy his piece on the greatest joys of being a father. Note: This article was submitted several years ago as a joy to send again. I’m Proud To Be Called Daddy! - Dad … [Read more...] about The Greatest Joys of Fatherhood (Part 3)
Remembering community leader Wallace White
Born ~ May 28, 1933 • Departed ~ June 11, 2022 Wallace White, a long-standing community leader, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a long illness. He was born on May 28, 1933, to George Cornelius White and Janet White in Chicago, IL. Wallace spent his childhood in Chicago and later went on to further his education earning a BA in social psychology from Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Remembering community leader Wallace White
MPS Senior Send-off helps students take next steps
Milwaukee Public Schools hosted its annual Senior Send-off on Friday, June 17, at Rufus King International High School. The event helps students celebrate the end of high school and the start of new adventures in college and career. Class of 2022 graduates attended to enjoy food, music, games, and great prizes for a dorm room or apartment. A number of graduates were … [Read more...] about MPS Senior Send-off helps students take next steps