Just hours after a Florida judge struck down a federal mask mandate on planes and other forms of public transportation, major airlines announced Monday, Aprl 18, 2022, that they will no longer require face coverings on domestic flights. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will also stop enforcing the mandate for now: A Biden administration official told … [Read more...] about Major airlines drop mask mandate after federal judge rules against it
Outreach Community Health Centers announces Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D., as Interim President and CEO
Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) is pleased to announce that Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D, the current Chief Clinical Officer for OCHC has been appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Dr. Angela Sanders has assumed the role of President and CEO on an interim basis from Constance Palmer, who has taken an extended leave of absence … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers announces Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D., as Interim President and CEO
Three key steps for first-time home buyers
For those considering home ownership for the first time, it may seem as if there’s a long list of details to tackle once the search begins. However, before potential buyers even start looking at homes, there are three important steps to take. The first step is getting your finances in order. Checking your credit rating and getting pre-approved for a loan are crucial. A good … [Read more...] about Three key steps for first-time home buyers
This Week In Black History
April 21, 1966 – Pct. Milton L. Olive III awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for valor in Vietnam. April 22, 1922 – Jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus born. April 23, 1895 – Clatonia Joaquin Dorticus patents photographic print wash. April 24, 1944 – United Negro College Fund Incorporated. April 25, 1918 – Ella Fitzgerald, “First Lady of Song”, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 21, 2022
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Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 7, 2022 shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his promised effort to diversify the high court. Cheers rang out in the Senate chamber as Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with … [Read more...] about Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice
Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
On Friday April 9, 2022, Blues Alright presented the "9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival" at the Miller High Life Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., featuring various blues acts from Mississippi and Memphis, including Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Willie Clayton, Sir Charles, and Bobby Rush. They played to a sold-out crowd and Willie Clayton did a special tribute to Prince. … [Read more...] about Blues Alright presents the ‘9th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival’
Former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death reject plea deal
A Minnesota judge heard arguments Monday, April 11, 2022, on whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, while prosecutors revealed that the three rejected a plea deal in March. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill took the rare step of … [Read more...] about Former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death reject plea deal
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” - Matthew 26:39 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus In the Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:39-46 Early in my Christian walk, I was privileged to sit under the spiritual tutelage of Reverend Dr. Roy B. … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
After 66 years local Milwaukee business closes its doors
After more than 62 years under ownership by the same family, another locally owned Milwaukee business closed its doors for the last time on April 1, 2022. The north side of Milwaukee used to be full of ‘neighborhood’ businesses like Schmidt/Kil-Bac Restaurant and Janitorial Supply which for the past 55 years has been located near the intersection of 28th Street on Fond du Lac … [Read more...] about After 66 years local Milwaukee business closes its doors