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This Week In Black History
April 14, 1775 First abolitionist society in U.S. is founded in Philadelphia. April 15, 1964 Sidney Poitier becomes first Black to win Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field. April 16, 1862 Slavery abolished in the District of Columbia. April 17, 1983 Alice Walker wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Color Purple. April 18, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 14, 2022
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Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Milwaukee turned out to the polls to elect a new mayor. Since the a very packed field was narrowed in primary, the two top runners were interim Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. After the votes were tallied Cavalier Johnson receiving 71.69 percent of the vote, has been formally elected as our first new mayor in 18 years. Johnson is … [Read more...] about Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’
On Thursday, March 21, 2022, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Be Inspired Works, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Gee's Clippers hosted the first of a series of forums called "Real Men, Real Talk, Barbershop Series" for men of color here in Milwaukee at Gee's Clippers, 2200 N Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. "Real Men, Real Talk" is a safe place for men of color to build, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative presents ‘Real Men, Real Talk’
Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?’
On Friday, March 22, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Guild sat down with party leaders to have the conversation of why the black vote is important to either party when there seems to be a disconnect of urgency on our issues after the election. The event entitled 'To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?" was held at the CFFC Destiny Plaza, 7210 N. 76th Street. During … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘To Whom Does the Black Vote Matter?’
Biden signs into law bill making lynching a federal hate crime
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, that makes lynching a federal hate crime, acknowledging how racial violence has left a lasting scar on the nation and asserting that these crimes are not a relic of a bygone era. At a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony, the President didn't hold back in describing the history of racial violence … [Read more...] about Biden signs into law bill making lynching a federal hate crime
Frost family celebrates the grand opening of two family businesses, Elie Bleu Threading and Spa and Frost Realty
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, Kaycee and Jonathan Frost cut the ribbon on not one but two new business at 72nd and North Ave. Milwaukee native Kaycee Frost opened Elie Bleu (pronounced Ellie Blue) Threading and Spa, 7131 W. North Ave. Kaycee got her start in the beauty industry at the age of 10, when she use to help her grandmother, Louise Grant, who was a successful Avon rep … [Read more...] about Frost family celebrates the grand opening of two family businesses, Elie Bleu Threading and Spa and Frost Realty
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)
This month’s articles are from April 2019. A few of the readers asked about the reflections I ran during the Easter Season, so I am re-running these articles at their request. Enjoy and Happy Easter! “But God demonstrates His love for us by the fact that the Messiah died for us while we were still sinners.” - Romans 5:8 This year, April 17, 2022, is Resurrection Sunday … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)
Comedy and knowing what’s not funny
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Like many people, I enjoy a good laugh. Sitcoms, funny movies and stand-up comedy are among the forms of entertainment I seek out when it’s time to unwind. Many of my favorite entertainers, past and present, are comedians – Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen De Generes, Cedric (The Entertainer) Kyles, Steve Harvey, Lucille Ball, … [Read more...] about Comedy and knowing what’s not funny