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
Sign up now for Summer Academy!
Summer Academy will be here before we know it! Sign up now to reserve your spot. MPS has summer programs for students in K5 through grade 12. Summer programs are free for students living in the city of Milwaukee; students living outside the city of Milwaukee can attend by paying a fee. Elementary students (K5– grade 8) can participate in a five-week summer learning camp. … [Read more...] about Sign up now for Summer Academy!
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’