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
Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
On March 26, 2022, Edward Leland Carlson celebrated his 80th birthday with his wife of 33 years, Linda Miles Carlson, 5 generations of family and many friends at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukee. Mr. Ed, as he is frequently called, is a native of Phoenix, AZ, but has enjoyed his residency in Milwaukee for the past 17 years. Upon Edward's arrival in Milwaukee, he taught a bilingual … [Read more...] about Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
MPS offers new Employee Assistance Program
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is offering a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This new benefit through FEI Workforce Resilience can help you strengthen your well-being and overcome some of life’s most common challenges. When you have the support you need, everyone benefits. We have stronger employees, families, and workplaces. EAP counselors are accessible day or … [Read more...] about MPS offers new Employee Assistance Program
Dr. Gina Paige changed the game with a business that traces our African roots and advocates for community involvement in clinical research
By Karen Stokes As National Minority Health Month begins, the All of Us Research Program and Hip-Hop & Health is highlighting Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry. African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent and has helped more than 1,000,000 people reconnect with the roots of their family … [Read more...] about Dr. Gina Paige changed the game with a business that traces our African roots and advocates for community involvement in clinical research
This Week In Black History
April 7, 1885 Granville T. Woods patents apparatus for transmission of messages by electricity. April 8, 1974 Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hits 715 home run, surpassing Babe Ruth as the game’s all-time home-run leader. April 9, 1898 Paul Robeson, actor, singer, activist, born. April 10, 1947 Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson becomes first … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 7, 2022
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 7, 2022