Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. President Biden signed legislation last year that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide protests that … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: The history of a new holiday
Happy Juneteenth from Governor Tony Evers
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 16, 2022
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Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
On Friday, May 27, 2022, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), 6600 W. Melvina Street, celebrated the school's First All-School STEM Science Fair. As part of this STEM event Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited MESA to help celebrate the occasion and also honor school principal Janet Colvin. Principal Colvin received a Proclamation from the Common Council for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
On Friday May 6, 2022, Pathways High School welcomed the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Company to their school. These two organizations work in conjunction with the Graduate To Employment (GTE) Program. The GTE Program was designed by GMUL to worked with school-aged students who may be unsure about their education path and choose to explore opportunities in … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrates graduates of GTE program
WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, WFA Staffing Group’s West Allis location held a job fair with Techniplas Plastics Company. Since 1991, WFA Staffing Group is an independent, locally owned agency that has helped the community by providing entry-level through executive jobs and careers. If you are a company or an individual looking for a great staffing agency to work with, call … [Read more...] about WFA Staffing host job fair at Techniplas Plastics
Group wants Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent fired
There are calls for the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools to be fired. A group of demonstrators protested Tuesday, June 7, 2022, outside MPS headquarters. They want Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley fired. They also want a number of board members replaced. The group, Community Takeover of Milwaukee Public Schools, said this all started in January 2021 when the … [Read more...] about Group wants Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent fired
When will you wake up?
There have been events in the past few years that should have awakened the African American community. The police brutality and murders should have been a definite wake-up call. The flagrant proliferation of arms by Caucasian people that hints of a race war. Yet, African Americans are ignoring or downplaying these situations. Why? Maybe because the NBA Playoffs are taking … [Read more...] about When will you wake up?
The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 1)
Enjoy the reflections that were printed several years ago and the men who still enjoy them. What is the meaning of fatherhood? At a workshop at the Urban Institute, this definition of fatherhood was given: "A man becomes a father when he has his first child; this status is fixed, such that, once a man becomes a father, he is always a father. He may subsequently have more … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 1)
Remembering Children’s Fest Day at Summerfest
By Bobby Tanzilo This piece is exclusive to Milwaukee Recreation and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission. Since its earliest days, Summerfest has included young Milwaukeeans in its programming and in 2021, it collaborated with Northwestern Mutual to create a massive overhaul of the children’s area at the Henry Maier Festival Park. For many years, the … [Read more...] about Remembering Children’s Fest Day at Summerfest