On Friday February 4, 2022, at Coffee Make You Black, 2803 N. Teutonia Ave., Dr. Frankie O. Felder, Ed.D., gave a reading from her book, "OURstory Unchained and Liberated from History." The book is a major contribution to correcting the great wrong in history which has pretty much ignored the heroic efforts of black soldiers who put on Union uniforms to prove their willingness … [Read more...] about Dr. Frankie Felder hosts signing and discussion of new book
Acting mayor focuses city address on violence in Milwaukee
Common Council President and Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson delivered his State of the City address Monday, Febuary 7, 2022. "For two consecutive years, Milwaukee has endured homicide statistics we have never seen before," he said. Johnson used the speech to talk about the rise in violent crime. He said public safety is Milwaukee's greatest … [Read more...] about Acting mayor focuses city address on violence in Milwaukee
Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, the family of Elnora Triggs gathered to wish her a very happy milestone 100th Birthday at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St. Despite the pandemic, the family decided to celebrate this momentous occasion (after all, you only turn 100 once) in their mother's and grandmother's life. Four generations gathered together to celebrate this joyous … [Read more...] about Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday
African American Suffragists (Week I)
In 1925, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History conceived and announced Negro History Week to be celebrated during a week in February; the celebration was expanded to a month in 1976. In a speech on the Observance of Black History Month on February 10, 1976, President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the … [Read more...] about African American Suffragists (Week I)
Calling all Divine Nine fraternities and sororities! The case for joining the All of Us Research Program!
It is no secret that the All of Us Research Program is seeking to enroll a million or more people into the most diverse research database of its kind. The UW All of Us Research team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships has created a new approach designed to educate the community about the benefits of All of Us but also empower individuals to advocate … [Read more...] about Calling all Divine Nine fraternities and sororities! The case for joining the All of Us Research Program!
Notice of Special and Spring Primary Elections and Sample Ballot (February 15, 2022)
Notice of Special and Spring Primary Elections and Sample Ballot (February 15, 2022) OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of special and spring primary elections to be held in the City of Milwaukee on February 15, 2022, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the … [Read more...] about Notice of Special and Spring Primary Elections and Sample Ballot (February 15, 2022)
This Week In Black History
February 10, 1989 Ronald H. Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee. February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. February 12, 1909 NAACP founded in New York City. February 13, 1970 Joseph L. Searles becomes first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange. February 14, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 10, 2022
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 10, 2022
Local health icon Dr. Lester Carter, Jr., passes at 90
On Monday, January 31, 2022, longtime local health advocate and pharmacist, Dr. Lester Leon Carter, Jr., passed away at the age of 90. Born on August 10, 1931 in Omaha, NE during the start of the Great Depression, Dr. Carter was mostly raised by his father, Lester L. Carter, Sr., a meat cutter. Later his father would marry Essie Taylor and Dr. Carter credits her for showing … [Read more...] about Local health icon Dr. Lester Carter, Jr., passes at 90
City of Milwaukee celebrated 176th birthday as a ‘City of Champions’
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, the Milwaukee Press Club and the City of Milwaukee were joined by local leaders, community advocates and many others to help celebrate the City of Milwaukee's 176th birthday at the Grain Exchange, 225 E Michigan St. Locally, Milwaukeeans have always known we're a City of Champions; the Bucks helped make it known nationally and internationally. But … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee celebrated 176th birthday as a ‘City of Champions’