Why Dr. Darrell L. Williams is Wisconsin's Best Choice for the U.S. Senate by a Concerned Voter PROVEN LEADERSHIP I don’t know about you, but when I look at the characteristics and attributes in the next United States Senator for the State of Wisconsin, ‘to represent me,’ hands down it is Dr. Darrell Williams. He is the kind of guy who has not only pulled himself up by the … [Read more...] about BOOTSTRAPS: A Message to the 48 Percent of Undecided Voters
This Week In Black History
March 10, 1913 Harriet Tubman dies. March 11, 1959 Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In the Sun” opens at Barrymore Theater, New York, the first play by a Black woman to premier on Broadway. March 12, 1932 Andrew Young, former U.N. ambassador and former mayor of Atlanta, born. March 13, 1773 Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable, black pioneer and explorer, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 10, 2022
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America’s Black Holocaust Museum officially reopens
On Friday, February 25, 2022, America's Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) officially reopened its doors with a ribbon cutting celebration at its new home in the The Griot, 401 W. North Ave. America's Black Holocaust Museum is reemerging in Milwaukee's historic Bronzeville neighborhood more than a decade after it was forced to close. In 2008, two years after the death of its … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust Museum officially reopens
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates ’61st Equal Opportunity Day’
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted its 61st Equal Opportunity Day at the Pfister Hotel downtown. Since its inception, Equal Opportunity Day unites leaders while celebrating the accomplishments of our aspiring youth and leaders and raises awareness of our most pressing community challenges while raising funds to directly support programs and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates ’61st Equal Opportunity Day’
Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 85th Church Anniversary at their sanctuary at 1345 West Burleigh St. The theme for the event was "Inspired by the past, Imagining the future," from Haggai 2:9. The guest preacher for the event was Greater Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church Pastor and Wisconsin General Baptist State … [Read more...] about Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
President Joe Biden on Friday, February 25, 2022, nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation. Introducing Jackson at the White House, Biden declared, “I believe it’s time that we have a court that … [Read more...] about Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
Stand for Democracy! Stand with Ukraine!
by Dr. Darrell L. Williams, U.S. Senate Candidate As the fight for democracy is upon us, we must stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine here in the United States and those who are fighting abroad. Being a purple heart recipient and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have seen conflict up close and I personally know the horrors of war. But after years at war in Iraq … [Read more...] about Stand for Democracy! Stand with Ukraine!
African American Suffragists (Week 4)
MARY CHURCH TERRELL (1863-1954) The final African American Suffragist highlighted this month will be Mary Church Terrell, known to be the first to earn a college degree. According to Black Women’s Suffragists(1) racial justice and women's suffrage activist Mary Church Terrell was born in 1863 in Memphis, TN, to formerly enslaved parents. Her family was affluent: Her … [Read more...] about African American Suffragists (Week 4)
A Black History Month luncheon fit for a Queen
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Dr. Jackie Edwards, International Mrs. USA 2021 hosted a "Black History Month Queen's Luncheon," at Taylor'd Event Studio, 3425 W. State Street. This event was an informative event for young women and girls, and highlighted the importance of representation and celebrated different Black Queens throughout history. The event featured many local … [Read more...] about A Black History Month luncheon fit for a Queen