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
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Milwaukee Common Council hosts ’17th Annual Girls’ Day at City Hall’
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022 , the City of Milwaukee Common Council hosted their "17th Annual Girls' Day at City Hall." Students engaged in stimulating discussion that both empower them to became future leaders, and introduce them to a career path in public service. This year, Girls' Day returned to an in-person format. As part of the festivities The Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council hosts ’17th Annual Girls’ Day at City Hall’
American Heart Association launches new ‘Check. Change. Control.’ program
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the American Heart Association and Ascension Healthcare hosted a luncheon to announce the American Heart Association's new high blood pressure management program called Check. Change. Control. (CCC) at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ, 3132 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. CCC is an evidence-based high blood pressure management program created … [Read more...] about American Heart Association launches new ‘Check. Change. Control.’ program
St. Ann Center hosts “3rd Annual Indaba African Ball”
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosted its "3rd Annual Indba African Ball," at its Bucyrus Campus, 2450 West North Ave. The ball is a fundraiser for the Indaba band shell, a popular entertainment venue located on the Buycyrus Campus grounds and hosts various free concerts and events during the summer. The ball kicked off Black History … [Read more...] about St. Ann Center hosts “3rd Annual Indaba African Ball”
How Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ win got lost in Oscars’ ugliest moment
The winner of this year’s Oscar for documentary feature was “Summer of Soul ( … or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s sublime, ecstatic film about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Few were surprised; even fewer seemed to take notice. For those in the Dolby Theatre and those of us watching at home, Questlove’s speech was drowned out … [Read more...] about How Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ win got lost in Oscars’ ugliest moment
March is Red Cross Month (conclusion)
If there is a destructive tornado, devastating fires or other weather-related issues, the American Red Cross mobilizes to work around the clock to help those in need. In 2020, it was a record- breaking season for wildfires. According to the American Red Cross, the 2020 wildfire season proved to be one of the worst on record. Starting in August, fires burned millions of acres … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (conclusion)
MPS shifts to mask-optional policy beginning April 18, 2022
Beginning April 18, 2022, masks will no longer be required for students and staff in Milwaukee Public Schools and buildings. The wearing of masks will be optional at all MPS locations. The decision was made on March 24, 2022, during the regular monthly meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Discussion included analysis of current trends of COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about MPS shifts to mask-optional policy beginning April 18, 2022
This Week In Black History
March 31, 1988 Toni Morrison wins Pulitzer Prize for Beloved. April 1, 1950 – Charles R. Drew, who developed techniques for processing and preserving blood, died. April 2, 1984 Georgetown coach John Thompson becomes first Black coach to win NCAA basketball tournament. April 3, 1826 Poet-orator James Madison Bell, author of the Emancipation Day poem … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022
Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 5, 2022, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring and Special Election and Sample Ballot April 5, 2022