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
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 31, 2022
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Outreach Community Healthcare Centers break ground on new facility
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, community leaders and Outreach Community Healthcare Centers (OCHC) marked the groundbreaking of a new 58,000 square-foot addition at 210 W Capitol Dr. Among those at the groundbreaking were Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; Froedtert Health Community Engagement Director Monique Graham; U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's Milwaukee Office Director … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Healthcare Centers break ground on new facility
‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
On Friday, March 11 through Sunday March 13, 2022, CAPITA Productions presented "We Are The Drum 2022," at Milwaukee Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th Street. "We Are The Drum" is now in its 28th season and these were the first live performances since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous year's show had been held virtually online. The show is a musical journey of … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum’ returns to live performances in 2022
Milwaukee Academy of Science Youth win Silver Ball during State Championship
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, 20 bright and talented young men of color from Milwaukee Academy of Science competed for WIAAWI Division 4 Basketball State Championship and won the "Silver Ball," in Madison. Most of the young men on the Novas team are freshman. They have worked incredibly hard this year to get where they are, and Milwaukee Academy of Science President and CEO … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Academy of Science Youth win Silver Ball during State Championship