For those of you who lived during Dr. King’s lifetime, the national holiday on January 17th is an annual assessment day. As some make New Year’s resolutions, people of my era reflect, remember, and revisit how well we are living the “Dream.” Have I given my children reasons to remember the life and journey of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Do youth understand the relevance of … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the National King Holiday
All of Us reflects on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.; hosts MLK Symposium Watch Party
Every year the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites a speaker to address the campus to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s called the MLK Symposium, and this year it will take place on Tuesday, January 25 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and will feature Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and historian Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of “The 1619 Project,” an ongoing initiative from The … [Read more...] about All of Us reflects on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.; hosts MLK Symposium Watch Party
‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of … [Read more...] about ‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
This Week In Black History
January 20, 1977 Patricia Roberts Harris becomes U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the first black woman to hold a Cabinet position. January 21, 1936 Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan born. January 22, 1949 James Robert Gladden becomes first African American certified in orthopedic surgery. January 23, 1891 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founds Provident … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 20, 2022
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2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2021 with their annual "Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders took lit candles and took turns reading … [Read more...] about 2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
MKE Fellows host special annual holiday luncheon
On Friday December 17, 2021, the MKE Fellows hosted a very special holiday luncheon at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) downtown campus, 1015 N. 6th Street. As part of the holiday luncheon attendees were able to meet students old and new, as well as community partners who support the program while enjoying some delicious food. As part of the luncheon the fellows … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows host special annual holiday luncheon
Salvation Army hosts 32nd Annual Christmas Family Feast
On Saturday, December 25, 2021, Christmas Day, the Salvation Army hosted its annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Normally the Salvation Army would be serving a sit-down meal, with singers, gifts and Santa. However, due to the pandemic, dinner was curbside pick-up only. Everyone that arrived received a to-go Styrofoam box filled with … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts 32nd Annual Christmas Family Feast
Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field," and inspired a generation during the civil rights movement, has died at age 94, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis said on Friday, January 7, 2022. "It is with great sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of Sir Sidney … [Read more...] about Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94
New York Times’ travel list recognizes Bronzeville’s achievements
The New York Times has released its annual list of 52 Places for Travelers to visit for 2022 and atop the list is Italy’s island town of Chioggia in the Venetian lagoon. At No. 52 is the Daintree Rainforest in Australia. But, look, nestled just below Monaco and just above Thaidene Nëné National Park Reseve in Canada’s Northwest Territories, at number 49, is “Bronzeville, … [Read more...] about New York Times’ travel list recognizes Bronzeville’s achievements