Frances Utsey, at 80 years old, is the matriarch of her family. Frances and her mother came to Milwaukee in 1956. She attended Rufus King High School, graduating in January 1960, and continued her education at MATC. Frances married William Utsey in 1965 and was blessed with 2 daughters. She realized, after working at Wisconsin Gas Company, that Corporate America was not for … [Read more...] about Frances Utsey celebrates her 80th birthday with four generations of family
Grass roots dynamo Cassie Downer dies
During Black history month, attention is focused on famous national Black luminaries like W.E.B Dubois, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X and Shirley Chisolm. Often overlooked are local grass roots leaders who were the foot soldiers in the movement for racial justice and equality. Recently, one of Milwaukee’s own, Cassie B. Downer, a fearless Black woman, passed … [Read more...] about Grass roots dynamo Cassie Downer dies
This Week In Black History
February 24, 1922 The home of Frederick Douglass made a national shrine. February 25, 1853 First Black YMCA organized in Washington, D.C. February 26, 1965 Civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson died after being shot by state police in Marion, AL. February 27, 1988 Debi Thomas becomes first Black to win an Olympic medal in figure … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 24, 2022
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 24, 2022
Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Alderman Bob Donovan have advanced to the spring general election in the race for Milwaukee's next mayor. As returns began to roll in the evening of Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Johnson and Donovan were the early leaders. Johnson declared victory before 10 p.m. Tuesday. "With so much of what we are facing, it's racial injustice … [Read more...] about Race for Milwaukee Mayor: Johnson, Donovan advance to general election
Wauwatosa voters poised to elect first Black woman to common council
Margaret Arney (pictured above) is shattering a centuries-old glass ceiling in Wauwatosa this election season. The District 2 candidate for alderperson is running unopposed, making her poised to become the first Black person on Wauwatosa's Common Council in its 100-year history. She is a proud graduate of Rufus King High School and Harvard University. Arney said … [Read more...] about Wauwatosa voters poised to elect first Black woman to common council
Essential Prenatal Care, LLC hosts ‘Women’s Empowerment Brunch’
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Essential Prenatal Care, LLC and Bloom Prenatal Care, LLC presented the "Women's Empowerment Vision Board Brunch," at 2703 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The leadership team at Essentials Prenatal Care wanted to bring clients in for an in-person activity. The event was hosted by Nita Farrow, auditor for Milwaukee Public Schools. There was … [Read more...] about Essential Prenatal Care, LLC hosts ‘Women’s Empowerment Brunch’
Milwaukee Press Club hosts mayoral candidate forum
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Historic Turner Hall Ballroom, the seven candidates for Milwaukee mayor squared off in a Q&A forum hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Those included were Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson, former Alderman Bob Donovan, State Sen. Lena Taylor, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club hosts mayoral candidate forum
2022 Black History Analysis
It is February and Black History Month in the USA. Many African Americans complain that their history month, February, is the shortest month of the year. This is a true statement, but since when can beggars be choosy? It’s time to take a Frank look at the 2022 African American in order to decide if the race has progressed or digressed. Slavery in the USA was abolished on … [Read more...] about 2022 Black History Analysis
African American Suffragists (Week 2)
CHARLOTTE VANDINE FORTEN (1785-1884) In honor of African American Suffragists, this week let’s look at Charlotte Vandine Forten (1785-1884) who set the stage for Women Abolitionists. Charlotte Vandine Forten was the matriarch of a financially well-off and prominent Black family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Forten's husband, James, was a sailmaker. Her daughters, … [Read more...] about African American Suffragists (Week 2)