A lifetime of service to Milwaukee Public Schools students has led to an extraordinary honor at George Washington Carver Academy. This week, in a formal dedication ceremony, the school library was renamed in honor of Joyce A. Hall, a teacher and volunteer for nearly 60 years. Hall and her family were in attendance as local dignitaries paid tribute to her career and her … [Read more...] about Carver Academy library is dedicated to Joyce A. Hall
Head to Obama SCTE for Open Gym Basketball this winter
Spread the word - Milwaukee Recreation is offering Open Gym Basketball at Obama SCTE this winter! Community members between the ages of 17-29 are welcome to stop by Obama SCTE (5075 N Sherman Blvd.) for free pick-up basketball games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. These sessions are already underway and open to the community. The winter Open Gym sessions run through … [Read more...] about Head to Obama SCTE for Open Gym Basketball this winter
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 16, 2021
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Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
On November 27, 2021, the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosted the "47th Debutante Cotillion" virtually. Typically the foundation would host more than 500 guests at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition carried on virtually with eight debutantes introduced to society collectively as "The IN Crowd: INtelligent, INspirational, … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
On November 30, 2021, The City of Milwaukee hosted a dedication of the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building at 711 W. Wells Street, in honor of its architect Alonzo Robinson, Jr. (center). Alonzo was the first African American architect licensed by the state of Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee's first Black registered municipal architect. His career was marked … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (WFD&MA) hosted "A Parade of Hearses Against Violence," at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Danlies Way. The event was to show solidarity among the African American funeral directors and take a stand against violence. As funeral directors and … [Read more...] about WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts ‘A Parade of Hearses Against Violence’
Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, The Milwaukee Press Club hosted its annual 'Meet the Media' event at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street. The annual event lets members of the public meet and share ideas and comments with members of the press. This year to celebrate the 136th anniversary of the Milwaukee Press Club the 'Meet the Media' event featured celebrity bartenders. Among … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
Available – December 06, 2021: Be One in a Million
BLACK WOMEN 50+ MAGAZINE’s November/ December issue is now available – pick up a free copy today! Filled with Black empowerment and education, this month’s issue invites us to explore how we can reward ourselves and our families with a “gift that keeps on giving” by joining the All of Us Research Program. VISIT: JoinAllofUs.org With a highlight on “Health and Spirituality: … [Read more...] about Available – December 06, 2021: Be One in a Million
Our Daily Bread founder, Lea Kyle-Lewis looks toward future
For the past 17 years, Lea Kyle-Lewis, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., has offered workshops, referrals and community assistance to youth and young adults who encounter disparities in housing, education and health care. “Being a product of the foster care system, I developed a strong interest in helping other young … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread founder, Lea Kyle-Lewis looks toward future
Year-in-review
2021 has been an extremely challenging and trying year. Let’s briefly look back over our year. A Look Back The COVID-19 virus infections reached staggering levels in countries around the globe, while waning in others; and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed Americans the Delta variant created a new threat. If you are not fully vaccinated, continue to do the 3 … [Read more...] about Year-in-review