Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host the "10th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball "on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel at 6 p.m. Attendees will get the opportunity to wear decorative masks and done their best attire for a night of dinner and dancing. Over the past nine years, the event has brought in more than … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
Village of Brown Deer celebrates 2nd annual Black History Month
The 2nd Annual Black History Month program took place on February 18, 2025, at Brown Deer Middle School, bringing together friends, neighbors, business owners, and government officials to celebrate the achievements of black village residents and highlight often-overlooked history. Building on last year’s success at the Brown Deer Library, this year’s program was a … [Read more...] about Village of Brown Deer celebrates 2nd annual Black History Month
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy- winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88. Flack died Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family, Elaine … [Read more...] about Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
What is DEI, and why is it dividing America?
By Nicquel Terry Ellis Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under attack in American boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses – and now broadly across the federal government. President Donald Trump, hours after sworn in to office on January 20, 2025, began making good on promises to wage a war against such policies, inking an executive … [Read more...] about What is DEI, and why is it dividing America?
Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow and invade healthy cells. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in the U.S. While many women with early-stage breast cancer are successfully treated, approximately 1 in 10 are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and 20 percent to 30 percent of … [Read more...] about Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing the achievement of its CEO Ray Simpkins, who is making an impact within the co-op. Simpkins joined Outpost in May 2023, from the greater Columbus, OH area, where he was most recently the District Manager for Dollar General stores, overseeing a network of locations. He earned a masters of business administration from … [Read more...] about Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) will host its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon, celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. The event will occur on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel, with … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
This Week In Black History – February 27, 2025
February 27, 1988 – Debi Thomas became first black to win an Olympic medal in figure skating. February 28, 1984 – Michael Jackson won Eight Grammy awards. March 1, 1994 – Leonard S. Coleman, Jr., elected president of the National Baseball League. March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacted charter to establish Howard University in Washington, DC. March 3, 1865 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – February 27, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 27, 2025
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Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
On February 11, 2025, The Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Health Equity Coalition hosted “Creating Connections: Hope is Blossoming Through Care & Support,” at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Held in honor of Black History Month, the event addressed the critical health disparities affecting black Americans living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’