For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) had been changing our community for the better. That is why on Friday, August 13, 2021, SDC decided to open their doors to the public for a "Summer Open House Series." The first open house at 1730 W. North Ave., allowed for the public to come to SDC sites to see their updated facilities and learn about their … [Read more...] about SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, The MKE Fellows, a youth leadership initiative, joined in the celebration of the Bethesda Community Senior Citizens Center, 2845 West Fond Du Lac Ave., as part of Bethesda's 50th Anniversary celebration. Bethesda is Wisconsin's first Black-owned senior center founded in 1972 by Ms. Liller P. Bates (center). The MKE Fellows joined with the seniors … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Shanilah Frierson and Taylor Roberson-Willson are two pre-med scholars in Pipeline to Practice: Increasing American Descendants of Slavery Physicians (P2PADOS) program. As part of the opportunities in P2PADOS, they interned this summer at Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., as Clinical Quality Interns. P2P-ADOS is designed as a grassroots community collaborative. We welcome any … [Read more...] about MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament
On Saturday August 7, 2021, at the Silver Spring Country Club located at N56W21518 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held the 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament. It was well attended and the State Farm Insurance company awarded a check for $10,000 dollars to the Kappa League program. For more than … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament
An unquenchable thirst for violence?
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Consider the following incidents making the news recently in the span of two days. • A man is convicted of killing his two children and their mother. • A two-year-old child is shot and killed after he and his older brothers found their father’s gun and began playing with it. • An incident of road rage on city … [Read more...] about An unquenchable thirst for violence?
Keep your word
In 2021 African Americans are struggling to find some way to navigate the way US society is changing. There are different forces that are pulling all Americans here and there. You have a pandemic raging across the planet. There is the angst of the coming NFL season. African Americans will have to build a trust with one another to keep from becoming extinct. One easy way African … [Read more...] about Keep your word
August is Black Business Month – Week 3
According to the United States Census Bureau in a report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent (1.1 million) of all businesses were owned by women. Additional statistics released indicate Black or African Americans owned … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 3
MPS schools welcome students back for in-person learning
MacDowell Montessori rolled out the red carpet on August 16 for students returning to in-person learning. Students and families were welcomed by Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Bob Peterson, Mayor Tom Barrett, Sheriff Earnell Lucas, district administrators, and others. Children were excited to return to school, see their … [Read more...] about MPS schools welcome students back for in-person learning
Riverside and Marshall Football receive helmet donation from Packers and Xenith
This summer, Riverside University High School and Milwaukee Marshall High School received a donation of high-quality helmets from the Green Bay Packers Xenith Helmet Give Back program. Riverside and Marshall each received 45 helmets and the total value of the donation was just over $20,000. Xenith helmets have a five star safety rating and will aid MPS’ commitment to … [Read more...] about Riverside and Marshall Football receive helmet donation from Packers and Xenith
The Legacy of Geraldine Fowlkes
Geraldine Fowlkes was born August 10, 1931 to Andrew and Johnie Mae Franks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2021 at the age of 89. Geraldine lived in Milwaukee her entire life and attended Pleasant View and Townsend Elementary Schools, Peckham Junior High and Rufus King High School. She was usually the only African … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Geraldine Fowlkes