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 Blacks or African Americans owned … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 3
Remembering Mother Clara Atwater
Mother Clara Atwater died August 2, 2021. She was 86 years old. Atwater founded Love Tabernacle Church where she served as pastor; and Gingerbread Land, Inc., a nonprofit organization reaching out to those in need of support, guidance, and love. She started her ministry after relocating to Milwaukee from Detroit in the early 1960s. She was a Black Excellence Award honoree … [Read more...] about Remembering Mother Clara Atwater
Homegoing Celebration of Mother Corrine Miller
Mother Corrine Miller was born in Memphis, TN on December 29, 1934 to Nod Davis and Malinda Dolman. She was born into a family of four brothers and four sisters. Corrine was adopted at birth by David and Lula Sims in Memphis. Corrine met Charles Miller, Sr., in September 1950 and they went on to enter into Holy Matrimony on February 17, 1951. The Millers relocated to … [Read more...] about Homegoing Celebration of Mother Corrine Miller
Wisconsin Education Association of Student Support Programs, Inc., announces Paul T. Spraggins Scholarship Award recipients
Two Milwaukee high school graduates are recipients of the 2021 WEASSP Paul T. Spraggins, Jr. Scholarship. Scholarship award recipient Jalen Reed is a 2021 graduate from Rufus King High School and will attend Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota in the fall of 2021. Breigeneve Kankonde is a 2021 graduate from Pulaski High School and will attend the University of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Education Association of Student Support Programs, Inc., announces Paul T. Spraggins Scholarship Award recipients
IRS warns of child tax credit scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers of ongoing scams related to the child tax credit — with some landing directly in Americans’ email or smartphone. “Right now we’re seeing scammers trying to take advantage of the American public by attempting to gain information — using phone calls, emails, text messages, through social media — all attempting to target … [Read more...] about IRS warns of child tax credit scams
Walmart to pay total cost of college tuition and books for associates
The largest U.S. private employer commits to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development On July 27, 2021, Walmart announced it will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all … [Read more...] about Walmart to pay total cost of college tuition and books for associates
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 12, 2021
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Library at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy renamed for former educator
On Friday, July 27, 2021, at the home of Joyce A. Hall a private ceremony was held in honor of the renaming of the Dr. George Washington Carver Academy library, to the Joyce A. Hall Library. For more than 36 years Joyce was a full-time reading teacher at Carver, then called Henry L. Palmer School. After her retirement in 1994, Joyce would return a few month later as a volunteer … [Read more...] about Library at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy renamed for former educator
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club celebrates ‘Changing of the Guard’ at anniversary dinner
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club held a celebratory event at the Pfister Hotel's Mason Street Grill on Thursday, July 29, 2021. This dinner recognized the former president Dr. Willie Hart and outgoing president Greg Williams. Diane Beckley Milner, the newly elected president was installed and gave remarks. Pictured are (first row, from left) Monica Phillip, President … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club celebrates ‘Changing of the Guard’ at anniversary dinner
Milwaukee Public Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for GE Innovation Labs
On Monday, July 26, 2021, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the GE Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Andrew S. Douglas Middle School, 3620 N. 18th Street, marking the in-person opening of six digital fabrication labs within the district. The GE Innovation Labs will serve as a place for MPS students to learn, create, play and invent utilizing problem-solving … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for GE Innovation Labs