Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, born December 6, 1994)[3] is a Greek Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, he began playing for the club's senior team before entering the 2013 NBA draft, where he … [Read more...] about Get to know Milwaukee Bucks’ top three star players
“Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance” by Mia Bay
c.2021, Belknap, Harvard University Press $35.00 391 pages “Traveling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move” by Nanjala Nyabola c.2020, Hurst $19.95 238 pages You’ve always wanted to do it. You just wanted to go. You’d hop in a car or van, no GPS or map, no real itinerary, no destination in mind. You’d point your headlights in some direction and … [Read more...] about “Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance” by Mia Bay
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 22, 2021
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First African American to win the National Spelling Bee gets offer of full LSU scholarship
Zaila Avant-garde, the teenager who this week became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, has earned yet another honor: an offer of a full scholarship to Louisiana State University. "Your academic performance reflected scholarship first! You modeled intellectual excellence," LSU President William F. Tate IV tweeted. "@LSU_Honors awaits. I … [Read more...] about First African American to win the National Spelling Bee gets offer of full LSU scholarship
Milwaukee Brewers tie for MLB-high with 5 All-Stars
The Brewers had three pitchers named to the All-Star team last weekend when the squads were first announced, and that was already enough for a franchise record with (top photo, from left) Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader. However, Woodruff bowed out of the All-Star Game and as a replacement teammate Freddy Peralta (right photo), the smiling 25-year-old from Moca, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers tie for MLB-high with 5 All-Stars
County Executive Crowley appoints Amos Morris as the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo
Morris will be the first Black Director to lead the County Zoo Following the retirement of long-time Zoo Director, Chuck Wikenhauser earlier this year, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the appointment of Amos Morris as the next leader of the Milwaukee County Zoo. If confirmed, Morris will be the first Black zoo director in the history of the … [Read more...] about County Executive Crowley appoints Amos Morris as the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo
Legacy Redevelopment Corp. names Terese Caro President and CEO and adds new staff and board members
Legacy Redevelopment Corporation (LRC) has promoted Terese Caro to president and CEO, and added two new staff members and three new board members. Caro joined LRC in July 2016 as vice president and chief lending officer. She was named president in March 2020, and president and CEO in May 2021. Ms. Caro has spent nearly 30 years in banking and finance, managing a diverse … [Read more...] about Legacy Redevelopment Corp. names Terese Caro President and CEO and adds new staff and board members
Declaration of Independence – Week 3
The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the final version of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring the American colonies’ official independence from Great Britain. Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870 and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across our nation mark this as … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence – Week 3
Victory Garden is a win for the Harambee Community
Kathy Gaillard freelance contributor Victory Garden Initiative (VGI), located in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood, is a non-profit organization that helps communities grow their own food and creates a community-led, socially just, environmentally sustainable, nutritious food system for residents. With offices located at 249 E. Concordia Ave., and its garden located at 220 … [Read more...] about Victory Garden is a win for the Harambee Community
U.S. Bank provides update on commitment to addressing economic inequities
On June 5, 2020, in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, U.S. Bank announced several initiatives to address social and economic inequities, including a $116 million investment to help close the 10:1 racial wealth gap, which affects all U.S. households and creates a 4-6 percent drag on the GDP.* U.S. Bank recently shared that it has made significant progress … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank provides update on commitment to addressing economic inequities