On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Milwaukee's Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a Thanksgiving feast for 500 people, offering a sit-down dinner that combined food, family and football for the community. Northcott had upwards of 75 volunteers on hand to help serve food, welcomed people in and got them seated. The Thanksgiving meal included sides like mashed potatoes and green … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House Hosts Hundreds for Free Thanksgiving Meals
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® hosted the "51st Annual Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Debutante Cotillion" at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The event marked the culmination of six months of dedicated preparation and service projects completed by the debutantes under the leadership and mentorship of Alpha Kappa Alpha … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Hosts ’51st Debutante Cotillion’
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 4, 2025
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts '51st Debutante Cotillion'; Northcott Neighborhood House hosts hundreds of free Thanksgiving meals; Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes enters race for Wisconsin governor; St. Ben's warming center now open every night … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 4, 2025
Being Frank: The Gift of Release
By Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Many people in the world celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to loved ones. This act of gifting is viewed as an act of love and sharing with others. It is easy to give a gift to someone you love or care about. What about giving a gift to someone that you do not hold in high esteem? A person you may even … [Read more...] about Being Frank: The Gift of Release
Mindful Mondays MKE Honors Three Black Female Veterans at Greenwood Park Gallery
Milwaukee’s spirit of service and community was on full display on Monday, November 10, 2025, as an upcoming community organization, Mindful Mondays MKE hosted a powerful professional development networking event honoring three distinguished Black female veterans: Dr. Berdie L. Cowser, Dr. Jada Reynolds, and Tiffany Koehler. Held at Greenwood Park Gallery and … [Read more...] about Mindful Mondays MKE Honors Three Black Female Veterans at Greenwood Park Gallery
The Past Is Gone
By: Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times There are millions of people being tortured by something that cannot be changed so there is no succor. These people either are suffering from self inflicted damage, or others are using these actions as a weapon against them. These actions that can’t ever be changed or banished are the past. It is time to let the past be just … [Read more...] about The Past Is Gone
Our Daily Bread: Thankful For Stories of Success
Pictured are (left photo) former clients Jerrica Byers and her son, Alexander; and (right photo) Monifa Johnson. By William S. Gooden with Our Daily Bread Community Outreach During the season of Thanksgiving many are thankful to have their families around them. Some in our community though are even more grateful for that opportunity and grateful for the help they had from … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread: Thankful For Stories of Success
A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Our culture appears to be awash in alcohol and other drugs. It seems that ads, songs, and TV shows and films portray lifestyles that include all kinds of substances. But does that image really reflect reality? Not really. In fact, a massive yearly survey found interesting trends about Americans’ lifestyle choices. The Monitoring the Future national survey, found at … [Read more...] about A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School
On Friday, November 14, 2025, in celebration of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Week, Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy (NOVA) High School invited prominent members of the Divine 9 organizations to speak to NOVA students in grades 9th - 12th, at the school located at 2320 W. Burleigh St. As part of the program, members of the Divine 9 community … [Read more...] about Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School
Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Milwaukee’s downtown was set aglow on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during the "27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff," held at Père Marquette Park hosted by WISN 12 News anchors Diana Gutiérrez and Gerron Jordan, presented by Stein’s Garden & Home. The bright night of festivity started with pre-show entertainment by Kid Boogie Down. Following this dance warm-up, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’