Delores Nicholson Wilkins was born in St. Louis, MO December 26, 1929, to Thomas White Nicholson and Viola Comer Nicholson. As a family, they moved to Quincy, IL in 1932. From Quincy, IL they moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1944. Delores graduated from North Division High School where she excelled in band (clarinet and bassoon), science and math. After graduation from North Division … [Read more...] about Delores Wilkins, one of Milwaukee community’s cherished members, passed away on December 21
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 28, 2021
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A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It was a mixed celebration as Vice President Harris is the first female, and Black and Asian vice president, and the new administration marks a big change from the administration of former President Donald … [Read more...] about A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway
On Monday, January 18, 2021, the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, 1530 W. Atkinson Ave., along with several other organizations hosted a food giveaway and COVID-19 testing event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The volunteer led community event was sponsored by the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, Jump at the Sun, LLC., Health Connection, Inc., and … [Read more...] about Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway
Urban League partnership lights Hoan Bridge to honor Dr. King
On Monday, January 18, 2021, The Milwaukee Urban League in partnership with the Light the Hoan Collective lit the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge in red, green and black from sunset to 2:00 a.m. in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The bridge is used as a symbol of pride and unity for the city of Milwaukee and is located on Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee. Red and … [Read more...] about Urban League partnership lights Hoan Bridge to honor Dr. King
‘History has its eyes on us.’ Poet Amanda Gorman seeks right words for Presidential Inauguration
When Amanda Gorman was asked to write a poem for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday January 20, 2021, she didn't know where to begin. The nation had just been through a bitter election. Americans are as divided as ever. And the pandemic continues to rage. "It was really daunting to begin the poem because you don't even really know the entry point in which … [Read more...] about ‘History has its eyes on us.’ Poet Amanda Gorman seeks right words for Presidential Inauguration
Milwaukee County’s Office on African American Affairs celebrates Black History Month
The Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) serves to support Milwaukee County and empower the community to make the County’s vision ‘by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin’ a reality. Since our inception OAAA has been a key partner in helping County leaders confront racial disparities and inequity. This set the stage for Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County’s Office on African American Affairs celebrates Black History Month
Social justice issues in America: Prison reform
Prison reform is a movement to improve conditions inside prisons, the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and to reduce recidivism and strengthen public safety. Last week, statistics were given regarding the number of persons of color incarcerated in America. To end mass incarceration, reform is needed. Advocates of prison reform realize there is unfairness in our … [Read more...] about Social justice issues in America: Prison reform
‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of … [Read more...] about ‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Raymond Moore, Sean Moore, Rosie Morris and Donna Oldham. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)