On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Pallas Restaurant, 1657 S. 108th St., West Allis, George Kendrick celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. Kendrick is one of 11 children, born in 1935, in the family 100 year-old home in Jackson, TN. The house (still livable) is directly across the street from Lane College. After 94 years, the family passed it on to Lane College, … [Read more...] about George Kendrick celebrates his 90th birthday
This Week In Black History – March 6, 2025
March 6, 1857 – U.S. Supreme Court issued Dred Scott decision. March 7, 1965 – U.S. Supreme Court upheld key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. March 8, 1977 – Henry L. Marsh, III, became first African American elected mayor of Richmond, VA. March 9, 1941 – Amistad mutineers freed by U.S. Supreme Court. March 10, 1913 – Harriet Tubman died. March … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – March 6, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 6, 2025
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Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host the "10th Annual Mayor's Masked Ball "on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel at 6 p.m. Attendees will get the opportunity to wear decorative masks and done their best attire for a night of dinner and dancing. Over the past nine years, the event has brought in more than … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor’s 10th Annual Masked Ball announced
Village of Brown Deer celebrates 2nd annual Black History Month
The 2nd Annual Black History Month program took place on February 18, 2025, at Brown Deer Middle School, bringing together friends, neighbors, business owners, and government officials to celebrate the achievements of black village residents and highlight often-overlooked history. Building on last year’s success at the Brown Deer Library, this year’s program was a … [Read more...] about Village of Brown Deer celebrates 2nd annual Black History Month
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy- winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88. Flack died Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family, Elaine … [Read more...] about Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
What is DEI, and why is it dividing America?
By Nicquel Terry Ellis Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under attack in American boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses – and now broadly across the federal government. President Donald Trump, hours after sworn in to office on January 20, 2025, began making good on promises to wage a war against such policies, inking an executive … [Read more...] about What is DEI, and why is it dividing America?
Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow and invade healthy cells. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in the U.S. While many women with early-stage breast cancer are successfully treated, approximately 1 in 10 are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and 20 percent to 30 percent of … [Read more...] about Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing the achievement of its CEO Ray Simpkins, who is making an impact within the co-op. Simpkins joined Outpost in May 2023, from the greater Columbus, OH area, where he was most recently the District Manager for Dollar General stores, overseeing a network of locations. He earned a masters of business administration from … [Read more...] about Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) will host its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon, celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. The event will occur on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel, with … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’