Following a mass school shooting Monday, December 16, 2024 that killed a teacher and a student in Madison, WI, state and federal lawmakers were at odds over whether the incident should cause officials to revisit existing gun laws. Police in Madison said a 15-year-old female student killed a teacher and a student at Abundant Life Christian School. She wounded six other … [Read more...] about School shooting renews debate over Wisconsin gun laws
MKE Fellows hosts annual holiday luncheon
On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Milwaukee (MKE) Fellows celebrated another year of progress and shed more light on the progress that lies ahead for the MKE Fellows at their Holiday Luncheon hosted at ThriveOn, 2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. This joyous occasion highlights the remarkable achievements of their fellows in internship, civic engagement, and scholarship, … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows hosts annual holiday luncheon
Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. hosts ‘Community Day’ at Barack Obama School
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Our Daily Bread (ODB) Community Outreach Center, Inc., hosted a community event at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education, 5075 N. Sherman Blvd. Students along with their families decorated cookies, designed ornaments and other arts and crafts and enjoyed light snacks. Thanks to all the vendors that attended including, Chorus … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. hosts ‘Community Day’ at Barack Obama School
This Week In Black History – January 2, 2025
January 2, 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr., called for non-violent protests if Alabama blacks were not allowed to register and vote. January 3, 1624 – William Tucker, the first African American child in America was born. January 4, 1971 – The Congressional Black Caucus was formed. January 5, 1943 – George Washington Carver, agricultural scientist, died. January … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – January 2, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 2, 2025
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In Memory Of Those We Have Lost
Photo Collage - Marlena Shaw, Hinton Battle, Carl Weathers, Dexter Scott King, Henry Fambrough, Louis Gossett, Jr., D.J. Mister Cee, O.J. Simpson, Faith Ringgold, Echanting and 15 others. … [Read more...] about In Memory Of Those We Have Lost
House Republicans dropped debt ceiling provision from latest funding bill to avert government shutdown
The provision was backed by President-elect Donald Trump By: Nathaniel Reed House Speaker Mike Johnson succeed Friday, December 20, 2024 in passing a funding bill to keep the federal government open. The bill was slightly altered from the one that failed on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The latest bill does not have a provision for a debt limit extension until January … [Read more...] about House Republicans dropped debt ceiling provision from latest funding bill to avert government shutdown
Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey, M.S. Ed., MBA, as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. Litzsey, who is currently the department’s manager of operations, will move into the role on Jan. 20, 2025. He will succeed Lynn A. Greb, who is retiring in January after 36 years with the department. … [Read more...] about Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest
Young performers who dream of someday winning a Grammy or Tony Award know the prestigious national YoungArts competition is a great place to start. Singer-songwriter Jon Batiste has five Grammys and earned a YoungArts award in 2005. Actress-producer Viola Davis has earned Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony statues, but her YoungArts Award came first. Akira Harris graduated from … [Read more...] about MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest
Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs
By Israel Webb Adams Auto Body is in need of auto body technicians with dirty hands. Owned and operated by Cleotha Adams has owned the business for 58 years with the help of four expert technicians who are well-seasoned veterans. However he said the single biggest challenge he currently faces as a business owner is finding qualified people to fill open positions at his … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body is looking for a few good techs