By Israel Webb and Steve Waring Cleotha “Cleo” Adams has been at the same location in since June 1970. He is the owner of Adams Auto Body which is located off the corner of N. 5th and W. Center Streets in the Bronzeville area and he is “old school" – no debt for his profitable business and minimal use of computers on the shop floor and in the office. He is now 87 … [Read more...] about Adams Auto Body has been a neighborhood staple for more than 58 years
This Week In Black History – December 26, 2024
December 26, 1894 – Jean Toomer, author of Cane, was born. December 27, 1862 – African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is founded in New Bern, North Carolina. December 28, 1905 – Earl “Fatha” Hines, “Father of Modern Jazz Piano”, was born. December 29, 1924 – Author, sportswriter A.S. “Doc” Young was born. December 30, 1842 – Congressman Josiah Walls was born. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – December 26, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 26, 2024
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We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the We Care Crew hosted its annual “Breakfast with Santa” at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. More than 250 children and their families played games, made craft projects, and best of all, picked out two gifts with help from members of the Milwaukee County Sheriffs (MCSO) and Milwaukee Police Department (MPD). … [Read more...] about We Care Crew hosts ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at King Center
Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, organizers and volunteers for Voice of the Fatherless Child (VOFC) loaded up a truck in front of the Home Depot on 4155 N. Port Washington Rd. to bring Christmas to seven deserving families for their 16th annual "Single Parent Christmas Giveaway." The annual event helps brings Christmas to much deserving families who happen to need a little help … [Read more...] about Voice of the Fatherless Child brings holiday joy to families in need
Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD), Milwaukee Chapter, held its Fall Top Teens of America (TTA) Induction Ceremony, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Jerusalem Empowered A. M. E. Church. The event had wonderful support from parents and friends. The Milwaukee Chapter is one of the most productive and competitive chapters among 126 in the organization. Leadership … [Read more...] about Top Teens of America holds its fall induction for 11 local youth
County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Nearly two decades after dropping out, County Executive among new UWM graduates On Sunday, Decmeber 15, 2024, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM). County Executive Crowley also delivered the UW-Milwaukee commencement address at the UWM Panther Arena. After dropping out nearly 20 years … [Read more...] about County Executive David Crowley earns bachelor’s degree, delivers commencement address at UW-Milwaukee
Leon M. Staples, Sr., celebrates 75th birthday
A host of family and friends gathered on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Terri Lynn’s Soul Food Express for a surprise 75th birthday party for Leon M. Staples, Sr. Leon is a Milwaukee native, a graduate of Rufus King High School and a 1975 graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is retired from the Milwaukee Police Department and the US Navy Reserve. He is the father of … [Read more...] about Leon M. Staples, Sr., celebrates 75th birthday
Discovering the Photography of A.L. Brown all year long
As a boy growing up in Omaha, NE, Milwaukee small-business owner A.L. “Albert” Brown fell in love with photography soon after he sent away for his first film camera at around age 12 in the early the 1970s. It has been a lifelong love affair since then. Next year he will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a professional photographer. For many years, Brown had his own portrait … [Read more...] about Discovering the Photography of A.L. Brown all year long
Rufus King International High School varsity drumline repeats as MPS champion
The Rufus King International High School varsity drumline was crowned the city champion on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the 22nd annual MPS Battle of the Drumlines. The event took place in the packed gymnasium at Rufus King International High School, 1801 W. Olive St., Milwaukee. Battle of the Drumlines takes place at the defending champion's school; this was the 17th … [Read more...] about Rufus King International High School varsity drumline repeats as MPS champion