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September 1st, 2026

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Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary, 1919-2019, at the church, 2207 North 2nd Street. On the first day in May, 1919, a group of divinely inspired God's people gathered to form what would become known as Mount Zion MBC. Later the site of Mt. Zion on Galena Street, between North 7th and 8th Streets, was the first … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary

Milwaukee Times announces 2020 Black Excellence keynote speaker Kimberly Godwin

The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper is proud to announce the keynote speaker for the 2020 Black Excellence Awards, CBSNews Executive Vice President Kimberly Godwin. Godwin has top editorial oversight of news gathering around the world, including the national desks, foreign desks and bureaus. She also served as their executive director for development and diversity and a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times announces 2020 Black Excellence keynote speaker Kimberly Godwin

Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Milwaukee veteran William Coffer, Jr., received the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African Americans to enlist in the military during times of segregation. Many consider Coffer to be a true American hero, and as such, he received the nation's highest civilian honor – the Congressional Gold Medal. During a ceremony held at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal

Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council

On Thursday, August 15, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council

National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 4

In this final installment during National Breastfeeding Month, everyone can get involved to make breastfeeding work for the new mom. The United States Breastfeeding Committee and the World Health Organization suggest these tips for employers, co-workers, lawmakers and unions to support mom and baby: What employers can do: • Respect national laws on paid and maternity … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 4

Milwaukee Recreation celebrates Columbia Playfield grand reopening

Milwaukee Recreation reopened its renovated Columbia Playfield on Saturday, August 17, 2019, to unveil the playfield’s newly constructed basketball courts, play structures, splash pad, and walking path. The celebration included MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, Mayor Tom Barrett, district officials, community stakeholders, and children from the surrounding … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation celebrates Columbia Playfield grand reopening

Ascension sponsors Blessing of the Baby event at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ

By Karen Stokes Years ago, Julia Means, community health ministry nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, attended a conference that deeply affected her. At the conference, they discussed the fact that many babies born in Milwaukee were dying before the age of one. Shortly after, Means co-founded Blanket of Love. The Blanket of Love program is a prenatal … [Read more...] about Ascension sponsors Blessing of the Baby event at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ