Ariell Johnson checks out a customer at the cash register as patrons browse her store's collection of comic books. The 33-year-old is the owner of Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadelphia. You might say Johnson is a superhero herself. She's the first black woman on the East Coast to own and operate a comic book store. The comic book world tends to skew heavily towards … [Read more...] about Meet the East Coast’s first black female comic book store owner
Q&A with Actor Triney Sandoval who is appearing for the first time this summer at American Players Theatre in Twelfth Night, Macbeth and The Book of Will
APT: Can you tell us about yourself: Where are you from, where you live now, and what path led you to acting? TRINEY: I was born in San Diego, California, and I now live in New York City. I wasn’t one of those people who knew that they wanted to be an actor as a child. I never practiced acceptance speeches with a shampoo bottle in the mirror. I watched baseball, played with … [Read more...] about Q&A with Actor Triney Sandoval who is appearing for the first time this summer at American Players Theatre in Twelfth Night, Macbeth and The Book of Will
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
The War and Treaty + special guest Philippe Bronchtein Thursday, August 22 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 As The War and Treaty, Michael and Tanya Trotter serve up healing and pain robbing with freewheeling joy on their new fulllength album, Healing Tide. Funky bass lines, keys, lap steel, acoustic strings, … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 22, 2019
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Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino unveiled its newest expansion project, a new hotel tower, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1721 W. Canal St. The hotel tower will add 119 rooms and suites to the property. “We are thrilled to showcase this new hotel tower and provide new amenities to our wonderful guests and the Milwaukee community,” said … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
North Division Alumni Association helps launch 2019-20 school year
On Monday, August 12, 2019, North Division Alumni Association members, North Division staff, and volunteers from the community gathered at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., for their annual Back-To-School Rally. The alumni, staff, and volunteers welcomed the students back to school with cheers and high-fives to start the new school year off right. … [Read more...] about North Division Alumni Association helps launch 2019-20 school year
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress and his teammates, coaches alums and celebrity friends for an evening of bowling and excitement at the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin
Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation today that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair) Act, would update Wisconsin state statutes to include protections for individuals who wear natural hairstyles predominately worn by African Americans … [Read more...] about Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin
Fifth annual ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ seeks actors
Black Arts MKE is seeking performers for its 5th annual holiday musical production of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes - a testament to the timeless work of Langston Hughes, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of Bible scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African American perspective. Directed by Malkia Stampley, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will … [Read more...] about Fifth annual ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ seeks actors
Where’s the love?
I once heard a lecturer named Bobby Hemmitt state, “Black people hate each other.” This statement was not surprising to me but many found it appalling. I understood what Hemmitt didn’t say that day, “African Americans hate themselves more than each other.” The proof of both previous statements is witnessed every day in the USA. I now add a new bold pronouncement, “African … [Read more...] about Where’s the love?