Music Granville B.I.D. 3rd Annual Blues & Jazz Fest June 21 - 23, 2019 Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. Noon - 10 p.m. Sun. Noon - 10 p.m. The Granville Connection Lot-8633 W. Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224 Featuring local and national Jazz and Blues acts over three days. Alexander Zonjic’s 6th Annual Shoreline Jazz Festival Sat., Aug 24 - Sun., Aug 25, Sat. 1 a.m.-1 … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Father Augustus Tolton, the first Black American Roman Catholic priest, is expected to become the first Black American saint
Father Augustus Tolton, the Roman Catholic Church’s first Black priest, who is slated to become the church’s first Black saint, was forced to attend seminary in Rome because no American school would admit him because of his race, despite his intellect, special abilities (he spoke several languages) and his devotion to the church. Tolton, a former slave from Missouri, … [Read more...] about Father Augustus Tolton, the first Black American Roman Catholic priest, is expected to become the first Black American saint
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 20, 2019
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Milwaukee Urban League celebrates 34th Black and White Ball and 100th Anniversary
On Saturday, June 6, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 34th Annual Black & White Ball at The Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. This year's theme, "100 Years Empowering Communities, Changing Lives," marked the 100th anniversary of the MUL. Started in 1985, the Black & White Ball's goal is to promote diversity and celebrate the "coming together" of the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates 34th Black and White Ball and 100th Anniversary
Milwaukee Brewers honor the Negro Leagues with tribute game and weekend events
On Friday, June 7, 2019, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted a Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care® at Miller Park when they took on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team honored the rich history of the Negro Leagues and its profound impact on the game of baseball as we know it today. As part of a special pre-game ceremony, the Brewers recognized John "Blue Moon" … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers honor the Negro Leagues with tribute game and weekend events
Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant celebrates 50 golden years
On Friday, May 31, 2019, the Perkins family, along with close friends, family, community leaders, and many long-time customers celebrated the 50th golden anniversary of Milwaukee's premier soul food institution, Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant. Originally founded in 1969 by Hilda and Willie Perkins, Sr. at 1943 W. Atkinson Ave., the first location became much too small for the … [Read more...] about Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant celebrates 50 golden years
MICAH hosts 31st Annual Celebration
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, Milwaukee Innercity Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) hosted their 31st Annual Celebration at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave. The theme for this year's event was, "We Still Have a Dream," and featured keynote speaker Religious Leaders Caucus Chair Rev. Walter Lanier of Progressive Baptist Church. As part of the celebration MICAH … [Read more...] about MICAH hosts 31st Annual Celebration
Program to help central city entrepreneurs
Brew City Match announced during a press conference held Monday, June 3, 2019, that it would be making $3.5 million in new funding available to inner city Milwaukee small business owners. Brew City Match is an innovative collaboration whose purpose is to encourage entrepreneurship and commercial growth within the Historic King Drive, North Avenue, Fond du Lac and Cesar Chavez … [Read more...] about Program to help central city entrepreneurs
A summer to remember
As the school year ends and families look ahead to summer plans, I hope many will be able to consider travel that is not just a vacation, but an education and inspiration. Several years ago I had the opportunity to take my granddaughters with me to Selma, Alabama, where they got to meet Mrs. Amelia Boynton Robinson and other civil rights s/heroes during celebrations … [Read more...] about A summer to remember
Juneteenth Day or joke?
Everyone knows that Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the slaves being freed. Way back in 1865 the USA decided that it was okay for African slaves to be free people. Black people were free to be the whipping boy for the country whenever the USA needed someone to blame. Black people would eventually become African Americans, thereby adopting the American last name. In 2019 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day or joke?