I’m running for Governor, along with Milwaukee native Mandela Barnes as Lt. Governor, because we believe it’s time for a change. And that change can start today with early voting at different locations all across Milwaukee. Here in Wisconsin, we have witnessed a dramatic attack on the values we care about. Scott Walker has failed our state. His reckless leadership has … [Read more...] about In our country, the road to change goes through the ballot box
Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. - 1 Corinthians 11: 17 NN On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, several Black pastors were invited to the White House by President Trump to sit at his table for the President's "Meeting with Inner City Pastors." In concert with the Apostle Paul's rebuke in I Corinthians 11: 17, we … [Read more...] about Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
On Friday, September 26, 2018, Town Bank celebrated the grand opening of a new branch downtown at 401 E. Kilbourn Ave., Ste. 100. This is the fifth branch that Town Bank has opened in the Milwaukee area. Pictured at the opening are (from left) Jamie Nikitas, personal banker; Lorna Miller, universal banking representative; Reinaldo Lopez, assistant vice president/branch … [Read more...] about Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Central City religious leaders from diverse denominations mobilize voters for Nov. 6 More than 40 Ministers from City of Milwaukee convened at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,– 2975 North 11th Street, on September 29, 2018, to hold a press conference before they launched a massive door-to-door canvass effort. Ministers and members of their congregations knocked on every door … [Read more...] about Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 18, 2018
Milwaukee Urban League hosts an ‘On the Table’ discussion on education
As part of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's citywide "On the Table" event, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted their table topic, "Education Emergence: Action, Not Excuses!" on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Milwaukee Urban League offices, 435 West North Ave. The event was moderated by Marquette University Institute for the Transformation of Learning Founder and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts an ‘On the Table’ discussion on education
Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute presents ‘The Seven Essential Life Skills’
On Monday, October 8, 2018, the Bezos Family Foundation and Herzfeld Foundation presented the Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute's "Seven Essential Life Skills," at the Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road. The three-day event presented workshops that discussed life skills and hot topics. The event was organized by Clinical and Translational Science … [Read more...] about Mind in the Making Milwaukee Institute presents ‘The Seven Essential Life Skills’
Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Mr. Emmit Williams celebrated his 98th birthday with four generations of his family, at Canaan Baptist Church, 2964 N. 11th St. Pictured with Mr. Williams (center, seated) are his children Raymond Muhammad; Albert Williams; Brenda Oglen; Marvin Horton; daughtersin- law Lisa Muhammad and Margret Horton; and their children and grandchildren. As a … [Read more...] about Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday
Milwaukee Brewers shut out Colorado Rockies to sweep NLDS
It's on to the National League Championship Series for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 at Coors Field to sweep the NLDS, with shutouts in the final two games of the series. Five Milwaukee relievers combined to give up just one hit in 41/3 innings to close out the game. Milwaukee scored in the first inning, got a solo homer from Jesus … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers shut out Colorado Rockies to sweep NLDS
ACLU hires Maxine Webb as Development Director
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (ACLU) has hired Milwaukee native Maxine Webb as its Development Director. In that role she leads the revenue generation strategy for the statewide Annual & Major Gifts programs and represents the ACLU in the community. Maxine received a bachelor’s degree in communication from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She is a … [Read more...] about ACLU hires Maxine Webb as Development Director