Volunteer Nealy Rothe proudly wears her orange Tricklebee Café T-shirt as she serves meals, folds napkins and takes orders from customers. Rothe, a young woman with Down syndrome, began volunteering in the café at 4424 W. North Ave., after finding the opportunity on her church’s website. “I like learning how to do things in the kitchen like cooking and dishes and … [Read more...] about Tricklebee Café offers volunteer opportunity for woman with Down syndrome
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 20, 2018
Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosts 4th Annual Mrs. O’Bee Toy House
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosted its fourth Mrs. O'Bee's Toy House, at 4034 W. Good Hope Road. For the past four years the staff of Northwest Funeral Chapel opens the doors of the event center and allows local children between the ages of 1 to 8 years to come and pick out a toy for the holidays. The children and their families … [Read more...] about Northwest Family Activity and Events Center hosts 4th Annual Mrs. O’Bee Toy House
Bethel Baptist Church honors Maestro Douane McDowell for 35 years of musical service
On Friday, December 7, 2018, Bethel Baptist Church honored Maestro Douane McDowell for his 35-plus years of musical service to Bethel Baptist Church in a special celebration entitled, "The Sound of Music," at 2030 W. North Ave. The event featured choirs and performers from all over Milwaukee who came to honor the musical talents of Mr. McDowell. Recording artist and Pastor of … [Read more...] about Bethel Baptist Church honors Maestro Douane McDowell for 35 years of musical service
Canaan Baptist Church recognizes senior members with ‘The Golden Years’ celebration
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Canaan Baptist Church held a special event to honor their congregation's senior members. All of the 40 honorees were members who are 80 years or older. One of the oldest honorees had recently turned 100 years old. Unfortunately, a few of the honorees were not present due to health issues and two of the honorees, the late Bro. Joseph Burtin, and … [Read more...] about Canaan Baptist Church recognizes senior members with ‘The Golden Years’ celebration
WEDC awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations
On Monday, December 10, 2018, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced it has awarded $750,000 to four statewide minority chambers of commerce to support their efforts to assist minority-owned businesses. The funds are being awarded to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, the … [Read more...] about WEDC awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations
Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law
Last week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” was signed into law. Vel Phillips inspired profound activism in the City of Milwaukee. Her movement influenced the congressional fair housing debates and led to the enactment of the … [Read more...] about Rep. Moore’s bill honoring Vel R. Phillips’s legacy is signed into law
The perfect gift for a child
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times Many parents in the USA are planning to purchase Christmas gifts for their children. Many are looking to buy clothes or shoes for their child to wear. In the African American community, parents are mimicking their white counterparts by buying to excess. A vast number of African American children receiving these … [Read more...] about The perfect gift for a child
Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney was in good company as he entered the gym at Alexander Hamilton High School this week to see his high school basketball jersey retired. Accompanying Looney were not just a few friends and teammates, but the entire Golden State Warriors team, including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, coaches, and even some front office staff. All of them cheered on Looney as he … [Read more...] about Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside
Local Walmart stores are tapping into a large pool of potential job candidates this year by partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools. In fall, Walmart announced that it would work with MPS high schools to recruit, hire, and train students to provide employment opportunities and help them cultivate their marketable skills. This week, Walmart held job interviews during the school … [Read more...] about Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside