April 3, 1826 – Poet-orator James Madison Bell, author of the Emancipation Day poem “The Day and the War,” was born. April 4, 1968 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. April 5, 1951 – Washington, DC Municipal Court of Appeals outlawed segregation in restaurants. April 6, 1909 – Matthew A. Henson reached the North … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 3, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 3, 2025
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GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. This year's … [Read more...] about GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
It is with heavy hearts, the Grant family announces the passing of Ida Johnson Grant, who departed this life on March 15, 2025, at the age of 100. The Celebration of Ida’s life will be held, Saturday, April 5, 2025, Family hour is 10:00 a.m. and the Service at 11:00 a.m., at The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd Street Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53212. Ida Grant was born on … [Read more...] about Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
Outreach Community Health Centers hosted its 2nd annual fund-and friend-raiser, "Dine with Docs," on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. "Dine with Docs" featured physicians from the city of Milwaukee as the chefs grilled up the sumptuous goods for the evening. Proceeds from this event will support the great causes Outreach champions daily, which include providing quality primary … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer and namesake of one of the most iconic cooking apparatuses of the last 30 years, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. A statement confirming the Texas legend’s death was shared on his Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman, Sr., who … [Read more...] about George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
USPS workers in Milwaukee protested against Trump administration plans to privatize USPS, citing risks to rural service and worker unions. Postal workers across the United States gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, to protest potential privatization plans for the United States Postal Service (USPS). In Milwaukee, dozens of workers assembled outside the post office at Plankinton … [Read more...] about Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic
A mountain of illegally dumped waste tires at N. Teutonia Avenue and W. Mill Road is perhaps the most egregious example of a growing problem in Milwaukee. WISN 12 News last week obtained body cam video of DNR wardens catching a Milwaukee man in the act there in January. "It's an issue. It'll continue to be an ongoing issue until we do something about it," said … [Read more...] about City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School celebrates black cinema
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Principal Shantee Williams, students, teachers and support staff of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School held their annual Black History Month event. This year's theme was the "Black History Wax Museum: Celebrating Black Cinema." More than 100 parents, guardians, family and friends attended the special night complete with watching a film and … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School celebrates black cinema
George Kendrick celebrates his 90th birthday
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Pallas Restaurant, 1657 S. 108th St., West Allis, George Kendrick celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. Kendrick is one of 11 children, he was born in 1935, in the family's 100 year-old home in Jackson, TN. The house (still livable) is directly across the street from Lane College. After 94 years, the family passed it on to Lane … [Read more...] about George Kendrick celebrates his 90th birthday