On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Kim Robinson, former Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Forensics Officer and local photographer, celebrated his 68th birthday with family members, friends and Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity brothers at his home in Sussex, WI. Community leaders, Reuben Harpole, Dennis Biddle and former Milwaukee Sheriff Richard Artison were in attendance. Local bands Joe … [Read more...] about Local photographer Kim Robinson celebrates ‘another trip around the sun’
As Trump signs ‘Big’ bill, leaders say Republicans should be ashamed for ‘assault on black lives’
It literally uses our tax dollars to drive inequality and the stripping away of civil rights, which this president promises with the stroke of his poisoned pen," said Maya Wiley, president of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. President Donald Trump took a political victory lap on Independence Day as he officially signed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” … [Read more...] about As Trump signs ‘Big’ bill, leaders say Republicans should be ashamed for ‘assault on black lives’
This Week In Black History – July 10, 2025
July 10, 1875 – Educator Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College, was born. July 11, 1905 – W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter organized the Niagara Movement, which demanded abolition of all race distinctions. July 12, 1949 – Frederick M. Jones patented the air-conditioning unit used in food transportation vehicles. July 13, 1965 – Thurgood … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 10, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 10, 2025
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Racine native becomes first black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin
Willow Newell advances to compete for Miss America. Twenty-two-year-old Racine native Willow Newell was announced the winner of Miss Wisconsin 2025, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Newell becomes the first black woman to win the state competition, according to the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization. Newell competed against a field of 29 contestants representing … [Read more...] about Racine native becomes first black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin
Brewers host post-game concert by Nelly at American Family Field
On, Saturday, June 27, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers against the Colorado Rockies game at American Family Field featured a post-game concert by Grammy-winning recording artist/rapper Nelly. It was an evening of plenty of baseball, beer and music. For 25 years, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems, fusing musical genres, and engaging in multiple … [Read more...] about Brewers host post-game concert by Nelly at American Family Field
‘He had a pure heart’: Fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder’s best friend remembers the man behind the badge
The flowers and balloons are visible at the growing memorial outside Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) District 2. So are the cards and stuffed animals. What cannot be seen are all the prayers that were said there, the hugs that were shared, or the tears that were shed for Officer Kendall Corder, from perfect strangers and from those who knew him best. While most in … [Read more...] about ‘He had a pure heart’: Fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder’s best friend remembers the man behind the badge
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor reaches budget deal with Republicans to cut taxes, fund university
After months of negotiation, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature announced Tuesday, July 1, 2025, that they have reached a bipartisan budget deal to boost education funding, pass more than $1-billion in tax cuts, and support the state’s struggling child care industry. The deal, which comes after the Legislature missed its June 30 … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Democratic governor reaches budget deal with Republicans to cut taxes, fund university
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts a dinner detective event
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted a 'dinner and detective' event at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. It was a night of mystery, intrigue, and philanthropy that made for an unforgettable evening, where solving the case meant making a difference in our community. This thrilling event immersed guests in an interactive … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts a dinner detective event
This Week In Black History – July 3, 2025
July 3, 1688 – The Quakers in Germantown, PA, made the first formal protest against slavery. July 4, 1900 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, jazz pioneer, born. July 5, 1892 – Andrew J. Beard patented the rotary engine. July 6, 1957 – Althea Gibson won women’s singles title at Wimbledon, becoming first African American to win tennis’s most prestigious award. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 3, 2025