December 5, 1955 – Martin Luther King, Jr., organized the Montgomery bus boycott, marking the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. December 6, 1932 - Richard B. Spikes patented the automatic gearshift. December 6, 1936 – Richard Francis Jones became the first African American certified in urology. December 7, 1941 – Dorie Miller of the U.S. Navy, shot down four … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – December 5, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 5, 2024
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Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holiday season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 21, 2024, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marked the start of the "27th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Melanin Minded, LLC, hosts musical tribute to the late Deloris Pitts
On November 8, 2024, Melanin Minded, LLC., hosted its 3rd annual gala at Direct Supply, honoring the memory of Deloris Pitts and celebrating community resilience in caregiving. The gala recognized several honorees including Thelma Lock, Jonette Arms and Ramona Dicks-Williams; and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services. Selwyn Jarvis and Ann Marie Wooden … [Read more...] about Melanin Minded, LLC, hosts musical tribute to the late Deloris Pitts
Word of Hope Ministries Inc., hosts ‘Cohort 8 Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Word of Hope Ministries Inc. hosted Diverse Business Summit and Graduation at the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The event was the culmination of the 8-week Cohort 8 for the Diverse Business Development Program, which is designed to offer technical assistance in the form of education, resources and access to black, indigenous and people of … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries Inc., hosts ‘Cohort 8 Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents magical holiday entertainment, all month
December is an exciting month at the Bradley Symphony Center, but the musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MS0) aren’t the only ones spreading holiday cheer in Allen-Bradley Hall. Since its opening on Wisconsin Avenue the fall of 2021, the venue has offered a global assortment of musical talents, and its 2024 holiday lineup is no exception. The Bradley Symphony Center … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents magical holiday entertainment, all month
Ten black parenting perspectives on ADHD
It might be difficult for parents with neurodiverse children to leap into homeschooling. Many U.S. public schools aren’t equipped to handle children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can lead to victimization, emotional distress, and academic failure. However, homeschooling has many downsides, including social isolation. The question then … [Read more...] about Ten black parenting perspectives on ADHD
This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024
November 28, 1960 – Novelist Richard Wright died. November 29, 1908 – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was born. November 30, 1897 – J.A. Sweeting patented the cigarette-rolling device. December 1, 1987 – Carrie Saxon Perry began her term as the mayor of Hartford, CT, becoming first black female mayor of a major U.S. city. December 2, 1884 – Granville T. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 28, 2024
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Honoring our veterans: A celebration of heroes
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, an outstanding Veterans Day program was held at the Milwaukee War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The program was hosted by WTMJ4's Andrea Williams and veteran Richard Badger. Sixteen African American veterans from Milwaukee were honored for their service and sacrifice to this country and to their community. They represented every conflict, … [Read more...] about Honoring our veterans: A celebration of heroes