June 14, 1864 – Congress ruled that African American soldiers must receive equal pay. June 15, 1913 – Dr. Effie O’Neal, first black woman to hold an executive position in the American Medical Association, born. June 16, 1970 – Kenneth A. Gibson elected mayor of Newark, NJ, first African American mayor of a major eastern U.S. city. June 17. 1775 – Minuteman Peter … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 13, 2024
Starry Nights Music and Food on Fridays at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
FRIDAYS AT 6:30PM Gather your family and friends, pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center’s beautiful Gerlach/Haack outdoor theater! Free and open to the publicMusic and fun for all agesFood trucksFull bar outsideKids ZonePicnic tables for rent … [Read more...] about Starry Nights Music and Food on Fridays at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 13, 2024
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 13, 2024
Superintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously early Tuesday, June 4, 2024 to accept resignation of Dr. Keith Posley Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley has resigned following a special board meeting that was held the evening of Monday, June 3, 2024. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MBSD) accepted his resignation unanimously in an after … [Read more...] about Superintendent Keith Posley resigns following MPS special board meeting
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was the featured guest at the Milwaukee Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, which was hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com and took place at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St., in downtown Milwaukee. Moore, who is nearing two decades in Congress, represents Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional … [Read more...] about U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Midwest Bible College (MBC) celebrated a unique graduation ceremony last week at its 21st annual meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024. Thirty-two students received their associate's, bachelor’s, and doctoral degrees in Biblical Studies. Three of these students completed their studies online including one African graduate who, although unable to attend, was able to share in the … [Read more...] about Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
DNA testing is underway to determine if arm belongs to Sade Robinson, a Milwaukee woman murdered anddismembered last month As investigators in multiple jurisdictions continue their search for remains of a woman believed to have been murdered and dismembered, a member of a government body in Illinois formally condemned one of its members over a social media post which … [Read more...] about Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
Remembering Don Tate
Don R. Tate, 86, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Don was born on June 19, 1937 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Tate was a retired MPS Industrial Arts teacher at Rufus King High School and Webster, Bell, Malcom X and Jackie Robinson Middle schools. Visitation will be held Friday June 7, 2024 at 11:00 am, followed by the celebration of life at Albright New Hope … [Read more...] about Remembering Don Tate
‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
In recent years, there’s been a strong push by health advocates, civil rights groups, elected officials, and residents, including thousands from Wisconsin, urging federal officials to finalize the proposed rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove menthol cigarettes from the market. The recent announcement that President Joe Biden’s Administration is … [Read more...] about ‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
This Week In Black History – June 6, 2024
June 6, 1831 – First annual “People of Color” convention was held in Philadelphia. June 7, 1917 – Poetess Gwendolyn Brooks, first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize (Poetry 1950), was born. June 8, 1953 – Supreme Court ruling banned discrimination in Washington, DC restaurants. June 9, 1995 – Lincoln J. Ragsdale, pioneer fighter pilot of World War II, died. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 6, 2024