Milwaukee marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, by honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy through reflection, celebration and community service, underscoring that his message of justice and equality remains relevant decades later. The Milwaukee County Parks and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St., served as a focal … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Honors MLK Day With Focus On Justice, Equality
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Continues Dr. King’s Legacy With ‘We Are One’ Annual Day of Service
On Monday, January 19, 2026, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by volunteering with two local nonprofit organizations. Under the leadership of Chapter Vice President Jemina Johnson and Member Michelle Crockett, the annual MLK Day of Service mobilized over 75 … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter Continues Dr. King’s Legacy With ‘We Are One’ Annual Day of Service
Community Comes Together To Celebrate Kwanzaa’s Fifth Principle, Nia (Purpose)
Three community organizations came together to celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa, Nia, meaning purpose, in a vibrant, uplifting gathering rooted in culture, reflection, and community pride. During the ceremony, five candles were lit—symbolizing the journey from the first principle, Umoja (Unity), to Nia —highlighting the importance of living with intention and meaning. The … [Read more...] about Community Comes Together To Celebrate Kwanzaa’s Fifth Principle, Nia (Purpose)
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 22, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Sentry closure; MPS receives final $8 million from state; Marquette University men’s basketball team visit with MACL students; celebrating Kwanzaa’s fifth principle, Nia (Purpose); plus our … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 22, 2026
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By The Late Coretta Scott King Reprint from 1985, during the passage of the King Holiday bill by the U.S. Senate We have set in motion a great celebration of freedom and justice, in honor of America’s hero and patriot, Martin Luther King, Jr. When Martin began his career, the principles of social justice for which he stood were very controversial. But by the end of … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Three Important Lessons We Can Learn From Dr. King’s Legacy
Three important lessons we can learn from Dr. King’s legacyNinety-seven years ago a child was born in Atlanta, GA, named Michael King, Jr., who would change the world. His father would eventually change his name in honor of the German leader of the Protestant Reformation, and it was by that name – Martin Luther King, Jr. – that the world would remember him nearly a century … [Read more...] about Three Important Lessons We Can Learn From Dr. King’s Legacy
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
‘I Have A Dream’ – address at the March on Washington, DC On August 28, 1963
By Dr. Martin Luther King, Kr. "I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. "Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves … [Read more...] about ‘I Have A Dream’ – address at the March on Washington, DC On August 28, 1963
We Must Finish The Work Dr. King Died Doing
By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking up the mantle he left behind.Every year, America remembers a dream. But the work that placed Dr. King in the greatest danger was not dreaming. It was organizing to make the dream real.Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis in April 1968 while supporting … [Read more...] about We Must Finish The Work Dr. King Died Doing
Being Frank: Just See White
By Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The color of one’s skin carries a lot of weight in the USA. There are many factions around the country that insist that the previous statement is not true. While these factions are trying to prove the statement false, reality is busy proving the statement is a fact. In 2026, skin color still plays a role in the perception … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Just See White