September 12, 1992 – Dr. Mae C. Jemison became the first African American female to travel in space. September 13, 1886 – Literary critic Alain Locke, first African American Rhodes Scholar, was born. September 14, 1921 – Constance Baker Motley, first African American appointed federal judge, was born. September 15, 1963 – Four African American girls were killed in … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – September 12, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 12, 2024
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African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted its "10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) celebration at the beautiful Heritage Green Park, at N. 62nd St. and Custer Ave. This year’s theme, "Growing Stronger Together," emphasized the crucial intersection of birth and community, and a decade of the group's collective commitment to … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 was officially back-to-school day for students in the Milwaukee Public Schools district. Students at South Division High School were welcomed back to the classroom with a mascot and cheerleaders. A crowd full of MPS staff was cheering the kids on as they came through the doors. Much like the students at South Division High School, which is one of many … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
The Lafayette Place Cafe in Milwaukee closed after car crashes into front door
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a car crash that happened on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024, just before noon. Police said a driver crashed into a building on N. Farwell St. and E. Irving Place, on Milwaukee's East Side. That building was home to The Lafayette Place Cafe, which is now closed. One of the owners of the cafe said there's not enough … [Read more...] about The Lafayette Place Cafe in Milwaukee closed after car crashes into front door
Judge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song Hold On, I’m Comin’
A federal judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his campaign must pause on using the song, Hold On, I’m Comin'. The decision came after the estate of the late R&B artist and songwriter Isaac Hayes sought an emergency injunction to stop the Trump campaign from using the song at campaign events, alleging the campaign does not have approval. Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Judge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song Hold On, I’m Comin’
Robert and Rhoda Harris’ 50th wedding anniversary
High school sweethearts, Robert and Rhoda Harris celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage on August 2, 2024. A garden party with family and, friends located in Cudahy, WI was hosted by their daughter and son-in-law Sopheya and George Farrell, and older brother DaShawn Harris from Denver, CO. … [Read more...] about Robert and Rhoda Harris’ 50th wedding anniversary
A record number of MPS students in Class of 2024 earned $113-millionin scholarships and grants
The 2024 graduates of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have been offered a total of $113-million in scholarships and grants to further their education, the school district announced Thursday, August 29, 2024. It was the second-highest total since the district began tracking the total in 2012. In the Class of 2024, 931 students were offered scholarships and grants, which … [Read more...] about A record number of MPS students in Class of 2024 earned $113-millionin scholarships and grants
The silent threat to black women everywhere
While we often think of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes as “silent killers,” there’s another one lurking that few people consider. Its name is ovarian cancer. Known for its subtle symptoms and sometimes confusing diagnoses, ovarian cancer is especially challenging for black women. And it’s deceiving. Although ovarian cancer is less common among black women … [Read more...] about The silent threat to black women everywhere
This Week In Black History – September 5, 2024
September 5, 1960 – Leopold Sedar Senghor elected president of Senegal. September 6, 1848 – Frederick Douglass elected president of National Black Political Convention in Cleveland, OH. September 7, 1954 – Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, public schools integrated. September 8, 1907 – Negro Leagues baseball star Buck Leonard was born. September 9, 1968 – Arthur … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – September 5, 2024