December 7, 1941 – Doris (Dorie) Miller, U.S. Navy, shoot down four Japanese planes during the attack on Pearl Harbor. December 8, 1925 – Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., born. December 9, 1872 – P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana became first African American governor in U.S. December 10, 1950 – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche became first black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – December 7, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 7, 2023
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), iCare, and North Shore Bank, provided nutritious groceries to Milwaukee residents on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI staff and volunteers handed out more than 2,000 dinners to families in need at this drive-up event. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee says good-bye to church and community leader Bishop Sedgwick Daniels
On Sunday, November 19 and Monday, November 20, 2023, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ said good-bye to Milwaukee's Bishop Sedgwick Daniels at his home-going celebration at the church, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Bishop Daniels was 64 years old and died on Sunday November 12, 2023. The celebration was a 2-day event with people from all over the country in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee says good-bye to church and community leader Bishop Sedgwick Daniels
Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Brentwood Church of Christ, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Meijer Team Gives, and the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation donated and gave away more than 500 turkeys and Thanksgiving sides in the church parking lot, 6425 N. 60th St. Volunteers handed out food in insulated grocery bags as provided by Molina. … [Read more...] about Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, All of Us Research Program and WNOV- AM 860 hosted a live broadcast and discussion panel at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was entitled "Be One in a Million," and focused how being a part of the All of Us Research Program can help shape the future of health care for the community and help eliminate … [Read more...] about All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix
As we head into the winter months, you may notice a shift in your own or your loved ones’ emotions and moods. Beginning in late fall and up until spring, many people experience the winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD can hit Milwaukeeans particularly hard because of the harsh temperatures, heavy snowfall, and less natural sunlight, … [Read more...] about The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix
This Week In Black History – November 30, 2023
November 30, 1897 – J.A. Sweeting patented cigarette- rolling device. December 1, 1987 – Carrie Saxon Perry began her term as the mayor of Hartford, CT., becomes first black female mayor of a major U.S. city. December 2, 1884 – Granville T. Woods patented telephone transmitter. December 3, 1847 – Frederick Douglass published first issue of North Star. December … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 30, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 30, 2023
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Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holidays season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 16, 2023, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marks the start of the "25th 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