The Fellowship Open, one of the nation’s premiere corporate and community charity golf events for 24 consecutive years, announced its 2024 Legends Honorees – Milwaukee Brewers Associate Manager Rickie Weeks, and Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Vin Baker. Weeks was honored during the Brewers home stand at American Family Field on Monday, June 24, 2024. The popular and … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open celebrates with Brewers and Bucks citywide
Versiti on King presents: ‘Remember Who You Are’ luncheon
Versiti on King (VOK) invited the public to discover and celebrate their African ancestry at the "Remember Who You Are" luncheon on May 31, 2024. The luncheon was hosted by Shannon Sims, reporter and lead anchor for TMJ4 News, Versiti welcomed keynote speaker Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder and president of African Ancestry, Inc. African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing … [Read more...] about Versiti on King presents: ‘Remember Who You Are’ luncheon
2024 Fourth of July fireworks and parades in Milwaukee and beyond
It's hard to believe, but Independence Day celebrations are here. Here is a list of where to go. Fireworks: July 4 Brookfield: 9:17 p.m., Mitchell Park Brown Deer: 9:30 p.m., Village Park Butler: Dusk (about 9 p.m.), Frontier Park Cedarburg: Dusk, Adlai Horn Park Columbus: Dusk, Fireman's Park (Rain date is July 5) Cudahy: 9:15 p.m., Sheridan Park Glendale: 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about 2024 Fourth of July fireworks and parades in Milwaukee and beyond
‘We are better than this’: City leaders condemn string of Milwaukee shootings
Fifteen people were shot in 48 hours, according to police officials City leaders, in a show of unity, gathered for a news conference Thursday, June 27, 2024 condemning a violent string of shootings in Milwaukee. In 48 hours, there were 15 people shot. One adult died, and three of the victims were under the age of 10. On Thursday morning, a 1-year-old was shot in a … [Read more...] about ‘We are better than this’: City leaders condemn string of Milwaukee shootings
Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Source: The Huston Defender.com Asked to deliver remarks about the 4th of July to residents of his hometown, Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass didn’t mince words. On July 5, 1852, during that 76th anniversary of all things red, white and blue, Douglass made plain his answer to the question, “Should blacks celebrate America’s independence,” saying: \“What, to the … [Read more...] about Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists
What’s a good way to keep children busy over the summer? Reading. Sharing books together as a family or curling up with an exciting story can help keep reading skills and vocabulary sharp over the summer. Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. Summer slide is a … [Read more...] about For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists
Find affordable summer child care and enrichment with Milwaukee Recreation
This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is operating full day child care and enrichment programming at nearly 70 locations. Prices and ages vary per site, with offerings available to youth ranging from grades K3-12. Each site promotes creativity, expands knowledge, and offers a safe place for young people to engage in cultural, recreational, and academic activities. View our full … [Read more...] about Find affordable summer child care and enrichment with Milwaukee Recreation
This Week In Black History – July 4, 2024
July 4, 1900 – Trumpeter Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, jazz pioneer, was born. July 5, 1892 – Andrew J. Beard patented rotary engine. July 6, 1957 – Althea Gibson won women’s singles title at Wimbledon, becoming first African American to win tennis’s most prestigious award. July 7, 1948 – Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. July 8, 1943 – Faye … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 4, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 4, 2024
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Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House presented the "53rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Parade and Festival" from N. 14th St. and W. Atkinson Ave. to N. MLK Dr. and W. Locust St. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest – held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2024 marked the 53rd anniversary of the local event to commemorate … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates ’53rd Annual Juneteenth Day’