On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosted its annual "Scholarship and Laptop Awards Presentation" event at Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Welcome Center. Nearly 100 area high school graduates headed to college this fall received $1,000 scholarships and/or laptops as well as backpacks loaded with additional necessities from Greater Milwaukee Urban League. … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts scholarship and laptop awards presentation
RNC 2024 Milwaukee: Security zone impacts city, residents
2024 Republican National Convention will bring significant changes to the city, from road closures to restricted access; here's how RNC will impact Milwaukee The U.S. Secret Service unveiled the security perimeter for the Republican National Convention, which will take place in Milwaukee from July 15-18, 2024. The perimeter encompasses the area surrounding Fiserv Forum, … [Read more...] about RNC 2024 Milwaukee: Security zone impacts city, residents
114 MPS educators recognized by MMABSE as 2024 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 165 Milwaukee-area educators who were named Teachers of the Year by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE). The organization prioritizes equitable educational opportunities for all children. The award winners, who were chosen for their dedication to providing a high-quality, equitable education to all students, were … [Read more...] about 114 MPS educators recognized by MMABSE as 2024 Teachers of the Year
Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies at age 93
Willie Mays, the iconic baseball legend whose remarkable career spanned 22 seasons, has died, the San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was 93. Mays "passed away peacefully this afternoon," the Giants said in a statement. "All of Major League Baseball is in mourning today as we are gathered at the very ballpark where a career and a legacy like no … [Read more...] about Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, dies at age 93
Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
By RISE Drug Free MKE June is Pride Month, which celebrates equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ+) community, and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco Free Alliance is providing extra focus on the heavy burden that smoking and vaping has had on LGTBQ+ individuals. The City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance is one of a few local … [Read more...] about Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
This Week In Black History – June 27, 2024
June 27, 1991 – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall announced his retirement. June 28, 1864 – Fugitive Slave Laws repealed by Congress. June 29, 1886 – Photographer James Van Der Zee was born. June 30, 1921 – Charles S. Gilping awarded Spingarn Medal for his performance in Eugene O’Neill's play "Emperor Jones." July 1, 1889 – Frederick Douglass named U.S. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 27, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 27, 2024
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Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’
On June 14, 2024, Northcott Neighborhood House, along with the Juneteenth Planning Committee, presented the "2024 Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball," at the Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. The mission of the ball is to empower the next generation by providing equitable access to higher education through scholarships funded by collaborative community financial support. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., presents ‘Juneteenth Milwaukee Freedom Ball 2024’
Snoop Dogg visits the Milwaukee Brewers
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, a packed crowd at American Family Field was treated to a surprise first pitch by award-winning rapper and cultural icon Snoop Dogg. Just prior to the Milwaukee Brewers taking on the Cincinnati Reds, he took the mound donning a cream Brewers jersey. Snoop Dogg also called an inning of the Brewers game in the Brewers' broadcast booth with Brian … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg visits the Milwaukee Brewers
Powder Room Finishing School hosts ‘Tea with the Queens’
On June 8, 2024, the Powder Room Finishing School hosted "Tea with the Queens." Powder Room owner and reigning Ms. Midwest Galaxy 2024, Keerah Yeowang hosted the event at Bodies Event Venue Hall, 5235 N. 35th St. For the instructed afternoon tea, Yeowang invited about a dozen other reigning beauty queens to serve as her court and provide individualized assistance to the guests … [Read more...] about Powder Room Finishing School hosts ‘Tea with the Queens’