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
Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
Former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler delivered his "Butler vs. Bullying" campaign message to a room filled of enthused Carson Academy students. The students listened intently to his messages about leadership and kindness on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Butler ended his talk with a Q&A from students. The Marshall High School Drum Line also welcomed Butler to the school. … [Read more...] about Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
More than 100 Christmas trees are now on display at 'Community Spirit Park' decorated by local students Local students are helping Milwaukee get in the holiday spirit at Cathedral Square Park. Over the past ten days, more than 2,000 students from 90-plus schools have decorated Christmas trees at the park, renamed the 'Community Spirit Park' for the holiday season. … [Read more...] about More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Delta Kappa Chapter welcomed their new members during the C. Rodgers Wilson Leadership Conference hosted by Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. This year's inductees included Thomas Leonard, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (political science … [Read more...] about New members for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Milwaukee Chapter
Don’t let anyone fool you: The FDA action on menthol WILL save ‘black lives’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a ruling on menthol cigarettes that puts action behind the words, “Black Lives Matter.” The new policy prohibits the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes in the United States, an action research estimates found could save up to 654,000 lives, including more than 238,000 'black lives' over the course of 40 years. … [Read more...] about Don’t let anyone fool you: The FDA action on menthol WILL save ‘black lives’
‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns with new director and renewed vision
Black Arts MKE's cherished holiday tradition returns for its eighth year, with a reimagined and elevated experience. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes will grace the stage for one remarkable weekend from December 7 to December 10, 2023, at Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. This new and uplifting retelling of Hughes’ timeless 1961 play telling the story of the … [Read more...] about ‘Black Nativity by Langston Hughes’ returns with new director and renewed vision
This Week In Black History – November 23, 2023
November 23, 1897 – A.J. Beard patented the “Jenny Coupler”, still in use today to connect railroad cars. John L. Love patented pencil sharpener. November 24, 1868 – Pianist Scott Joplin, the “Father of Ragtime”, born. November 25, 1975 – Suriname gains independence from the Netherlands. November 26, 1970 – Charles Gordone becomes the first black playwright to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 23, 2023