December 21, 1911 – Baseball legend Josh Gibson born. December 22, 1943 – W.E. B. DuBois become the first African American elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters. December 23, 1869 – Madam C.J. Walker, businesswoman and first African American female woman millionaire, born. December 24, 1832 – Charter granted to the Georgia Infirmary, the fist black … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – December 21, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 21, 2023
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Fall 2023 ‘Top Teens of America’ induction ceremoney
The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) held its Fall 2023 Top Teens of America (TTA) induction on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Twenty young men and women were inducted. including Francois Adelon, Madyson Atandare-Stewart, Kaleb Josiah Avery, Alexandria N. Baker, Omar Cherrington, Jr., Askya Chipley, Mariah A. Clarke, … [Read more...] about Fall 2023 ‘Top Teens of America’ induction ceremoney
MATC graduates more than 740 students at winter commencement
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2023 Winter Commencement at Fiserv Forum downtown. More than 740 students earned associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 12 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military wore red, white and blue cords from the college. … [Read more...] about MATC graduates more than 740 students at winter commencement
Melanin Minded, LLC. hosts ‘2nd Annual Her Life and Music-Memories’
The 2nd Annual Melanin Minded, Her Life and Music Event-"Memories", was held on Friday November 10, 2023 at Direct Supply’s Champions’ Hall, 7301 W. Champions’ Way. This event was created by Dr. Bashir Raheem Easter to honor his mother, Deloris Pitts, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2004 and was cared for by family at home while the disease advance and eventually claimed her … [Read more...] about Melanin Minded, LLC. hosts ‘2nd Annual Her Life and Music-Memories’
Milwaukee Common Council orders DPW to pick up Christmas trees,reversing controversial change
Public Works Committee called for a special meeting on Dec. 11 after the announcement by the Department of Public Works last week Milwaukee Common Council's Public Works Committee ordered the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) to pick up Christmas trees left on the curb after the holiday, reversing a controversial change announced December 5, 2023. The DPW … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council orders DPW to pick up Christmas trees,reversing controversial change
Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
A kindergartner at Benjamin Franklin School stretched out his arms and said, “This is my favorite color!” He was trying on his new blue coat, one of the hundreds of coats given to Franklin students on Monday, December 11, 2023. The coats were gifts from Milwaukee Bucks forward and NBA All- Star Khris Middleton and partner United Healthcare of Wisconsin. Franklin School … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
Medical challenges compelled pharmacy technician graduate and Checota Scholar to go into healthcare Chardaye Hartz never got to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021. Instead of devouring turkey, savoring pie and enjoying her time with relatives, she was fighting for her life. As the 20-year-old slept in the early morning hours of November 25, 2021, she suffered a series … [Read more...] about Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
Siebert Lutheran Foundation implements new approach to philanthropy in Wisconsin
Thirty-one donors committed more than $182,000 in funding to 13 grantee partners at Siebert Lutheran Foundation’s fourth annual Collaborators’ Event on Nov. 9, 2023 at the Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Milwaukee food distribution warehouse. Part of the Siebert Serves initiative, the Collaborators’ Event is an innovative gathering designed to build a community of donors … [Read more...] about Siebert Lutheran Foundation implements new approach to philanthropy in Wisconsin
You can be festive – and healthy
The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading a toast, or just getting swept up in difficult emotions because of stress or unhappy memories, alcohol seems to be a constant factor in the holidays. That’s difficult for people … [Read more...] about You can be festive – and healthy