November 16, 1981 – Pam Johnson named publisher of the Ithaca (NY) Journal, becoming the first African American woman to head a daily newspaper. November 17, 1980 – WHHM, the first African American-operated radio station, went on the air at Howard University. November 18, 1787 – Abolitionist and women’s right activist Sojourner Truth born. November 19, 1953 – Roy … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 16, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 16, 2023
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GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, more than 1,100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders, including many area CEOs, came together to attend the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s (GMUL) Black and White Ball, which featured a performance by Grammy-nominated R&B and jazz singer Patrice Rushen. The sold-out event was held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
Milwaukee NAACP hosts’2023 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 27, 2023, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Milwaukee Branch hosted its annual Freedom Fund Dinner, downtown at the Baird Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Freedom Fund Dinner is the annual signature event for the NAACP which is the only fundraiser for the branch. The funds generated by the event allow for the furthering of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee NAACP hosts’2023 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Rufus King honors former coaches, players in Athletic Hall of Fame
Building on a long list of accomplishments Coach Derek Gallagher added 'Hall of famer' to the list on November, 5, 2023. At the 5th annual Rufus King Hall of Fame induction banquet, Gallagher was honored for 25 years of leadership and his ability to bring the best out of his players. “My heart pounds,” Gallagher said of his players. “That’s a lot of love but that’s the … [Read more...] about Rufus King honors former coaches, players in Athletic Hall of Fame
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman injured in car crash
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffery Norman was injured in a crash following a press conference about reckless driving on Monday, November 6, 2023, police said. A TMJ4 crew was there for the press briefing and saw the chief sitting on the ground with his head bent over. An ambulance later whisked the chief away. The ambulance had a police escort. TMJ4 also saw the chief in a neck … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman injured in car crash
MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
New credentialing classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are ready for applicants. MPS held a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the classrooms in Grant Gordon Learning Center, 921 W. Meinecke Ave. The school’s third floor has been transformed to feel like home, with plants, art, and homey … [Read more...] about MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’
Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and other partners hosted the third annual "Trunk or Treat…It's About the Children and Community" event on Sunday, October 29, 2023 on W. Wright Street from N. 7th Street to Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Drive. The Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club members pre-packed more than 1,000 totes with candy and … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’
Six pillars of dementia prevention
Couch potatoes, beware! According to the Framingham Heart Study, a federally funded health research project that began in 1948, those who get little to no exercise have a higher risk of developing dementia in old age—by a whopping 50 percent. Meanwhile, by participating in moderate physical activity daily — walking briskly, bicycling, gardening, or even dancing – you can … [Read more...] about Six pillars of dementia prevention
This Week In Black History – November 9, 2023
November 9, 1731 – Mathematician, urban planner and inventor Benjamin Banneker born. November 10, 1983 – Wilson Goode, Philadelphia’s first African American mayor, elected. November 11, 1989 – Civil Rights Memorial is dedicated in Montgomery, AL. November 12, 1941 – Madame Lillian Evanto founded the National Negro Opera Company. November 13, 1894 – Albert C. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 9, 2023