Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was the featured guest at the Milwaukee Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, which was hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com and took place at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St., in downtown Milwaukee. Moore, who is nearing two decades in Congress, represents Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional … [Read more...] about U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Midwest Bible College (MBC) celebrated a unique graduation ceremony last week at its 21st annual meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024. Thirty-two students received their associate's, bachelor’s, and doctoral degrees in Biblical Studies. Three of these students completed their studies online including one African graduate who, although unable to attend, was able to share in the … [Read more...] about Midwest Bible College holds special graduation
Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
DNA testing is underway to determine if arm belongs to Sade Robinson, a Milwaukee woman murdered anddismembered last month As investigators in multiple jurisdictions continue their search for remains of a woman believed to have been murdered and dismembered, a member of a government body in Illinois formally condemned one of its members over a social media post which … [Read more...] about Waukegan City Council votes to censure alderman over Facebook post of arm
Remembering Don Tate
Don R. Tate, 86, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Don was born on June 19, 1937 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Tate was a retired MPS Industrial Arts teacher at Rufus King High School and Webster, Bell, Malcom X and Jackie Robinson Middle schools. Visitation will be held Friday June 7, 2024 at 11:00 am, followed by the celebration of life at Albright New Hope … [Read more...] about Remembering Don Tate
‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
In recent years, there’s been a strong push by health advocates, civil rights groups, elected officials, and residents, including thousands from Wisconsin, urging federal officials to finalize the proposed rule by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove menthol cigarettes from the market. The recent announcement that President Joe Biden’s Administration is … [Read more...] about ‘Same Game Different Smokers’ exhibition explores troubled history between the tobacco industry and black America, shines light on menthol
This Week In Black History – June 6, 2024
June 6, 1831 – First annual “People of Color” convention was held in Philadelphia. June 7, 1917 – Poetess Gwendolyn Brooks, first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize (Poetry 1950), was born. June 8, 1953 – Supreme Court ruling banned discrimination in Washington, DC restaurants. June 9, 1995 – Lincoln J. Ragsdale, pioneer fighter pilot of World War II, died. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 6, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 6, 2024
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Business Educational Consortium hosts ‘2024 Senior Prom Gala Awards’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, it was about staying connected - young people connecting with elders. The Educational Consortium, Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club and Soroptimist International- Milwaukee joined forces to present their "2024 Seior Prom Gala Awards" at Alverno College. These connections provide emotional well-being, mental stimulation, a sense of purpose, … [Read more...] about Business Educational Consortium hosts ‘2024 Senior Prom Gala Awards’
Spann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, The Spann Foundation celebrated its 21st Annual Scholarship Brunch, with an "All White Affair" at the Four Points by Sheraton-North Shore, 8900 North Kildeer Court. At this year's celebration, eight deserving high school seniors were each awarded a $1000 dollar scholarships. The featured keynote speaker was WISN 12 News anchor/investigative reporter … [Read more...] about Spann Foundation hosts ‘2024 Scholarship Brunch’
RNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say
The Republican National Committee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, again warned the U.S. Secret Service director about a possible protest zone in Milwaukee. City leaders have floated the use of Pere Marquette Park as a protest zone. It's located a block-and-a-half from Fiserv Forum, which will host the convention's main events. Local T.V. station FOX 6 obtained a new letter, … [Read more...] about RNC 2024: Milwaukee protest plan an ‘untenable risk,’ GOP leaders say