The Milwaukee Brewers hosted the annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, on Friday, July 21, 2023 against the Atlanta Braves. A pre-game ceremony honored the impact of the Negro Leagues with a meaningful “Pass the Bat” ceremony where RBI champ, Martel Freeland, passed a bat to collect signatures from the Negro Leagues player Dennis Biddle, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Negro Leagues Baseball
Biden-Harris administration opens nearly $100M in grant opportunities for HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs and underserved students
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced Tuesday, August 1, 2023 the launch of two grant programs to expand research infrastructure in our nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and minority-serving Institutions (MSIs), and to increase completion and retention rates among underserved … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris administration opens nearly $100M in grant opportunities for HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs and underserved students
Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads are starting to appear. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive. Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students have the tools for a successful school year. Become a partner with the MPS … [Read more...] about Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
Cast your vote. As part of the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs), Milwaukee Recreation's renovation project for Burnham Playfield is a nominee for the Wells Fargo People Choice's Award. All community members can vote for their three favorite nominees. Voting opened on Monday, July 31, and will close on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
Living with fibroids: “My uterus was the size of a six-month pregnancy”
During their cycles, many women experience heavy bleeding, bloating, cramps, migraines, etc. Many of these symptoms are a normal part of going through your menstrual period. However, what many women don’t know is that, in some cases, they can also be a sign of something far more serious. Grace, a fibroids patient, knows that feeling all too well. Although she was officially … [Read more...] about Living with fibroids: “My uterus was the size of a six-month pregnancy”
Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023
Family-fun festival celebrates African Heritage and Black Cultural Arts Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced its annual festival to be held on the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from noon – 10 p.m. This family-fun festival celebrates the deep roots of African heritage and the creativity of black cultural arts. The theme, “Doing It For The Culture”, was … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023
This Week In Black History – August 3, 2023
August 3, 1800 – Gabriel Prosser leads slave revolt in Richmond, VA. August 4, 1810 – Abolitionist Robert Purvis born. August 5, 1962 – Nelson Mandela, South African freedom fighter, imprisoned. He was not released until 1990. August 6, 1867 – Actor Ira Aldridge dies and is buried in Lodz, Poland. August 7, 1894 – Joseph Lee patents kneading machine. August … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 3, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 3, 2023
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 3, 2023
Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
On Thursday July 13, 2023, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin held its "Multi-Employer Job Fair" at the Goodwill James O. Wright Center for Work and Training, 6055 N 91st St. Employers in attendance included City of Milwaukee, Delaware North, Fiserv Forum, Goodwill / Goodwill Talent Bridge, Milwaukee Public Schools, SEEK Career Staffing, Sysco, and Versiti. … [Read more...] about Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosts back-to-school shoe giveaway
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosted a "Back-To-School Shoe Giveaway" at their church, 2412 N. 6th St. Students who attended the event were given a free pair of shoes to help them get ready for the upcoming school year. The event was open to school-aged children of all ages. In addition to shoes, there were community partners on site, … [Read more...] about Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosts back-to-school shoe giveaway