On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Florida’s Board of Education approved new guidelines for its Black history curriculum in public schools, earning staunch criticism from activists and teachers in the state. Corrections made to coursework on Wednesday characterized skills enslaved people learned as potentially beneficial, and added specific descriptions of the massacres of black … [Read more...] about Florida approves controversial guidelines for Black History curriculum
Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee
Twenty years after leading the Marquette men's basketball team to the Final Four, two former Golden Eagles are giving back to the community. Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener are making efforts to boost literacy in Milwaukee. "It’s important for us to interject ourselves with the kids. They’re the future, obviously. That’s what we love to do," Wade said. Slam dunks … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee
Biden signs proclamation creating Emmett Till national monuments
President Joe Biden on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 established a national monument to commemorate the legacy of Emmett Till, whose murder helped ignite the civil rights movement, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Biden signed the proclamation to create the new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument on the 82nd anniversary of the black Chicago teenager’s birth. … [Read more...] about Biden signs proclamation creating Emmett Till national monuments
American soldier detained in North Korea formally lived in Racine
Pvt. Travis King bolted into North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone on July 18, a day after he was supposed to travel to a base in the U.S. TMJ4 News has learned that Pvt. Travis King, the American soldier who sprinted across North Korea's heavily fortified border, used to live in Racine, WI, and his family still lives there, according to a man identifying … [Read more...] about American soldier detained in North Korea formally lived in Racine
George and Sopheya Farrell celebrate a special 10th wedding anniversary
On Friday, June 30, 2023, George and Sopheya Farrell celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by having a private anniversary dinner at the Chef ’s Table, 500 S. 3rd St. They were joined by family and friends and all were treated like royalty by the Chef ’s Table professional staff and culinary brigade. Sopheya is guardianship representative supervisor for Easterseals … [Read more...] about George and Sopheya Farrell celebrate a special 10th wedding anniversary
Vera LeBlance celebrates 101st birthday
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Vera LeBlance celebrated her 101st birthday at the Ovation Jewish Home, 1414 N. Prospect Ave. Family and friends came from Atlanta, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Philadelphia, Texas, Virginia and Washington DC; fellow church members and her fellow North Central Service Club members (she has been a member of the NCSC since 1971), came out as well to help … [Read more...] about Vera LeBlance celebrates 101st birthday
‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools will host Freshman Bridge to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. All 9th graders should attend both days of Freshman Bridge. This is a chance to: • Find your … [Read more...] about ‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
MPS wants students to be ready for fall
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is looking forward to welcoming students back to classrooms in fall! If your child needs a school seat, enroll now. The MPS Department of Student Services is ready to assist. Some schools fill up quickly, so enroll now. The district is home to nearly 160 schools and has a program for every student including Head Start, half- and full-day … [Read more...] about MPS wants students to be ready for fall
This Week In Black History – July 27, 2023
July 27, 1880 – Alexander P. Ashbourne patents process for refining coconut oil. July 28, 1868 – 14th Amendment granting blacks full citizenship rights becomes part of the U.S. Constitution. July 29, 1895 – First National Conference of Colored Women Convention is held in Boston. July 30, 1822 – James Varick becomes first Bishop of African Methodist Episcopal Zion … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 27, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 27, 2023
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 27, 2023