On Monday, February 19, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon featured a special panel discussion on 2023 milestones with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Attorney John W. Daniels, Jr. Daniels received … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors outstanding local individuals
On Friday, February 23, 2024, the 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards was held at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. This year's awards honored 30 extraordinary African Americans (top photo) in our city in the fields of education, arts, culture, religion, media, community leadership, law, business and volenteerism. Among those honored were 12 African … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors outstanding local individuals
MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is pleased to announce it has been named a top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Fulbright is the United States government’s flagship international academic exchange program. … [Read more...] about MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
American Baptist College celebrates centennial
Wisconsin churches have been blessed to support American Baptist College for at least four decades. This being the centennial year of the college, we are pleased to announce ABC Day Wisconsin will commence with a community worship and rally Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WI. 53209. The worship and rally will … [Read more...] about American Baptist College celebrates centennial
Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat, but black women need to pay special attention to its risks. Across the globe, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women and men. And it affects one in three American adult females, said the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Women find themselves with symptoms and risk factors that men don't— … [Read more...] about Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Black leaders who are shaping history today
Black Americans have played a crucial role in helping to advance America’s business, political and cultural landscape into what it is today. And since 1976, every U.S. president has designated the month of February as Black History Month to honor the achievements and the resilience of the black community. While the many recognizes that black history is worth being … [Read more...] about Black leaders who are shaping history today
This Week In Black History – February 29, 2024
March 1, 1994 – Leonard S. Coleman, Jr., elected president of the National Baseball League. March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacted charter to establish Howard University. March 3, 1865 – Freedman’s Bureau established by the federal government to aid newly freed slaves. March 4, 1965 – Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics honored as NBA most valuable player for fourth … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – February 29, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 29, 2024
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Northcott Neighborhood House gifts home cooked meals and gifts to families on Christmas Day
On Monday, December 25, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a festive celebration called "The 3rd Annual 'Tis the Season Family Dinners & Toys" event at their location at 2460 N. 6th St. Nearly 200 volunteers participated on Christmas Day alone. There were home cooked Christmas family meals along with toys and presents for girls, boys and teens available. Thousands of … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House gifts home cooked meals and gifts to families on Christmas Day
Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast
On Monday, December 25, 2023, more than 4,000 people gathered at Milwaukee's Baird Center downtown to eat a home-cooked Christmas meal at the Salvation Army's 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast. “Christmas Family Feast is a Milwaukee tradition filled with food, fun, and fellowship," said Major Beverly Gates, Divisional Secretary for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. … [Read more...] about Salvation Army hosts 34th Annual Christmas Family Feast