The 2014 Black and White Ball, held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee proved to be another successful fundraiser for the Milwaukee Urban League. This year, the event raised more than $307,000 and included a special appeal to provide laptop computers for high achieving high school students. Money raised during this signature annual … [Read more...] about 2014 Black & White Ball brings in $307,000 in proceeds to support Milwaukee Urban League programs
Arts and Entertainment
Marvel Comics’ new Captain America will be African American Is new Captain America an answer to the call to include more minority characters in comics, or just a well timed publicity stunt to sell books?
By William S. Gooden Special for the Milwaukee Times On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Marvel Comics chief creative officer Joe Quesada appeared on The Colbert Report for a major announcement regarding one of the company’s flagship characters, Captain America. Original Captain America, Steve Rogers will be hanging up his cowl after having his super serum sucked out of his body, … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics’ new Captain America will be African American Is new Captain America an answer to the call to include more minority characters in comics, or just a well timed publicity stunt to sell books?
Gallery Night in Bronzeville showcased African and African American satin dolls
Handcrafted African and African American satin dolls were featured in the Bronzeville District during Gallery Night at King Drive Commons Gallery & Studio, 2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. The event took place on Friday, July 25, 2014. The host of Gallery Night was the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp. The exhibit, held in memory of Dolores Leftridge, … [Read more...] about Gallery Night in Bronzeville showcased African and African American satin dolls
Nei Phi Neph mentoring program gears up for Chicago event with impromptu street jam
The Nei Phi Neph mentoring program participants were out on Friday, August 1, 2014 at W. Capitol Drive and N. 60th Street, rehearsing on their drums before their appearance in the Bud Biliken Parade in Chicago this weekend. Participants range in age between five and 22 years old. Their base of operation is the Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club. The program’s founder is Anthony … [Read more...] about Nei Phi Neph mentoring program gears up for Chicago event with impromptu street jam
“Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon” exhibit
The Mount Mary University Marian Gallery presents a story telling exhibit: "Grandmother Power – A Global Phenomenon." This exhibit tells powerful stories of courageous women fighting for a better future for grandchildren everywhere. The free exhibit includes images and stories of grandmothers worldwide who are working to create a better future for grandchildren around the … [Read more...] about “Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon” exhibit
Milwaukee radio personality Michael Hightower has died
Michael Hightower, longtime radio personality for Jammin' 98.3 FM in Milwaukee, has died, according to Annmarie Topel, vice president and general manager of the Milwaukee Radio Group. Hightower, 58, was last on the air Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Topel said. She had no further information on his death. "We found out this morning and we are all still in shock. He loved his job … [Read more...] about Milwaukee radio personality Michael Hightower has died
Evelyn Terry and Bridges at Cuvée on Gallery Night
Evelyn Patricia Terry’s two upcoming exhibitions celebrate her as "Artist of the Year" To celebrate being selected as one of two Milwaukee Arts Board’s “Artists of the Year,” visual artist Evelyn Patricia Terry hosts a Gallery Night art exhibition at Cuvée, Friday, April 25, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Terry will have on hand pieces from an evolving series, Play the … [Read more...] about Evelyn Terry and Bridges at Cuvée on Gallery Night
“Transforming Pain to Power: Unlock Your Unlimited Potential” by Daniel Beaty, foreword by Michael Eric Dyson
c.2014, Berkley Publishing $19.95 / $22.95 Canada 225 pages "You’ll never amount to anything." You might have had those words thrown at you at some point in your early life – and if they were directed at you, the memory still stings. There’s too much finality in them, too much lack of hope. The threat of becoming nothing feels like a death. So if you heard those words – or … [Read more...] about “Transforming Pain to Power: Unlock Your Unlimited Potential” by Daniel Beaty, foreword by Michael Eric Dyson
Congratulations Kappa Phi Chapter on a Successful Talent Hunt
The Omega Psi Phi-Kappa Phi Milwaukee Chapter presented its annual Talent Hunt Showcase on Saturday, March 29, 2014, of high school students in the greater Milwaukee area. The talent hunt is a mandated program for each chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc., to create a venue that gives the high school students an opportunity to showcase their musical, dance and oratory talents. This … [Read more...] about Congratulations Kappa Phi Chapter on a Successful Talent Hunt
Oscars 2014: Diversity wins big
Diversity was perhaps the biggest winner at the 86th annual Academy Awards. For the first time, a film directed by a black filmmaker — Steve McQueen of “12 Years a Slave” — won best picture and a Latino — Alfonso Cuaron of “Gravity” — took home best director in a ceremony presided over by a lesbian host and overseen by the Academy's first black … [Read more...] about Oscars 2014: Diversity wins big