Four poised and talented high school girls completed for the crown of Miss Juneteenth 2015 on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center. Each contestant was judged on her personality, talent, evening wear, essays and interviewing questions. Hanette Kamanda (far right), a 16- year- old Rufus King High School student was crowned Miss Juneteenth … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House presents Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2015
Community Spotlight
Bucks’ ownership unveils futuristic basketball arena to replace BMO Harris Bradley Center
By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times The Milwaukee Bucks' new ownership group publicly unveiled its vision to replace the BMO Harris Bradley Center with a futuristic new basketball arena to be built on more than 30 acres of vacant land just north of the current arena. An audacious two-phase project, which would begin with construction of the basketball arena, … [Read more...] about Bucks’ ownership unveils futuristic basketball arena to replace BMO Harris Bradley Center
Fire and Police Commission sustains Manney’s firing
By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times (Part 1 of a 3-part series) A three-panel jury consisting of members of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission upheld Police Chief Edward Flynn’s decision to fire Christopher Manney after the 12-year, decorated veteran shot and killed Dontre Hamilton, a 31-year-old African American man after a ‘pat down’ search of … [Read more...] about Fire and Police Commission sustains Manney’s firing
Five + Police Commission Forum Hearing on Rev. Fred Crouther 3-3-2015
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Trayvon Martin’s family attorney attends Black Excellence Awards
Milwaukee Times former president and editor Nathan Conyers welcomed Attorney Benjamin Crump who made a special effort to attend the 30th Annual Black Excellence Awards at the Italian Conference Center on February 27, 2015. Attorney Crump came to the awards program after conducting seminars to business leaders and CEOs of community-based organizations on the importance of … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin’s family attorney attends Black Excellence Awards
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts its annual Jazz Brunch on Valentine’s Day
The Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted their annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel. This year’s honoree was Penfield Children's Center, which was awarded a monetary donation. Penfield offers assistance to infants and young children, with and without disabilities, to reach their full potential through education, therapy services and … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts its annual Jazz Brunch on Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Unnamed Heroes
By: Gerard Randall Chair, African American Council Republican Party of Wisconsin Black History Month provides us an opportunity to celebrate our culture and history in a meaningful way. During this time, it is important that we honor those who have challenged the status quo and served as a catalyst for change in our community. As a result of their determination and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Unnamed Heroes
Community Leadership
Rodney Bourrage, Sr., is Founder and CEO of Operation Dream, Inc. learned that he was the recipient of the Black Excellence Award for Community Leadership, he humbly responded, “It’s a good feeling, and it feels good to be acknowledged. I didn’t know I was receiving this award until I got the letter in the mail. You see, I don’t do things for recognition I do them for the kids, … [Read more...] about Community Leadership
Milwaukee honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, located at 1927 N. 4th St., hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Program. The program focused on the last year of Dr. King’s life when he strongly confronted poverty, economic injustice and the Vietnam War. Featured were readings of quotes from Dr. King during the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father served from 1931 until his death in 1984, and from 1960 until his death Martin acted … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.