Community Spotlight

Julian Bond, a charismatic figure of the 1960's civil rights movement, a lightning rod of the anti-Vietnam War campaign and a lifelong champion of equal rights, notably as chairman of the N.A.A.C.P., died on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was 75. The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Mr. Bond’s death on Sunday. His wife, Pamela Sue Horowitz, said the … [Read more...] about Julian Bond, charismatic civil rights leader, dies at 75

Northwest Funeral Chapel, Inc., hosted its 2nd Annual Back-To-School Fair on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center, located at 4034 West Good Hope Rd. The fair featured health information, food, fun activities, entertainment and a book-bag giveaway with school supplies for kids grades 1-8. Pictured at the back-to-school fair are Northwest … [Read more...] about Northwest Family Center help kids get ready for back-to-school with 2nd Annual Community Fair

In celebration for National Healthcare Center Week, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted its annual “Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair,” on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The fair took place at MHSI’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Health Center, located at 2555 N. MLK Drive. The event featured a farmers market with fresh fruits and veggies, a verity of health … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., celebrates Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair

On Wednesday,August 12, 2015 the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (right), leader of the Nation of Islam visited Milwaukee as part of his “Justice of Else Tour.” As part of his tour he spoke at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2505 W. Cornell Street, offering a message of peace and forgiveness. “Peace is what I offer,” he said after completing his … [Read more...] about Min. Louis Farrakhan brings message of peace to Milwaukee

On Sunday July 13, 2015 Mrs. Freddie Ruth Bradley celebrated her 70th Birthday at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Mrs. Freddie Ruth Bradley

Sadly, our young people are killing each other and our community appears to be stymied on a course of action to arrest the escalating number of homicides in the City of Milwaukee, which have surpassed the number of homicides which occurred for all of 2014. As depicted here, it seems our attention is focused on when the next shooting will occur and having another memorial … [Read more...] about A summer of sadness and violence

Youth participating in the city of Milwaukee’s “Summer Earn and Learn Program” visited the offices of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper on July 9 as part of a lesson on small business. Pictured (from left) are Aleczander Crosby, HOPE Christian High School; Jakobie Davis, Messmer High School; Anon Crosby, HOPE Christian High School; and Octavis Hicks, Texas Bufkin Christian … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Earn and Learn program pays a visit to the Milwaukee Times offices

Pictured (from left) are: Laura Schloesser, Milwaukee County Parks; State Rep. David Bowen; Rayna Andrews, Office of the Milwaukee County Executive; County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde; Cecelia Gore Brewers Community Foundation; Susan Lloyd, Zilber Family Foundation; and John Bernaden, Rotary Club of Milwaukee at the ground-breaking on Saturday, June 27, 2015.On Saturday, … [Read more...] about Ground-breaking at Johnsons Park marks official beginning of renovations in Lindsay Heights neighborhood

By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times If any further evidence were necessary about the economic problems on the north side of Milwaukee, a job fair for a new employer held on June 26 provided emphatic visual proof. More than 800 job seekers arrived within the first hour-and-ahalf of the advertised start. Another 536 resumes were emailed before the event even … [Read more...] about St. Ann’s job’s fair attracts more than 800 attendees