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
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St. Ann’s job’s fair attracts more than 800 attendees
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
‘Is there a war on black males?’ was the topic of discussion at May Community Brain Storming
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Three local judges were among those attending the May Community Brainstorming Conference Breakfast Forum. The topic of panel discussion at St. Matthew CME Church, 2944 N. 9th St., was: 'Is there a war on black males? Yes or no? And why?' The judges and other participants heard a majority of panelists conclude that the … [Read more...] about ‘Is there a war on black males?’ was the topic of discussion at May Community Brain Storming
Completion of Habitat for Humanity homes represent a sign of ‘hope and change in a neighborhood in transition’
Two new Habitat for Humanity homes were worked on by more than 60 BMO Harris employees in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of North 42nd Street on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. More than 60 employees from BMO Harris Bank worked in one of two, threehour shifts, painting window screens and installing new fencing on a day when the temperature registered 86 degrees Fahrenheit at lunchtime … [Read more...] about Completion of Habitat for Humanity homes represent a sign of ‘hope and change in a neighborhood in transition’
Northcott Neighborhood House presents Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2015
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
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