In 1981, Nathan Conyers helped found what would become The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper, an accomplishment which would not have been possible without the loyalty and ongoing support of the African American community in Milwaukee. Nathan was fiercely proud of the Times’ devoted readers and worked tirelessly to provide informative and positive news, photos, accurate … [Read more...] about A message from the The Milwaukee Times family
Editorials and Opinions
A graduation message for 2018
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The end of a journey is upon many students in the USA. High schools around the country will be releasing graduating seniors upon society. The future Presidents and CEO’s will be taking their first steps toward greatness. This is the dream many parents want to believe in. In reality these same parents know this is a … [Read more...] about A graduation message for 2018
50 years without a King
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times It has been 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr., was gunned down. Fifty long years since King was blasted from life on a balcony outside of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. The years have gone by in a blur for many. Forgetfulness has made King and the Civil Rights Movement a small blurb in history. One has to … [Read more...] about 50 years without a King
Martin Luther King, Jr.: 50 years later
Activists today are taking up Dr. King’s mantle and reviving the Poor People’s Campaign Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, a bullet robbed us of one of the great human- rights leaders of the 20th century. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, accelerated the racist backlash of the late 1960s. Along with the murder of Robert F. Kennedy two months … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr.: 50 years later
How MLK’s death changed America
By: Kevin Cokley Professor of Educational Research at the University of Texas The assassinations of civil rights activists Medgar Evers (1963), Malcolm X (1965) and Martin Luther King Jr. (1968) were stark reminders to black people that the pursuit of freedom and liberation often came at the ultimate cost. The assassination of King was arguably the most consequential for … [Read more...] about How MLK’s death changed America
A vision of black power
Being Frank By Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The African American community recently received a jolt of energy via the movie, Black Panther. The response to the movie was simply astounding. Box office returns were overwhelming. Many African Americans donned African garb to view the movie. The movie gave African Americans a concept of how black people could … [Read more...] about A vision of black power
Spring break
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times Spring break is upon us. Spring break is a time where students and teachers take a break from studying or teaching. Many college students go on trips to exotic places. Teachers use this time to plan lessons and prepare for the final quarter of school. The result from spring break is that the final quarter of school … [Read more...] about Spring break
Women’s History Month (Week One)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” - Fannie Lou Hamer In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, the U. S. Congress designated the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” This law requested the president to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month (Week One)
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee to Lead Let’s Move! Outside Summit for Second Year
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee to Lead Let’s Move! Outside Summit for Second Year Partners with Other Local Organizations on Let’s Move! Initiative MILWAUKEE – (February 2, 2018) - The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee will lead the Let's Move! Outside Summit for a second year, on Monday, February 5 from 9am to noon at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. The event is part of … [Read more...] about YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee to Lead Let’s Move! Outside Summit for Second Year
“Failed to help:” Advocates, officials call for closure of Lincoln Hills youth prison
MILWAUKEE — Advocates from Youth Justice Milwaukee, formerly incarcerated youth, representatives from the faith community, government officials and the Common Council spoke at a news conference on Thursday, November 16th to demand the closure of the Lincoln Hills youth prison. During the news conference, they also called for county officials to stop the flow of young people … [Read more...] about “Failed to help:” Advocates, officials call for closure of Lincoln Hills youth prison