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October 1st, 2025

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Saluting America’s Black Male Mayors

The first African American mayors were elected during Reconstruction in the southern states beginning in 1867. Nine years later, white supremacists and a resurgent Democratic Party made it difficult for African Americans to vote in elections due to racial discrimination, such as Jim Crow Laws. But due to the civil rights movement and passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and … [Read more...] about Saluting America’s Black Male Mayors

April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets

African American poetry predates the written words linked to our rich oral tradition from the mother country Africa. Black poems are inextricably linked to the experience of African American through their history in America from slavery to segregation and the equal rights movement. Black poetry also draws its inspiration from musical traditions such as gospel, blues, jazz and … [Read more...] about April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service

  Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Stephanie Hampton (Retired) - One of the first four African American female fire fighters Valerie Woodard (Retired) - First African American Female Firefighter Lt. Belinda Bradley, firefighters Jessica Olson, Kendria Donaldson and Melanie Madden - First all female fight fighter crew Capt. Sharon Purifoy - First African American … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service

Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics

Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who made political history. Marcia Coggs Marcia P. Coggs is the matriarch of the Coggs family political legacy. Known as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics

Honoring Black History Week 3: The History of Black Doctors

Though Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent only 5 percent of physicians. Despite this imbalance, Milwaukee is lucky to have a rich history of Black doctors who have been vital to our community. They have fought to eliminate health disparities in the medical community and even have fought for our civil rights. This week for Black History … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week 3: The History of Black Doctors