On Friday, May 27, 2022, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), 6600 W. Melvina Street, celebrated the school's First All-School STEM Science Fair. As part of this STEM event Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson visited MESA to help celebrate the occasion and also honor school principal Janet Colvin. Principal Colvin received a Proclamation from the Common Council for … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson visits Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy
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‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
By Hazel Trice Edney NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) - People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It’s historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only … [Read more...] about Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities
Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Remembering All Our Black Service Men and Women Who Have Served Our Country … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Honoring All Who Served
Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic
On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron … [Read more...] about Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event
Volunteers and members of the board for Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., distributed more than 50 Mother’s Day gift bags for pregnant ladies and mothers with children four years and younger at Ebenezer Ministry & Family Worship Center from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2022. The title of the event was “Pamper Me Pretty Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event." The gift … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event
“A Thank You Note For Mom”
"A Thank You Note for Mom" By Lang Leav You have told me all the things before I knew I needed to hear them To be unafraid Of all the things I use to fear Before I knew I shouldn't fear them. … [Read more...] about “A Thank You Note For Mom”
Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. is moving
After more than 30 years in the same location, the Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co., as well as the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper will be moving their offices from 1936 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive to 2238 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. The move is part of a larger effort to make sure the legacy of the Times will continue for years to come. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. is moving
Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
By the time voters in the City of Milwaukee elected Cavalier Johnson as mayor during a special election on April 5, 2022, about half of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population had already elected an African American mayor, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; but the inauguration of Mayor Johnson on April 13, 2022 still represented what Mayor Johnson described as a … [Read more...] about Making History: Top executive positions in Milwaukee are now all held by African American men
Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 7, 2022 shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his promised effort to diversify the high court. Cheers rang out in the Senate chamber as Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge with … [Read more...] about Making History: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court Justice