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March 17th, 2026

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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

Honoring Black History Week 1 – Celebrating Our Historic Black Churches

The term “Black church” is used to describe Protestant churches that have predominately Black congregations. More broadly, the Black church is both a specific religious culture and a socio-religious force that has shaped protest movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Origins of the Black Church The Black church in the United States can be … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week 1 – Celebrating Our Historic Black Churches

Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86

Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players in baseball history who smashed Babe Ruth’s career home run record in defiance of threats to his life and who used his Hall of Fame baseball career as a platform to champion civil rights, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at 86. Jonathan Kerber, the Atlanta Braves’ communications manager, confirmed the death but did not provide additional … [Read more...] about Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86