By William S. Gooden Special for the Milwaukee Times On July 31, 1968, a young, black man was reading the newspaper when he saw something that he had never seen before. With tears in his eyes, he started running and screaming throughout the house, calling for his mom. He would show his mom and she would gasp, seeing something she thought she would never see in her … [Read more...] about Franklin Armstrong: How two friends changed America’s most beloved comic strip and broke barriers at the same time
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Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
On Friday, July 20, 2018, Ten Chimneys Foundation hosted a "Conversation with actor Stephen McKinley Henderson," at their historic landmark estate in Waukesha, WI. Henderson is a star of stage, screen and television and was the 2018 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship program at Ten Chimneys. Since its inception in 2009, the program has … [Read more...] about Ten Chimneys Foundation presents 2018 Master Teacher, Stephen McKinley Henderson
The 2019 Black Excellence Awards committee is please to announce their 2019 keynote speaker, Steven Weddle
The 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards committee is proud to announce Steven Weddle as its 2019 keynote speaker. Weddle, is managing director, and the head of the NAI East Team in the Asset Management Division for J.P. Morgan. He is also a member of the North America Institutional Management Committee. An employee since 2007, Steven is responsible for serving the investment … [Read more...] about The 2019 Black Excellence Awards committee is please to announce their 2019 keynote speaker, Steven Weddle
A virtuous woman: Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrates a grand 75th birthday
On Sunday, July 22, 2018, Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrated her 75th birthday at the Wisconsin Country Club, 6200 West Good Hope Road. Mrs. Bullock was joined by her family, friends, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., sisters, and New Covenant Baptist Church family. Attendees were asked to wear purple and white and were treated to dinner, a slide presentation, music, dancing, … [Read more...] about A virtuous woman: Mary Tunya Meredith-Bullock celebrates a grand 75th birthday
Milwaukee Press Club announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame Honorees
The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 26, 2018. "We are so pleased to honor this group of highly talented and thoughtful individuals," said LaToya Dennis, Press Club president. "It's not every day that you come across people so dedicated to excellence. This group … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club announces 2018 Media Hall of Fame Honorees
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
On Saturday, July 15, 2018 , the Grant family honored their family matriarch, Mrs. Carnell Grant, during her 90th birthday celebration. She was joined by her family, friends, New Covenant Baptist Church family, and Juneau Fidelity Temple #247 of the Elks at Devon Seafood & Steak in Glendale to recognize her lifetime accomplishments. Mrs. Grant was the co-owner of Grant’s … [Read more...] about Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
The NAACP Youth Council starts the new year with newly elected officers. The Youth Council meets at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Cross Lutheran Church. This year's officers are (from left) President Isaiah L. Bell; Vice President Lailaa Muhammad; Treasurer Matthew Goss; and Secretary Akilah Muhammad. Milwaukee youth who are interested in advocating for issues … [Read more...] about NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
Local missing teen found
Teenasia Scobey-Polacheck, the 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday, July 1, has been found safe and was reunited with her family late Friday night, July 13, 2018. The teen disappeared July 1. Her family said she hopped on her bicycle and left home after she was told to stop texting an older man. On July 13, police upgraded her status to endangered. Officials say Teenasia … [Read more...] about Local missing teen found
US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 other U.S. senators led by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), reintroduced the Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act. The CLEARR Drinking Water Act authorizes about $1 billion for small and disadvantaged communities to replace contaminated infrastructure and directs for the … [Read more...] about US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation