On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the African American Breastfeeding Networks, Inc. (AABN) presented the film "Chocolate Milk: The Documentary," at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. Milwaukee was one of 200 cities in the country to be selected to show this ground-breaking documentary. The film examines how the socioeconomic factors of race and sex influence … [Read more...] about AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
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State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
State Sen. Lena Taylor announced Tuesday, September 3, 2019, she will challenge Mayor Tom Barrett in 2020. At a press conference outside her Capitol Drive home Tuesday, the fourth-term Democratic senator recounted growing up in a Milwaukee she says is different from today. “We are at a crossroads,” she said. Taylor cited what she sees as a lack of action on the part of … [Read more...] about State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast
On Wednesday August 21, 2019, The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Achievers program hosted its 38th Annual Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast at the Italian Conference Center, 631 East Chicago St. The theme of this year’s breakfast was "Stronger Together." This event provides the Y an opportunity to celebrate more than three decades of service to the Milwaukee community, and … [Read more...] about ‘Stronger Together,’ YMCA hosts 38th Achievers and Scholarship Breakfast
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted his annual ‘Zoo Picnic’ fundraiser at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. The mayor hosted the event, which serves as a fundraiser for his campaign. More than 400 people from all areas of the city, of all ages and walks of life attended the event, which gives the mayor a chance to meet informally with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Mayor Barrett hosts annual picnic at the zoo
Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) staff, the MUL Guild, and the MUL Young Professionals teamed together with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors for a "Stuff the Bags" back-to-school service project. The volunteers filled more than 140 backpacks to be distributed to schools in MUL's neighborhood schools program, including OW Holmes, Auer Avenue, Carver … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s
On Thursday July 11, 2019, the Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club started their new year with breakfast at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The breakfast commemorated the first day of service for new president Dr. Willie Hart as well as the start of their new fiscal year. The club welcomed new members as well as discussed plans for … [Read more...] about North Sunrise Rotary Club hosts breakfast at Saint Ann’s
LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
On Friday, July 19, 2019, LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrated a joint birthday party at the Holiday Inn Riverfront, 4700 North Port Washington Rd. LeVarn and Lacy celebrated with close family and friends with dancing, food and cocktails. … [Read more...] about LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
Lonnie G. Bunch III to become the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary
The founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Bunch represents the first insider to lead the Institution in decades On Sunday May, 28, 2019, The Smithsonian named Lonnie G. Bunch, III, as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch is the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture … [Read more...] about Lonnie G. Bunch III to become the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary
Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary, 1919-2019, at the church, 2207 North 2nd Street. On the first day in May, 1919, a group of divinely inspired God's people gathered to form what would become known as Mount Zion MBC. Later the site of Mt. Zion on Galena Street, between North 7th and 8th Streets, was the first … [Read more...] about Mt. Zion MBC celebrates milestone 100th anniversary
Milwaukee Times announces 2020 Black Excellence keynote speaker Kimberly Godwin
The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper is proud to announce the keynote speaker for the 2020 Black Excellence Awards, CBSNews Executive Vice President Kimberly Godwin. Godwin has top editorial oversight of news gathering around the world, including the national desks, foreign desks and bureaus. She also served as their executive director for development and diversity and a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times announces 2020 Black Excellence keynote speaker Kimberly Godwin