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
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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
Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Milwaukee veteran William Coffer, Jr., received the Congressional Gold Medal for being one of the first African Americans to enlist in the military during times of segregation. Many consider Coffer to be a true American hero, and as such, he received the nation's highest civilian honor – the Congressional Gold Medal. During a ceremony held at … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist, receives Congressional Gold Medal
Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
On Thursday, August 15, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
World Outreach Center hosts The Milwaukee Give Summer Edition
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, The World Outreach Center, 3410 W. Silver Spring Dr., hosted its "Milwaukee Give Summer Edition." The "Give" is a free rummage that is open to the public. It is an outreach relief effort to bring personal care items, household furnishings and clothing to families in need at absolutely no charge to them. … [Read more...] about World Outreach Center hosts The Milwaukee Give Summer Edition
Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due August 25
Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due: August 25! BELIEVE! ACHIEVE! SUCCEED! … [Read more...] about Youth Black Heritage Showcase Applications Due August 25
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
On Thursday, August 8, 2019, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino unveiled its newest expansion project, a new hotel tower, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1721 W. Canal St. The hotel tower will add 119 rooms and suites to the property. “We are thrilled to showcase this new hotel tower and provide new amenities to our wonderful guests and the Milwaukee community,” said … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino expands with new hotel tower
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress and his teammates, coaches alums and celebrity friends for an evening of bowling and excitement at the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin
Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation today that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair) Act, would update Wisconsin state statutes to include protections for individuals who wear natural hairstyles predominately worn by African Americans … [Read more...] about Representative LaKeshia Myers introduces CROWN Act aimed at eliminating hair discrimination in Wisconsin