Thursday, August 2, 2018, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs along with Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and many other supporters, kicked off a week -long celebration of African American art and culture here in Milwaukee with the celebration of the '6th Annual Bronzeville Week,' August 4, 2018 and running until August 11, 2018. The week long festivities began on August 4 with the '3rd … [Read more...] about Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
National and Local News
Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
On Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrated its 42nd Anniversary at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. As part of their 42nd year, Milwaukee Community Journal publisher Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo dedicated this year as the 'Year of the Child.' Along with a year-long series of articles published in their newspaper, Community Journal … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots August 14, 2018 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in the City of Milwaukee on August 14, 2018, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots
Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Milwaukee Business Divas hosted a summer Vendors Event at 3041 North (Milwaukee's Urban Country Club), 3041 W. North Ave. The event featured local entrepreneurs showcasing their products and services. Among the vendors in attendance were Jackie Tate-Paparazzi Jewelry, Charm's Artistic Expressions, Louis-Market Place Mortgage, Serena Brown-Club 3041, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Divas host local entrepreneurs event
Milwaukee Brewers welcome back Prince Fielder with ‘Wall of Honor’ award
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, one of the most prolific left-handed power hitters in Milwaukee Brewers franchise history – Prince Fielder was honored in a special pregame ceremony which took place prior to the game against the Washington Nationals. Fielder, along with general managers Doug Melvin, the late Harry Dalton, and Geoff Jenkins, had plaques commemorating their careers … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers welcome back Prince Fielder with ‘Wall of Honor’ award
A-LEGO presents ‘The Power of Connecting Conference’
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, the African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their annual "The Power of Connecting: the Most Powerful Women Conference," at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Center, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. As part of the event more than 20 inspiring "Ladies of Distinction" (bottom photo) where honored at the event, including Michelle … [Read more...] about A-LEGO presents ‘The Power of Connecting Conference’
Oakland’s third Black mayor and congressman, Ron Dellums, dies at 82
Ronald V. Dellums, the son of a West Oakland longshoreman who as a liberal Congressman never forgot his roots as an anti-war activist and human rights champion, died early Monday, July 30, 2018, at his Washington, DC, home. He was 82. Dellums, who ended his political career as mayor of Oakland, recently battled prostate cancer, said Rep. Barbara Lee, who succeeded him in … [Read more...] about Oakland’s third Black mayor and congressman, Ron Dellums, dies at 82
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs named in Fortune’s ’40 under 40′
Fortune Magazine is out with its annual “40 Under 40” list, and a noted up and coming politician has made this year's list. Stockton, CA Mayor Michael Tubbs made his debut on the list this year. Fortune takes note of the 27-year-old’s plan to implement a pilot universal basic income program in the city where some Stockton families will be given $500 a month. A move that … [Read more...] about Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs named in Fortune’s ’40 under 40′
Franklin Armstrong: How two friends changed America’s most beloved comic strip and broke barriers at the same time
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
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