On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor's Masked Ball at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The UNCF Masked Ball is one of Milwaukee's signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it brings together local celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett hosts gala 2018 Masked Ball for UNCF
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Milwaukee Urban League hosts daughters of the civil rights movement at ‘Praying With Their Feet’ discussion panel
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, the Milwaukee Urban League along with the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center hosted "Praying With Their Feet" at Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street. The panel discussion entitled "Daughters of the Civil Rights Movement" featured Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts daughters of the civil rights movement at ‘Praying With Their Feet’ discussion panel
Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes
Lee Holloway, a long-time Milwaukee County Board supervisor and chairman, was a blunt and liberal representative of his 5th District residents. Holloway described himself as “the product of blue-collar, working-class people.” As a politician, Holloway was known to be bombastic and successful. In his time at the courthouse, he led efforts to create a county general … [Read more...] about Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes
Marquette President offers new President’s challenge to improve Milwaukee’s central-city neighborhoods
Marquette University President Mike Lovell, in partnership with the Johnson Controls Foundation, unveiled a new $250,000 initiative to break the cycle of poverty, crime and joblessness in a Milwaukee neighborhood by addressing one or more of the critical areas in which neighborhood inequities exist, including health, education, safety, housing, transportation and economic … [Read more...] about Marquette President offers new President’s challenge to improve Milwaukee’s central-city neighborhoods
Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
In a campaign stop three days before a crucial special election for Congress, Donald Trump advocated the death penalty for drug dealers in the course of an hour-long rambling campaign style speech where he bashed television anchors, unveiled his re-election slogan and discussed nuclear arms negotiations with North Korea. He also mentioned the Republican candidate whom he … [Read more...] about Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was joined by special guest Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) at the opening of the Milwaukee office for her 2018 Senate campaign. The office, located at 5040 West North Ave., is not far from the city's Sherman Park neighborhood. Baldwin's campaign manager Scott Spector called the office opening "the first of many major … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
33rd Annual Black Excellence Awards
33rd Black Excellence Awards marks ‘historical moment’ honoring largest number of women of color in local media
By Dwayne Lee Special for the Milwaukee Times When the lights dimmed and the 2018 Black Excellence Award program began at 7 p.m. on Friday February 23, 2018, more than 800 smiling faces in beaded gowns and tuxedos initially continued to socialize preventing co-hosts, Sheldon Dutes and Andy Choi of WISN CH12 from being heard. The audience was enjoying catching up with … [Read more...] about 33rd Black Excellence Awards marks ‘historical moment’ honoring largest number of women of color in local media
Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, 2301 North Lake Dr., Ascension Healthcare and Columbia St. Mary's hosted the launch of their new heart health initiative, "Be of Good Heart." The program goal is to reach 2,000 African Americans to improve heart health and empower our community to be heart smart. The luncheon included a powerful speech by … [Read more...] about Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative
Sara Blaedel is coming to town on her national tour
#1 internationally bestselling author Sara Blaedel is coming to town on her national tour for the first book in a new series, THE UNDERTAKER’S DAUGHTER (Grand Central Publishing Hardcover; February 6, 2018; 978-1455541119; $26). Sara Blaedel is the most popular author in Denmark, literally. She’s the only author to ever win the Martha Prize – … [Read more...] about Sara Blaedel is coming to town on her national tour