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
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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
Lester L. Carter, for Healing the Human Body with God’s Remedies
Copies of Dr. Carter’s new book: “Healing the Human Body with God’s Remedies” are available for purchase at the following Milwaukee locations for $10 Wisconsin sales tax included: Hayat-Carter Herbal Shoppe 2400 W. Burleigh St. Milwaukee, WI 53206 414-442- 8760 Hayat Pharmacy 1919 W. North Ave. Milwaukee, Wi 53205 414-347- 0000 And through The Milwaukee Times Weekly … [Read more...] about Lester L. Carter, for Healing the Human Body with God’s Remedies
Congress wraps up massive tax package
Trump celebrates after Congress wraps up massive tax package Scroll back up to restore default view. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump cheered a massive overhaul of U.S. tax laws Wednesday, saying "we broke every record." Flanked by Republican lawmakers, the president took a bow outside the White … [Read more...] about Congress wraps up massive tax package
Ryan plans to retire from Congress in 2018
MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not leaving Congress anytime soon, but his aides will not say if he plans to run for re-election in 2018. Politico and the Huffington Post published reports speculating that Ryan would make this term his last or even quit within weeks. Politico said staying in office through 2018 would allow him to pursue two … [Read more...] about Ryan plans to retire from Congress in 2018
Simon Askew Is First Black Woman To Lead West Point Cadets
WEST POINT, NY - MAY 27: West Point graduates arrive to the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2017 graduation ceremony at Michie Stadium on May 27, 2017 in West Point, New York. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis addressed the 950 graduating cadets during the ceremony. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images) WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Simone Askew marched into history … [Read more...] about Simon Askew Is First Black Woman To Lead West Point Cadets
27-year-old man struck by 3 hit-and-run drivers in a row
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is seriously injured in a hit-and-run on the city's north side. He was struck by not one, but three passing vehicles as he crossed the street. Not one of those drivers stopped to see if 27-year-old Pierre Mack was alright. His family tells FOX6 he is left with broken bones and long recovery ahead. Pierre Mack Charlesha … [Read more...] about 27-year-old man struck by 3 hit-and-run drivers in a row
Milwaukee man indicted for rioting, arson tied to Sherman Park violence is not in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Someone is now being held responsible for rioting and torching a BP gas station in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- more than year after the violence. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that 20-year-old Toronse Carter of Milwaukee was indicted on Tuesday, November 7th for rioting and arson connected with the Sherman … [Read more...] about Milwaukee man indicted for rioting, arson tied to Sherman Park violence is not in custody
Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to revive his long-standing complaint about the FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, alleging that then-Director James Comey had protected the Democratic presidential nominee by prematurely “exonerating” her before the 2016 election. “Comey stated under oath that he didn’t do this — … [Read more...] about Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton