By The Milwaukee Times staff The third annual Pastors United Banquet & Gala honored eight community leaders from the Central City and heard a fiery keynote speech on personal finance by Dr. Claud Anderson. The theme for the gala this year held, April 23 at Cardinal Stritch University was: “Power in Economics,” which also happens to be one of the primary objectives for … [Read more...] about Third Annual Pastors United Gala and Banquet emphasizes ‘Power in Economics’
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Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty
Michael W. Twitty, a black Jewish culinary historian, teacher and author based in Washington, DC, participated in a forum on “Identity Cooking” at Centennial Hall in the Milwaukee Public Library on April 12. The conversation was the first in a series of lectures exploring ways in which Jewish history and culture is intertwined with the experience of people of color. Twitty … [Read more...] about Talking Kosher/Soul Culture and Food with Michael W. Twitty
Prince: Remembering the Incomparable genius, and musical achievements of a Legend
Prince, the legendary musician whose innovative and flamboyant style has influenced pop culture for decades was found dead at his Paisley Park estate Thursday, April 21, 2016 his publicist told the Associated Press. He was 57. News of his passing comes less than a week after Prince was rushed to a hospital after the plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in … [Read more...] about Prince: Remembering the Incomparable genius, and musical achievements of a Legend
President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan
In Case You Missed It: Asked and Answered: President Obama Responds to an Eight Year-Old Girl from Flint Please find below a post on Medium regarding the President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan. You can read the post HERE. At eight years old, Mari Copeny — known around town as “Little Miss Flint” — wrote to President Obama … [Read more...] about President’s response to an eight year-old girl from Flint, Michigan
Move over, Andrew Jackson; Harriet Tubman is coming to the $20 bill
The Treasury Department will announce on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 that Harriet Tubman, an African American who ferried hundreds of slaves to freedom, will replace the slaveholding Andrew Jackson on the center of a new $20 note, according to a Treasury official, while newly popular Alexander Hamilton will remain on the face of the $10 bill. Other depictions of women and civil … [Read more...] about Move over, Andrew Jackson; Harriet Tubman is coming to the $20 bill
Eric Von presents Essential Voices series
Veteran journalist Eric Von hosts Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation executive director Cecelia Core for the third installment of his Essential Voices series on April 13, 2016 on CITY Net Jazz Cafe, in collaboration with Athena Communications. The show is broadcasted live from City.Net Café, 306 E. Wisconsin Avenue. The monthly series engages a wide range of guests, both … [Read more...] about Eric Von presents Essential Voices series
Milwaukee swears in city officials in public ceremony
Public inauguration ceremonies for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Common Council members and other elected city officials were held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at City Hall. The ceremonies were free and open to the public. The inauguration followed the charter meeting of the 2016-2020 Common Council. The Common Council also selected Ashanti Hamilton as Common Council … [Read more...] about Milwaukee swears in city officials in public ceremony
Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack
Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack WASHINGTON — Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.) will hold a hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 to discuss keeping U.S. citizens safe here at home and abroad after the recent terror attack in Brussels, Belgium. The witnesses are listed … [Read more...] about Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Carper to Hold Hearing Following Brussels Terror Attack
LaFollette fourth grader to shine at national poetry slam in New York
CBS 58 By Marshanna Hester Milwaukee - A local fourth grader is taking her talents to New York City. She's been chosen to represent Milwaukee in the America Scores National Poetry Slam. "She has great heart," said Jen Taff, social worker LaFollette School. "She has a lot of leadership skills." It's those skills that made Pashia Bowens,10, perfect for Taff's … [Read more...] about LaFollette fourth grader to shine at national poetry slam in New York
Bucks sign 30-year lease with new arena owner
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed a 30-year lease with the public entity that will own the team's new arena. The Bucks will pay at least $1 million annually to rent the arena from the Wisconsin Center District. Those lease payments will total $45 million over the term of the lease. The district board approved the terms of the lease agreement Wednesday, April 13, … [Read more...] about Bucks sign 30-year lease with new arena owner