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Taylor Alexandria Beamon, a student at Messmer Catholic High School, (front row center) was named the Debutante at the 42nd annual Debutante Cotillion organized by the Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The event was held November 28, 2015 at the Pfister Hotel. Other participants were: First Runner-up Raven Alexandria Avery Moore from Brookfield … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosts 42nd Annual Debutante Cotillion

Shoppers examine a selection of gifts and craft items for sale at The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center Ltd., 3020 W. Vliet St., one of two ‘Black Friday Events’ sponsored by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Doors were also open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society 2620 W. Center St.; while the WAAW … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts two shopping events to keep “Black Friday” spending in the Black community

WISN 12 announces two new anchors joining its award winning news staff. Ben Wagner of KHBS/KHOG in Arkansas and Sheldon Dutes of NBC 4 New York will be joining WISN 12 News during weekday mornings and weekend evenings, respectively. “After a nationwide search I know that these two experienced journalists will make immediate contributions to 12 News," said Chris Gegg, news … [Read more...] about Two new anchors join wisn 12 news team

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be participating in the Recycle the Black Dollar (RTB$) Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the lower level of Chic Café, 770 N. Jefferson St. The mission of the event is to encourage attendees to support Black businesses. The ultimate goal of the RTB$ expo is to ensure that everyone has at least one Christmas gift … [Read more...] about Recycle the Black Dollar Expo is Saturday, December 5

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is once again seeking nominations for the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Award, which honors those persons or organizations making the 6th District a great place in which to live. Nominations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, December 1, 2015 – and can be submitted via email to mcoggs@milwaukee.gov. The deadline for nominations … [Read more...] about Nominations to open for 6th District Difference Makers Award

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton has announced that the 1st Aldermanic District will be part of a city-sponsored pilot program for snow plowing this winter within specific alley sections. The Department of Public Works’ trial program will provide city officials with valuable information to determine the feasibility and cost of plowing alleys citywide. Under the pilot, snow plows … [Read more...] about Ald. Hamilton announces alley snow plowing pilot program

Station hosts successful phone bank to feed Milwaukee’s hungry The fourth annual “Food for Families Phone Bank” raised $103,634 to support local food pantries, through on-air and online coverage featuring news anchors, reporters and local celebrities. On Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015 and Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015, WISN 12 and Hunger Task Force teamed up for the two-day event, … [Read more...] about WISN 12 helps raise more than $100k to provide food for families

By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Alderman Willie C. Wade said he will not seek re-election to the Milwaukee Common Council 7th District in a press conference held December 1 at Gee’s Clippers, 4327 W. Fond du Lac Ave. He also introduced Milwaukee Common Council Supervisor Khalif Rainey, endorsing him as his successor. “I’m proud of my legacy in the 7th … [Read more...] about Alderman Wade won’t seek re-election

Shelby Williams (center), a student at Milwaukee High School for the Arts, was named Miss Debutante 2015 by the Christian Business & Professional Alliance Debutante Cotillion 35 on November 27, 2015 at the Milwaukee Hilton Grand Ballroom. She was escorted by Lester Thompson, who also attends Milwaukee High School for the Arts. The runner-up was Ciera Robbins, a student at … [Read more...] about Christian Business and Professionals Alliance hosts 35th Annual Cotillion

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Milwaukee Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless participated in the fifth annual Free Milwaukee Health Services Thanksgiving Feast from 2-5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Together, Milwaukee Health Services, the Bayless Foundation, Molina Healthcare, PKSD Law Firm, JD … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts fifth annual Thanksgiving Feast Giveaway