Women’s Equality 95 Years Later By Stacey Y. Abrams and Kathy Hawken On August 26th, 1920, the amendment guaranteeing the right to vote for women officially became part of the U.S. Constitution. The anniversary of this historic achievement deserves recognition, celebration, and a huge “thank you” to those brave women who faced beatings, starvation, torture … [Read more...] about Women’s Equality 95 Years Later
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Minister Farrakhan comes to Milwaukee with message of peace
Many African Americans live in a state of ‘ignorance,’ must learn to forgive, seek healing and reconciliation By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times This the first installment of a continuing series of articles that will appear periodically in the Milwaukee Times on the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s two day visit to Milwaukee last week. The Honorable … [Read more...] about Minister Farrakhan comes to Milwaukee with message of peace
Longtime Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes dies at 90
Former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, a 15-term congressman from Ohio who took on tough assignments looking into assassinations and scandals, has died at the age of 90, his family said Wednesday. He died peacefully at home Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with his wife, Jay, at his side, a month after he announced he had brain and lung cancer. "During his illness, he confronted it as he did … [Read more...] about Longtime Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes dies at 90
Oldest known U.S. veteran Emma Didlake passes
The country's oldest known living veteran, Emma Didlake, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 just one month after being honored by President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. Didlake was 110 years old. "Emma Didlake served her country with distinction and honor, a true trailblazer for generations of Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country," Obama said in a statement … [Read more...] about Oldest known U.S. veteran Emma Didlake passes
Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 eleven high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation sponsored by the Milwaukee Times. To date, the Louvenia Johnson Foundation has presented over $500,000 to college bound students. Pictured left, front row are Asiane Jordan, Jamea Hoover, Richard Williams, Tamyra Cooper, Destiny Dallas, (second row) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
Milwaukee Brunch NAACP Education Summit
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Unity bicycle ride through Riverwest, Harambee held July 25th
On Saturday, July 25, 201, the ride started in the heart of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District at 2021 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, where DreamBikes is located. The ride was free and open to all community members. DreamBikes staff was available to perform free bicycle safety checks and offered $10 bike rentals. DreamBikes is registered as a Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Unity bicycle ride through Riverwest, Harambee held July 25th
The life and work of local artist Welford George Sanders remembered
King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio, located on Hadley and MLKing Drive, presented their monthly Gallery Night and Day on Friday, July 24, 2015. This evening event celebrated and reflected on the life of the late Welford George Sanders(inset). Sanders served as the executive director of Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, Board President of Growing Power, … [Read more...] about The life and work of local artist Welford George Sanders remembered
North Division High School Alumni host membership drive and summer jam
The North Division High School Alumni sponsored a membership drive and a summer dance at the Wisconsin African American Women Center located at 3020 West Vliet Street on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The summer event gave alumni an opportunity to reunite with old friendships, share precious memories and enjoy an evening of old school jams. … [Read more...] about North Division High School Alumni host membership drive and summer jam
Local charities team up to make sure Milwaukee children continue reading this summer
On Saturday, July 25, 2015 William E. Hall (back row, left) from "Acts of Love," a Chicago based organization, partnered with Monte Mabra (back row, center) of "Voice of A Fatherless Child" and Dee McCollim (back row, right) director of the King Center to donate books to children at the center. The donation was part of Acts of Love's national 12 city tour to give away books to … [Read more...] about Local charities team up to make sure Milwaukee children continue reading this summer