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Thomas WhiteFuneral services were held Wednesday, May 27 for longtime local, state and national civil rights advocate and NAACP official Thomas E. White, state NAACP officials announced on Sunday. White died Thursday, May 21, 2015 after an extended illness, said Lillie B. Wilson, NAACP Wisconsin Conference of Branches president. He was 77. A longtime resident of Racine, WI, Mr. … [Read more...] about Local civil rights leader, Thomas White passes at 77

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By Steve Waring Specail to the Milwaukee Times Milwaukee Innercity Con- gregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) honored two members for leadership during their "27th Anniver- sary Gala Dinner" held for more than 500 members and guests on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Italian Commu- nity Center. The Rev. Richard Shaw, pastor of St. Matthew CME Church, received the Distin- guished … [Read more...] about MICAH celebrates 27 years of community outreach and leadership

The 19th Annual Faces of Hope luncheon was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Wisconsin African American Women Center located at 3020 West Vliet Street. Nineteen community leaders were honored for their dedicated service and civic involvement. Over hundred fifty people donned in stylish head crowns attended the annual event. The 2015 honorees were Carlos Battle, Ann Beamon, … [Read more...] about WAAW, Inc. holds 19th Annual ‘Faces of Hope’ hat show and luncheon

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 local community historian Irene Bishop Goggans received the honorary degree, Doctor of Community History, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education. Dr. Goggans has distinguished herself as a significant scholarly contributor on the subject of African American community history, particularly that of Milwaukee. Dr. Goggans has … [Read more...] about Local historian Irene Goggans receives honorary doctorate from UWM

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By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper and Milwaukee Common Council President Michael Murphy jointly announced $375,000 in new funds to provide summer employment for an additional 200 Milwaukee area youth on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the headquarters of the Running Rebels, 1300 W. Fond … [Read more...] about $375,000 in new funds to provide summer employment for 200 additional youth

“Stay tuned,” State Rep. Evan Goyke commented to some 60 members of the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus who attended a listening session on the Wisconsin state budget May 9, 2015 at Centennial Hall in the Milwaukee Public Library. Rep. Goyke represents the Wisconsin 18th State Assembly District. During introductory remarks, he noted that it is the state … [Read more...] about Democratic Legislative Caucus hosts public session Public transportation, one-cent sales tax, energy woes, new arena are top concerns heard during listening session

The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its National Achievers Society 2015 Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard. Printed in the program, Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Ralph Hollmon said: “This is a special day for the Milwaukee Urban League, because we have an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts National Achievers Society annual recognition banquet

Nikiya Harris DoddOn Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd (D-Milwaukee) circulated a bill for co-sponsorship that would require the use of racial impact statements in Wisconsin’s criminal lawmaking. Currently, Wisconsin leads the nation in the number of African American and Native American males that are incarcerated. “For years, we have been passing criminal laws … [Read more...] about Senator Harris Dodd announces Racial Impact Statement Bill