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Ben E. KingBen E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm 'n blues classics as "Stand by Me," ''There Goes My Baby" and "Spanish Harlem," has died. He was 76. King died Thursday, April 30, 2015 of natural causes, his publicist Phil Brown told The Associated Press on Friday. His attorney, Judy Tint, … [Read more...] about Ben E. King, ‘Stand By Me’ singer, Drifters frontman, dies at 76

Rev. Starsky D. WilsonSt. Louis civic leader, minister and activist, Rev. Starsky D. Wilson will be the keynote speaker when the Milwaukee Innercity Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) holds its annual gala May 21 at the Italian Community Center. “Racial Justice through Inclusion” is the theme for the event. MICAH will honor Karyn Rotker, Sr. Staff Attorney of the ACLU of … [Read more...] about St. Louis activist to address MICAH faithful

OnFriday, May 1, Kohl’s and Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion and New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars champion, hosted a pep rally for nearly 3,000 associates at the Kohl’s Corporate Office, recognizing its winning teams and commitment to the Milwaukee community. To kick off the event, Donald Driver hosted a private meet and greet … [Read more...] about Donald Driver hosts pep rally at Kohl’s headquarters

    Compiled by: Lynda Jackson Conyers This upcoming weekend, the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby will be held at the legendary Churchhill Downs. But behind the horses, hats, and parties there is a piece of African American history that has long been overlooked. When St. Croix native Kevin Krigger led Goldencents into the starting gate for the … [Read more...] about The Kentucky Derby’s forgotten Black Jockeys

By Dester Martin Letter to the Editor I read with great interest the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper's April 16, 2015 edition by Steve Waring (Buck's Ownership unveil Futuristic basketball arena to replace BMO Harris Bradly Center). The citizens of Milwaukee along with the state as a whole, will support the new downtown National Basketball Association (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks … [Read more...] about Building the profitable Bucks Arena

State Representative Mandela Barnes   By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times Beginning this July and for at least the next two years, Milwaukee residents will have to make do with $300 million less in revenue from the state of Wisconsin under the biennial budget proposed by Governor Scott Walker. With Republican majorities in both the Senate and Assembly, … [Read more...] about How will the state budget impact the City of Milwaukee?

Every year the men of the tenth district of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. gather to discuss business as well as celebrate the achievements of its members who have helped to better the community. This year the 78th District Convention was held here in Milwaukee and hosted by the Kappa Phi chapter from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Kappa Phi Chapter was … [Read more...] about Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. holds 78th Annual District Convention in Milwaukee

  Loretta E. Lynch, a career federal prosecutor, was sworn in Monday, April 27, 2015, as the nation’s 83rd attorney general, as Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. told a room full of Justice Department officials: “She is one of you.” Ms. Lynch worked her way up at the Justice Department, starting as a prosecutor and ultimately serving two stints as United States … [Read more...] about Loretta Lynch is sworn in as Attorney General

On Friday, April 3, 2015, Mr. Arthur Reid, Jr., owner and CEO of Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Homes, was inducted into the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The ceremony and dinner were held at Holy Angels School, 750 East 40th Street, Chicago, IL. Mr. Reid was inducted along with local businessman Ensley Brown. Both are members of St. Matthew CME Church here in Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about Local business owner Arthur Reid, Jr., inducted into the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Study shows supervised play boosts teamwork, friendships and positive attitudes. Recess is an essential part of children’s school days that can help set students up for success once they head back to the classroom, a new study suggests. Yet, many schools are cutting back on recess or not offering quality recess time. This may have unintended negative consequences, the Stanford … [Read more...] about Recess: An essential part of the school day