Vice President of Comedy Development for ABC (American Broadcasting Company) Jamila Hunter was named Vice President of ABC Network Comedy in October of 2011. In this position, she is charged with overseeing the production and development of new comedy series. In her first year at the Disney owned network, Jamila supervised Tim Allen’s return to network television, “Last … [Read more...] about Jamila Hunter
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Mrs. Louvenia Johnson, Milwaukee Times Founder
Louvenia Johnson, one of the founders of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper and the benefactor of the journalism college scholarship fund that bears her name, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, due to complications following a stroke. She had been a resident of the Millway Healthcare Center on West Mill Road for two years. She was 96 years old. Mrs. Johnson was … [Read more...] about Mrs. Louvenia Johnson, Milwaukee Times Founder
Statement from the Publisher
The Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Awards Program has aged and grown in stature through the years. Many individuals, organizations and businesses have contributed to the popularity and success of this event, which is observed this year on the last Friday of February. The Black Excellence Awards Program is one of the city’s premiere events, which celebrates, honors and pays … [Read more...] about Statement from the Publisher
The Milwaukee Times Founders
In 1985, a group of Milwaukee citizens initiated the Black Excellence Awards ceremony. With unwavering tenacity and vision, our group saw the good deeds of people and wanted to praise living unsung heroes and heroines. Today, 29 years later, their vision continues, staunch and steadfast. “Saluting the Best” is what these individuals are all about. Over the past 29 years, the … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Founders
Cream City Medical Society: The history of African Americans in medicine in Milwaukee (part 1)
By: Rene’ Settle-Robinson, D.P.M., Cheryl R. Martin, M.D. (2002), Bernestine Jeffers and Sana Montgomery (2002), Additions and Revisions by: Mbili F. Waller (2007), Janine A. James, M.D. (2002 and 2007) in Health Care: Closing the Gap. Another involvement is The Healthiest Wisconsin 2010: A Partnership Plan to Improve the Health of the Public, a framework for transforming … [Read more...] about Cream City Medical Society: The history of African Americans in medicine in Milwaukee (part 1)
Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS
Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS kick off event will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin will hold the event at the Brentwood Church of Christ, 6425 N. 60th Street. This is an annual HIV awareness campaign that mobilizes faith communities; and highlights the contributions and impact congregations are making in areas of … [Read more...] about Black Church week of prayer for the healing of AIDS
Who’s afraid of Black History?
By Joe Brewster Co-Producer and Co-Director, American Promise Recently, the Dalton School found itself in a jam when a teacher aired "C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America," a satirical "mockumentary" that explores slavery through the lens of a speculative history where the South won the Civil War and slavery endures today. The effort backfired: according to a … [Read more...] about Who’s afraid of Black History?
What does the future hold for Milwaukee’s workers?
By Mary Burke Milwaukee has always been a city defined by its work ethic. It is a city full of hard-working men and women who are willing to roll up their sleeves, put in an honest day’s work, and are proud to support their families. I still hold fond memories of the small business my father ran on Virginia Street, and I have countless childhood memories of all that … [Read more...] about What does the future hold for Milwaukee’s workers?
Community Brainstorming Conference emphasis on youth and preventing crime
Juvenile crime in Milwaukee has reached a crisis state. Hardly a day goes past when there is not media coverage on youth as young as 10 or 11 committing delinquent acts and or criminal acts. Recent media coverage included youth engaging in activities from robbery to murder. The February 18, 2014 Journal Sentinel reported that the Milwaukee Public Schools still only has a 60.8 … [Read more...] about Community Brainstorming Conference emphasis on youth and preventing crime
Melinda Davenport joins WISN 12 news anchor team
WISN-TV announces Melinda Davenport as the new breaking news anchor on “WISN 12 News This Morning.” Beginning mid-March, Davenport will join Patrick Paolantonio and Marianne Lyles weekdays from 4:30-7 a.m. Davenport will bring the viewers of southeastern Wisconsin breaking news and trending stories from the WISN 12 breaking news desk. No stranger to cold weather, Davenport … [Read more...] about Melinda Davenport joins WISN 12 news anchor team