The Waukesha Branch NAACP members hosted their 29th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at the Brookfield Suites on Saturday, October 12, 2013. The 29th annual dinner theme was “We Shall Not Be Moved.” The keynote speaker was NAACP Washington Bureau Senior Vice President for Policy & Advocacy/Director Hilary O. Shelton, who spoke eloquently and succinctly on how the civil right … [Read more...] about Waukesha Branch NAACP hosts 29th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
National and Local News
Milwaukee Pastors urge Mayor to budget $50,000 for gun buyback program
By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times A local coffee shop was the setting in which a group of about 15 Milwaukee pastors called for city officials to sponsor a $50,000 gun buyback program in the 2014 city budget. The pastors are advocating this method in an effort to curb the city’s number of senseless killings. “Whether hearing it on the news, which affects … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Pastors urge Mayor to budget $50,000 for gun buyback program
National Domestic Violence Abuse Month (Week 2)
National Domestic Violence Abuse Month (Week 2) By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Domestic violence — also known as domestic abuse, battering or intimate partner violence — occurs between people in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence against men can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. It can happen in … [Read more...] about National Domestic Violence Abuse Month (Week 2)
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Serve Marketing launch provocative “Sex Myth” ads
Campaign debunks common myths, promotes dialogue between parents and teens United Way of Greater Milwaukee, in collaboration with Serve Marketing, launched a provocative new campaign on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, that will deliver a strong message to parents of teen and pre-teen children – if you’re not talking to teens about sex, someone else is. The campaign, … [Read more...] about United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Serve Marketing launch provocative “Sex Myth” ads
Women’s Center celebrates 11 years with open house
The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center (WAAW), 3020 W. Vliet Street, will host its 11th annual open house event at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Milwaukee. WAAW, whose slogan is “building a successful community one day at a time through professional development, economic empowerment and education”, created this event as a means of introducing the Center … [Read more...] about Women’s Center celebrates 11 years with open house
The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County hosts ‘Redistricting: A call for reform’
The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a meeting on the effects of redistricting in our state. Redistricting: A Call for Reform is being held on Saturday, October 12th, at 9:30 am in the Firefly Room of the Wauwatosa Public Library located at 7635 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. This non-partisan meeting is open to the public. League of Women Voter … [Read more...] about The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County hosts ‘Redistricting: A call for reform’
CYD’s ‘Focus on My Future’ program participants visit Times office
A Career Youth Development (CYD) program “Focus on My Future: What Do You Want Your Future to Look Like?” is a new program at CYD designed in partnership with the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board to assist young men and women between the ages of 18-21 years old, who have had involvement with the juvenile justice system, but have not received any adult … [Read more...] about CYD’s ‘Focus on My Future’ program participants visit Times office
AACC luncheon featured trailblazing entrepreneurs
By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milwaukee presented its annual ‘Women in Business’ series luncheon, with the theme of “Journey of Powerful Women.” This year, the sold-out event featured two very successful entrepreneurs who went after their dreams and never looked back; Ms. Lazonnie Belton, … [Read more...] about AACC luncheon featured trailblazing entrepreneurs
State lawmakers hold forum on gun violence
By: Raina J. Johnson Special to The Milwaukee Times Our nation has been no stranger to a rash of mass shootings, from Connecticut elementary schools, Chicago playgrounds to the Washington D.C. Naval Yard, gun violence and gun laws have been on the minds of everyone including Congress members and President Obama. This is a divisive and fiercely debated subject no … [Read more...] about State lawmakers hold forum on gun violence
Building stronger fathers and families in Milwaukee
Men will be able to get the resources, information and inspiration they need to become more effective dads at the 8th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit. The two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th at Destiny Youth Plaza located at 76th and Good Hope on Milwaukee’s Northwest side. This year’s Fatherhood Summit is stressing the theme … [Read more...] about Building stronger fathers and families in Milwaukee