Area college, university and high school choirs join together for a musical celebration Mount Mary College will host “The Reason Why We Sing,” its centennial gospel music concert on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will include performances by gospel choirs from Mount Mary College, Marquette University, Carthage College, and Messmer High School. Each choir will … [Read more...] about Mount Mary College hosts gospel choir jamboree
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Milwaukee Art Museum to showcase African American contemporary art this summer
30 Americans explore identity in contemporary America captivating exhibition coming to Milwaukee Art Museum Continuing its yearlong celebration honoring American art and artists, the Milwaukee Art Museum presents 30 Americans, showcasing the work of thirty-one contemporary African American artists who tackle issues around race, religion, gender, sexuality, and cultural … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Art Museum to showcase African American contemporary art this summer
Victory Baptist Church hold its annual Mable Walker Luncheon
Victory Baptist Church held its annual Mable Walker Award Luncheon on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Sister Shaneka Lyons was the mistress of ceremony; program greetings were made by Sister Cathy Manuel; and Sister Mary Hawthorne made remarks. A special tribute to the Missionary through Miming was performed by Victory’s M.I.M.F.U – Javaugh Harris. Brother Phillip Wesley was the … [Read more...] about Victory Baptist Church hold its annual Mable Walker Luncheon
Larry Harwell passes
Larry Harwell, a longtime legislative aide to former State Representative Annette Polly Williams for more than 20 years, died suddenly this week of a heart attack. Harwell is best known for his community involvement with the Model Cities program, School Choice and his input into having individuals from the community serve on the Social Development Commission Board. Funeral … [Read more...] about Larry Harwell passes
UW-System surplus has some in Madison seeing red
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times A recent report released by the Legislative Audit Bureau showed that the University of Wisconsin system has reserves of $648 million and $414 million in tuition surplus. At the same time, records show that tuition increases have been steady at 5.5 percent annually since the 2007 – 2008 school year. Many lawmakers question … [Read more...] about UW-System surplus has some in Madison seeing red
The Mayor lends a hand on the ‘pothole patrol’
Mayor Tom Barrett worked with a Department of Public Works pothole-filling crew on Wednesday, May 1 in a northwest side Milwaukee neighborhood. The number of pothole complaints in the city is up this year compared to 2012, due in part to a wet winter and several freeze/thaw cycles. With the recent warmer weather, DPW crews have switched to using hot mix asphalt for filling … [Read more...] about The Mayor lends a hand on the ‘pothole patrol’
MPS students get a special learning experience on the life of Jackie Robinson
Pictured (from left) are MPS superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton, Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson), Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig and students from Roosevelt Middle School in Milwaukee, after a special screening of the movie "42". … [Read more...] about MPS students get a special learning experience on the life of Jackie Robinson
Report: Wisconsin has the highest black male incarceration rate in the nation
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times In a 33-page report recently released by the UW-Milwaukee Employment and Training Institute, the numbers are startling but not surprising to many. The report focuses on two decades of data from “the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) files to assess employment and training barriers … [Read more...] about Report: Wisconsin has the highest black male incarceration rate in the nation
Community partnerships expanding to provide health screenings
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Since 2010, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital has had a partnership with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), which is a collaborative of 44 churches in Milwaukee to provide health screening and other preventative care to congregants and community members in Milwaukee’s central city. The partnership is called Urban Church … [Read more...] about Community partnerships expanding to provide health screenings
Tribute to Rosa Parks’s life of activism
On Friday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m., a diverse group of more than 25 community organizations will sponsor a celebration of the lifelong activism of Rosa Parks, with special guest Jeanne Theoharis, author of The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks, at Milwaukee’s Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th Street (at Wisconsin Avenue). The event is free and open to the public, with … [Read more...] about Tribute to Rosa Parks’s life of activism