Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” “Fringe” and the “John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60. Reddick died “suddenly” Friday, March 17, 2023, his publicist Mia Hansen said in a statement, attributing his death to natural causes. His death was first reported by … [Read more...] about Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
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Tyrone Taylor kicks off Sharp Literacy’s Summer Learning Program
Tyrone Taylor and hitting coach Ozzie Timmons talk to kids about the STEAM learning program Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Tyrone Taylor visited the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center to show students how important STEAM is for their future. Kids and Johnsonville's Famous Racing Sausages participated in different baseball-themed games as the event wound down. The … [Read more...] about Tyrone Taylor kicks off Sharp Literacy’s Summer Learning Program
Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., hosts ‘2nd Annual Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., held its "2nd Annual Diverse Business Summit and Graduation" at Green Tree Preparatory Academy, 6850 N. 58th Street. The event was the culmination of the 8-week Cohort for the Diverse Business Development Program. There were various speakers who provided resources and information to small businesses. It was also an … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., hosts ‘2nd Annual Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
Federal lawsuit: Wisconsin black man arrested while driving with white grandmother sues officers
Akil Carter is suing Wauwatosa police claiming officers violated his civil rights A man claims he was wrongfully pulled over by Wauwatosa police officers, ordered out of the car to his knees at gunpoint and then handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car, all because he is black. The traffic stop happened in September 2018 near 114th and Burleigh streets near the … [Read more...] about Federal lawsuit: Wisconsin black man arrested while driving with white grandmother sues officers
Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
On Friday, February 24, 2023, The Black Excellence/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation (BLE/LJSF) hosted the 38th Annual Black Excellence Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Founded in 1986 by Milwaukee Times co-founders the late Nathan Conyers, the late Louvenia Johnson and the late Luther Golden, the event held each February for Black History Month, … [Read more...] about Presenting the 2023 Black Excellence Award winners and Louvenia Johnson Scholarship recipients
Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
“Read to Succeed” in grades K3 – 2nd at Auer Avenue Elementary School was an investment and commitment by Target, BCDI - Milwaukee and Greater Milwaukee Urban League in the future of our youngest citizens. On Thursday, February 23, 2023, this collaborative team of volunteers donated and assembled decorative bags filled with books to start a home library, a “Read to Succeed” … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League at Auer Avenue to ‘Read to Succeed’
CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Patti LaBelle will return to Milwaukee in May 2023 for a rescheduled concert after a bomb threat cut short her performance in December 2022. The concert will be at 8 p.m. on May 10. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All previously issued tickets and parking passes will be honored at the Riverside Theater on the new date and do not need to be exchanged. If the new show date … [Read more...] about Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Rep. Bob Donovan, the author of the bills, says they are an effort to hold reckless drivers accountable A pair of bills that would increase penalties for reckless driving received approval Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a Wisconsin State Assembly committee. The first would double reckless driving fines and jail time. The second would allow cities to tow vehicles if the person … [Read more...] about Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers
Community health workers joined clients and Lea Kyle Lewis, (second from left) founder and chief executive officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach, Inc., for a "Sip and Paint" Luncheon on March 3, 2023 at the former Schlitz Bottling Plant Building in offices now occupied by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Our Daily Bread is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers