On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) local area office and the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson hosted the Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball and welcomed more than 300 guests including corporations, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, educational leaders, and other partners from across Wisconsin. This special event was held at the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Mayor Johnson hosts ‘8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball’ to support higher education
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Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Milwaukee native Kelly Melton released her first children's book, "Did You Say Baby?", at a book signing event held at Early View Academy of Excellence, 7132 W. Good Hope Road. The event also celebrated Kelly's 5th year as the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center. The book is about 6-year old Raylan as he prepares for his new sibling … [Read more...] about Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60
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
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