Robert E. Crimo III, the person of interest in the Highland Park, IL parade shooting has been captured by police. At about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, a North Chicago police officer spotted 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III at Route 41 and Buckley Road, police said. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said a police officer pulled Crimo over about 5 miles … [Read more...] about Police have arrested person of interest in Highland Park, IL parade shooting
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GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) and Kohler Co., teamed up to present 40 local high school graduates laptops as part of the " The Greater Milwaukee Urban League Annual Laptop Awards Ceremony," at the Milwaukee County Zoo Peck Pavilion. GMUL President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall and other program supporters presented the grads with the laptops. In … [Read more...] about GMUL awards laptops to 40 students and 10 scholarships
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers honored former team member and baseball legend "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron during their game against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. As part of the festivities various tributes about Hank Aaron's contributions to the game of baseball as well as his philanthropic work were presented throughout the game. Aaron played with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosts annual “Kappa Kook Out”
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held its annual "Kappa Kook Out" in McGovern Park area 4 which was well attended by the Divine 9 and citizens from the Milwaukee area. Special guests who stopped by to partake in great food and conversation included Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman, current Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity hosts annual “Kappa Kook Out”
New radio station receives commendation for launch and business expo
Mayor Cavalier Johnson (center) provided a commendation from the City of Milwaukee to Dennis Walton (left) and Saryea Murchison, the owners of Higher Dimension Online Radio, for their dedication to their mission and their outstanding potential in the Milwaukee community at a Radio Launch and Business Expo held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Destiny Youth Plaza. More than 15 … [Read more...] about New radio station receives commendation for launch and business expo
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
On June 24, 2022, nine Milwaukee-area students completed the I AM. Master Class Dance Camp and received Certificates of Achievement. The dance camp was a 5-day immersive dance experience for middle and high school students interested in careers in dance. I AM. Master Class gave local youth exposure to instructor James Gilmer, an accomplished black artist with the … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, and Black Arts MKE present ‘I AM. Master Class Dance Camp’
Juneteenth Day—more than food, family and fun
Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita UWM - College of Nursing Milwaukee has the distinct honor of having one of the oldest and largest Juneteenth Day celebrations in the country. And, with COVID-19 mandates eased, this family reunion-style day of food, fun, laughter, and camaraderie attracted more than 40,000 to this year’s Juneteenth Day street … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day—more than food, family and fun
Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the city of Milwaukee observed its 51st Juneteenth celebration. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest held Juneteenth Day celebrations in the United States. June 19, 2022 marked the 51st anniversary of the local event to commemorate Emancipation. When it first began in 1971, Milwaukee was one of the first northern cities to host such celebrations. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates 51st Annual Juneteenth Day
Brown Deer High School 11th grader to participate in special 7-week program at Harvard University
Loren Muwonge, who will be entering the 11th grade at Brown Deer High School in September 2022, departed Milwaukee to attend a 7-week, residential, secondary college chemistry and environmental studies program for high school students at Harvard University on June 17, 2022. Sponsors include The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Printing & Publishing Company, Alpha Kappa … [Read more...] about Brown Deer High School 11th grader to participate in special 7-week program at Harvard University
IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast
On Saturday June 18, 2022 at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music & Arts located (IPAMA) at 3200 W. Hampton Ave., Attorney John Daniels hosted a Juneteeth Day breakfast for the Divine 9, introducing the new African American Music & Arts building. The IPAMA provides an archival repository that displays inventions, discoveries and … [Read more...] about IPAMA hosts Juneteeth Day breakfast