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
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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
Remembering community leader Wallace White
Born ~ May 28, 1933 • Departed ~ June 11, 2022 Wallace White, a long-standing community leader, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a long illness. He was born on May 28, 1933, to George Cornelius White and Janet White in Chicago, IL. Wallace spent his childhood in Chicago and later went on to further his education earning a BA in social psychology from Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Remembering community leader Wallace White
The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy Juneteenth Day
The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy June 19 Juneteenth Freedom Day … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Wishes Everyone A Happy Juneteenth Day
Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
On Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2002, Tabernacle Community Baptist Church celebrated their "100 Years Church Anniversary," with a special two-day celebration. Saturday’s celebration was at Brookfield Conference Center and featured TMJ4's Carole Meekins as Emcee, comedian D-Rock, keynote speaker and Little Rock Nine Foundation President Carlotta Walls Lanier, and … [Read more...] about Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
On Friday, June 10, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) sponsored George Washington Carver Academy's 8th Grade picnic celebration. During the celebration the students enjoyed good food and fun activities before moving on to a new grade next year. Pictured are staff from GMUL Angela Callender, Anthony Weston, and Thomas McCreary, Vanessa Brown, Carver School parent … [Read more...] about ‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
Church gives away free gas to 60 cars
Life Changers Christian Church used $900 in donations to fuel up cars Saturday At a time when filling a tank of gas oftentimes means spending $60 to $100, the news of free gas spread quickly Saturday, June 11, 2022. "This is our daily gas station. We pulled up to stop for juices and we're like, 'We can't get in,'" said Cynthia Pinto, a mom in line for gas Saturday. "They … [Read more...] about Church gives away free gas to 60 cars
Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church held it’s "First Annual Health and Wellness Fair," on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 418 W. Christine Ln. Vendors provided health & wellness information on a variety of topics as well as screenings for breast cancer, blood pressure and diabetes. COVID-19 testing and kits were also available. A Milwaukee fire truck was on site and the … [Read more...] about Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair