Entrepreneur Bezelee Martin, the co-founder of the former Lena’s Food Market chain in Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Bezelee Martin was 88 years old. Born on September 29, 1932 in Dumas, Arkansas, he was named by an aunt who found the name in the Bible. Martin was mainly raised by his mother, Ruthie, in the prosperous all- Black … [Read more...] about Bezelee Martin, founder of Lena’s Food Store, passes at age 88
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Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers honored decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, as they played the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the day, Brewers Buddies welcomed the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and its director, former Negro Leagues player James Beckum, as guests for the game. Former … [Read more...] about Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86
Robert "Bob" Moses, who worked on the frontlines of the civil rights movement as an advocate for Black voters in Mississippi in the 1960s, and later launched a national organization devoted to teaching math to promote a more equitable world, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Hollywood, FL at the age of 86, the New York Times reported. Maisha Moses, his daughter, … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86
BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks beat a fifty-year slump and won the NBA Championship title in an amazing sixth game. Among the highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo ended the game with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the series 4-2 at the Fiserv Forum. In a season played largely without fans, the Bucks … [Read more...] about BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announces bid for U.S. Senate
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announced his official bid to run for the U.S. Senate at the Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave. Lt. Gov. Barnes will be running for Republican Senator Ron Johnson's seat. He's vying to become the first African American from Wisconsin to serve in the Senate. Barnes, 34, is the first Black lieutenant governor in … [Read more...] about Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes announces bid for U.S. Senate
Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
On Saturday, July 17, 2021, local residents of all ages – youth, adults and neighbors – were working together to create several community-created paintings in four crosswalks along North Avenue in the Harambee community to show their love for their neighborhood and their desire for safe streets. Developed by Cross/ Words/North, a unique community-based art project that brings … [Read more...] about Milwaukee youth and adults show love for Harambee neighborhood
Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and ‘Just A Friend’ rapper, dies at 57
Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. Known widely for a career spanning back to 1986, Hall went on to become a beloved cultural figure later in life, celebrated for his spirited personality as much as his massive 1989 hit, "Just A Friend." His death was confirmed by his manager, Jenni D. … [Read more...] about Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and ‘Just A Friend’ rapper, dies at 57
History being made for the GOP in 2021 with Black Republicans winning elections
In a recent Alabama special election, 21-year Army veteran Kenneth Paschal made history being elected as Alabama House District 73 State Representative. Paschal became the first black Republican elected in Alabama since Reconstruction earning 75 percent of the vote. Paschal: “I hope to be an example to all Alabamians that the Republican Party is open to everyone who … [Read more...] about History being made for the GOP in 2021 with Black Republicans winning elections
Milwaukee Times hosts second’ Summer Business Mixer’ Photo
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, The Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. and the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 hosted the second of three Summer Business Mixers at Mi Casa, Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. More than 25 Black business owners and professionals attended the event Deshea Agee and his assistant Diana of the Historic King Drive BID graciously sponsored … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts second’ Summer Business Mixer’ Photo
First African American to win the National Spelling Bee gets offer of full LSU scholarship
Zaila Avant-garde, the teenager who this week became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, has earned yet another honor: an offer of a full scholarship to Louisiana State University. "Your academic performance reflected scholarship first! You modeled intellectual excellence," LSU President William F. Tate IV tweeted. "@LSU_Honors awaits. I … [Read more...] about First African American to win the National Spelling Bee gets offer of full LSU scholarship