The killing of George Floyd on a Minneapolis corner led to nationwide protests, a reckoning over racial injustice touching on virtually every aspect of American life and, on Friday, June 25, 2021, a substantial prison sentence — 22 and a half years — for the former police officer, Derek Chauvin, who ignored Floyd’s desperate cries for help and pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck … [Read more...] about Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22 and a half years for murder of George Floyd
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Milwaukee’s Black Referees represent at Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, the Milwaukee Chapter of the Midwest Minority Officials Association (MMOA) took part in the 50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to talk to people about the need for Black referees. The MMOA was founded by Sam Williams, Lamarr Franklin, and Ron "Doc" Fancher in 1989 because the Milwaukee City Conference was lacking minority men and women officials. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Black Referees represent at Juneteenth
Milwaukee Celebrates Juneteenth
50 Years of Celebrating Freedom Photos by Darrell L. Williams, Lynda Jackson Conyers & Yvonne Kemp … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates Juneteenth
AABN and University of Wisconsin-Madison launch new ‘Black Fathers Equal Partners’ research project
On Friday, June 18, 2021, The African American Breastfeeding Network, Inc. (AABN) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Human Ecology and School of Social Work, announced a groundbreaking partnership at Big Daddy's BBQ and Soul Food, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd. "Black Fathers, Equal Partners in Advancing Maternal and Infant Health," is a new research project aimed at … [Read more...] about AABN and University of Wisconsin-Madison launch new ‘Black Fathers Equal Partners’ research project
Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins celebrates 91st birthday
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins (center, white hat and shirt) celebrated his 91st Birthday with drive-by and party with his family and friends. On June 2, 1930, in a shanty house in Wesson, Arkansas, Dr. Wilkins was born to John and Bessie Wilkins. Though his beginnings were humble, Dr. Wilkins would go on to accomplish many great things and inspire many … [Read more...] about Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins celebrates 91st birthday
Milwaukee Times hosts 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards
On Sunday, June 13, 2021 The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper hosted the 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards at the WAAW Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The scholarship was started by Milwaukee Times co-founder Louvenia Johnson on February 27, 1988 at the third annual Black Excellence Awards Program. The Louvenia Johnson Journalism Scholarship Fund was established in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary…It’s Countdown Time
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th St., to kick off their Juneteenth Celebrations that will take place Saturday, June 19. During the press conference several announcements were made, including the Juneteenth Golden Anniversary mural will be designed by Vedale Hill, whose studio is in the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary…It’s Countdown Time
Where and how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee in 2021
As efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday continue, people in Milwaukee are having celebrations of their own. Juneteenth, held annually on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and the date many slaves in Texas finally found out they were free. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United … [Read more...] about Where and how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee in 2021
Milwaukee receives $3.8M for youth summer jobs
Now that Milwaukee is making progress to put the coronavirus pandemic in the rear-view mirror, Employ Milwaukee's president and CEO Chytania Brown and Mayor Tom Barrett want to make sure every Milwaukee youth who wants and needs a summer job has one. And they've got $3.8-million to make that happen. The money stems from the federal government and will allow Employ Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee receives $3.8M for youth summer jobs