On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Raymond Pirtle, Jr., and Daricia Mia DeMarr celebrated the upcoming birth of their first child (a son) due on September 30, 2021, with a baby shower at the Rooftop Room at the Hotel Metro. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA but came home to celebrate with family and friends. The prayer was done by Regina Wanzo, music was provided by Jimmie … [Read more...] about Raymond Pirtle, Jr. and Darici Mia DeMarr welcome first child with grand baby shower
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The Fourth of July is a Black American holiday
Black Americans have long used the holiday to crusade for equality By Jonathan Lande Since the very beginning, black Americans have used the national celebration of the country’s independence on July 4 to remind white Americans that they too deserved freedom and that their lives also mattered. Celebrating this tradition of black protest is essential today as the nation … [Read more...] about The Fourth of July is a Black American holiday
Brewers legend Cecil Cooper throws out first pitch at Brewers’ Re-Opening Day
On Friday, June 25, 2021, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated Re-Opening Day with a number of festivities at American Family Field. There was a Tropical Tailgate, hot dogs for only a dollar thanks to American Family Insurance, and ceremonial first pitches from former players Paul Molitor and Cecil Cooper. All this to celebrate the opening of American Family Field to 100 percent … [Read more...] about Brewers legend Cecil Cooper throws out first pitch at Brewers’ Re-Opening Day
Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22 and a half years for murder of George Floyd
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
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?