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
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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
Black Music Month: The Great Ladies of Jazz
You can't celebrate Black Music Month without mentioning the 'Great Ladies of Jazz.' They are the pioneers and inspiration for many of today's artists like Beyoncé and Chaka Khan. And their phenomenal voices have given us some of our most classic American songs, that are still sung by artists today. So let's learn more about our 'Great Ladies of Jazz. Ella … [Read more...] about Black Music Month: The Great Ladies of Jazz
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for ‘Maternal Round Table’
On Friday June 4, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted a Maternal Round Table with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin at their 210 W. Capitol Drive location. The event included conversation with mothers, public health stakeholders, and community leaders on the need to reverse the trend of rising maternal mortality rates, lose health disparities that put Black, … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for ‘Maternal Round Table’
Brew City Cowboys Resource Center hosts community barbecue and trail ride
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Brew City Cowboys Resource Center hosted a community barbecue and trail ride for members and friends of the organization. The cookout took place at the Paluso Guest Farm located in Kewaskum, about an hour north of Milwaukee. It was a day full of horseback riding, great food, and friendship. The Black Cowboys spent much of the time taking care of … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys Resource Center hosts community barbecue and trail ride
The Milwaukee Times hosts first ‘Summer Mixer’
The Milwaukee Times held its first Summer Mixer on Thursday, June 5, 2021 at Garfields 502 on a beautiful spring night and it was a huge success! More than 25 Black business owners and professionals including Kelli Macon of My Choice Wisconsin, Karen James of Creations & Design by KCJ, Kendrick Watkins, author and owner of So You Can Write Publications, LLC, and Arletta … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times hosts first ‘Summer Mixer’
The 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Celebration is on Sunday June 13th
The African American Women's Center 3020 West Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI 53208 2:00pm Keynote Speaker Willie Jude II, M.Ed. … [Read more...] about The 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Celebration is on Sunday June 13th