Democrats won one U.S. Senate race in Georgia and led in another on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, moving closer to a sweep in a deep South state that would give them control of Congress and the power to advance President-elect Joe Biden’s policy goals. Raphael Warnock, a Baptist preacher from the historic church of Martin Luther King, Jr., beat Republican incumbent Kelly … [Read more...] about Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Rev. Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue
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Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin State Senate made history Monday, January 4, 2021, when it gathered to swear in new members and begin the first legislative session in 2021. Julian Bradley became Wisconsin’s first black Republican state senator after being sworn in by the Wisconsin Elections Commission at 10 a.m. Jan. 4. He will represent the 28th District, which includes parts of Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted its annual "Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change: Candlelight Vigil For 2020 Homicide Victims," at El-Bethel Church of God in Christ, 5401 W. Good Hope Road. As it does every year, the vigil led by Northcott Executive Director Tony Kearney and Tamara Hoyans, a candle is lit representing a life lost to … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The Kenosha County District Attorney has declined to file criminal charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake. Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Sheskey, a White officer, shot Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, seven times while responding to a … [Read more...] about Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Remembering more than 80 famous and noteworthy people who have passed away in 2020. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market pharmacies to provide COVID-19 vaccines
Kroger Health is hiring nearly 1,000 health care personnel nationwide Kroger, the parent company of Pick 'n Save and Metro Market announced on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, it will be providing the COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies. The company will partner with the federal government and state health departments to administer the vaccine in accordance with the roll-out … [Read more...] about Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market pharmacies to provide COVID-19 vaccines
Bucks newcomer Jrue Holiday announced on Instagram he will donate the remainder of his 2020 salary to support black, small-owned businesses, including in Milwaukee
In the season of giving, professional basketball player Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks has decided to donate the rest of his “2020 NBA salary to small Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and initiatives,” according to an Instagram post from over the weekend. “With the COVID-19 Pandemic and heightened racial injustices in 2020, many of us have been looking for answers. … [Read more...] about Bucks newcomer Jrue Holiday announced on Instagram he will donate the remainder of his 2020 salary to support black, small-owned businesses, including in Milwaukee
The Salvation Army provides Christmas Day Dinner in Milwaukee
On Friday, December 25, 2020, the Salvation Army was proud to present its 31st Christmas Family Feast. The annual event typically serves more then 8,000 people at a sit-down meal inside the Wisconsin Center. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it looked a little different this year. Instead of the sit-down option, all the meals were takeout and curbside pickup only at … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army provides Christmas Day Dinner in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Times hosts first-ever ‘Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
On Saturday, December 19, 2020, The Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. hosted its first-ever "Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway," at the African American Women's Center (WAAC), 3020 W. Vliet St. Pictured above at the event are (top photo, from left) WAAC Executive Director Josephine Hill; Black Excellence Committee member Nobie Reed; Feeding America … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts first-ever ‘Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts ‘5th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, December 18, 2020, The Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their "5th Annual Holiday Dinner and COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at the Issac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Christmas, MHSI, MHS Health Wisconsin, Social Development Commission, Feeding America, Molina Healthcare, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts ‘5th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway’