On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Luverta Bryant celebrated her 90th birthday on the Milwaukee Voyager Cruise Line on Lake Michigan. Helping her celebrate her 90 years was a live band, five generations of family and her dearest friends. As a special surprise Luverta received a proclamation from the City of Milwaukee Common Council to mark the momentous occasion. Pictured at the party … [Read more...] about Luverta Bryant celebrates 90th birthday on the lake
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Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 after school, the Kappa League members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc assisted the Sherman Park committee on reckless driving and the Grasslyn Manor residents to get the signs out for reckless driving around the city. They stapled more than 500 signs to be passed out to the community. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey has formed the Sherman Park … [Read more...] about Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
Fireworks safety should not be ignored this holiday weekend
NFL player Jason Pierre-Paul almost lost a hand and career to legal fireworks In the summer of 2015, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was involved in a fireworks accident that resulted in him losing part of his right hand and fingers. Pierre-Paul was rushed to a South Florida hospital, ultimately spending weeks there while undergoing 10 surgeries and … [Read more...] about Fireworks safety should not be ignored this holiday weekend
Northcott Neighborhood House honors local leaders as part of Juneteenth Celebrations
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted their "Because of Them We Can Awards," with the 50th Anniversary of Northcott's Juneteenth Celebration at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The event honored 24 outstanding leaders from our community including Clayborn Benson, City Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Tyrone Dumas, LaMarr … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House honors local leaders as part of Juneteenth Celebrations
Americans in Spain – Start Your Journey – Reserve Your Timed Tickets
Start your journey - reserve your timed tickets at mam.org/mtimes Milwaukee Art Museum … [Read more...] about Americans in Spain – Start Your Journey – Reserve Your Timed Tickets
American Players Theatre – Tickets are on Sale Now!
Welcome Back To The Woods! Get your tickets for The Mountaintop or An Improbable Fiction for just $30 with promo code MKETIMES21 http://americanplayers.org … [Read more...] about American Players Theatre – Tickets are on Sale Now!
Juneteenth Strawberry Soda Back In Stock
Back By Popular Demand and Just In Time for Juneteenth! Juneteenth Strawberry Soda The refreshing all natural Strawberry flavor, is the same our ancestors celebrated with to recognize their liberation from slavery. Its "A Sweet Sip of Freedom!" Now Back In Stock At: The Milwaukee Times Printing & Publishing, Co. 1936 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Strawberry Soda Back In Stock
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH) hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th Street, to announce this year's Juneteenth Day activities. NNH Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., (right photo) announced that this year's theme will be, "History and Heritage meets Legacy and Promise," honoring the 50th Anniversary of Juneteenth Day. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Become a foster parent today
I have been a foster parent for more than ten-years and over five-years with Benevolence First Agency; during this time, I’ve fostered five children and have adopted one of those children and I’m in the process of adopting another one. Being a foster parent brings joy to my heart knowing that I can provide the love, structure, stability, and patience to children who may not … [Read more...] about Become a foster parent today