State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) will co-host a community listening session on the State Budget with Representatives LaTonya Johnson, Leon Young, and Senator Nikiya Harris of the 6th Senate District on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to come … [Read more...] about Rep. Evan Goyke announces district budget listening session
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Mt. Olive holds Resurrection Sunday Service
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 5277 N. 36th Street, held Resurrection Service on Sunday, March 31, 2013, beginning with Sunday school at 8:00 a.m., and was followed by Morning Service at 9:30 a.m., with Easter presentations by youth of the church. Pastor John K. Patterson’s sermon title was: "From Friday to Sunday." By way of explanation, Rev. Patterson said: “On Friday, … [Read more...] about Mt. Olive holds Resurrection Sunday Service
Hi-Mount School students are ‘Present to Learn’
Hi-Mount Community School has embraced a school wide attendance program entitled Present to Learn. The program is designed after the game Bingo. Each day when all students are present, the class will post a letter from the phrase "Present to Learn." The school is proud to announce that Mrs. Seewald's third graders from room 14 are the first to reach Bingo. These third graders … [Read more...] about Hi-Mount School students are ‘Present to Learn’
Mrs. Dorsey celebrates her 107th birthday
Mrs. Harriet Dorsey celebrated her 107th birthday with family and friends Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Clinton Rose Senior Center. Born in Douglas, Georgia, she moved to the city of Atlanta and later to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she and her husband raised three of their children. Some years later, Mr. Dorsey travelled to Milwaukee where he was hired by the Allis Chalmers … [Read more...] about Mrs. Dorsey celebrates her 107th birthday
Omega Psi Phi presents 8th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
The Omega Psi Phi-Kappa Phi Chapter presented its annual Talent Hunt Showcase on Saturday, March 30, 2013, of high school students in the greater Milwaukee area. The talent hunt is a mandated program for each chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc., to create a venue that gives the high school students an opportunity to showcase their musical, dance and oratory talents. This year’s … [Read more...] about Omega Psi Phi presents 8th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
Total Women End-Time Harvest hosts inspirational ‘Chat and Chew’
The Total Woman End-Time Harvest organization hosted a banquet last week to honor and inspire women to reach out and up as they search for answers to the mighty call on their lives. Ambassador, CEO and Prophetess Juanita Magee-Frison honored several women during a banquet held at the Radisson, located at 7065 N. Port Washington Rd. Being honored (front row left to right) were: … [Read more...] about Total Women End-Time Harvest hosts inspirational ‘Chat and Chew’
Tabernacle Baptist Church
The Tabernacle Community Baptist Church family, 2500 W. Medford Avenue, during their Celebration of Christian Worship, on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., held their annual Heritage Worship Service to honor the rich history and achievements of African Americans. The guest speaker was Rev. Dr. Julius R. Scruggs who was overwhelmingly elected President of the National … [Read more...] about Tabernacle Baptist Church
Highlights from the 2013 Black Excellence Awards
Stay on-target and come back home By Peggy Schulz Special to the Milwaukee Times Staying on the right path, acknowledging your support, especially when it’s God-given, acting as a voice to the voiceless, and coming home – these were common themes for many of those honored at the 28th Annual Black Excellence Awards on Friday, February 22, 2013. Steve Pemberton, the … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 2013 Black Excellence Awards
Community Events
What’s Happening? in Milwaukee March: Chris Tucker Friday, March 8 • Doors open at 7 p.m. The Riverside Theater Big Sean Saturday, March 30 • Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The Rave/Eagles Club April: Independent Powerhouse Tour 2013 Tech N9ne w/Brotha Lynch Hung, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Rittz, Ces Cru Sunday, April 21 • Doors open at 7 … [Read more...] about Community Events
General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual collaborative banquet
The Women’s Auxiliary and the State Laymen of The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., hosted their annual collaborative banquet on Saturday, December 15th at Antioch Baptist Church, 2033 W. Congress Street to raise funds for convention youth of member churches to travel to St. Louis, MO to participate in the “Bible Bowl” and the annual basketball competition. … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual collaborative banquet