All are invited to enjoy and to participate in the 33rd GarveyFest Celebration. This year our GarveyFest celebration will be presented both virtually and in-person. The Celebration is being sponsored by Africans on the Move and the Pan-African Revolutionary Socialist Party. This year’s focus is “The African World is on Fire!” It is free and open to the public. Join us … [Read more...] about Africans on the Move celebrates ’33rd Annual GarveyFest’
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Washington family celebrates reunion in Milwaukee
The Washington family came together in the great city of Milwaukee, WI, July 22-24, for its 2022 family reunion. Matriarchs and patriarchs of this city include Buddy, Herman and Mildred Washington, Rosetta W. Hollins and George Washington, Sr., the last living of eleven siblings born to Thomas and Essie Washington. Special thanks to the cities of Milwaukee and Grafton for … [Read more...] about Washington family celebrates reunion in Milwaukee
Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Anita Jackson celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Hadley Terrace Apartments, 3515 W. Hadley St. Anita had five generations of family present at her special birthday party. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and spent more than 30 years taking care of foster children and running a home-based day care. … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Highlighting Milwaukee’s High School Graduates – Jayleen Mays
Once a week until the end of August, The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper will HIGHLIGHT high school graduates from different high schools in the Milwaukee area. The 2022 high school graduates are encouraged to submit a photo, where he/she graduated, and plans after graduation. One name from those names submitted each week will be pulled until the end of August. First graduate … [Read more...] about Highlighting Milwaukee’s High School Graduates – Jayleen Mays
Happy Juneteenth from Governor Tony Evers
Doing the Right Thing for Wisconsin Learn more at www.tonyevers.com … [Read more...] about Happy Juneteenth from Governor Tony Evers
Remembering Children’s Fest Day at Summerfest
By Bobby Tanzilo This piece is exclusive to Milwaukee Recreation and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission. Since its earliest days, Summerfest has included young Milwaukeeans in its programming and in 2021, it collaborated with Northwestern Mutual to create a massive overhaul of the children’s area at the Henry Maier Festival Park. For many years, the … [Read more...] about Remembering Children’s Fest Day at Summerfest
Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, award winning author Vivian L. King, hosted a special reading and conversation about her book, "When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke" during National Stroke Awareness Month at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, 2620 W. Center Street. African American women are twice as likely to suffer a stroke … [Read more...] about Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15
You are invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meeting The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Involvement Meeting regarding the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor Study from 70th Street to 16th Street. The open-house style meeting will have the same information on both nights - stop in when it is convenient for you. June 14, … [Read more...] about I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience – June 3 to 5
Experience live music at the Bradley Symphony Center. Tickets start at $25 http://mso.org 414.291.7605 … [Read more...] about Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience – June 3 to 5
I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15
You are invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meeting The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Involvement Meeting regarding the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor Study from 70th Street to 16th Street. The open-house style meeting will have the same information on both nights - stop in when it is convenient for you. June 14, … [Read more...] about I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15