Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: MATC hosts 2026 spring commencement, Northwestern Mutual invites students to explore the world of investing; Zion Hill MBC hosts 66th Church Anniversary; Being Frank: Love Means Action; Solomon Coggs-Butler hosts surprise birthday bash for his … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 21, 2026
Dr. William Finlayson
Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, one of Milwaukee's trailblazing Black doctors, has died. Finlayson's family announced his death on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Finlayson was the first Black obstetrician at St. Joseph's and Mt. Sinai hospitals in Milwaukee. He delivered thousands of babies in his 50-plus-year medical career. He also marched for civil rights alongside his friend and … [Read more...] about Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 14, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: AKA Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter celebrates '8th Annual AKA Day at the Derby'; WGBSC, Inc.’s Spring Session held at New Hope Baptist Church; Trailblazing Black Milwaukee physician Dr. William Finlayson dies at 101; Governor Evers and Republican … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 14, 2026
Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Milwaukee leaders gathered to rename North 5th Street as Dr. William Finlayson Street on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. While streets are often renamed, the Bronzeville District name change highlighted an important player in the city's African American history. "Dr. Finlayson is among that group that we call the greatest in their generation," said former Milwaukee Acting … [Read more...] about Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Dr. Finlayson honored by Milwaukee Common Council with street renaming
On Tuesday, November 22, 2002, at City Hall, 200 East Wells Street, the Milwaukee Common Council voted to rename the road between West Capitol Drive and West Walnut Street — formerly North 5th Street to Dr. William Finlayson Street. Dr. Finlayson, age 97, is a beloved obstetrician and gynecologist who practiced for nearly 40 years, delivering thousands of babies. Finlayson … [Read more...] about Dr. Finlayson honored by Milwaukee Common Council with street renaming