On Monday, July 20, 2026, fifty years after Hank Aaron hit his historic 755th, on July 20, 1976, and final career home run in Milwaukee, community leaders, Brewers officials and Aaron’s family gathered Monday to unveil a new mural celebrating his lasting impact on baseball and the city. The mural, located at the Clinton Rose Senior Center at 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Honors Hank Aaron’s Legacy with New Mural, Hank Aaron Day Proclamation
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 23, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Young Minds, Bold Ideas: Greater Milwaukee Urban League launches first AI summer camp; Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 107 years of worship and serving the community; Voters split as David Crowley re-enters Wisconsin Democratic … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 23, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers honored former team member and baseball legend "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron during their game against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. As part of the festivities various tributes about Hank Aaron's contributions to the game of baseball as well as his philanthropic work were presented throughout the game. Aaron played with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate the legacy of Hank Aaron
This Week in Black History
June 17. 1775 – Minuteman Peter Salem Fights In The Battle Of Bunker Hill. June 18, 1863 – The 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry attacks Fort Wagner, S.C. June 19, 1865 – Blacks in Texas are notified of Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863. “Juneteenth,” marks the event. June 20, 1953 – Albert W. Dent of Dillard University elected president of … [Read more...] about This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History
April 8, 1974 – Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hits 715 home run, surpassing Babe Ruth as the game’s all-time home-run leader. April 9, 1898 – Paul Robeson, actor, singer, activist, born. April 10, 1947 – Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson becomes first African American to play major league baseball. April 11, 1966 – Emmett Ashford becomes first Black umpire in the … [Read more...] about This Week in Black History
Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86
Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players in baseball history who smashed Babe Ruth’s career home run record in defiance of threats to his life and who used his Hall of Fame baseball career as a platform to champion civil rights, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at 86. Jonathan Kerber, the Atlanta Braves’ communications manager, confirmed the death but did not provide additional … [Read more...] about Baseball and civil rights legend Hank Aaron passes at 86