On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
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Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, The Milwaukee Press Club hosted its annual 'Meet the Media' event at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street. The annual event lets members of the public meet and share ideas and comments with members of the press. This year to celebrate the 136th anniversary of the Milwaukee Press Club the 'Meet the Media' event featured celebrity bartenders. Among … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club celebrates its 136th anniversary with celebrity bartenders
MATC announces new board members to their 212/Fast Fund
The Local 212 MATC FAST FUND recently appointed to its Board of Directors DAAR Engineering Inc. Chairman and CEO Abdulhamid Ali; Milwaukee Area Technical College student Nicole Christian; Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper former President Lynda Jackson Conyers; and Milwaukee Area Technical College retired English and History faculty Charlie Dee. Abdulhamid Ali is the Chairman … [Read more...] about MATC announces new board members to their 212/Fast Fund
Milwaukee Times hosts second’ Summer Business Mixer’ Photo
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, The Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. and the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 hosted the second of three Summer Business Mixers at Mi Casa, Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. More than 25 Black business owners and professionals attended the event Deshea Agee and his assistant Diana of the Historic King Drive BID graciously sponsored … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts second’ Summer Business Mixer’ Photo
Milwaukee Celebrates Juneteenth
50 Years of Celebrating Freedom Photos by Darrell L. Williams, Lynda Jackson Conyers & Yvonne Kemp … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Celebrates Juneteenth
Educational Philosophy: An Opinion Article
Lynda Jackson Conyers, Publisher, a mother of two college graduates It is my belief that the only means of educating a nation is through a systematic process that will allow all children to be given an opportunity to become productive citizens. That process is "public education." Public education is the driving force behind the development of a successful nation. When we … [Read more...] about Educational Philosophy: An Opinion Article
Memories of the Black Excellence Awards
A Message from Lynda Jackson-Conyers For the past 35 years during the month of February, The Milwaukee Times has chronicled the history of outstanding local African American leaders with a gala awards banquet at the Italian Conference Center. This year, we were forced to cancel the annual Black Excellence Awards due to COVID-19. This pandemic has extraordinarily disrupted … [Read more...] about Memories of the Black Excellence Awards
True Stories of Black History that inspire
Black History was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson. Since 1976, the month of February has been officially designated as Black History month. In my column, I will share a list of books from my late husband’s personal library. Nathan was an avid reader. He enjoyed reading about the contributions and achievements of His people. He was a proud Black veteran and … [Read more...] about True Stories of Black History that inspire
Milwaukee Times hosts first-ever ‘Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
On Saturday, December 19, 2020, The Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing, Co. hosted its first-ever "Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway," at the African American Women's Center (WAAC), 3020 W. Vliet St. Pictured above at the event are (top photo, from left) WAAC Executive Director Josephine Hill; Black Excellence Committee member Nobie Reed; Feeding America … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts first-ever ‘Baskets of Hope: A Free Holiday Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee Times gears up for ‘Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway’
On Monday, December 14, 2020, Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing Co., Publisher Lynda Jackson Conyers (right), and Milwaukee Times Printing and Publishing Co., Marketing Director Carmen Murguia (left) picked up the food for the Milwaukee Times first ever "Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway," from Metro Market Store Director Andrew Rosenberg (center). The Baskets of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times gears up for ‘Baskets of Hope: Free Food Giveaway’