On August 2, 2026, the Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ) commemorated its 50th Anniversary at its Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch, at the Italian Community Center, featuring historic exhibits and honoring individuals who represent Milwaukee’s past, present, and future. As part of it's celebration the MCJ along with the Dr. Terence N. Thomas Scholarship Fund honored fifteen … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal Awards Local Students Scholarships as part of 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 6, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Second annual Milwaukee Bucks Camp held at North Division High School; Senator Tammy Baldwin pays visit to the Renfro family; Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor; Community rallies to support Lincoln Avenue … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 6, 2026
Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 48th anniversary
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, the Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ), Milwaukee's oldest African American community publication, celebrated its 48th anniversary with a brunch at the Italian Community Center, Inc., 631 E Chicago St. The theme for this year was "Health & Wellness: Links to Success" and featured TV news anchor, author and health advocate Vivian King as the keynote … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 48th anniversary
Milwaukee Community Journal and Dr. Terrance Thomas Scholarship Fund hosts 45th annual ‘Diamonds and Discoveries’
The Milwaukee Community Journal and The Dr. Terrance Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund hosted their awards celebration “Diamonds and Discoveries,” on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Italian Conference Center. Featured were an outstanding group of citizens and community thought leaders who were recognized for their roles in building better communities. This year's honorees … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal and Dr. Terrance Thomas Scholarship Fund hosts 45th annual ‘Diamonds and Discoveries’
Family and friends honor memory of Community Journal’s Jimmy Johnson
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the Milwaukee Community Journal hosted a balloon releasing party in honor of their late Account Representative Jimmy V. Johnson at the MCJ offices. Co-workers, family members and friends joined together and released white, black and gold balloons in his memory. Later that day, attendees met at Aria Banquet Hall, 5444 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. to … [Read more...] about Family and friends honor memory of Community Journal’s Jimmy Johnson
Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’
On Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrated its 42nd Anniversary at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. As part of their 42nd year, Milwaukee Community Journal publisher Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo dedicated this year as the 'Year of the Child.' Along with a year-long series of articles published in their newspaper, Community Journal … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Community Journal celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the ‘Year of the Child’