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January 11th, 2026

Womens History Month

Black while funny and female: Black Women of Comedy

Tiffany Haddish - American actress, comedian, and author. Tiffany has starred in a number of T.V. series and movies. Wanda Sykes - American actress, comedian, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show and roles in various movies. Sommore - Sommore is an American comedian and actress. Known as the "Diva of Contemporary Comedy," her … [Read more...] about Black while funny and female: Black Women of Comedy

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service

  Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Stephanie Hampton (Retired) - One of the first four African American female fire fighters Valerie Woodard (Retired) - First African American Female Firefighter Lt. Belinda Bradley, firefighters Jessica Olson, Kendria Donaldson and Melanie Madden - First all female fight fighter crew Capt. Sharon Purifoy - First African American … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in the Military

Major Michele Carter served her country through the Army Reserve AND THEN in the Army National Guard. Now firmly entrenched in her civilian career as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Chief at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), US Army veteran Michele Carter served 23 years of enlisted and commissioned military service in the US Army Reserve … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in the Military

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Community Service

The Late Jeanetta Simpson-Robinson, Founder, Career Youth Development Bernell Hooker, Founder, IOU Sports and Former Owner, Milwaukee Aces Women’s Basketball Team Shahanna McKinney-Baldon, Educator and Activist intersecting the Black and Jewish Communities The Late Marlene Cummings - First Black Woman appointed by Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus as a special advisor for Women’s … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Community Service

Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics

Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who made political history. Marcia Coggs Marcia P. Coggs is the matriarch of the Coggs family political legacy. Known as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics

Wisconsin Women of Color in Religion

Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who have changed the face in religion. Dr. Sudie E. Tatum Sudie E. Tatum was a high school dropout who became an educator. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women of Color in Religion

Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 3)

Each March, Women's History Month recognizes the ground-breaking achievements of women and women of color. Kaia Shivers, a liberal studies professor at New York University, helped Insider.com select a list of 20 female innovators and leaders who are making history and setting records. From entertainers to philanthropists, here are black women who will change the world … [Read more...] about Twenty inspiring black women who are making history in 2020 (part 3)