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Community Comes Together To Celebrate Kwanzaa’s Fifth Principle, Nia (Purpose)
Photo by Yvonne Kemp Three community organizations came together to celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa, Nia, meaning purpose, in a vibrant, uplifting gathering rooted in culture, reflection, and community pride. During the ceremony, five…
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‘Lil’ Jeannetta Robinson Gifts of Love’ Program Fulfills Christmas Wishes
Photo By Dan Herda On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Charles (Butch) Walton the son of the late community leader Jeannetta Simpson Robinson, along with his sons, Mike Brown, and Terence Smith shared in a family…
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Milwaukee Celebrates First Day of Kwanzaa with Unity Ceremony at Wisconsin Black Historical Society
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Friday, December 26, 2025, The Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosted a traditional opening ceremony welcoming the public to celebrate together for the seven-day cultural holiday, Kwanzaa. For seven days, this…
Northcott Neighborhood House Brings Holiday Joy with Gifts and Meals in Milwaukee
Photo by Yvonne Kemp On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, volunteers from Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, and West Care distributed more than 5,500 free new, wrapped Christmas gifts to kids (top row). Families lined up…
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Editorials
Being Frank: Believe and Trust You
No matter how hard or confusing the situations in life become there is one person you have to believe in. That person is not a family member, or lover. The person you have to be…
Being Frank: Just See White
By Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The color of one’s skin carries a lot of weight in the USA. There are many factions around the country that insist that the previous statement is…
Christian Times
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Hosts its Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
Photo by Yvonne Kemp The Veterans Ministry of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted its annual “Veterans Day Luncheon…
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Pilgrim Rest MBC Celebrates the Installation of Reverend Dr. Demetria McCroskey
Staff Photo On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church held Installation Services for their newly elected…
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Victory MBC Celebrates 18th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Reverend Edward E. Thomas
Staff Photo The Victory Missionary Baptist Church began the Eighteenth Year Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Edward E. Thomas with…
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Christ The King Baptist Church celebrates 40th Founders Celebration with gala and farewell service
Photos courtesy of Vivian L. King Connections, LLC Christ The King Baptist Church marked its 40th Founders Celebration with…
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Art and Entertainment
Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships Awarded
Mary L. Nohl Fund 2026 Fellowships AwardedFive Visual Artists Share $70,000 in 2026 Cycle Five recipients of the Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists have been selected…
Warm Up with Midwinter Masterworks: Join your MSO for Can’t-miss Classics this January and February
Photo Curtesy of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Classics series returns in the new year with another captivating lineup that delivers the concert going experience you…
Milwaukee Hosts ’27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff’
Photo by Yvonne Kemp Milwaukee’s downtown was set aglow on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during the “27th Annual Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff,” held at Père Marquette Park hosted by…
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‘Rosemary Ollison: Know My Heart’ presents the rich fiber creations of local artist
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (WMQFA) is thrilled to announce “Rosemary Ollison: Know My Heart,” the first solo museum exhibition of acclaimed self-taught artist Rosemary Ollison.…
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Education
MPS Faces Tough Decisions in 2026–27 Budget
MPS Photo Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has begun planning for the 2026–27 budget, a process that comes amid significant financial challenges for the district with tough decisions ahead. While no proposals or recommendations have been…
MPS Receives Final $8 million Withheld By State As It Submits 2024-25 Audit
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius; Photo by MPS. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly have announced a major milestone in MPS’s work to correct financial and…
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Health & Fitness
Masculinity, mental health, and substance use
In many communities, men have been revered as the steadfast providers and protectors of their families. Societally, we hold a belief that men are the stronger sex— both mentally…
Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease
Web Photo Autoimmune diseases are some of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood diseases out there. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and…
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Cancer is getting younger—and the system isn’t ready
Web Photo Cancer is showing up in younger women—earlier, faster, and often more aggressively. Yet our healthcare system, research priorities, and support structures are still stuck in a model…
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An undeniable connection: Substance use and mental health
Web Photo Her nerves are bad. He’s got the blues. They’re back on the bottle again. We’ve all heard these statements to describe someone who is struggling. Every one…
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What's Happening?
UNCF Milwaukee ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball’ Scholarship Event February 7TH
Photo by Yvonne Kemp The 11th Annual UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball is Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event begins at 6 pm at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin, Avenue,…
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Docomomo Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Library present ‘From the Archives Lecture: Wisconsin’s First Black Architect, Alonzo Robinson, Jr.’
Web Photo Docomomo Wisconsin, in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and UW–Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management (CRM), is pleased to invite the public to a special From the Archives lecture celebrating Black History Month:…
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Community
UNCF Milwaukee ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball’ Scholarship Event February 7TH
Photo by Yvonne Kemp The 11th Annual UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball is Saturday, February 7,…
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Docomomo Wisconsin and Milwaukee Public Library present ‘From the Archives Lecture: Wisconsin’s First Black Architect, Alonzo Robinson, Jr.’
Web Photo Docomomo Wisconsin, in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and UW–Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management (CRM), is pleased…
Being Frank: Believe and Trust You
No matter how hard or confusing the situations in life become there is one person you have to believe in.…
MPS Faces Tough Decisions in 2026–27 Budget
MPS Photo Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has begun planning for the 2026–27 budget, a process that comes amid significant financial…
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Local News
Being Frank: Believe and Trust You
No matter how hard or confusing the situations in life become there is one person you have to believe in. That person is not a family member, or lover. The person you have to be able to trust and believe in is you.…
MPS Faces Tough Decisions in 2026–27 Budget
MPS Photo Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has begun planning for the 2026–27 budget, a process that comes amid significant financial challenges for the district with tough decisions ahead. While no proposals or recommendations have been made, district leaders are closely reviewing spending, advocating…
Protest Forms in Milwaukee After Man with Wisconsin Ties Shot, Killed by Border Patrol Agent in Minneapolis
Web Photo Saturday, January 24, 2026 shooting in Minneapolis of 37-year-old Alex Pretti sparked protests nationwide, including in Milwaukee. Family identified the 37-year-old man shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent as Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was protesting against the…
County Executive David Crowley Hosts Public Safety Roundtable on Community Violence Intervention Efforts
Event Photo On Monday, January 26, 2026, County Executive David Crowley led a discussion to highlight the Credible Messenger Program that aims to improve public safety and support local youth involved in the justice system through expanding mentorship, resources, and job opportunities. During…
Obituaries
Remembering Community Activist Viola “Vi” Hawkins
Viola “Vi” Hawkins Viola (Vi) Riser Hawkins was born to the union of the late Deacon John, Sr. and Lenory Riser of Grayson, LA, on October 12, 1939. She was the 10th of the couple’s 12 children and was loved by all. She confessed…
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Remembering the Late Rev. William Jackson
Rev. William Jackson On December 1, 2025, the Rev. William Jackson passed away peacefully. Pastor Jackson was one of the longest serving Baptist Pastor in General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin. Rev. Jackson was the oldest of seven children and was raised on his…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
Web Photo Source: AP News Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said Monday, July…
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