The NBA to the rescue

Wakanda News Details

The NBA to the rescue

COVID-19 has paralyzed the world. Many countries have issued lockdown orders and forced citizens to stay in their homes. In the USA the lockdowns have crippled businesses across the country. COVID-based restrictions has forced many school districts to adopt virtual learning platforms. The NBA has come to the rescue just when it seemed the wheels... [Read More]

Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

You may also like

The first African American nursing school

The first African American nursing school opens at Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

13

1881

Rev. George Leile

Rev. George Leile was the first African American to be ordained a Baptist minister in America. He was an early pastor of the First African Baptist Church of Silver Bluf, South Carolina. Curiously, he supported the British during the American Revolutionary war because of the Britishs promise to free

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

0

1770

Frank Mingo, one of the pioneering advertising executives who specialized in tar

Frank Mingo, one of the pioneering advertising executives who specialized in targeting African American consumers, dies

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

30

1989

Elgin Baylor announces his retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers. After 14 yea

Elgin Baylor announces his retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers. After 14 years in the NBA, Baylor had scored 23,149 points, the third highest in the league, and was the fifth highest career rebounder.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

4

1971

On this day Henry Lewis becomes the first African American to lead a symphony orchestra in the United States.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Feb

15

1968

Shirley Franklin is sworn in

Shirley Franklin is sworn in as the first African American Mayor of Atlanta and the only African American female mayor of a major American city.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

7

2002

MaliVai Washington

Former tennis pro MaliVai Washington was born on June 20, 1969 in Glen Cove, New

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

20

1969

Our Nig by Harriet Wilson, the first novel published in the U.S. by an African A

Our Nig by Harriet Wilson, the first novel published in the U.S. by an African American woman, is published. It was lost for years until reprinted with a critical essay by African American scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in 1983.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

5

1859

The South Carolina Gazette reports that Cae

The South Carolina Gazette reports that Caesar, a South Carolina slave has been granted his freedom and a life time annuity in exchange for his cures for poison and rattlesnake bite. Caesar and the famous James Derham of New Orleans are two of the earliest know African American medical

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

May

9

1750

Nat Turner Executed.

Nat Turner was captured almost two months after the uprising in Southampton county, Virginia in 1831. He had dug a hole and remained there for weeks at a time, hiding from his would-be captures. On the morning of October 30th, Turner left his place of hiding in search of food and provisions. Soon

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

11

1831

Riot in Milwaukee

Riot, Milwaukee, July 30-August 3. National Guard mobilized. Four persons killed.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jul

30

1967

David Ruggles dies in Northampton, Mass. Often called the first African American bookseller for his bookstore established in 1834, Ruggles was an abolitionist, and a conductor on the Underground Railroad

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Dec

26

1849

A commemorative stamp is issued by the U.S. Postal Service to honor Henry Ossawa

A commemorative stamp is issued by the U.S. Postal Service to honor Henry Ossawa Tanner, the first African American artist elected to the National Academy of Design

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

10

1973

Walter F. Craig

1986 Max Robinson

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

0

1986

Adam Wade hosts the Nationally televised game show Musical Chairs. He is the fi

Adam Wade hosts the Nationally televised game show Musical Chairs. He is the first African American game show host.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

16

1975

Baltimore Orioles manager Frank Robinson

Baltimore Orioles manager Frank Robinson is named assistant general manager of the club, the third African American to become as assistant GM.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

4

1991

George and Noble Johnson founded the Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916. It was the first black-owned production company, it produced films exclusively for African

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

0

1916

The first Kentucky Derby

The first Kentucky Derby is won by African American jockey Oliver Lewis riding the horse Aristides. 14 of the 15 jockeys in the race are African Americans.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

May

17

1875

W Wilson Goode becomes the 1st African American mayor of Philadelphia

W Wilson Goode becomes the 1st African American mayor of Philadelphia

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Oct

9

1984

Lelia Smith Foley becomes the first African A

Lelia Smith Foley becomes the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a U.S. city (Taft, OK)

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

16

1973

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm became the first African American Presidential nominee, with 151 votes from the delegates polled.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jul

13

1972

Emmett Ashrord was the first umpire in major league baseball.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

0

2000

African American Women College Presidents

On July 1, 1987, for the first time in history, there were three African American women serving as Presidents of Four Year Colleges and Universities in America.They were - Dr. Niara Sudarkasa- President of Lincoln University in Pennslyvania; Dr. Johnetta Cole, President of Spelman College in

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jul

1

1987

Willie D. Burton

Willie D. Burton becomes the first African American to win the Oscar for sound, for the movie Bird.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

11

1988

Gladys Ross dies

Gladys Merritt Ross, co-founder of Phi Delta Kappa sorority for African American teachers, dies in Stockton, California.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

May

6

1985

Beatrice Foods is acquired by Reginald Lewis.

Beatrice Foods is acquired by Reginald Lewis. It is the largest business acquisition ever by an African American.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

9

1987

White Democrats attacked Republicans at Yazoo

White Democrats attacked Republicans at Yazoo City, Mississippi. One white and three Blacks were killed.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

1

1875

Blanche Kelso Bruce sworn in as a U.S. Senator.

Blanche Kelso Bruce was a US Senator from Mississippi; the first black man to serve a full term in the senate, and the first person born into slavery to preside over the senate. While serving in the senate, he was an advocate for civil rights for blacks, native Americans, Chinese immigrants and

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

May

21

1881

Reuben V. Anderson is appointed a judge

Reuben V. Anderson is appointed a judge on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He is the first African American named to the court.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

11

1985

African American Captures British General

African American Captures British General Prescott: African Americans continued to serve in the colonial militias, and some, like Prince, an African American man in Lieutenant Colonel Bartons Rhode island army, showed great daring and bravery. Early in August 1777, Colonel Barton conceived a plan

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Aug

3

2002

More from Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 3-conclusion)

October Awareness Month (Week 1)

Milwaukee native Maricha Harris to lead Amani’s Dominican Center

Outreach Community Health Centers and Molina Healthcare hosts walk-through community baby shower

King Drive postal worker Naomi Curry retires after 27 years of service

Democratic State Sen. Lena Taylor running for lieutenant governor

Five signs it’s not just a headache

Coping with dementia – patient and caregiver care

April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)

How to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planet

Klassik and Kingsbury honored as the ‘2021 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year’

Supreme Court reinstates pension of fired police veteran

How COVID-19 has affected my world: A youth perspective

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd

National Volunteer Week 2021: Celebrating Our Volunteers

Is it the student or the curriculum?

MKE Fellows host 2021 Beyond the Green

V100.7 FM hosts Sista Strut to help support Breast cancer survivors

Ten-digit dialing coming to 414 area code in Wisconsin

Taste of Lindsay Heights Café celebrates with grand opening and ribbon cutting

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 14, 2021

Five ways to elevate your life this fall

MPS students will explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Three new MPS schools transition to virtual learning due to COVID-19

My Mama’s love shaped all our lives

Regents approve new partnership with Gateway Technical College, UW-Parkside, allowing students to earn two-year liberal arts degrees

Gov. Evers unveils $75-million in grants to support equitable economic recovery and diverse business investment

Tricks, treats, tracks

Riverside High School Alumni host bi-annual class reunion

Milwaukee County Parks honor the late Guy W. Taylor

SHARP Literacy unveils ‘Healing Hands’ public mural in historic Bronzeville district

Bader Philanthropies honor legacy of Reuben and the late Mildred Harpole with new building dedication

Silver lining found in pandemic: Fewer teens are vaping

October Awareness Month (Week 2)

Sigma Gamma Rho walk to end domestic violence

“Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence” by Anita Hill

Shake & Holla featuring North Mississippi Allstars & Rebirth Brass Band on November 19

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 21, 2021

‘Hamilton’ heralds Milwaukee live theater return

Nine ways to look and feel more awake every morning with no coffee!

Top five ways to help bully-proof your child

MPS offers $100 incentive for students who vaccinate against COVID-19

October Awareness Month (Week 3)

PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee

Antioch M.B.C. celebrates 75th Church Anniversary

African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need

NABVets and the Center for Veterans Issues host Hispanic Heritage Month event

Track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to visit Carthage College

Colin Powell, first black US Secretary of State, dies of COVID-19 complications amid cancer battle

The most important Halloween safety tips

Politics Facts

Cuisine Facts

Business Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)