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Speed Queen matriarch Betty Gillespie dies at 73

May 22, 2010

By Lynda Jones, Editor Betty Gillespie, the matriarch of Milwaukee’s most famous barbeque restaurant, Speed Queen died on Tuesday May 18, 2010 at the age of 73 years-old. Her son, Giovonni … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Betty Gillespie, Lynda Jones, Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Award, Robert Bell Photography, Speed Queen

NAACP joins challenge to Arizona Profiling Law

May 22, 2010

The NAACP in coalition with other civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit this week challenging Arizona’s new law requiring police to demand “papers” from people they stop who they suspect … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Discrimination, NAACP, Racial Profiling

30th Annual Ride for the Arts sponsored by Miller Lite

May 22, 2010

UPAF’s Ride for the Arts sponsored by Miller Lite, which remains among the nation’s largest one day recreational bike rides, celebrates its 30th year to benefit the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Miller Lite, Ride for the Arts, United Performing Arts Fund

Governor Doyle seeks applicants for Washington County judicial vacancies

May 22, 2010

MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle announced that he is seeking applicants for appointment to two circuit court judgeships in Washington County. The new appointments will fill the vacancies created by … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jim Doyle, Job Openings, Judicial Appointments

Referee Boot Camp

May 22, 2010

On June 24 and 26, RBC introduces BOOT CAMP FOUR 2 – a camp and clinic for officials L3 and above focusing specifically on 2-person mechanics, philosophy and applications. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER’S … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boot Camp Four, Referee Boot Camp, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Jessica Doyle and Reggie Bicha recognize foster parents

May 22, 2010

This week First Lady Jessica Doyle and Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha recognized foster parents Scott and Paulette Drankiewwicz for their incredible commitment to the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Awards, Foster Care, Governors Foster Care Award, Jessica Doyle, Reggie Bicha, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Hupy & Abraham, S.C. donates to Willie D. Davis Scholarship

May 22, 2010

The Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, Inc. held their 19th Annual Awards Luncheon Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in downtown Milwaukee. The Scholarship Fund dates by to 1992 when … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hupy and Abraham SC, Milwaukee Radio Alliance Group, Willie D Davis Scholarship Fund

14th Annual “Faces of Hope” Hat Luncheon held at WAAW Center

May 22, 2010

Celebrating People Striving to Make a Difference Photos By Robert Bell … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon, Robert Bell Photography, Wisconsin African Womens Center

Notice of Special Nonpartisan Election For County Board Supervisor District 2 And Sample Ballot

May 22, 2010

NOTICE OF SPECIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 2 AND SAMPLE BALLOT MAY 25, 2010 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO THE ELECTORS OF … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Election Notices, Sample Ballots

Cease Fire Sabbath kicks off non-violence initiative

May 15, 2010

By Lynda Jones This weekend of May 15th and May 16th marks the annual Cease Fire Sabbath initiative from the mayor’s office. The initiative now in its 5th year enlists leaders of the faith … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cease Fire Sabbath, Firearm Possession, Gang Violence, Gun Violence, Lynda Jones, Tom Barrett

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