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Vol. 37 • No. 31 • Thurs.,Aug. 16, 2018 - Wed., Aug. 22, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
Tony Evers On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Wisconsinites all over the state went out to vote in the fall primary election. The voter turnout reached almost a million voters, with
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore an overwhelming number win in 2016. Two of the most primary was packed with 8 of those being Democratic watched races this election Democratic candidates seekvoters. That is not surprising cycle were the primary race ing a chance to run against with anti-Republican sen- for Governor and Milwaukee Republican Governor Scott timent running high since County Sheriff. Walker. The top three candiDonald Trump's presidential The governor's race this dates in the race were State
Kalan Haywood Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers, firefighter Mahlon Mitchell, and tech entrepreneur Kelda Roys. While Mitchell had a (Continued on pg. 2)
Milwaukee Times receives honor as part of 'Bronzeville Week'
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Lynda Jackson Conyers, publisher of The Milwaukee Times, received a Historic King Drive BID No. 8 “Innovative Enterprise Award” during a Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival-sponsored business breakfast titled "Attracting Business to Bronzeville" at the Skybox Sports Bar & Grill on August 7, 2018. In connection with strategic planning conducted in 2011, the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 Board of Directors identified a vision to create “an attractive, accessible, safe district where businesses prosper and share a sense of pride in the community… including promoting “leadership that is born from experience and pride in a community that is diverse and culturally rich.” The award, which recognized the “longevity and pioneering nature of your business in revitalizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive for over 30 years,” was presented by King Drive, Visit Milwaukee, Bronzeville and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs (6th District) and Historic King Drive BID#8 Executive Director Deshea Agee.
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosts Pre-Men's Day Musical celebration On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted a special Pre-Men's Day concert, "Sing Songs of Praise," at their church at 1825 W. Hampton Ave. The concert event featured choirs from more than a dozen local churches; among them were special guests the Genesis Singers (lower photo) and the Yancy Brothers, Blessed Deliverance Church Male Choir, and Holy Temple Baptist Church Male Chorus (upper photo). The concert was part of Zion Hill's Men's Day weekend which featured a Men's Day Revival on Thursday, August 10, 2018, The PreMen's Day concert, and the Men's Day Worship service on Sunday, August 12, 2018 led by Zion Hill's pastor Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson, featured guest speaker Rev. Kevin Patterson, Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The theme for this year's service was, "Men of God Being Led By The Word of God." www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
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