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33rd Annual Black Excellence Awards
33rd Black Excellence Awards marks ‘historical moment’ honoring largest number of women of color in local media
By Dwayne Lee Special for the Milwaukee Times When the lights dimmed and the 2018 Black Excellence Award program began at 7 p.m. on Friday February 23, 2018, more than 800 smiling faces in beaded gowns and tuxedos initially continued to socialize preventing co-hosts, Sheldon Dutes and Andy Choi of WISN CH12 from being heard. The audience was enjoying catching up with … [Read more...] about 33rd Black Excellence Awards marks ‘historical moment’ honoring largest number of women of color in local media
Women’s History Month (Week One)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” - Fannie Lou Hamer In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, the U. S. Congress designated the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” This law requested the president to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month (Week One)
In Loving Memory of Nellie M. Durrell
Sunrise: December 26, 1927 Sunset: January 30, 2018 On January 30, 2018, at 90 years of age, Nellie M. Durrell departed this life into Eternal Rest. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 nieces, 3 nephews and many extended family and friends. A Funeral Mass celebrating her life was held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th … [Read more...] about In Loving Memory of Nellie M. Durrell
Kindergarten enrollment ends Sunday
Time is running out! This Sunday, March 4, 2018 is the deadline for Milwaukee families to choose the Milwaukee Public Schools kindergarten or Head Start program that starts their 3-, 4- or 5-yearold on the path to success. Enrolling by this deadline gives families the best chance of their child being placed in the school of their choice. Enrollment applications can be completed … [Read more...] about Kindergarten enrollment ends Sunday
Milwaukee Urban League and GE Healthcare show commitment to O. W. Holmes School
Students at Oliver Wendell Holmes School on Milwaukee’s north side are making new friends – with volunteers from the Milwaukee Urban League and GE Healthcare. Volunteers from both organizations are engaging with students as tutors and mentors and using their expertise to raise student achievement. Milwaukee Public Schools has similar mentor relationships in many schools that … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League and GE Healthcare show commitment to O. W. Holmes School
Avoid the emergency room for dental problems
Most people think chest or stomach pain, a sprain or broken bones, upper respiratory infections, cuts, back pain, skin infections or severe headaches are good reasons to visit the ER. But did you know that one of the most common reasons people end up in the ER is for dental pain? One of the main causes for ER visits is toothaches and other preventable dental pain. Why do so … [Read more...] about Avoid the emergency room for dental problems
Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, 2301 North Lake Dr., Ascension Healthcare and Columbia St. Mary's hosted the launch of their new heart health initiative, "Be of Good Heart." The program goal is to reach 2,000 African Americans to improve heart health and empower our community to be heart smart. The luncheon included a powerful speech by … [Read more...] about Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative