William L. Hackney went home peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Milwaukee. Born in Detroit, his light shone for 82 years. William was a resident of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. During that time, he worked in a brewery; as a case manager for the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development; as a volunteer at the Clinton Rose … [Read more...] about Remembering William L. Hackney
Tiffany Tardy named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation
The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation has chosen local education leader and MPS alum, Tiffany Tardy, as its new Executive Director. Tardy’s background in educational and nonprofit leadership, combined with her passion for helping students of color, first-generation students, and limited-income students achieve higher education, make her the ideal person to build on … [Read more...] about Tiffany Tardy named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation
Ten ways to protect your brain
There is no time like the present. How we treat our brain now will ultimately determine how well it ages and whether or not we are at risk for dementia or stroke. So how do protect your brain from cognitive decline, you may ask? Well, one of the best ways to cut your risk is through lifestyle changes. Two University of Michigan neurologists offer 10 tips for modifying those … [Read more...] about Ten ways to protect your brain
This Week In Black History
March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacts charter to establish Howard University. March 3, 1865 – Freedman's Bureau established by federal government to aid newly freed slaves. March 4, 1965 – Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics honored as NBA most valuable player for fourth time in five years. March 5, 1770 – Crispus Attucks becomes one of the first casualties of the … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 2, 2023
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Milwaukee Rec’s ‘Daddy/Daughter Dance’ makes triumphant return
On Saturday, February. 18, 2023, Milwaukee Public School's Recreation Department hosted their "18th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance" at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. This was the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that the dinner and dance has been held and, just like in previous years, the dance was a sell-out. The dinner and dance was presented … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Rec’s ‘Daddy/Daughter Dance’ makes triumphant return
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity celebrates Founders Day
On Saturday February 18, 2023 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin 813 E. Kilbourn Avenue, the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., held their Founders Day Dinner. The event was open to the public and the guest speaker was Jimmy McMikle, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. A native of Connecticut’s Greater Hartford area, Jimmy … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity celebrates Founders Day
Wisconsin’s February primary election results: Supreme Court, Senate District 8, and aldermanic races
Voters went to the polls Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Wisconsin for the spring primary election. The only statewide race in this primary was for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The top two vote-getters will advance to the April 4 spring election. They are Janet Protasiewicz (D) and Daniel Kelly (R). There was a Republican primary for state Senate District 8. The winner of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s February primary election results: Supreme Court, Senate District 8, and aldermanic races
UW Health launches fellowship program to offer increased treatment to patients with chronic headaches
Millions of people in the nation suffer from migraines and headaches, and about 9 percent of them are chronic, with many cases going undiagnosed. UW Health is launching a program to help confront the need to get more specialty-trained physicians into the workforce to diagnose and treat these people, so fewer people have to suffer if they can be treated. UW Health has … [Read more...] about UW Health launches fellowship program to offer increased treatment to patients with chronic headaches
“You either care about protecting kids or you don’t”
“As we sat at our desks working on our computers, we began to hear loud pops…I thought I was going to die. As I laid there, I begged God to please make it fast… My classmates pulled me behind a filing cabinet where I called my mom and my dad and said what I thought would be my last goodbyes. I told them how much I loved them, and asked that they please tell my brothers the … [Read more...] about “You either care about protecting kids or you don’t”