Events mix tradition and sisterhood In a tradition that goes back more than 25 years, Alverno College honored graduating students of color in various cultural ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Since 1994, Alverno has held a Bestowing of the Kente, a rite of passage recognizing black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a … [Read more...] about Alverno College celebrates students of color with rites of passage
MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL
Deepest sympathies extended to family, students, and colleagues The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) community is mourning the loss of Stanley W. McWilliams, the beloved principal of Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (WCLL). McWilliams, 54, passed away May 20, 2023. A proud alumnus of Rust College, a historically black college in Holly Springs, MS, McWilliams … [Read more...] about MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL
Groundbreaking held to celebrate new MLK Library Apartments
Nearly 100 new apartments and a new public library are coming to Milwaukee. A ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking was held for the MLK Library Apartments Friday, May 19, 2023. The $38-million project will transform the 2900 block of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive into 93 affordable apartments, and a new 18,000-square-foot public library branch. "This project … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking held to celebrate new MLK Library Apartments
A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph
I recently attended a memorial service for my dear friend and former Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair Ambassador James Joseph. Ambassador Joseph was a civil rights, corporate, and philanthropic leader, including his transformative service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Foundations and a co-founder and chair of the Association of Black Foundation … [Read more...] about A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a black … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
MATC graduates more than 1,300 students at 2023 spring commencement
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2023 Spring Commencement at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. More than 1,300 students received associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 26 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military received red, white and blue cords from the … [Read more...] about MATC graduates more than 1,300 students at 2023 spring commencement
Milwaukee Recreation honors young creatives and teaching artists
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Milwaukee Recreation hosted the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities Showcase at historic Turner Hall, celebrating the incredible work of our young people and community arts partners from throughout the 2022- 23 year. Milwaukee Recreation also recognized the finalists and honorees for two awards: the Outstanding Young Creative of the Year and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation honors young creatives and teaching artists
The brain isn’t the only place strokes occur; 4 symptoms to pay attention to
Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence. People might not recognize these as signs of a stroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke in the brain, where most strokes occur. But strokes can happen in other parts of the body, too, according to Dr. Matthew Schrag, an assistant professor of neurology and vascular neurologist at … [Read more...] about The brain isn’t the only place strokes occur; 4 symptoms to pay attention to
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors