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
This Week In Black History – May 25, 2023
May 25, 1926 – Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis born. May 26, 1961 – Marvin Cook named ambassador to Niger Republic; first black envoy to an African nation named by Kennedy Administration. May 27, 1919 – Madame C.J. Walker, cosmetics manufacturer and first black female millionaire, died. May 28, 1948 – National Party wins whites-only election in South Africa and begins to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – May 25, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 25, 2023
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter is a 501 (c) (3) organization, established in 2003 to provide high school and college scholarships to students in the city of Milwaukee. "AKA Day at the Derby" is the Foundation's signature fundraiser. Held annually on the first Saturday in May to coincide with the Kentucky … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrates ‘AKA Day at the Derby’
Milwaukee Brewers host ‘Math Day’
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy 4th graders attended a field trip to the Milwaukee Brewers' "Math Day" at American Family Field. As part of this educational day, the students learned basic statistical principles through the game of baseball. In advance of the game, teachers were provided with a Brewers Math Day workbook to incorporate into … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host ‘Math Day’
Bette Annette Davis named MMABSE Teacher of the Year
Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators Teacher of the Year, Bette Annette Davis said. "My philosophy is, 'I teach my scholars'. "As a science teacher at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, my overarching goal is to engage my scholars with enthusiasm and teach them how to speak and articulate scientific data with clarity. I love STEM! (Science … [Read more...] about Bette Annette Davis named MMABSE Teacher of the Year
City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
Job seekers to meet with department representatives, can apply onsite The City of Milwaukee is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City Hall Rotunda, located at 200 E. Wells Street. This is the first in-person career fair at City Hall since prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Milwaukee job and skill seekers … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
Beloit College offers a plan to help Cardinal Stritch students finish their degrees
Beloit College is helping Cardinal Stritch University students find a home and complete their college degrees after the Milwaukee institution announced it will close after the Spring 2023 semester. Admitted students will have their out-of-pocket tuition matched and stay on track to graduate on time with transferred credit. Beloit College connected with students at … [Read more...] about Beloit College offers a plan to help Cardinal Stritch students finish their degrees