More black Americans are expressing a need for mental health services, according to new data from CVS Health and Morning Consult. The annual survey, now in its fifth year, shows that since 2020, there’s been an 11 percent increase in black Americans reporting mental health concerns. More than 2,000 American adults participated in the survey, which is conducted in an effort … [Read more...] about Increasing numbers of black Americans report mental health concerns, survey finds
Andrew McCutchen: consistency is the name of the game
By Tom Andrews Andrews Media Ventures Ever since he made his Major League debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 4, 2009 Andrew Stefan McCutchen’s approach to playing the game of baseball as well as the game of life can be boiled down to one thing: consistency. Doing things the right way over and over and over again. “I always heard that repetition is the father of … [Read more...] about Andrew McCutchen: consistency is the name of the game
Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis donates 100,000 meals, partners with Feeding America
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, people greeted Bucks player Bobby Portis by chanting his name. Portis announced a $25,000 donation to the organization, which is equivalent to 100,000 meals. Portis took the stage for an hourlong Q&A. During the discussion, he shared his future involvement with Feeding America and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis donates 100,000 meals, partners with Feeding America
Preparing your senior loved one for the autumn season
The autumnal equinox began on September 22, 2022. At the start of the fall season, the sun rises later and nightfall arrives sooner. Plenty of environmental changes occur, making it necessary to make adjustments and prepare a senior loved one for the cooler season. 1. Rake the leaves Crimson autumn leaves are a breathtaking sight. The leaves change color because of the … [Read more...] about Preparing your senior loved one for the autumn season
This Week In Black History
October 6, 1917 – Political activist Fannie Lou Hamer born. October 7, 1934 – Playwright-poet Amiri Baraka (Le- Roi Jones), author of Blues People: Negro Music in White America and The Motion of History, born. October 8, 1941 – Rev. Jesse Jackson born in Greenville, South Carolina. October 9, 1888 – O.B. Clare patents Trestle. October 10, 1899 – Isaac R. Johnson … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 6, 2022
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E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosted its "1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser," at Aria Banquet Hall, 5444 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. The event was a fundraiser to help raise awareness of sickle cell anemia and help raise funds for the resource center to continue to spread awareness of an illness that affects millions … [Read more...] about E’loron #99 Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Resource Center, Inc., hosts ‘1st Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser’
Findley Foundation hosts pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, the Findley Foundation, which operates the Findley Medical Clinic, hosted a public pop-up clinic that provided free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, at Ascension Fellowship Church, 2429 W. Hampton Ave. The Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax vaccines were provided to men, women and children at no cost or insurance required and without an … [Read more...] about Findley Foundation hosts pop-up clinic for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots
Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church hosted the first pastoral anniversary for Rev. Ray E. Murphy, M. Div. (left photo, right) and First Lady JaQuita Murphy (left photo, left) at the church, 5277 N. 36th St. The theme for the event was "A Servant Sent to Serve-Jeremiah, 3:15" and the guest speaker was Rev. Everett Jennings, Jr., of New Life … [Read more...] about Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance
Milwaukee always goes big for Juneteenth with parades and a street festival, but now, June 19 is an official city holiday. Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed an ordinance Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 to make it official, joining with the federal government and about half the states in formally marking June 19 as a holiday honoring of the end of slavery in the United States. Under … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day official city holiday; Mayor Johnson signs ordinance