On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted their "Year End Celebration," at the Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut St., with a walk down the Red Carpet. Food, Fun, and Awards were given out at the event. AABN founder and CEO Dalvery Blackwell (bottom photo, center) also was celebrated for her 2022 Annual Black Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about AABN hosts ‘Year End Celebration and Awards’
Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) partnered with the Blanket of Love project to spread joy during the Christmas holiday season for the “Christmas with Dignity Program" for disadvantaged families. Rotary members' hearts are filled with joy while shopping to put smiles on the faces of children. "Christmas with Dignity" is a social enterprise program that seeks to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
COVID-19, RSV, flu, respiratory illnesses abound
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Yes, we are all ready to meet family, travel to places and return to a degree of normalcy after two years of the pandemic and a year of adjusting to this new normal. But, like 2020, when COVID-19 crept into our rear view of life as we’d known it, 2022 year’s end has given us a triple whammy. We CANNOT IGNORE IT. It’s time to MASK UP AGAIN. While the Center … [Read more...] about COVID-19, RSV, flu, respiratory illnesses abound
This Week In Black History
December 29, 1924 – Author, sportswriter A.S. “Doc” Young born. December 30, 1842 – Congressman Josiah Walls born. December 31, 1930 – Odetta, blues and folk singer, born. January 1, 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation. January 2, 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr., calls for nonviolent protests if Alabama blacks are not allowed to … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 29, 2022
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Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club partners with the Blanket of Love project to spread joy during the Christmas holiday season for the “Christmas with Dignity Program" for disadvantaged families. Rotary members' hearts are filled with joy while shopping to put smiles on the faces of children. C Christmas with Dignity is a social enterprise program that seeks to level-up the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise hosts ‘Christmas with Dignity’ program in partnership with Blanket of Love
Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee
On Sunday December 11, 2022 the Eta Phi Beta Sorority held their Candlelight Vesper Service at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2432 N. Teutonia Ave. The Kappa League members were in attendance and assisted Eta Phi Beta Sorority President Teresa Robinson (right photo, center) with the service. Pictured at the event are (top photo, from left) Mahalia Kirk, … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority hosts ‘Candlelight Vesper Service’ at Greater Galilee
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died, his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, confirmed in a statement to CNN. He was 40. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker Boss said in a statement. “Stephen lit up every room … [Read more...] about Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
Triple threat: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV wreaking havoc before holiday travel
Hospitals across the country are hitting capacity as flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases rise into the millions. The spread of COVID-19 has increased by more than 35 percent in the last two weeks. Nationwide flu activity remains high, with 15 million cases, and experts say this flu season is dramatically outpacing last year. According to the CDC, … [Read more...] about Triple threat: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV wreaking havoc before holiday travel
The peaceful gift
It is Christmas time in the USA. People are feeling good about the holiday season. Kindness is flowing through every aspect of society. The shopping malls and online stores are raking in big money from gift purchases. This time of year is the closest the USA ever comes to being a peaceful place. I will add to the gift giving. Citizens of the US, I offer you the gift of peace of … [Read more...] about The peaceful gift