Nellie’s Outreach Resource Initiative, Inc. (NORI), celebrated its 30th Anniversary with the 2025 NORI Youth Awards, held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. This event marked the 89th birthday of Nellie Weddle, founder and executive director, and spotlighted exceptional young people, youth organizations, and businesses making a … [Read more...] about NORI hosts first-ever ‘Youth Awards’ to celebrate 30th anniversary
CDC can’t help MPS and Milwaukee Health Department with lead crisis
The CDC is blaming the loss of its lead experts because of mass firings from last week across federal health agencies. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied a request from Milwaukee's public health department for helping to manage lead hazards in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The city of Milwaukee Health Department requested the … [Read more...] about CDC can’t help MPS and Milwaukee Health Department with lead crisis
Milwaukee adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to combat reckless driving
The plan looks to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2037 Reckless driving is one of Milwaukee's most pressing challenges. It affects every part of the city and has impacted too many residents. A new plan hopes to change that and turn the problem around. “This is a collective effort to get this right,” said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to combat reckless driving
Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches
Meet student-athletes Joey Goetter and Shevez Johnson. Shevez plays football, basketball, and runs track at North Division High School, home of the Blue Devils. “If I were not an athlete, what would I do?” He thinks about this for a minute—a life without sports. “I would work until I became an athlete. My work ethic is sick.” Joey, a Rufus King International … [Read more...] about Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches
Seven great ways to improve blood circulation
When you’re living with type 2 diabetes, poor circulation can be a genuine concern. If you don’t keep the blood flowing well throughout your body, there may be serious consequences such as chronic pain in your extremities and irreversible nerve damage. It’s also not uncommon for doctors to recommend amputations for those whose poor circulation has caused significant issues. … [Read more...] about Seven great ways to improve blood circulation
Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
By Dr. Willie Allen I received my first taste of violence as a child in St. Louis, when I was dragged into the street to fight with another child that I did not know. From that time on, I always wondered why children (and adults) would resort to violence. Eventually I asked some of my cousins what I should do when challenged to settle a dispute with violence. The … [Read more...] about Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025
April 17, 1983 – Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Color Purple. April 18, 1864 – More than 200 black Union troops massacred by Confederate forces at Ft. Pillow, TN. April 19, 1972 – Stationed in Germany, Major Gen. Frederic E. Davidson became the first black to lead a U.S. Army division. April 20, 1894 – Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, pioneering food … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 17, 2025
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Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election
Ruth Bradley McNeely-Wells has witnessed more than a century of American history, including the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the 105-year-old cast her ballot in Wisconsin’s spring election. Ruth delivered her absentee ballot accompanied by her daughter Tracey Louise McNeely (left Photo) to the Milwaukee Election Commission at City … [Read more...] about Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election
Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
On March 31, 2025 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was the first one without beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away in January 2025. The home opener included several remembrances, including Ueck’s signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence and the Milwaukee debut of … [Read more...] about Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day