Nervousness and anxiety are normal It’s that time again. As summer winds down, we find ourselves wandering along store aisles, kids in tow, clutching the new school supply lists. Are your kids excited about a new school year? Are they nervous? Do you think they might have some back-toschool anxiety? To help your child with these various emotions, it’s important to … [Read more...] about Five tips to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
This August marks the 19th anniversary of National Black Business Month, which honors black Americans’ long history of entrepreneurship, as well as black business owners’ contributions to their local communities and the United States economy. The annual observance took root when engineering entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan found himself reflecting on the challenges he’d … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
Beautiful Milwaukee – Francine Bryant’s Coleus Plants
Francine Bryant has planted coleus, an annual bedding plant native to southeast Asia, in her home garden for the past several years. This year, during the Memorial Day weekend, Bryant (in the photo indicating how tall the plants were when she first brought them home) again purchased a flat of coleus bedding plants from a local nursery and transferred some of the plants to a … [Read more...] about Beautiful Milwaukee – Francine Bryant’s Coleus Plants
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 18, 2022
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Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election results
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Wisconsinites went to the polls to narrow the field of candidates in three of the top races for the state of Wisconsin. Those include races for Governor, Lt. Governor and Ron Johnson's US Senate seat. Here are the results: The Governor's race: In the race for Wisconsin's highest office, Republican Tim Michels will face off against incumbent … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election results
Brewers celebrate 40 years of baseball greatness by honoring five great players
On Saturday, August 6, 2022, The Milwaukee Brewers held a special pregame ceremony to honor some of their most prominent past players and club officials as part of the their '40th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.' As part of the weekend, Prince Fielder was enshrined into the Brewers Walk of Fame, the 21st player to be inducted into the prestigious group. Also legends Ryan Braun … [Read more...] about Brewers celebrate 40 years of baseball greatness by honoring five great players
Mary Alice, ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle’ actress, dead at 85: ‘A Shoulder We All Stood On’
Mary Alice, the actress best known for her roles in A Different World and Sparkle, has died. She was 85. Alice died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home in Manhattan, a spokesperson for the NYPD confirmed. A cause of death was not provided. The actress's death was also confirmed by "one of her close friends," according to Philip Lewis of HuffPost, who announced the … [Read more...] about Mary Alice, ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle’ actress, dead at 85: ‘A Shoulder We All Stood On’
Criminal justice?
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times The United States of America and its brand, usage and application of the English language are peculiar in one aspect. That is, what you say and hear versus what actually transpires as a result can be vastly different. A classic example is the term “criminal justice.” According to the dictionary, the word “criminal” … [Read more...] about Criminal justice?
Let’s do this! Middle and high schools start Monday, August 15
Milwaukee Public School hopes families had a great summer. Principals, teachers, and staff are ready to welcome students back! School Administration Chief Dr. Katrice Cotton is primed for Day #1. “The MPS facilities crew has worked throughout the summer refreshing our classrooms. School leaders just completed three days of brilliant training. We are grateful and ready to start … [Read more...] about Let’s do this! Middle and high schools start Monday, August 15
Young people explore new sports at MPS Ultimate Sports Day
Young people filled Wick Playfield for the inaugural Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Ultimate Sports Day on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. MPS Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation hosted this free event for 1st-12th graders to experience new sports and learn fundamentals. Participants moved through stations around the field, shooting hoops with friends, running hurdles, hitting off the … [Read more...] about Young people explore new sports at MPS Ultimate Sports Day