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‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted their "Man In The Mirror" event at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave. The intent of the event was to improve the GMUL mentoring of youth presence in the city of Milwaukee. They welcomed four speakers from the community to share their life experiences with our youth and how they … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, award winning author Vivian L. King, hosted a special reading and conversation about her book, "When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke" during National Stroke Awareness Month at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, 2620 W. Center Street. African American women are twice as likely to suffer a stroke … [Read more...] about Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Hours after the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson (right) signed a tentative legislative deal at a press conference for the Republican National Convention to meet in Milwaukee in 2024. Milwaukee and Nashville, TN are currently in final contention to be the 2024 host city which … [Read more...] about Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Special prosecutors say former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah intentionally caused the shooting death of Jay Anderson, Jr., but they will not charge him. The decision validates a district attorney's finding years ago that Mensah had acted in self-defense when he shot Anderson, Jr. The special prosecutors, Milwaukee attorney Scott Hansen and La Crosse County … [Read more...] about Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Continuum of Motherhood (Conclusion)
This is the final day of Mother’s Day Month and I want to celebrate Motherhood. A prayer written by “Amy” was published on a blog several years ago about how mothers can be better honored. “Amy” offered a nice prayer called “Honoring the Continuum of Motherhood.” I have borrowed “Amy’s” title of her prayer, (albeit slightly modified) as the title of this month’s article. … [Read more...] about Continuum of Motherhood (Conclusion)
Only in America
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Daily life in the United States was violently disrupted yet again on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. An 18-yearold lone gunman in Uvalde, TX, a small town just west of metropolitan San Antonio, entered an elementary school with an assault rifle and opened fire, killing 19 fourth- and fifth-grade students along with two … [Read more...] about Only in America
We hear you
Join us for a free breakfast to share your voice By: Diane Beckley Milner Memory loss is not a normal part of aging To see signs of memory loss in a loved one is a difficult situation for thousands of Wisconsin families. In the black community we have the utmost respect for our elders and it’s hard for an adult child to talk with their parent or grandparent if they see … [Read more...] about We hear you
Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era
When it comes to taking a break or doing the bare minimum, black women all over are not familiar with that concept or lifestyle; and it’s because, unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to do so. For centuries, black women have had to be the butt of everyone’s jokes, the strong and hardworking ones, the ones who have to accept the worst of the worst, and the ones who … [Read more...] about Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era