By Lauren Breunig Born and raised in Detroit, Marc Young moved to Stevens Point for college, which was a major culture shock. Realizing there weren’t many people in the admissions department who looked like him, Young became a campus tour guide. He hoped to connect with prospective students of color and show them a little of the life he had built at UW-Stevens … [Read more...] about New UWM admissions director hopes to ‘propel students further than where I am’
Washington High School breaks ground on new athletic spaces
Washington High School of Information Technology hosted a ground breaking ceremony on September 8, 2022, to begin work on the replacement of the existing track and athletic field. Community members and the media were on hand to kick off the construction. Milwaukee Public Schools, Common Ground, and the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation have forged a partnership to finance the … [Read more...] about Washington High School breaks ground on new athletic spaces
How you feel about aging is important, here’s how to keep a positive attitude
By American Heart Association Is age really just a state of mind? Can a positive attitude really change the aging process? Perhaps not the number, but how we age might be. A growing body of research suggests a person’s mindset – how they feel about growing old – may predict how much longer and how well they live as the years go by. Several studies over the past 20 … [Read more...] about How you feel about aging is important, here’s how to keep a positive attitude
This Week In Black History
September 15, 1963 – Four African American girls killed in Birmingham church bombing. September 16, 1923 – First Catholic seminary for black priests dedicated in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. September 17, 1983 – Vanessa Williams becomes first African American woman named Miss America. September 18, 1895 – Booker T. Washington delivers famous Atlanta Exposition … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 15, 2022
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Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels (right), who serves as pastor of the Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ, along with representatives from Anthem Healthcare and the city of Milwaukee, celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new CH Mason Community Health Clinic, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. After originally opening in 2008, the clinic was first run under … [Read more...] about Local Milwaukee Bishop opens community health clinic
The Links, Inc., host ‘8th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala’
On September 9,2022, the members of the Cream City (WI) chapter of the Links, Inc., will present its "8th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala" on a virtual format. This gala is the organization's annual fundraiser and "Denim and Diamonds" is its signature event. The theme this year is "Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship." During the presentation, the chapter will honor three … [Read more...] about The Links, Inc., host ‘8th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala’
American Legion District #5 seeks to raise funds to repair landmark
In 1931 The American Legion Milwaukee Memorial Monument was erected at Reservoir Park, 626 East North Avenue, on the east hill of Kilbourn Reservoir Park; it’s the only American Legion Star emblem of its size in the United States. The monument template was initially filled with live flowers and plants and was maintained by the City of Milwaukee Water Works Department, but was … [Read more...] about American Legion District #5 seeks to raise funds to repair landmark
UNCF hosts ’38th Annual Walk for Education’
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their 38th Annual UNCF Milwaukee Walk for Education. The walk was held August 27, 2022, against the beautiful lakefront backdrop of Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. This year's Honorary Chairperson was Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson who kicked off the event and … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ’38th Annual Walk for Education’
Talk is cheap, but someone pays…
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times With less than 8 weeks before the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the airwaves are flooded with campaign messages from various candidates seeking public office. The goal is to attract attention and project an image that, with any luck, will translate into votes and a win. However, when analyzing … [Read more...] about Talk is cheap, but someone pays…