MPS high schools will host Freshman Bridge to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. All 9th graders should attend both days of Freshman Bridge. This is a chance to: • Find your locker and your classrooms • … [Read more...] about Attend Freshman Bridge on August 3–4, 2022
Explore new sports at the MPS Ultimate Sports Day!
MPS Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation are hosting the first MPS Ultimate Sports Day on Saturday, Aug. 6. All young people are invited to explore new sports and opportunities to stay active. This free event will introduce young people to 13 sports programs supported by the district, and gives all participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of each sport. "This … [Read more...] about Explore new sports at the MPS Ultimate Sports Day!
Seven areas of your body you don’t check enough
Once you climb out of the shower every morning, there are a few simple things you can do to help prevent or identify serious health conditions, including cancer. One of the many wonderful things about your body is that it has built-in sickness sensors, and experts say you can spot early warning signs of even serious conditions simply by looking at your body. 1. Check your … [Read more...] about Seven areas of your body you don’t check enough
Back-to-school shopping will average $661 per student this year thanks to inflation
Returning to school in-person means a fresh, new look and new supplies for most students, but thanks to decades-high inflation it’s breaking the bank for their parents. That’s according to Deloitte’s 2022 back-to-school survey, which finds parents plan to spend $661 per child, on average, for back-to-school shopping this year, up 8 percent from 2021 and 27 percent from 2019. … [Read more...] about Back-to-school shopping will average $661 per student this year thanks to inflation
Buying guide – choosing the right laptop for college
Laptops for college students are not just used for completing college assignments and case studies. They are also used for web browsing, watching movies, playing games and other activities. There are so many laptops to choose from, right from entry-level to high-end gaming laptops. As a college student, the choice of laptop depends also on the budget we’re allotted. Choosing a … [Read more...] about Buying guide – choosing the right laptop for college
This Week In Black History
July 21, 1896 – Mary Church Terrell elected first president of the National Association of Colored Women. July 22, 1939 – Jane M. Bolin of New York City, appointed first African American female judge. July 23, 1778 – More than 700 Blacks participate in Battle of Monmouth (NJ). July 24, 1807 – Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge, born in New York City. July 25, 1916 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 21, 2022
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MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee (MGM) held their first mentor meeting with their Youth Ambassadors at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. All the young men in attendance are students associated with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement Program with Milwaukee Public School (MPS). They are also summer employees … [Read more...] about MENTOR Greater Milwaukee hosts first meeting
Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
On June 28, 2022, Marquette University and the family of the late George Thompson (inset) held a special memorial service for the legendary Marquette University basketball player at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. George was not only the alltime leading scorer of Marquette University for several years – when you could only play 3 years on varsity – but was also … [Read more...] about Community remembers legendary basketball player George Thompson
Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Anita Jackson celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Hadley Terrace Apartments, 3515 W. Hadley St. Anita had five generations of family present at her special birthday party. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and spent more than 30 years taking care of foster children and running a home-based day care. … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson