Volunteers and members of the board for Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc., distributed more than 50 Mother’s Day gift bags for pregnant ladies and mothers with children four years and younger at Ebenezer Ministry & Family Worship Center from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2022. The title of the event was “Pamper Me Pretty Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event." The gift … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts Mother’s Day Grab-N-Go Event
Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee to demonstrate against the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking case that made abortion legal in the United States nearly 50 years ago. Marchers from all walks of life, male and female gathered in Red Arrow Park to voice their concern on the potential overruling of … [Read more...] about Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) celebrated their 30th Anniversary at the Hilton Garden Inn. The CTE board president Douglas D. Kelly presented the board with a proclamation from the Governor's office and Milwaukee County. CTE's mission is to research, develop, implement and advocate for programs serving young people ages 9 - 21, … [Read more...] about Center For Teaching Entrepreneurship celebrates 30th anniversary
Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and openly LGBTQ person in the role
Karine Jean-Pierre will become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs the role later this month, President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday, May 5, 2022 becoming the first black and openly LGBTQ person to hold the position. Jean-Pierre currently serves as the White House's principal deputy press secretary. "Karine not only brings the … [Read more...] about Karine Jean-Pierre to become White House press secretary, the first black and openly LGBTQ person in the role
Black Public Media awards $225,000 to creatives in film and immersive technology at The Annual PitchBLACK Forum
Black Public Media (BPM) has awarded a total of $225,000 in funding to three creative teams who competed at its PitchBLACK Forum, which took place Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday., April 27, 2022. The annual forum, which is the largest pitching competition for black independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States, is designed to advance black content and … [Read more...] about Black Public Media awards $225,000 to creatives in film and immersive technology at The Annual PitchBLACK Forum
May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 2)
Mother’s Day is honored on the 2nd Sunday in May 2022! The balance of the month I will combine with the National Old Farmer’s Almanac. They have published a section regarding the 10 Fun and Creative ways to Celebrate Mom this Year! Enjoy! It will run for the next 3 weeks. 1. Offer yard and garden service. If you’re local to your Mom, give her a “gift certificate” for your … [Read more...] about May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 2)
No access means no choice
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Since January 22, 1973, women in the United States have felt assured that their legal right to the option of a safe abortion was protected, after the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. A second case decided later that same year, Doe v. Bolton, seemed to further safeguard women’s reproductive rights, especially to … [Read more...] about No access means no choice
MPS hosts 49th Biennial Music Festival
Last week, hundreds of MPS students from more than 70 schools across the district assembled at the UWM Panther Arena and filled it with music! Children in grades 1 through 12 performed in orchestras, bands, and choirs as proud parents and visitors took in their beautiful music on May 4 and 5, 2022. The festival has been held every other year since 1924, with this year … [Read more...] about MPS hosts 49th Biennial Music Festival
The Milwaukee Times Has Moved to 2238 N. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr. – New Location, Same Great Service!
Come By and See Us, Our New Address Is: 2238 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Has Moved to 2238 N. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr. – New Location, Same Great Service!
The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know
In terms of breast cancer, there’s so much information about it circulating out there. Most of the facts out there are: there is more than one stage of breast cancer, breast cancer can go away, it can run in the family, it mostly affects women but men can get breast cancer and if diagnosed with breast cancer, there are so many ways to go about treatment and removal of the tumor … [Read more...] about The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know