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June 4th, 2026

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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 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

Fundraiser, meet-and-greet hosted in honor of Milwaukee County Sheriff candidate Dr. Denita Ball

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, JCP Construction, Thelma Sias, Cecelia Gore, Sheila Cochran, Dr. Joan Prince and Faithe Colas hosted a fundraiser for residents of the community to meet and greet Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Dr. Denita Ball, candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The event was an opportunity for the public and community leaders to meet with … [Read more...] about Fundraiser, meet-and-greet hosted in honor of Milwaukee County Sheriff candidate Dr. Denita Ball