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Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
On Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2002, Tabernacle Community Baptist Church celebrated their "100 Years Church Anniversary," with a special two-day celebration. Saturday’s celebration was at Brookfield Conference Center and featured TMJ4's Carole Meekins as Emcee, comedian D-Rock, keynote speaker and Little Rock Nine Foundation President Carlotta Walls Lanier, and … [Read more...] about Tabernacle CBC celebrates a momentous 100th church anniversary
‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
On Friday, June 10, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) sponsored George Washington Carver Academy's 8th Grade picnic celebration. During the celebration the students enjoyed good food and fun activities before moving on to a new grade next year. Pictured are staff from GMUL Angela Callender, Anthony Weston, and Thomas McCreary, Vanessa Brown, Carver School parent … [Read more...] about ‘Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Carver Academy 8th Grade Picnic
Church gives away free gas to 60 cars
Life Changers Christian Church used $900 in donations to fuel up cars Saturday At a time when filling a tank of gas oftentimes means spending $60 to $100, the news of free gas spread quickly Saturday, June 11, 2022. "This is our daily gas station. We pulled up to stop for juices and we're like, 'We can't get in,'" said Cynthia Pinto, a mom in line for gas Saturday. "They … [Read more...] about Church gives away free gas to 60 cars
Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church held it’s "First Annual Health and Wellness Fair," on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 418 W. Christine Ln. Vendors provided health & wellness information on a variety of topics as well as screenings for breast cancer, blood pressure and diabetes. COVID-19 testing and kits were also available. A Milwaukee fire truck was on site and the … [Read more...] about Mount Moriah MBC hosts first ever health and wellness fair
The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 2)
This month you enjoyed the “Greatest Joys of Fatherhood” that were printed several years ago that still a blessing printed for the fathers. Enjoy them! According to the National Fatherhood Initiative, there is a crisis in America. The U.S. Census Bureau reports children in America live without their biological dad in the home. There is a father absence crisis in … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 2)
January 6, 2021 revisited
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times After 233 years of being a sovereign nation and becoming possibly the most successful democracy in human history, the United States of America has prided itself in achieving a peaceful transition when power changes hands, regardless of politics. Democrats, Republican, or independents, you win some, you lose … [Read more...] about January 6, 2021 revisited
Bethesda Baptist Church offers drive-through prayer for the month of June
Annie Meekins (upper photo) and Phyllis Diggins (lower photo) hold signs offering drive thru prayers at Bethesda Baptist Church. Every Thursday in June from 12-1 p.m., members of Bethesda Baptist Church offer free drive-thru intercessory prayers to the public in the church parking lot, 2909 North 20th Street. Rev. Cleavon Williams said drive-thru prayers for the public were a … [Read more...] about Bethesda Baptist Church offers drive-through prayer for the month of June
Black dads matter
It has long been known that father presence in the household is important for the positive well-being of families, neighborhoods, and youth. Dads who actively participate in the lives of their families provide a steady source of stability and support. The consequences of such support impact a whole host of child developmental outcomes, including behavior, academics, and health. … [Read more...] about Black dads matter
The rewards of gardening
Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita UWM - College of Nursing Many of our relatives living in the South grew and preserved food out of necessity, so perhaps they were on to something. With ongoing food chain supply issues and skyrocketing grocery prices, this might be a great time to get back to basics and ‘grow’ a “green thumb” (pun intended). Not only … [Read more...] about The rewards of gardening