It’s still common for African Americans to believe that they don’t need sunscreen as much as other ethnicities. However, while the melanin in black skin has some protective elements, it’s not enough to keep your skin from being damaged by the sun’s radiation. With the temperatures ticking up, it’s important to know how to protect your skin this summer from sunburn. How the … [Read more...] about Black night not crack but it can sunburn
Black Pride: Here are 5 black LGBTQ pioneers to know
June is the recognition of LGBTQ History Month. It is a subject is schools not as well covered as Black History Month, it is still a history that is very rich and diverse. Today, people like Laverne Cox, Andrea Jenkins, Phill Wilson and Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot are bringing increased visibility as openly LGBTQ, high-profile black leaders. Still, activists say … [Read more...] about Black Pride: Here are 5 black LGBTQ pioneers to know
This Week In Black History
June 9, 1995 – Lincoln J. Ragsdale, pioneer fighter pilot of World War II, dies. June 10, 1854 – James Augustine Healy, first African American Roman Catholic bishop, is ordained. June 11, 1912 – Joseph H. Dickson patents player piano. June 12, 1963 – Medgar W. Evers, civil rights leader, is assassinated in Jackson, MS. June 13, 1967 – Thurgood Marshall nominated … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 9, 2022
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‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the 10th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair took place on W. Wright St. between N. 1st St. and N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was free and open to the public. The Heal the Hood campaign strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. It also encourages all to join the conversation on how to end violence and … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ returns to infuse positive energy into the community
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted their "Man In The Mirror" event at America's Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave. The intent of the event was to improve the GMUL mentoring of youth presence in the city of Milwaukee. They welcomed four speakers from the community to share their life experiences with our youth and how they … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Man In The Mirror’ event
Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, award winning author Vivian L. King, hosted a special reading and conversation about her book, "When the Words Suddenly Stopped: Finding My Voice Again After a Massive Stroke" during National Stroke Awareness Month at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, 2620 W. Center Street. African American women are twice as likely to suffer a stroke … [Read more...] about Vivian King hosts special reading, conversation for National Stroke Awareness Month
Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Hours after the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson (right) signed a tentative legislative deal at a press conference for the Republican National Convention to meet in Milwaukee in 2024. Milwaukee and Nashville, TN are currently in final contention to be the 2024 host city which … [Read more...] about Milwaukee one step closer to hosting Republican National Convention
Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Special prosecutors say former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah intentionally caused the shooting death of Jay Anderson, Jr., but they will not charge him. The decision validates a district attorney's finding years ago that Mensah had acted in self-defense when he shot Anderson, Jr. The special prosecutors, Milwaukee attorney Scott Hansen and La Crosse County … [Read more...] about Special prosecutors won’t charge former Wauwatosa officer in Jay Anderson, Jr.’s death
Continuum of Motherhood (Conclusion)
This is the final day of Mother’s Day Month and I want to celebrate Motherhood. A prayer written by “Amy” was published on a blog several years ago about how mothers can be better honored. “Amy” offered a nice prayer called “Honoring the Continuum of Motherhood.” I have borrowed “Amy’s” title of her prayer, (albeit slightly modified) as the title of this month’s article. … [Read more...] about Continuum of Motherhood (Conclusion)