On Saturday, January 8, 2022, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., hosted its fraternity’s annual "111th Founders’ Day" event. This year’s Founders’ Day event was open to the public and featured notable guests Ruben A. Shelton III, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 34th Grand Polemarch; and guest speaker: Rasheeda S. Liberty, Sigma Gamma Rho … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., celebrates ‘ 111th Founders’ Day’
Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats
At least six historically black colleges and universities received bomb threats Monday, January 31, 2022, disrupting campus operations and launching police investigations. Southern University and A&M College, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State University and Delaware State University all received bomb threats according to … [Read more...] about Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats
A New Year: Physical activity/exercise (conclusion)
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 This week, we will address the topic of exercise and physical activity as a way of maintaining the body God has given to us. The Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about A New Year: Physical activity/exercise (conclusion)
MPS hosts Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 5, 2022
Milwaukee Public Schools will host a virtual Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. using the BoothCentral platform. The Fair will help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students for Fall 2022. Wisconsin law requires children to complete five-year-old kindergarten before entering first grade. All MPS schools … [Read more...] about MPS hosts Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 5, 2022
MPS celebrates national Black Lives Matter Week of Action 2022
The Milwaukee community had opportunities to listen, learn, and share in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) narrative in order to bring about positive change. Leading off Black History Month in February, the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, January 31– February 4, 2022, is designed to engage communities in discussions about the injustices of race, class, and … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates national Black Lives Matter Week of Action 2022
Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
By: Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee As a nurse, Bonnie Anderson's days are packed with taking care of patients, but as a breast cancer survivor, taking care of others—particularly African American women with breast cancer—is not a burden, but a calling. “I am part of the Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support … [Read more...] about Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
You are not alone – Two African American women leaders weigh in on fighting dementia during Black History Month
Finding better ways to reach more people – Beverly Berry is Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Office Alzheimer’s and dementia affect communities of color at a disproportionate rate. In fact, Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. They are also less likely to have a … [Read more...] about You are not alone – Two African American women leaders weigh in on fighting dementia during Black History Month
This Week In Black History
February 3, 1956 Autherine Lucy enrolls as the first African American student at the University of Alabama. February 4, 1913 Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer who sparked Montgomery bus boycott, born. February 5, 1934 Major league home run champion Hank Aaron born. February 6, 1867 Robert Tanner Jackson becomes first African … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 3, 2022
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MKE Police Chief Norman headlines Milwaukee Press Club’s “Newsmaker Luncheon”
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Milwaukee Press Club (MPC) and WisPolitics.com jointly hosted Police Chief Jeffrey Norman as featured speaker at their Newsmaker Luncheon at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street. Norman was named acting police chief in December 2020 and named Chief of Police in November 2021, wrapping up a year of turmoil over the city's top law enforcement … [Read more...] about MKE Police Chief Norman headlines Milwaukee Press Club’s “Newsmaker Luncheon”