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January 23rd, 2026

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Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit

By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee For some, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Family gatherings, office parties and other social events can cause stress. That stress can manifest itself by overeating, inactivity, and not taking care of yourself— mind, body, and spirit. And, while the holidays can be a bustle of … [Read more...] about Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit

Time to amend the amendment?

By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Growing up in a family that was liberally sprinkled with members of professional law enforcement – including local police and sheriff ’s departments and the FBI, I developed some basic viewpoints about the law and guns. Two of those viewpoints were 1) always try to live within the guidelines of the law; and 2) there is no … [Read more...] about Time to amend the amendment?

Black Friday fire sale

It’s Christmas season in the good ole USA. Black Friday shopping deals will last up until Christmas Day. It’s time for people to spend money on gifts and alcohol to make the season special. Best Buy and Walmart have loaded the shelves with 70-plus inch televisions for purchase. Macy’s and other stores have the clothes ready to go out the door on charge accounts payable in 2022. … [Read more...] about Black Friday fire sale

#GivingTuesday (Conclusion)

National Day of Giving #Giving Tuesday is a time to give! November 30, 2021 What is the history of #GivingTuesday? Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. GivingTuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday (Conclusion)

Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention

Governor Tony Evers met with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention along with faith and community leaders from Beloit. The meeting was hosted by Pastor James Ivy at New Zion Baptist Church in Beloit on November 12, 2021. Pastor Keith Evans and Pastor James Ivy introduced and welcomed Governor Evers to the event. The Governor gave prepared remarks followed by … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers meets with members of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention

Winter Guide Registration begins Dec. 7 for city of Milwaukee residents

Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This winter, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city! Visit https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/MPS-Recreation/Resources/Current-Guide/Winter2022Guide.pdf to view the full Winter 2021-22 Recreation Guide. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of … [Read more...] about Winter Guide Registration begins Dec. 7 for city of Milwaukee residents

‘Be One In A Million’

For a number of months “All of Us Research Program” has led an awareness campaign through our local Black print media and the radio stations. Perhaps you’ve seen their colorful vans at various community events and buildings where they have been promoting this groundbreaking research program. In 2015, President Barack Obama introduced the “All of Us Research Program” concept … [Read more...] about ‘Be One In A Million’

Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 1)

Many studies reveal that men typically avoid going to the doctor. One study put the number as high as 60-percent. They would rather do anything, even clean the bathroom, or mow the lawn than go to the doctor. When it comes to mental health, the situation is worse. Men are less likely than women to seek mental health help for depression, substance addiction or stressful life … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 1)