Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness is an opportunity for thrivers and loved ones to celebrate friendship and family. It’s a month for promoting breast cancer awareness and the importance of research, early detection and prevention. It’s also a critical month to galvanize communities around the world bringing the disease front and center to our collective … [Read more...] about October Awareness Month (Week 2)
My Mama’s love shaped all our lives
By: Yvonne D. Greer Recently I joined my brother and sisters for a photo session with “My Mama,” Louise McKinnie, in celebration of our family’s longevity. We took pictures as a group and then each individually. As I looked at her, I realized that this one individual not only raised five of her own children as a single parent (mom and dad divorced when I was a young child), … [Read more...] about My Mama’s love shaped all our lives
Three new MPS schools transition to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Three Milwaukee Public Schools will move to virtual learning and returning to in-person learning on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Those schools include: • LaFollette • Metcalfe • Milwaukee School of Sign Language A news release said students, families, and staff at the three schools were notified about the transition to virtual learning. The decision to move to virtual … [Read more...] about Three new MPS schools transition to virtual learning due to COVID-19
MPS students will explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities
College and career planning is part of every student’s education journey in Milwaukee Public Schools. From October 11-15, 2021, schools will highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students in K5 through grade 12 can expect a variety of activities throughout the week and should plan to take part in some events after school hours. Following is a sampling of … [Read more...] about MPS students will explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Five ways to elevate your life this fall
By Priscilla Q. Williams, RN I absolutely love the fall season! It’s that time of the year that you can expect that crisp cool air to blow across your face, and a time you can rock a pair of leather riding boots and a pretty scarf. Either way you look at it, I love the fall season…more than that I love what the fall season represents. The fall represents change and … [Read more...] about Five ways to elevate your life this fall
Silver lining found in pandemic: Fewer teens are vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes dropped by nearly 40 percent, a new report finds. “They found a dramatic drop from last year, and it’s hard to imagine that doesn’t represent a real decrease in use among high school and middle school students,” Dr. Nancy Rigotti of Harvard … [Read more...] about Silver lining found in pandemic: Fewer teens are vaping
Gov. Evers unveils $75-million in grants to support equitable economic recovery and diverse business investment
Governor’s investments toward diverse, equitable economic recovery now total $125-million On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Gov. Tony Evers announced two new competitive grant programs totaling $75-million to support diverse business investment in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The pandemic has underscored—and, in some cases, even exacerbated— … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers unveils $75-million in grants to support equitable economic recovery and diverse business investment
“Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence” by Anita Hill
c.2021, Viking $30.00 / $40.00 Canada 352 pages The grab was savage. You yelped because you weren't expecting it. Because it shouldn't have happened. It was rough enough to leave marks on your skin, little round marks like fingertips; for sure, it left marks on your self-confidence but complain, and it'll all be denied. You know the truth, though, and when you read … [Read more...] about “Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence” by Anita Hill
Regents approve new partnership with Gateway Technical College, UW-Parkside, allowing students to earn two-year liberal arts degrees
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents at their meeting Friday, October 8, 2021, paved the way for Gateway Technical College to begin offering two, two-year liberal arts degrees. The UW Board of Regents voted to allow Gateway to begin offering Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees for the first time. The degrees were made possible through a partnership … [Read more...] about Regents approve new partnership with Gateway Technical College, UW-Parkside, allowing students to earn two-year liberal arts degrees
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 14, 2021
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