On Saturday, September 25, 2021, newly founded non-profit Your Safe Haven hosted their first ever 'Community Youth Jam," at McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd. This was the first of a series of events leading to the celebration of their grand opening in November. The event featured games, music, food, community resources, hygiene and PPE bag giveaways, raffles for free hair … [Read more...] about Your Safe Haven hosts Youth Jam at McGovern Park
R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces decades in prison
After decades of sexual abuse allegations, R. Kelly has been held legally accountable for the first time. The 54-year-old R&B singer was found guilty on all counts with a Brooklyn, NY jury of seven men and five women returning the verdict on Monday, September 27, 2021, after less than two full days of deliberations. Kelly was found guilty on one count of racketeering and … [Read more...] about R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex-trafficking trial, faces decades in prison
Victory Garden Initiative hosts ‘Voices of Bronzeville’ event
On Saturday, September 25, 2021, The Victory Garden Initiative, 249 East Concordia Ave., hosted a celebration to mark the release of the new book by local University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee professor and author Dr. Sandra Jones (lower, right photo), "Voice of Milwaukee Bronzeville." Dr. Jones was on hand to talk about her new book and sign copies. The event also celebrated the … [Read more...] about Victory Garden Initiative hosts ‘Voices of Bronzeville’ event
Come Alive October Five …let’s do it again
MHSI helps residents register to vote By Kathy Gaillard, freelance contributor Forty years ago Pamela Clark, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) corporate communications specialist, accompanied her Uncle Obediah Reynolds as he went door-to-door in Chicago registering people to vote during Harold Washington’s bid for Chicago mayor. That highly successful voter … [Read more...] about Come Alive October Five …let’s do it again
Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (conclusion)
“To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root.” ~ Chinese Proverb As church membership across the country ages, this certainly gives rise to the need for ministries that specifically serve to our aging population. If you haven’t done so already, consider establishing a Senior Adult Ministry in your church that will minister … [Read more...] about Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (conclusion)
Brewers’ Ryan Braun retires during grand pre-game ceremony
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, during the Milwaukee Brewers' final home game of the season, Ryan Braun was honored in a grand retirement ceremony at American Family Field Stadium. In front of a packed house of 40,000 people, Braun thanked the fans for the past 14 years, which included four playoff appearances, six All-Star appearances, countless walk-off home runs and more home … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Ryan Braun retires during grand pre-game ceremony
Milwaukee Health Services Employee Day 2021 at the Brewers
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. employees celebrated the 1st place National League Central Division leader, the Milwaukee Brewers. The group visited American Family Field to cheer on the team during a 2021 playoff divisional game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, August 17, 2021. Employees had a tailgating event prior to game time with food, games and raffle … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services Employee Day 2021 at the Brewers
COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 2)
It’s been a school year like no other. Here’s what we learned. Lesson 2: Online learning is here to stay For weeks starting in January, from my home in Maryland, I sat in on a virtual course on American Indian education and policy at Salish Kootenai College on the Flathead Reservation in western Montana. The professor, a woman named Michael Munson, had never taught a live … [Read more...] about COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 2)
What every ‘Sickle Cell Warrior’ must know about their patient journey
As you try to maintain consistent wellness when dealing with sickle cell disease, it is imperative that you navigate the Patient Journey Roadmap by making five key stops to living the best life possible. Having a chronic illness such as sickle cell disease means understanding all the ways you must take control of your life and not let the disease take control of you. For … [Read more...] about What every ‘Sickle Cell Warrior’ must know about their patient journey
COVID-19 isolation linked to increased domestic violence, researchers suggest
While COVID-19-related lockdowns may have decreased the spread of a deadly virus, they appear to have created an ideal environment for increased domestic violence. Extra stress in the COVID-19 pandemic caused by income loss, and lack of ability to pay for housing and food has exacerbated the often silent epidemic of intimate partner violence, suggests a new University of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 isolation linked to increased domestic violence, researchers suggest