Johnnye Pearl Barnes was born in Arcola, Mississippi to Fletcher and Robbie Lee Williams Barnes on July 15, 1933. Early in her life, her parents and grandparents, Lou Emma Clark and Ed and Della Johnson, strongly instructed and encouraged Johnnye Pearl to have a personal relationship with the Lord and to also secure as much education as possible. Pearl graduated from Arcola … [Read more...] about Johnnye Pearl Barnes: A Life to Emulate
What causes back pain in children and teens?
Anyone who has spent time with children knows that some of them can bend themselves into positions that defy logic. A teenager may think nothing of dropping into full splits in front of the television. A child with extra flexibility may love impressing her friends by bending her thumb all the way back to her wrist. Dexterity is a good thing. But it can go too far, even in … [Read more...] about What causes back pain in children and teens?
These book on the lives of Women of Color will bring you more than a good summer read, they will bring hope and healing
“Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women” by Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD c.2021, Amistad $24.99 / $31.00 Canada 257 pages “Wake: The Hidden History of Women- Led Slave Revolts” by Rebecca Hall, illustrated by Hugo Martinez c.2021, Simon & Schuster $29.99 / $39.99 Canada 208 pages Like almost everybody in the world, you have … [Read more...] about These book on the lives of Women of Color will bring you more than a good summer read, they will bring hope and healing
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 19, 2021
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 19, 2021
‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted the "Well Mommy and Baby Care Package Drive-Up," at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd St. The drive-up event celebrated not only "Bronzeville Week" but also "National Breastfeeding Awareness Month." Expectant and new mothers drove up to receive care packages that would help both them … [Read more...] about ‘Well Mommy and Baby’ event celebrates ‘Bronzeville Week’ and ‘National Breastfeeding Awareness Month’
‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, as part of Bronzeville Week's 10th anniversary celebration of the people and business in the area, the "Brunch in Bronzville" event shined a light on some of Bronzeville's wonderful and stylish dining establishments. Three Bronzeville restaurants took part in "Brunch in Bronzeville" – On the Bayou, Mi Casa Su Café and Skybox Sports Bar. The event … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Week’ celebrates with a ‘Brunch in Bronzeville’
‘Bronzeville Week’ presents the ‘7th Annual Sleepover for Education’
From Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2021, Bronzeville Week presented the "7th Annual Sleepover for Education" on the corner of MLK Dr. and North Ave., in front of Pete's Fruit Market, 2323 N. Dr. MLK Drive. The event collected donated school supplies from passers-by overnight. Those items will go to students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, so they can … [Read more...] about ‘Bronzeville Week’ presents the ‘7th Annual Sleepover for Education’
Dennis Thomas, Kool & the Gang co-founding member, dead at 70
Dennis Thomas, longtime saxophonist and co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at the age of 70. Thomas, also known as “Dee Tee,” died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 8, 2021, in New Jersey, according to the legendary funk band’s official Twitter account. The Associated Press reports that he is survived by his wife, daughter and two sons. Thomas was one of … [Read more...] about Dennis Thomas, Kool & the Gang co-founding member, dead at 70
Majestic Community Choir celebrates return with pot luck picnic reunion
The Majestic Community Choir celebrated their return with a potluck picnic at Oakwood Park in Menomonee Falls. Longtime members, friends and family gathered for the first time since the start of the pandemic lock-down. The event included good food, games, dancing and singing. The event was organized by Joe Nathaniel, Jr., founder and director of the chior. … [Read more...] about Majestic Community Choir celebrates return with pot luck picnic reunion
Who is Kenny Bednarek? The Wisconsin native who scored silver in Olympic upset
American Noah Lyles was a favorite to win gold in the highly-competitive men's 200m final Wednesday, August 4, 2021, but it was Canadian Andre de Grasse and Wisconsin's Kenny Bednarek who finished first in the Tokyo Olympics event. De Grasse won his fifth Olympic medal and his first gold in the race, followed by Bednarek claiming silver and Lyles taking bronze. Bednarek … [Read more...] about Who is Kenny Bednarek? The Wisconsin native who scored silver in Olympic upset