Students at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee are getting the chance to work with professional sports teams in Wisconsin. MKE Fellows is teaming up with Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools to bring the Sports Analytics Club Program to the school. SACP is modeled to engage high school students of color and steer them towards careers in fields like engineering and … [Read more...] about MPS gives some students a chance to work with Wisconsin sports teams through new school program
From the other side of the world, girl in Kenya learns computer coding at UWM
The pandemic and a year of virtual schooling had an unexpected benefit for a little girl in Kenya who connected with Girls Who Code at UWM. “I use the computer for school, and I wanted to understand more about how they work,” said Elsie Maingi, who is 10 years old and lives in Nairobi. However, computer classes in Kenya were geared to high school students and business … [Read more...] about From the other side of the world, girl in Kenya learns computer coding at UWM
Black women breastfeed. Period.
By Kiara Schott, AABN WeRISE Community Doula Program Director Black Breastfeeding Week is here August 25-30. We’re celebrating all month long. It’s important for us to acknowledge that Black women breastfeed. It is important for us to talk about this, talk about the racial disparities in breastfeeding and why our numbers are lower than other groups of women. There are five … [Read more...] about Black women breastfeed. Period.
Announcement of Homegoing services for the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levy
It is with a heavy heart that the Levy family and the congregation of True Love Missionary Baptist Church announce the passing of their pastor the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levey, on August 21, 2021. On April 1, 2006, Reverend Dr. Garry Levy became the proud pastor of True Love Missionary Baptist Church in Milwaukee Wisconsin. A God-fearing man of faith, integrity, and humility, … [Read more...] about Announcement of Homegoing services for the Rev. Dr. Garry B. Levy
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 26, 2021
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is hosted a Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower in honor of National Health Center Week on Friday, August 13, 2021. The shower took place at MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants attended educational sessions on safe sleep, infant mortality, breastfeeding and more. There was also a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts annual Luau Lullaby Community Baby Shower
SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) had been changing our community for the better. That is why on Friday, August 13, 2021, SDC decided to open their doors to the public for a "Summer Open House Series." The first open house at 1730 W. North Ave., allowed for the public to come to SDC sites to see their updated facilities and learn about their … [Read more...] about SDC welcomes the community to their new and updated facilities with Open House
MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, The MKE Fellows, a youth leadership initiative, joined in the celebration of the Bethesda Community Senior Citizens Center, 2845 West Fond Du Lac Ave., as part of Bethesda's 50th Anniversary celebration. Bethesda is Wisconsin's first Black-owned senior center founded in 1972 by Ms. Liller P. Bates (center). The MKE Fellows joined with the seniors … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows join Bethesda Senior Center for 50th Anniversary Celebration
MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Shanilah Frierson and Taylor Roberson-Willson are two pre-med scholars in Pipeline to Practice: Increasing American Descendants of Slavery Physicians (P2PADOS) program. As part of the opportunities in P2PADOS, they interned this summer at Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., as Clinical Quality Interns. P2P-ADOS is designed as a grassroots community collaborative. We welcome any … [Read more...] about MHSI celebrates the success of new mentorship program
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament
On Saturday August 7, 2021, at the Silver Spring Country Club located at N56W21518 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held the 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament. It was well attended and the State Farm Insurance company awarded a check for $10,000 dollars to the Kappa League program. For more than … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 2021 Kappa League Charity Golf Tournament