Robert "Bob" Moses, who worked on the frontlines of the civil rights movement as an advocate for Black voters in Mississippi in the 1960s, and later launched a national organization devoted to teaching math to promote a more equitable world, died on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Hollywood, FL at the age of 86, the New York Times reported. Maisha Moses, his daughter, … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon and math educator Robert Parris Moses passes away at 86
August is Black Business Month – Week 1
August is National Black Business Month! According to the United States Census Bureau in a Report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent (1.1 million) of all businesses were owned by women). Additional statistics released … [Read more...] about August is Black Business Month – Week 1
Back To School — COVID-19 and Vaccinations
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing After more than a year of virtual or hybrid learning, many school districts are preparing for students to return to the classroom. Ahead of this, the COVID-19 delta variant that is highly contagious, continues to spread causing some concern particularly since children under 12 have not been … [Read more...] about Back To School — COVID-19 and Vaccinations
Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson
HistoryMaker, Top 100 Women Influencer to Receive National Civic Leader Award The Fellowship Open recently announced corporate trailblazer, entrepreneurial industry leader, and PGA REACH Trustee Dee M. Robinson will be recognized as the 2021 Fellowship Open National Civic Leader. Robinson will receive her award during Fellowship Open weekend activities, August 19-22, … [Read more...] about Fellowship Open set to honor Robinson Hill Founder/CEO Dee M. Robinson
Kohl’s Thank You Thursdays – Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7
Visit the museum for FREE the first Thursday of each month, thanks to our partnership with Kohl's! http://mpm.edu/kyt … [Read more...] about Kohl’s Thank You Thursdays – Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7
Back-to-School Book Bag Give-a-Way on August 21
Free flu shots provided by Walgreens. Refreshments will be provided. http://www.northwestfuneralchapel.com … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Book Bag Give-a-Way on August 21
District 4 Town Hall & Community Resource Fair on Friday August 6
Join School Board Director Aisha Carr and Community Partners for a Townhall Meeting & Community Resource Fair to learn more and get involved. … [Read more...] about District 4 Town Hall & Community Resource Fair on Friday August 6
Well Mommy and Baby Care Package Drive-up on Saturday August 7
African American Breastfeeding Network Registration Required by August 1st at http://aabnetwork.org/august … [Read more...] about Well Mommy and Baby Care Package Drive-up on Saturday August 7
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 29, 2021
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 29, 2021
BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks beat a fifty-year slump and won the NBA Championship title in an amazing sixth game. Among the highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo ended the game with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the series 4-2 at the Fiserv Forum. In a season played largely without fans, the Bucks … [Read more...] about BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971