By Kathy Gaillard, freelance contributor Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is an independent, locally supported partner of the National Audubon Society. Located at 1111 East Brown Deer Road, it is one of the most visited attractions in Milwaukee. With reasonable admission prices, engaging and interactive programs for children and adults, meeting rental space, and pristine … [Read more...] about Schlitz Audubon Nature Center—A Hidden Gem
My journey as a foster parent
By Akilah Adams After I hung up the phone with the agency, a million questions flooded my mind at once. What if I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I was? Where was the new pack of toothbrushes? Did I just accept placement of two children at the same time? Where did I put the box of stuffed animals? My name is Akilah Adams and I am a single mother. I have a daughter, … [Read more...] about My journey as a foster parent
Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH) hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th Street, to announce this year's Juneteenth Day activities. NNH Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr., (right photo) announced that this year's theme will be, "History and Heritage meets Legacy and Promise," honoring the 50th Anniversary of Juneteenth Day. … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House announce the return of the Juneteenth celebration, just in time for its 50th anniversary
Health equity—meeting the community where they are
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Lately we are hearing a lot about health equity, but there are some misconceptions about what it is and who it affects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health equity occurs when every person “attains his or her full health potential” and no one is … [Read more...] about Health equity—meeting the community where they are
About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Four!
In part four of our About Science and Research with All of Us, we are going to get an education about what’s commonly known as DNA. Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin- Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee will be sharing with us how the All of Us Research Program will help you … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Four!
Six underrated cities in the US to celebrate Black history all year long
We are well into the start of a new year, and for Black Americans, that means reconciling all that the last year put us through. We navigated a lot in 2020, both within our own homes and in our nation at large. But now, as the clouds begin to clear, we are beginning to look forward to things again, and that includes our travels. Within the diaspora and otherwise, in order to … [Read more...] about Six underrated cities in the US to celebrate Black history all year long
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 27, 2021
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 27, 2021
Congratulations Class of 2021
Billye S. Aaron, Morgan A. Conyers, Miles Harris, Diallo Nasir Marshall, Tracy McPike and Milwaukee Area Technical College 2021 Graduates … [Read more...] about Congratulations Class of 2021
Alverno College holds commencement ceremony, honors wife of the late Hank Aaron
On Monday, May 17, 2021, Alverno College hosted its commencement ceremony at American Family Field. This is the first live commencement since 2019 as last year's was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's ceremony featured the bestowing of a Doctor of Letters degree from Alverno College on Billye Aaron (top photo, center) — educator, broadcaster, … [Read more...] about Alverno College holds commencement ceremony, honors wife of the late Hank Aaron
MESA presents their Middle School STEM Science Fair
On Friday, May 14, 2021, the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted their Middle School's Annual STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) at their school, 6600 W. Melvina Street. At this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19 and the virtual learning platform, it was quite a joy for the students to show … [Read more...] about MESA presents their Middle School STEM Science Fair