On Monday, May 17, 2021, former National Basketball Association player and Milwaukee native Mike Taylor (right) and his Taylor-Made Foundation MKE presented "The Essential Needs Assist," a fresh food items and mental health awareness event. The event provided more than 2,000 boxes of food including produce, milk, meat and more for local residents. On hand to help hand out … [Read more...] about Taylor-Made Foundation MKE hosts The Essential Needs Assist
More than 85 percent of black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America, according to a new study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study found that 86 percent of Black homicide victims nationwide were killed with guns. Of these, two-thirds were killed with a handgun. In addition to national data, the annual study, Black Homicide Victimization in the … [Read more...] about More than 85 percent of black homicide victims killed with guns, study finds
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 3)
This month this column is highlighting diversity holidays and celebrations in May. This week, we continue with honoring Cinco de Mayo as it is important that we honor different cultures. Honoring Cinco de Mayo is not only meaningful for our readers who are of Mexican ancestry, but it provides opportunities for our readers to develop a deeper and richer understanding of the … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 3)
Become a foster parent today
I have been a foster parent for more than ten-years and over five-years with Benevolence First Agency; during this time, I’ve fostered five children and have adopted one of those children and I’m in the process of adopting another one. Being a foster parent brings joy to my heart knowing that I can provide the love, structure, stability, and patience to children who may not … [Read more...] about Become a foster parent today
Memorial Day Dinner Giveaway on May 21st at 10am at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center
ISAAC COGGS HERITAGE HEALTH CENTER 8200 W. SILVER SPRING DR. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53218 … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Dinner Giveaway on May 21st at 10am at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center
Child nutrition: Planning, planting and preparing healthy meals
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Growing up in Mississippi Bonnie Anderson’s mother always had a garden. Early on, she learned how growing your own food, preserving, and canning it were not only fun activities, but taught her life-long skills that helped ensure she and her family always had fresh, healthy, and nutritious … [Read more...] about Child nutrition: Planning, planting and preparing healthy meals
Roasted Sweet Potato Cube Skewers w/ Cilantro-Jalapeno Aioli Dip Recipe
THE UNSALT’D LIFE …you can give up salt without sacrificing taste… HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING SUMMER RECIPES FOR KIDS ROASTED SWEET POTATO CUBE SKEWERS w/ CILATRO-JALAPENO AIOLI DIP INGREDIENTS – SERVES – 6 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp smoked paprika lemon zest (salt substitute) and pepper – to taste skewers Dip ½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise 2 jalapeno chilies – … [Read more...] about Roasted Sweet Potato Cube Skewers w/ Cilantro-Jalapeno Aioli Dip Recipe
About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Three!
Fresh from sponsoring this week’s Community Immunity Town Hall on the V100 Facebook page, we delve into diversity in research with 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. The Town Hall was entitled, “Science, Research and Communities of … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Three!
Celebrating This Week in Black History
May 20, 1961 – U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy dispatches U.S. Marshals to Montgomery, Ala., to restore order in the “Freedom Rider” disturbance. May 21, 1833 – African Americans enroll for the first time at Oberlin College, Ohio. May 22, 1921 – Shuffle Along, a musical featuring a score by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, opens on Broadway. May 23, 1900 – Sgt. … [Read more...] about Celebrating This Week in Black History
“All Of Us’’ May – Stroke Awareness
By Kathy Gaillard Freelance contributor Dora Chambers was leaving home, on her way to the store, when she lost her footing and fell halfway down the steps. She assumed she was alright, got into her car and drove to the store. When she returned home, she called the doctor’s office because she felt a ‘little off’ and told them about her fall. They insisted she get someone … [Read more...] about “All Of Us’’ May – Stroke Awareness