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January 24th, 2026

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March awareness days-Week 3: Environmental Awareness – World Water Day

In 2010, the UN recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.” The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. www.Worldwaterday.org asks how is water important to your home and family life, your … [Read more...] about March awareness days-Week 3: Environmental Awareness – World Water Day

Black while funny and female: Black Women of Comedy

Tiffany Haddish - American actress, comedian, and author. Tiffany has starred in a number of T.V. series and movies. Wanda Sykes - American actress, comedian, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show and roles in various movies. Sommore - Sommore is an American comedian and actress. Known as the "Diva of Contemporary Comedy," her … [Read more...] about Black while funny and female: Black Women of Comedy

COVID-19 Precautions—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PANDEMIC)

By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Prior to the pandemic, small businesses were one of the fastest growing segments in our nation. This changed with COVID-19. A survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank states that three out of every 10 small businesses in the U.S. say they likely won’t survive without additional … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Precautions—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PANDEMIC)

National Kidney Month

By Kathy Gaillard When Walter Cook was 15 years old and weighed in at only 106 pounds, one of the ‘church mothers’ pulled his mother aside and suggested she take him to the doctor to determine why he wasn’t growing. That doctor’s visit probably saved Cook’s life. His mother was informed that both her son’s kidneys had shut down and he immediately started dialysis. “I … [Read more...] about National Kidney Month

“This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism” by Don Lemon

c.2021, Little, Brown $28.00 / $35.00 Canada 224 pages This really makes your blood boil. This. The racism gone amok, discrimination, the protests that don’t seem to work, nobody’s listening. You’re hot under the collar over it all, totally inflamed, ready for real action, and in “This Is the Fire” by Don Lemon, you’ll find some sometimes-warm, sometimes-scorching … [Read more...] about “This is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism” by Don Lemon

“Women with Money” by Jean Chatzky

c.2019, Grand Central $28.00 / $36.00 Canada 288 pages Find a penny, pick it up. The rest of that little ditty promises luck but whatever. You don’t see a penny as worth much, but how do you perceive money as a whole? In the new book, “Women with Money” by Jean Chatzky, the answer to that question may lead you to a better relationship with your wallet. Statistics don’t … [Read more...] about “Women with Money” by Jean Chatzky

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service

  Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Stephanie Hampton (Retired) - One of the first four African American female fire fighters Valerie Woodard (Retired) - First African American Female Firefighter Lt. Belinda Bradley, firefighters Jessica Olson, Kendria Donaldson and Melanie Madden - First all female fight fighter crew Capt. Sharon Purifoy - First African American … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Public Service