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September 2nd, 2026

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Seventeen LGBTQ+ Black pioneers who made history

From 1960s civil rights activist Bayard Rustin to Chicago's first black female and lesbian mayor, Lori Lightfoot, black LGBTQ Americans have long made history with innumerable contributions to politics, art, medicine and a host of other fields. “As long as there have been black people, there have been black LGBTQ and same-gender-loving people,” David J. Johns, executive … [Read more...] about Seventeen LGBTQ+ Black pioneers who made history

Milwaukee Times hosts 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper hosted the 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards at the WAAW Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The scholarship was started by Milwaukee Times co-founder Louvenia Johnson on February 27, 1988 at the third annual Black Excellence Awards Program. The Louvenia Johnson Journalism Scholarship Fund was established in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times hosts 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Awards

What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary…It’s Countdown Time

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House hosted a press conference at their offices, 2460 N. 6th St., to kick off their Juneteenth Celebrations that will take place Saturday, June 19. During the press conference several announcements were made, including the Juneteenth Golden Anniversary mural will be designed by Vedale Hill, whose studio is in the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary…It’s Countdown Time

Fatherhood Strengthening (Week 3)

“Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” - Psalm 127:3 Children, writes the psalmist in Psalm 127:3, are some of God’s providential blessings. They are a reward from the Lord. This week, we will begin presenting some activities dads can plan with their children. These activities are suggested Fatherhood.gov at their website at: www.Fatherhood.gov: June 18, 2021 … [Read more...] about Fatherhood Strengthening (Week 3)

Where and how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee in 2021

As efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday continue, people in Milwaukee are having celebrations of their own. Juneteenth, held annually on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and the date many slaves in Texas finally found out they were free. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United … [Read more...] about Where and how to celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee in 2021

Growing positivity—mind and body

By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Research has shown that communing with nature is beneficial to our health and well-being. Likewise, research has shown that gardening can improve physical and mental health. Research has shown that communing with nature and gardening can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and promote … [Read more...] about Growing positivity—mind and body

Six ways to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease

By Nathaniel Chin, MD Dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million Americans, 120,000 here in Wisconsin. Symptoms vary person to person but commonly include gradual decline in memory, thinking skills, and ability to complete familiar tasks. Many factors may play a role in an individual’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Age is the greatest … [Read more...] about Six ways to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease