By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing New York Times editor Brent Staples reports that newspapers celebrating unsung Black heroes were for many years "religiously passed from home to home and read aloud in barbershops." Today, barbershop owners are using their businesses as venues to raise awareness about chronic diseases … [Read more...] about Black men’s health—taking care of business
Ascension Wisconsin hires project manager to lead the national BUILD Health Challenge for Sherman Park
Milwaukee community leader will help implement Milwaukee’s public health approach to violence prevention Ascension Wisconsin is proud to welcome Marques D. Hogans, Sr., MPH, as the new project manager for the National BUILD Health Challenge for Sherman Park. Hogans is a seasoned public health leader with more than a decade of experience. Most recently, Hogans served as … [Read more...] about Ascension Wisconsin hires project manager to lead the national BUILD Health Challenge for Sherman Park
Ascension Wisconsin announces COVID-19 vaccination plans for vulnerable communities
Increasing accessibility and eliminating barriers to the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly for those who are most vulnerable, is an Ascension Wisconsin priority. When eligibility to the community expands and vaccine availability increases, Ascension Wisconsin will focus on thoughtfully working to eliminate barriers, disparities and inequities so that everyone has the opportunity … [Read more...] about Ascension Wisconsin announces COVID-19 vaccination plans for vulnerable communities
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 11, 2021
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 11, 2021
Meijer donates 6,000 turkeys to Milwaukee families facing hunger
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Meijer, a family-owned, regional retailer donated 6,000 turkeys to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and hosted a contact-free drive-through distribution to community members and food pantry partners at Greater New Birth Church, 8237 West Silver Spring Drive. The event is one of several that will distribute more than $1 million (50,000 turkeys) … [Read more...] about Meijer donates 6,000 turkeys to Milwaukee families facing hunger
Vernon Jordan, executive and civil rights activist who advised Bill Clinton, dies at age 85
Vernon Jordan, the civil rights activist and former close aide to President Bill Clinton, died at age 85. Jordan died Monday, March 1, 2021, CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin reported. A cause of death was not immediately known. “Vernon E. Jordan Jr. passed away peacefully last evening surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate all of the outpouring of love and affection,” Jordan’s … [Read more...] about Vernon Jordan, executive and civil rights activist who advised Bill Clinton, dies at age 85
Success
The measuring stick for success in sports is how many victories a team or individual achieves. In business the measuring stick for success is how much money and assets are made or acquired. In life the measuring stick for success depends upon who you ask. In the African American community there is plenty of success; yet, it isn’t acknowledged. It is time to celebrate African … [Read more...] about Success
Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Conclusion)
This month, this column has highlighted Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers. In the final installment, we salute Senator Lena Taylor, Cecilia Gore and the legacy of the late Isaac and Marcia P. Coggs. Senator Lena Taylor A life-long Milwaukee resident, Senator Lena Taylor is serving her third term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Conclusion)
Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics
Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who made political history. Marcia Coggs Marcia P. Coggs is the matriarch of the Coggs family political legacy. Known as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics
Wisconsin Women of Color in Religion
Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who have changed the face in religion. Dr. Sudie E. Tatum Sudie E. Tatum was a high school dropout who became an educator. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women of Color in Religion