April 27 – May 23, 2021 • In the Quadracci Powerhouse Milwaukee Rep to reopen with the live in-person concert First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald in the Quadracci Powerhouse April 27 - May 23, 2021, presented by Artists Lounge Live. Award-winner Roston offers approximately 85 minutes of stories and songs celebrating the sultry swing and playful joy … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Live and In-Person: First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 15, 2021
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April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets
African American poetry predates the written words linked to our rich oral tradition from the mother country Africa. Black poems are inextricably linked to the experience of African American through their history in America from slavery to segregation and the equal rights movement. Black poetry also draws its inspiration from musical traditions such as gospel, blues, jazz and … [Read more...] about April is National Poetry Month: Let’s Celebrate Black Poets
MHSI hosts 2021 Safe Easter Dinner Giveaway
On Friday, March 26, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted an "Easter Dinner Giveaway, at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI joined with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, MHS Health Wisconsin, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, United Healthcare and Galst Food Market to provide 2,000 grocery dinners and COVID-19 safety kits … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts 2021 Safe Easter Dinner Giveaway
WAAW Center hosts annual Hat and Fashion Show
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28, 2021, the Wisconsin African American Women's (WAAW) Center, LTD. hosted its "Annual Hat Fashion Show Fundraiser" at their center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The show featured more than 180 gorgeous new and used hats, as well as headbands and handbags at very affordable prices. Some of the hats were donated from the late Vernita Lee's (Oprah … [Read more...] about WAAW Center hosts annual Hat and Fashion Show
April 15th – 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue
On behalf of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute (WAI) Regional Milwaukee Office, it is with great pleasure to invite you to join us for the 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue, Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color. This online event will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the theme for this year is Meet the … [Read more...] about April 15th – 7th Annual Minority Health Month Dialogue
Jeannie Holliday returns to Milwaukee for Black History Month concert
On Friday, February 5, 2021, Jeannie Holliday (right) performed in Milwaukee at a special Black History Month concert at On The Bayou Restaurant. Jeannie, a Chicago native who has traveled the world, loves performing in Milwaukee and considers it home, as she has family here and as we have "the most sincere audiences in the nation." Jeannie has opened shows for the likes of … [Read more...] about Jeannie Holliday returns to Milwaukee for Black History Month concert
Beckum Stapleton Little League Baseball announces 2021 season
Baseball season is here! So, get your child signed up today for Beckum Stapleton Little League baseball, Milwaukee's Northside little league. Girls and boys 4 to 15 years old are welcome to join. Your child will learn the values of good sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun playing baseball in a healthy and safe environment. Teams will be formed and practices will be held … [Read more...] about Beckum Stapleton Little League Baseball announces 2021 season
March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated March 30, 2021; however, we could not think of honoring our doctors without also giving a shout out to our nurses who are often unappreciated and their hard work goes unnoticed and sometimes overlooked. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a strain on our health care system. While International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year, we … [Read more...] about March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
Spotlighting different awareness topics helps to educate the community and it reminds people that these conditions exist. For the month of April, we will bring attention to alcohol awareness. According to the alcohol.org(1), Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)