With construction imminent, the community-centered ThriveOn Collaboration has announced ThriveOn King as the name of its physical home at 2153 N. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The collaboration’s lead organizations – Royal Capital Group, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation – anticipate work will begin in spring 2021, now that the purchase of the … [Read more...] about Construction nears on GMF-MCW-Royal Capital site, introduced as ThriveOn King Drive
Social justice issues in America: Gun violence
The Brady United, an organization inspired by Jim and Sarah Brady that led to President Clinton signing the Brady Bill into law, notes that gun violence is a racial justice issue. Brady United notes that Black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to die from gun violence and 14 times more likely than white Americas to be wounded. Gun violence, according to … [Read more...] about Social justice issues in America: Gun violence
UW-Parkside Dr. James Kinchen receives the Morris D. Hayes Award from the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association
UW-Parkside Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Dr. James Kinchen, received the prestigious Morris D. Hayes Award from the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA)for his exceptional contribution to choral art. The WCDA board celebrated the honor with Dr. Kinchen January 16. “I am honored beyond words to have been chosen for this coveted award,” Dr. … [Read more...] about UW-Parkside Dr. James Kinchen receives the Morris D. Hayes Award from the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association
Five ways to help keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has upended family life around the world. School closures, working remotely, physical distancing — it’s a lot for parents to navigate. Robert Jenkins, UNICEF’s Global Chief of Education, offers five tips to help keep children’s education on track while they’re staying home. 1. Plan a routine together Try to establish a routine … [Read more...] about Five ways to help keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Malcolm Simon, Pastor Donnie Sims, Sherry Sims-Daniels and Mary L. Smith. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost (Part 3)
COVID-19 and vaccinations – help is on the way!
By Sandra Millon Underwood, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Lately we’re hearing a lot about ‘COVID-19 fatigue’, where people are letting their guards down with social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands frequently, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines (CDC). Perhaps it can be compared to the ‘cabin fever’ … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and vaccinations – help is on the way!
Delores Wilkins, one of Milwaukee community’s cherished members, passed away on December 21
Delores Nicholson Wilkins was born in St. Louis, MO December 26, 1929, to Thomas White Nicholson and Viola Comer Nicholson. As a family, they moved to Quincy, IL in 1932. From Quincy, IL they moved to Milwaukee, WI in 1944. Delores graduated from North Division High School where she excelled in band (clarinet and bassoon), science and math. After graduation from North Division … [Read more...] about Delores Wilkins, one of Milwaukee community’s cherished members, passed away on December 21
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 28, 2021
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 28, 2021
A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. It was a mixed celebration as Vice President Harris is the first female, and Black and Asian vice president, and the new administration marks a big change from the administration of former President Donald … [Read more...] about A new era begins: The Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway
On Monday, January 18, 2021, the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, 1530 W. Atkinson Ave., along with several other organizations hosted a food giveaway and COVID-19 testing event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The volunteer led community event was sponsored by the Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center, Jump at the Sun, LLC., Health Connection, Inc., and … [Read more...] about Lovell Johnson Quality of Life Center honors King’s Birthday with food giveaway