How Harris' call to not be the last woman VP inspired girls of all ages "But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” Kamala Harris said during her vice presidential-elect acceptance speech. And girls everywhere were listening. Among them was six-yearold Jordyn Smith of Mount Healthy, OH, whose words at a summer protest struck a chord … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like I can accomplish anything just like her’: Young girls react to Kamala Harris’ VP election
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 2,649 deaths and counting
Since mid-March, Wisconsin has beein in one state of lock-down due to the novel coronavirus pneumonia or coronavirus or simply COVID-19. While measures such as hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing have helped slow the spread, the virus has recently kicked-up in Wisconsin. Here are the latest statistics: • 2,649 patients have died so far • At least 317,109 … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 2,649 deaths and counting
The illusion resumes
A cheer went up around the world. Donald Trump was defeated and Joe Biden was elected the new President of the USA. African Americans all over the country rejoiced. The evil Trump had been defeated and replaced by a good Democrat in Biden. Biden also has a woman of color as his vice president, Kamala Harris. The rejoicing was doubly high in the African American community. … [Read more...] about The illusion resumes
Favorite family recipes (Week 3)
My daughter is celebrating 4 years of being a plant-based Veganista. She is committed to her dietary choice and has evolved into a spectacular cook! All of her dishes are so tasty as she ingeniously uses herbs and spices to add a unique flavor to every dish she makes. In fact, whenever she is home, she commits to making me at least 4-5 vegan dishes before she leaves, which I … [Read more...] about Favorite family recipes (Week 3)
Franciscan Peacemakers striving to help women in need
For more than 25 years Franciscan Peacemakers, has quietly and consistently worked to provide a pathway to a sustainable healthy, safe, and productive life for women engaging in prostitution due to trauma, human sex trafficking or drug addiction. Founded by Fr. Bob Wheelock, pastor of St Elizabeth, and Fr. Mike Sullivan, pastor of St. Ben’s, and later joined by Deacon Steve … [Read more...] about Franciscan Peacemakers striving to help women in need
CDC Thanksgiving guidelines: How to stay safe and coronavirus-free over the holiday
Thanksgiving is right around the corner -- and if public health agencies have their way -- celebrations this year promise to be extremely different from past years, as the coronavirus surges in states across the country. Infectious disease experts are warning of a convergence of COVID-19 and influenza as the temperature drops and colder weather sets in. The United States is … [Read more...] about CDC Thanksgiving guidelines: How to stay safe and coronavirus-free over the holiday
Healthy eating for the holidays
By Sandra Millon Underwood FAAN, Professor, UW Milwaukee School of Nursing With the coronavirus top-of-mind for many of us, the holidays will look a little different for some of us this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending smaller gatherings and less travel as a precaution in spreading or contracting COVID-19. While these changes … [Read more...] about Healthy eating for the holidays
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 19, 2020
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Yes, we have a new President and Vice President!
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, after 5 long days of ballot counting, former Vice President Joe Biden was elected as our nation's 46th president and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris as vice president. Despite COVID-19, more people voted in this election than ever before, many by absentee ballot. Earlier on election day Donald Trump was ahead in many states, but as … [Read more...] about Yes, we have a new President and Vice President!
Voices Against Violence Coalition says ‘Put the Guns Down’ in new video
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Voices Against Violence Coalition, Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate, and Peace for Change Alliance, Inc., met in McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st Blvd., for a video shoot for an anti-gun hip hop/rap video entitled, "Put'em Down (Put the Guns Down)" The video was created by the Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate to educate youth that there is an … [Read more...] about Voices Against Violence Coalition says ‘Put the Guns Down’ in new video