The calendar pages may be turning fast, but it’s not too late to do some work around the house. Now is the time to wrap up home improvement projects before the weather turns too cold. Consider these five easy DIY tasks that can set you up for a warm, safe and pestfree fall: Perform routine HVAC maintenance. Heating and cooling systems need regular service to operate at … [Read more...] about Five seasonal DIY home improvement projects
‘I Had a Right to Be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
It was late September 1957, and students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas had been in class for three weeks. Everyone, that is, but 14-year-old Carlotta Walls (pictured right) and eight other teenagers who were to be Central High’s first black students. They had been prevented from entering the school by an angry mob of citizens, backed up by a group of Arkansas … [Read more...] about ‘I Had a Right to Be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2020
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Bader Philanthropies hosts ‘Take-away BBQ’
On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., celebrated the final days of summer with a festive and fun "Take-away BBQ" at their headquarters at 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Attendees could driveup or walk-up to choose from a selection of "hot off the grill,"foods, sides and beverages. While they waited in line, guests enjoyed live music and … [Read more...] about Bader Philanthropies hosts ‘Take-away BBQ’
SBA presents the 2020 Minority Small Business Champion Award
On Thursday, September 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) presented its annual Minority Small Business Champion Award to Diamond Discs International President Ugo Nwagbaraocha at Diamond Discs International offices, 9300 W. Heather Ave. Ugo is not only the President of the National Association of Minority Contractors- Wisconsin and Chairman of the Business … [Read more...] about SBA presents the 2020 Minority Small Business Champion Award
Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor’s wrongful death lawsuit for $12 million
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $12 million to the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-yearold EMT killed by police six months ago, to settle a wrongful death lawsuit, family attorney Sam Aguilar confirmed to CNN. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced the settlement Tuesday, September 15, 2020, in a joint press conference with the Taylor family's … [Read more...] about Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor’s wrongful death lawsuit for $12 million
Packers stay in locker room for pre-game anthems
The Green Bay Packers stayed in the team locker room during the pregame anthems Sunday, September 13, 2020. A reporter tweeted the news Sunday morning. "Instead of a roll call of who’s sitting or standing, they want to keep the focus on the issues and actions they’re taking to create real change," Tom Pelissero tweeted. The national anthem and Black national anthem … [Read more...] about Packers stay in locker room for pre-game anthems
Gangster rap and the slave mindset
African Americans, how many of you have been stared down and frowned at by an African American who you didn’t know? African Americans, do you often tense up when you see another African American walking toward you? Be honest in your next answer. How many of you African Americans feel they are treated worse by other African Americans than whites? You don’t have to answer out … [Read more...] about Gangster rap and the slave mindset
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Week 2)
Men, have you seen your doctor lately? There is no better time than the month of September, during what has been designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, for you to talk with your physician about this disease so you can make informed decisions about maintaining your prostate health. Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, when … [Read more...] about Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Week 2)
Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the family of Jacob Blake, Jr., who was shot in the back in Kenosha, WI on August 23, 2020, was joined by hundreds of peaceful protesters, including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Congresswoman Gwen Moore to protest the shooting of Blake. Despite violence that had erupted during the week-long protest, Saturday's march was one of solidarity and unity … [Read more...] about Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change