Right now, wearing a mask has become necessary during the coronavirus pandemic. Infectious disease experts agree that when combined with social distancing, eye protection, and frequent hand washing, facial coverings can slow the spread of the virus. Now, from made-at-home cloth masks to more rigid N95 masks, people are out and about making facial coverings an everyday … [Read more...] about Is wearing a face mask bad for your immune system?
Second stimulus check for $1,200? $2,000? What the proposals may mean for you
What we know about a second stimulus package and the possibility of another wave of direct payments for Americans. Another coronavirus rescue package to help keep the US economy from plunging even deeper into recession is inching closer to reality, and a second stimulus check could very well be part of it. The question remains: How much of an IRS payment could you … [Read more...] about Second stimulus check for $1,200? $2,000? What the proposals may mean for you
Position Open: Office Coordinator/Media Content Coordinator at Disability Rights Wisconsin
If you have a positive attitude even in time of stress and are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, DRW has the perfect job for you! DRW is looking for someone who wants to work for a non-profit, possesses the ability to offer reassurance to people in need, impressive time-management skills, amazing attention to detail, and strong multi-taking skills to overcome … [Read more...] about Position Open: Office Coordinator/Media Content Coordinator at Disability Rights Wisconsin
Position Open: Administrative Assistant II at Disability Rights Wisconsin
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II If you have a positive attitude even in time of stress and are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, DRW has the perfect job for you! DRW is looking for someone who wants to work for a non-profit, possesses the ability to offer reassurance to people in need, impressive time-management skills, amazing attention to detail, and strong … [Read more...] about Position Open: Administrative Assistant II at Disability Rights Wisconsin
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 9, 2020
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Families of 3 people killed by same Wauwatosa police officer protest, file complaints; Common Council responds with plans for body cameras
All over Wauwatosa on Thursday, June 18, 2020, calls for justice could be heard as the families of three people -- all of whom were killed by the same Wauwatosa police officer -- filed citizen complaints. Four years after Jay Anderson Jr.'s death, his family filed a citizen complaint against the officer who killed him. Police Officer Joseph Mensah has killed three people in … [Read more...] about Families of 3 people killed by same Wauwatosa police officer protest, file complaints; Common Council responds with plans for body cameras
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Juneteenth Day “Conquer COVID-19” giveaway event
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted a special event to celebrate Juneteenth Day. As regular Juneteenth Day events were canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19), MHSI decided to host a "Conquer COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway," at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The kit contained a mask. gloves, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Juneteenth Day “Conquer COVID-19” giveaway event
NC Speedway owner loses staff, ‘all but 2’ sponsors after post about ‘Bubba Rope’
The owner of a North Carolina racetrack said he has faced death threats, lost employees and seen "all but two" of his sponsors evaporate amid the backlash over his social media post involving the noose found in the garage stall of Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Mike Fulp, who owns the half-mile, dirt track 311 Speedway in Stokes County, told the News & Record he knew … [Read more...] about NC Speedway owner loses staff, ‘all but 2’ sponsors after post about ‘Bubba Rope’
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings donates $120-million to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, announced Wednesday, June 17, 2020, that they have given $120 million toward scholarships at historically Black colleges and universities — the largest individual donation to the institutions to date. Spelman College, Morehouse College and the United Negro College Fund each received $40 million. The two colleges, … [Read more...] about Netflix CEO Reed Hastings donates $120-million to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The parables of Jesus modernized for a contemporary audience (Conclusion)
The parables spoken by Jesus were all relatable to Jesus’ audience. Jesus often took an everyday, common subject to explain a deeper and valuable moral lesson to His hearers and followers. This month, my goal has been to take a parable of Jesus and recreate a modern scenario using the interpretive elements in the parable to speak to my contemporary audience. These modern … [Read more...] about The parables of Jesus modernized for a contemporary audience (Conclusion)