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
Billy Sims BBQ celebrates first anniversary in West Bend
Heisman Trophy legend and former Detroit Lion pro football star Billy Sims, founder of Billy Sims BBQ, celebrated the restaurant’s first year in Wisconsin. Sims operates a family casual style restaurant at 1442 W. Washington St., West Bend, Wisconsin. Now in its 15th year, Billy Sims BBQ franchise chain ranks as the third largest black-owned barbecue chain in the U.S., … [Read more...] about Billy Sims BBQ celebrates first anniversary in West Bend
Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts from the governor’s … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., an evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, dead at 66
Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., a prominent pastor and evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, has reportedly passed away. According to a statement from Bishop Jackson’s church, via Religion News, the 66-year-old passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. “It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that our beloved Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr., has transitioned to be with the Lord … [Read more...] about Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., an evangelical adviser to Donald Trump, dead at 66
Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect
Kamala Harris, who on Saturday, November 8, 2020 became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it. The California senator's history-making win also represents the millions of women in the demographics -- often overlooked, … [Read more...] about Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect