On Saturday, May 30, 2020, more than 1,000 volunteers helped clean 160 city blocks in the Harambee Neighborhood during the "3rd Annual MKE Harambee Clean-Up." Volunteers shoveled, raked, swept, and picked up garbage and debris. There were also booths throughout the neighborhood providing information and various health and community services. … [Read more...] about Harambee Neighborhood hosts 3rd annual clean-up
Safe & Sound’s Bridget Robinson promoted to senior director of operations and administration
Safe & Sound announces that Program Director Bridget Robinson will be promoted to Senior Director of Operations and Administration. This crucial new position for the organization will oversee and implement all internal operations. Robinson will serve as the number two at the organization, coordinating overall strategy around internal structure, culture and function … [Read more...] about Safe & Sound’s Bridget Robinson promoted to senior director of operations and administration
The “R-word”—Reparations
I think I heard the word “reparations” for the first time while I was a college student at Northwestern University (NU) in Evanston, Illinois. However, it was not in the classrooms of that admittedly proud, prestigious (and pricey) institution. It was through the Black Student Union on campus, officially known as “For Members Only” (FMO), which operated that student political … [Read more...] about The “R-word”—Reparations
The parables of Jesus modernized for a contemporary audience (Week 3)
Jesus’ parables are included in the Synoptic Gospels. (Matthew, Mark and Luke.) A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. If we use the definition of a parable loosely, then it must include all parabolic instructions (e.g. see Isaiah 5:1-7, 2 Samuel 12:1- 4, etc.), not just those in the New Testament. However, for the sake of this series, I am only … [Read more...] about The parables of Jesus modernized for a contemporary audience (Week 3)
Rufus King seniors earn full rides to Notre Dame, including QuestBridge match
Congratulations to Rufus King International School seniors Jordan Anderson, who will attend the University of Notre Dame as a Quest- Bridge scholar, and David Akinsanya, also heading for Notre Dame on a full-ride scholarship. Both recently celebrated their graduations from King and are beginning to prepare for their first college semester. Rufus King grads Jordan and David … [Read more...] about Rufus King seniors earn full rides to Notre Dame, including QuestBridge match
Local composer to conduct Mass concert in New York
Local composer, author and music specialist at Elm Creative Arts School in Milwaukee, Wallace McClain Cheatham will be conducting Franz Peter Schubert's Mass In G Major for solo voice, chorus and full orchestra in May, 2021 at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall. Dr. Cheatham was a public school music teacher for more than three decades. Recently, he was a guest professor … [Read more...] about Local composer to conduct Mass concert in New York
Milwaukee honors victims of police violence with inspiring murals
Moved by the protest over the deaths of George Floyd that had taken place over the last several days, Ihsan Atta, who owns the storage building at the corner of North Avenue and North Holton Street, decided he wanted to use the building for something more than just storage. Atta, a lover of art, decided to use it for a mural dedicated to the memory of George Floyd and the Black … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors victims of police violence with inspiring murals
Anger, heart disease and stress: What’s the connection?
Are you a person that is quick to anger? Are you yelling at other drivers on the road or at the TV? Many scientists now believe that anger, depression, and other forms of mental distress can help ignite heart disease. If you want to avoid heart trouble, exercising and watching your diet are a good start. But for ultimate protection, you may also need to ease your mind. How … [Read more...] about Anger, heart disease and stress: What’s the connection?
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 25, 2020
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Milwaukee County declares Juneteenth Day an official holiday
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson announced on Monday, June 15, 2020, Executive Order #20-15, which makes Juneteenth Day an official holiday in Milwaukee County. "Beginning this year, Milwaukee County will officially recognize this important day in American history," said Crowley, the first African American elected to the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County declares Juneteenth Day an official holiday