You’ve probably figured out by now that times these days are a little less kind to your wallet. Many people find themselves considering scaling back on things like health insurance and prescriptions in order to better balance their budget. But this is a mistake – no matter how tight money is, you need to take care of your health. Why? Because, ironically, not doing so can … [Read more...] about How to be healthier in a tough economy
Recipe – Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Recipe courtesy of “Always Eat After 7 PM” Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup fresh Bing cherries, pitted and halved 1/4 cup stevia-sweetened dark chocolate bar, chopped 3 overripe frozen bananas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 pinch sea salt Chill cherries and dark chocolate. In food … [Read more...] about Recipe – Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Position Open – Pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Pastor Wanted The Mt. Olive Baptist Church located in Milwaukee, WI is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor who is called by God and dedicated to the ministry of Jesus Christ. We are seeking a Pastor who will lead and guide us focused on our mission statement: “a church designed to meet the needs of the people through equipping them to evangelize the world for … [Read more...] about Position Open – Pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 30, 2020
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Get Your T-Shirt to Honor The Memory of Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis
John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, AL, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80. "It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John … [Read more...] about John Lewis, towering figure of Civil Rights era, dies at 80
Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
Civil rights leader Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian has died at age 95, his daughter Kira Vivian told CNN. Vivian passed away at his Atlanta home of natural causes Friday, July 17, 2020. "He was the sweetest man," Kira Vivian said. "He was so loving. What a loving dad. He was the best father throughout my entire life." Vivian participated in the Freedom Rides and … [Read more...] about Civil rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian dies at 95
African American Art Collectors featured at Cedarburg Art Museum
The Cedarburg Art Museum exhibition "Eye of the Beholder: African Americans Collecting Art," which runs from May 20 through September 27, 2020, celebrates art with African American collectors predominantly living in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties. The exhibition was conceived by the museum’s board president Blaine Gibson and curated by Milwaukee arts advocate and artist Evelyn … [Read more...] about African American Art Collectors featured at Cedarburg Art Museum
Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We’re weeks away from Wisconsin’s August 11th Primary, and so many of you have asked me how to make your voice heard in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as infection rates spike in Wisconsin and states across the country. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, Donald J. Trump and Republicans across Wisconsin and the nation are scheming to make … [Read more...] about Make Your Voice Heard – Safely
Image is everything
You have heard the saying, “Image is everything.” In the USA this is especially true if you are African American. I have stated before that past negative stereotypes placed on African Americans have become their reality 2020. The nappy headed pickaninny image from Jim Crow has become the model for the African American male. The lustful, low moral, street walker has become the … [Read more...] about Image is everything