February 27, 1988 – Debi Thomas became first black to win an Olympic medal in figure skating. February 28, 1984 – Michael Jackson won Eight Grammy awards. March 1, 1994 – Leonard S. Coleman, Jr., elected president of the National Baseball League. March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacted charter to establish Howard University in Washington, DC. March 3, 1865 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – February 27, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 27, 2025
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Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
On February 11, 2025, The Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Health Equity Coalition hosted “Creating Connections: Hope is Blossoming Through Care & Support,” at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Held in honor of Black History Month, the event addressed the critical health disparities affecting black Americans living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
Wisconsin’s February 2025 primary election results
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Wisconsinites casts their ballots in the February primary. There was one statewide race on the ballot, along with some local school board races and referendums; and some races throughout the state for city, town and village offices. There were three people in the primary runing for state superintendent of public instruction. The incumbent, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s February 2025 primary election results
Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Judge David Borowski ordered the district and city to split costs 50/50 for a school resource officer program and have officers in place within 10 days or face contempt of court A Milwaukee County judge did not hold back Monday, February 17, 2025, outraged over the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors missing another deadline to have resource officers back in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Remembering John A. Triggs
Sunrise: August 16, 1939 Sunset: February 5, 2025 John Triggs (1939-2025), born to sharecroppers in Canton, Mississippi, passed away on February 5, 2025. After moving to Milwaukee in 1955, he became the county's first African American wrestler and excelled in football. A dedicated member of Northwest SDA Church, John worked at Pabst Brewery until his retirement in the … [Read more...] about Remembering John A. Triggs
Five black female scientists everyone should know about
By: Grace Blackshaw Scrolling through a list of famous scientists, it’s pretty obvious science has a diversity problem. Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Stephen Hawking – notice a pattern? It’s important to remember that not all scientists are white men – others just don’t make it into our textbooks nearly as … [Read more...] about Five black female scientists everyone should know about
Addressing stigma: Mental health conversations in black communities
By RISE Drug Free MKE Mental health stigma within black communities remains an on-going challenge, deeply rooted with historical trauma and systemic mistrust. The history of discrimination, along with cultural and socioeconomic factors, has contributed to a silence around mental health issues. Yet, within this complex story, there is also a rich tradition of resilience and … [Read more...] about Addressing stigma: Mental health conversations in black communities
Flu and stomach bugs are spreading fast—are you prepared?
Flu season is here, and with cases rising across the country, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. The flu can spread easily, causing mild to severe illness and, in some cases, serious complications. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares … [Read more...] about Flu and stomach bugs are spreading fast—are you prepared?
This Week In Black History – February 20, 2025
February 20, 1934 – Four Saints in Three Acts, by Virgil Thompson and Gertrude Stein, premiered as the first black-performed opera on Broadway. February 21, 1965 – Civil Rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. February 22, 1989 – Col. Frederick Gregory was the first African American to command a space shuttle mission. February 23, 1868 – W.E.B. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – February 20, 2025