On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Dr. ReShunda Stephens (front left), a candidate for the Shorewood School District Board of Education, hosted a fundraiser and 'meet and greet' at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, WI. Dr. Stephens is running on three key points: equity and diversity, community collaboration, and transparency. If elected, Dr. Stephens would be the … [Read more...] about Shorewood School District board candidate hosts ‘meet and greet’
Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, it’s also cold and flu season. AND…if that wasn’t enough, we are also going into allergy season (it’s a lot, I know). But don’t worry, while some of the symptoms of all four are similar, each one has distinct qualities to figure out which infection you may have. Details for each are listed below: Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID- 19, is … [Read more...] about Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 26, 2020
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Milwaukee responds to COVID-19: Closures and cancellations
Coronavirus is causing organizers to cancel or postpone some community events. The following events have been canceled or postponed: • Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Closing at 5 p.m., March 17. No word on when it will reopen. • Milwaukee Municipal Court: Closed until May 1. • Skylight Theatre’s Evita and Candide: Rescheduled for later dates. • Pabst Mansion: … [Read more...] about Milwaukee responds to COVID-19: Closures and cancellations
WestCare Wisconsin hosts Harambee Community Forum
On Friday, March 6, 2020, WestCare Wisconsin hosted a Harambee Community Forum at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive The event was organized and hosted by newly appointed Neighborhood Strategic Planning Area 6 community organizer Martinez Milton, Jr. (upper left photo, left) The event featured Q&A sessions, community resources, … [Read more...] about WestCare Wisconsin hosts Harambee Community Forum
‘Asase Ye Duru: Honoring African American Environmental Pioneers’
On Monday, February 17, 2020, Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum hosted a Black History Month celebration honoring local African American Environmental Pioneers at the museum, 2620 W. Center St. The event was called "Asase Ye Duru," which is an African saying for "The Earth Has Weight," and is a symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth. Among those … [Read more...] about ‘Asase Ye Duru: Honoring African American Environmental Pioneers’
Zion Hill M.B.C. celebrates Black History Month
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Black History 2020 with a special program honoring the "Father of Gospel Music," the late Thomas Dorsey, at 1825 W Hampton Ave. This year along with the special tribute to Thomas Dorsey, Zion Hill honored "Pioneering Local Black Men." This year's honorees included State Rep. Kalan Haywood, II for his … [Read more...] about Zion Hill M.B.C. celebrates Black History Month
Where to find help for those in need during the COVID-19 closures
The coronavirus has shut down many of our community institutions and centers to help stop its spread. However, there are still many in this community that need help with finding work or just putting food on the table. Many are wondering with so many closures, where will they turn to now for help. Well, the good news is that there are still many places offering assistance. … [Read more...] about Where to find help for those in need during the COVID-19 closures
Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 2)
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…” - Psalm 42:1-2a If you were to visit most exercise gyms, you will discover they are full with people who don’t want to pay the price of ignoring their bodies, but too often believers suffer from the opposite malady: an apparent unconcern with matters … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 2)
The 2020 census is online. Here’s how to do it
The US census has entered the 21st century. Census Day, April 1, is almost upon us, and you are legally obligated to participate in it. But if you don’t want to do it over the phone, through the mail, or wait for the census takers to show up on your doorstep, we have good news for you. It’s 2020, and the census is now online — or at least there’s an online option. Let’s … [Read more...] about The 2020 census is online. Here’s how to do it