On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the African American Breastfeeding Networks, Inc. (AABN) presented the film "Chocolate Milk: The Documentary," at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. Milwaukee was one of 200 cities in the country to be selected to show this ground-breaking documentary. The film examines how the socioeconomic factors of race and sex influence … [Read more...] about AABN celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week with exclusive showing of ‘Chocolate Milk: The Documentary’
State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
State Sen. Lena Taylor announced Tuesday, September 3, 2019, she will challenge Mayor Tom Barrett in 2020. At a press conference outside her Capitol Drive home Tuesday, the fourth-term Democratic senator recounted growing up in a Milwaukee she says is different from today. “We are at a crossroads,” she said. Taylor cited what she sees as a lack of action on the part of … [Read more...] about State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
Local Make-A-Wish teen receives dream Paris bedroom makeover
Kaszmeir Rawls has to have oxygen with her 24-7, which makes it difficult to do a lot of things that we take for granted -- like traveling the world. The 18-year-old lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD. When Make-A-Wish offered to grant Rawls her wish, she immediately said she wished to go to Paris. However, due to her condition, she … [Read more...] about Local Make-A-Wish teen receives dream Paris bedroom makeover
#BabySafetyMonth – Week 1
September has been designated as the National Baby Safety Month. This month has been sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (“JPMA”). JPMA’s challenge is helping to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of properly choosing and using all the best products for their child’s age and developmental stage as outlined by the … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 1
MPS students walk the red carpet back to school
With the drumline from Reagan High School drumming a lively beat, students at MPS Parkside School of the Arts marched, strutted, and strolled along a red carpet to make their way into school for the start of the new year. Dr. Keith P. Posley, Governor Tony Evers, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others kicked off the new school year on September 3 at Parkside School … [Read more...] about MPS students walk the red carpet back to school
Take our community survey and attend a public listening session
MPS needs your voice! Take our survey and attend a listening session. District leaders want the opinions of students, families, educators, staff, and the community to help envision the future of the district. The vision of Milwaukee Public Schools is to provide an equitable educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement, and respects and embraces … [Read more...] about Take our community survey and attend a public listening session
Twelve early signs of anxiety and mental illness
Anxiety disorders often go hand in hand with depression and other mental illnesses. People who have anxiety disorders struggle with intense and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety, fear, worry, and/ or panic. These feelings can interfere with daily activities and may last for a long time. Would you know the telling signs if it were to happen to you or someone you loved? The … [Read more...] about Twelve early signs of anxiety and mental illness
Are you getting enough sleep?
I don’t have time to sleep” and “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” are some of the statements that I’ve heard recently. This is not to say that sleep isn’t considered to be important. For some, it comes down to their priorities. Getting tasks done is often highly prioritized while sleep is sent to the back burner. Sleep is vital for our physical health. It is involved in the … [Read more...] about Are you getting enough sleep?
5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
Chicago artists make artistic treasures from common person’s trash in “Discarded” exhibition The 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios extends its visual representation of Chicago artists from its “This Is America” group exhibition to “Discarded”, the two-person showcase of conceptual found-object assemblages by Marvin Tate and Spencer Hutchinson, opening September 6, … [Read more...] about 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
The Minority Health Film Festival Presents: A Conversation About Mental Health with Charlamagne tha God Thursday, September 12 11:30 a.m. Doors • 12 p.m. opening panel discussion • 1 p.m. conversation with Charlamagne Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Charlamagne Tha God is best known for being co-host of the nationally syndicated … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee