The new show entitled "America’s Favor/Guests Who Came To Dinner (And Stayed!)" will feature new and old pieces Evelyn Patricia Terry: America’s Favor/Guests Who Came to Dinner (and Stayed!) opens at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on Sunday, April 28, 2019 with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. “America”—from its origins to present … [Read more...] about New Evelyn Patricia Terry exhibition opens April 28 at Lynden Sculpture Garden
Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman Park and West Burleigh Street neighborhoods. Over the last eight months, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through patient interviews, community conversations, a Community … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 18, 2019
Milwaukee Business Journal presents Flash Forum for Democratic National Convention
On Friday, April 5, 2019, Milwaukee Business Journal hosted a flash forum on the forthcoming Democratic National Convention in 2020, at Good City Brewing & Taproom. The forum entitled "Democratic National Convention: How Milwaukee-Area Business Can Get Involved," featured a panel that included (from left) Wisconsin Center CEO Marty Brooks; Dynamic Events by David Caruso … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal presents Flash Forum for Democratic National Convention
Mahogany CARES, Inc. presents ‘Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors’ for Black Women Heal Day
On Monday, April 1, 2019, Mahogany CARES, Inc. hosted a special event for International Black Women Heal Day entitled, "Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors (SOS)," at Aurora Mt. Sinai's Rapkin Auditorium, 960 N. 12th Street. The event, which was coordinated by Christian Women Perspective Ministries, Inc. founder Dr. Alice L. Belcher, D. Div., M.S., B.A., CDVA, Black Women Heal … [Read more...] about Mahogany CARES, Inc. presents ‘Safe Harbor: Stories of Survivors’ for Black Women Heal Day
UWM hosts ‘A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement’
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomed Donna Brazile (left) and Kelly Ayotte (right) for a lively and thoughtful discussion entitled, "A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement," at UWM's Union Wisconsin Room. The event focused on the topics of women in leadership, contemporary feminism, and the political outlook. Donna … [Read more...] about UWM hosts ‘A Seat at the Table: Women in Leadership and Civic Engagement’
This small Louisiana parish wants to know who burned three of their black churches to the ground
It is still unclear who or what is responsible for the burning of three historically black Louisiana churches in 10 days. It will take investigators time to sift through what evidence remains to determine if the blazes were intentionally set and if they are connected. As they do, residents and worshipers in the Louisiana parish where all three fires occurred are withholding … [Read more...] about This small Louisiana parish wants to know who burned three of their black churches to the ground
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” - Matthew 26:39 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus In the Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:39-46 Early in my Christian walk, I was privileged to sit … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
Gregory Stanford, a columnist for the editorial pages of The Milwaukee Journal and Journal Sentinel who worked diligently to build bridges, highlight hope and lessen Milwaukee's racial disparities and injustices, died Saturday of lung cancer. He was 72. Stanford's career spanned four decades, first as a reporter, then as an editorial writer and columnist for 19 years before … [Read more...] about Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
On Monday, April 8, 2019, Ascension Health in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Heath Department, hosted a grand opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office at Ascension St. Joseph to help give more women and children access to the nutrition they need. WIC offers nutritious foods, nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, and … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office