On Thursday March 28, 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5 - 4 at Miller Park on opening day. The Brew Crew played with confidence and the MVP Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead three-run home run, to give the Brewers a 4-3 lead. Pitcher Jhoulys Chacin hit a solo home run to give the Brewers the winning run in the home opener. The catches by Lorenzo … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Opening Day for the 2019 season
Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair
This April, more than 400 MPS students from 42 schools hopped off yellow school buses carrying display boards, science experiments, inventions, and equipment to compete in the annual MPS STEM Fair. A team of 50 volunteers and 130 judges were ready to help them set up displays and rate their projects. Student work ranged from practical inventions to solve everyday problems to … [Read more...] about Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair
‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Recognizing the historical racial and gender imbalance in many medical trials, President Barrack Obama proposed during his 2015 State of the Union Address and Congress subsequently approved $215 million in funding for the National Institute of Health to collect and analyze anonymous health and genetic medical information. The project has been described as the “moon shot” of … [Read more...] about ‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 11, 2019
2019 Spring election results: Women make strives in area elections
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Milwaukeeans from throughout the county went to the polls to vote. This election focused on the Milwaukee Public School's School Board seats and court justices for Wisconsin courts. While this was not a major race to decide the governor or even president, the results of Tuesday elections will shape the future of education in Milwaukee and the next … [Read more...] about 2019 Spring election results: Women make strives in area elections
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosts University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir
On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Alumni - Milwaukee, along with Epsilon Kappa Omega Milwaukee Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted a concert by the universities' renowned Vesper Choir at North Division (ND) High School, 1011 West Center St., for students, their families and ND Alumni. During the concert students had the … [Read more...] about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosts University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir
Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, local students from a variety of Milwaukee Public Schools volunteered to help build a house through Habitat for Humanity. The experience not only provided the students the opportunity to learn a new skill and have an amazing experience for their college and work resumes; but they also provided a chance for a local family to complete their dream of … [Read more...] about Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home
Martin Luther King, Jr.: 51 years later, his battles live on
By Rachel L. Swarns Martin Luther King Jr. remains frozen in time for many Americans. Seared into our consciousness is the man who battled Southern segregation. We see him standing before hundreds of thousands of followers in the nation’s capital in 1963, proclaiming his dream for racial harmony. We see him marching, arms locked with fellow protesters, through the … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr.: 51 years later, his battles live on
What happened to the swag
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The sharpest dressed people on the planet. The trendsetters when it came to fashion. The people who wore clothes and made others wish they could make the clothes look so good. The people who took overalls and made them look like Sunday service worship clothes. All of the previous fashion statements were once … [Read more...] about What happened to the swag
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “But God demonstrates His love for us by the fact that the Messiah died for us while we were still sinners.” - Romans 5:8 April 21, 2019 is Resurrection Sunday (Easter). During this final month of Lent, let’s take a journey together in prayer through a series of meditations as we self-examine ourselves and … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)