Jill Scott Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. Show The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. A mature R&B vocalist, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott excels with slower sensual songs but is versatile enough to pack plenty of punch with anthems of pride and self-empowerment. Jill brings her humor, sensuality and bold voice to the … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (part 4)
According to a survey by Bankrate, roughly 25 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. The money they make just barely covers their day-to-day expenses, with little or nothing left over for emergencies. If you’re in this situation, any unplanned expense – such as a $300 car repair – can cause a financial crisis. Alternatives to payday loans It’s easy to argue that … [Read more...] about How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (part 4)
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 11, 2019
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After 42 years of community work, MacArthur (Mac) Weddle celebrates retirement
On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Northcott Neighborhood House and Double B Entertainment presented, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye," a celebration in honor of community leader MacArthur (Mac) Weddle's (right) retirement. The retirement celebration, which also served as a fundraiser for the Northcott Neighborhood House, was held at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., and … [Read more...] about After 42 years of community work, MacArthur (Mac) Weddle celebrates retirement
MUL Young Professionals host scholarship award ceremony
On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) Young Professionals hosted the annual Dr. Wesley L. Scott Scholarship award ceremony at Milwaukee School of Engineering's Alumni Partnership Center, 1120 N. Broadway. This year the Young Professionals awarded three $1,000 scholarship to Milwaukee area college bound students during their general body meeting. The guest … [Read more...] about MUL Young Professionals host scholarship award ceremony
Black Health Coalition hosts ’15th Annual Walk for Quality Health’
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, The African American Eliminating Health Disparities Institute and the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) hosted its "15th Annual Walk for Quality Health." The annual event each year strives to raise awareness about health issues and disparities in our community as well as serve as fundraiser for the Black Health Coalition, so that they can … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition hosts ’15th Annual Walk for Quality Health’
Fessahaye Mebrahtu named new director of Black Catholic And Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Fessahaye Mebrahtu is named the first Director of Black Catholic and Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He joined the archdiocesan staff at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center on June 17, 2019. “Only strong people can endure so much trauma, so much struggle, and not only survive and thrive but keep challenging. The mere total struggle, relentless … [Read more...] about Fessahaye Mebrahtu named new director of Black Catholic And Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Women in Worship host Marketplace Panel
On Saturday, May 25, 2019, Melva Henderson Ministries presented the "Woman in Worship Collage," at the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Women in Worship was a two-day gathering for women to pray, worship and hear the word of God. As part of the event a Marketplace panel featuring some to the community's most notable female business leaders who … [Read more...] about Women in Worship host Marketplace Panel
July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 1
“Visiting a neighbor's home and engaging in congenial conversation is fast becoming a lost art. Polite verbal exchanges once familiar and customary in centuries past have gone the way of electronic surrogates: texting, e-mail and smart phones." (Excerpted from an article by Ty Pelfrey in The Union, Grass Valley, CA, Jan., 2011). While the author of this quote seems to spurn the … [Read more...] about July – National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – Week 1
Midwest Bible College Graduation 2019
Midwest Bible College (MBC) celebrated another wonderful school year at its 16th graduation on Friday, June 7, 2019. Forty-five students received their Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Biblical Studies. Three of these students completed their studies online. Six additional students will receive their degrees at a special ceremony in Uganda, Africa at the … [Read more...] about Midwest Bible College Graduation 2019