On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted its annual meeting at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Helfaer Auditorium, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave. This year's meeting celebrated 100 years of the MUL empowering communities and changing lives in Milwaukee. The meeting showcased the League's commitment to their mission by acknowledging … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 2019 Annual Meeting
Kohl’s donates $1.5 million to Discovery World for STEM education access
On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Kohl’s announced it will award a $1.5 million grant to Discovery World, over three years, to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for children and families in Milwaukee’s most vulnerable communities through Kohl’s Design It!, a hands-on, educational program that encourages students and families to use … [Read more...] about Kohl’s donates $1.5 million to Discovery World for STEM education access
Black Arts MKE announces youth performing arts summer camp
Black Arts MKE will offer an all day, four-week performing arts (musical theater) free summer camp for low income Milwaukee youth ages 12 to 18. Youth will be challenged to choose a story to adapt into a 45-minute musical theater performance, write the script, songs, audition, and rehearse the play. They will discover their unique talents in design by creating set and simple … [Read more...] about Black Arts MKE announces youth performing arts summer camp
The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” ― Mother Teresa The Apostle Paul and loneliness “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
Challenge Academy information session to be held
For more than 20 years, Wisconsin Challenge Academy has been helping students develop character, gain life skills, and graduate. Traditional school doesn’t work for all students, and the Wisconsin Challenge Academy is designed for young people who struggle in school and are at risk of not graduating. Challenge Academy uses military practices to help youth gain the values, … [Read more...] about Challenge Academy information session to be held
Riverside RoboTigers qualify for FIRST Robotics world championship
After a strong start to the 2019 robotics season, the Riverside University High School RoboTigers stood up to more than 50 teams from across the country to reach the finals of their regional competition and come home with a win! The group competed in Chicago on March 9–10, and the impressive win qualified the team for the FIRST Robotics Championship in Detroit, scheduled for … [Read more...] about Riverside RoboTigers qualify for FIRST Robotics world championship
Women’s History Month: Women of color whose names you should know
Part Two of Two: These leaders — Black, Latina, Asian, Arab, Native American — in varied fields, broke both gender and racial barriers as they made history. Here is a by-no-means-comprehensive primer recognizing 36 women of color, past and present: LaDonna Harris LaDonna Harris is a Native American activist and member of the Comanche tribe. She is the founder and … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month: Women of color whose names you should know
Book honoring great women of color: Condoleezza Rice
I have the honor to introduce to our readers a woman who have left an indelible mark on the world . She was bold, smart, posed and remarkable. Condoleezza Rice. She is the first African American woman to hold the post of Secretary of State. She was the first woman to hold the post after Colin Powell’s predecessor, Madeleine Albright. As a child, Rice was a gifted student … [Read more...] about Book honoring great women of color: Condoleezza Rice
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 21, 2019
Holy Redeemer hosts Cultural Diversity Concert featuring Howard University Gospel Choir
On Friday, March 8, 2019, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels and Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ hosted a Cultural Diversity Concert featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir at the church, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. The event also featured performances from Holy Redeemer Mass Choir and Holy Redeemer Daughters of Destiny. … [Read more...] about Holy Redeemer hosts Cultural Diversity Concert featuring Howard University Gospel Choir