On Sunday, April 28, 2019, well known car salesman, Oscar Johnson, Sr., celebrated his milestone 80th birthday and retirement party at Hilton Garden Inn at Park Place. Johnson is Wisconsin's first African American auto salesman, working in car sales for more than 51 years and has spent the last 40 of those years working for Andrew Automotive Group. Oscar has always focused … [Read more...] about WI’s first African American auto salesman celebrates 80th birthday and retirement
New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, New Testament Christian Academy hosted their 3rd Annual Booker T. Washington Essay Contest at their school, 10201 W. Bradley Rd. The essay contest was sponsored by Professor Edie Adekunle-Wilson, a Booker T. Washington Society representative. For the past four weeks the students at New Testament have read and discussed "Booker T. Washington: An … [Read more...] about New Testament Christian Academy celebrates the life of Booker T. Washington with 3rd annual essay writing contest
John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51. The director, who had been in a coma since suffering the stroke on April 17, died Monday, April 29, 2019, his family told CNN in a statement. "John passed away peacefully, … [Read more...] about John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. host press conference to address concerns over grant awarding to local hospital
On Monday, April 15, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted a press conference at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The conference was called in order address grievances MHSI and several other local community health organizations had with the awarding of a recent government grant, to address the issue of preventing poor birth … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. host press conference to address concerns over grant awarding to local hospital
National “Get Caught Reading” Month (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Reading is one of the essential foundations of amassing knowledge. While research has found that there has been an increase in the variety of ways people read books, not only on e-readers but also on … [Read more...] about National “Get Caught Reading” Month (Week 1)
MHSA Jazz Ensemble receives fifth recognition from DownBeat Magazine
Students in the Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) Vocal Jazz Ensemble are celebrating after being recognized in DownBeat Magazine’s 42nd national Student Music Awards competition. The ensemble comprises the most advanced students enrolled in the vocal music program at MHSA. The group was honored for Outstanding Performance—Large Vocal Jazz Group from performing arts high … [Read more...] about MHSA Jazz Ensemble receives fifth recognition from DownBeat Magazine
High school summer enrollment is open now
High school students—use your summer vacation to earn credits Enroll now with your school counselor. This summer, MPS will offer two sessions for learning: June Session from June 3 to 28, and July Session from July 1 to 26. Students can attend one or both sessions. City of Milwaukee residents are eligible. Students in grades K5 to 8 should visit the Summer Academy web page at … [Read more...] about High school summer enrollment is open now
The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
Love a good sweat? If you’re one of about 20 million Americans with asthma, this may not be a problem. But for some, vigorous activity like running or playing team sports such as basketball, can cause the airways to become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Fortunately for sufferers, having asthma, even exercise- induced … [Read more...] about The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
Did you know that hepatitis C virus infection and liver cancer are serious health problems that disproportionately affect African Americans? They are. But today, though there is no vaccine, we have prevention and treatment tools to fight this disease. What is hepatitis C? Let me explain first what hepatitis C is. It is a serious liver disease that results from infection … [Read more...] about At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019
The General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., clergymen and community members kicked off its first All of Us Pop Up Clinic at the Convention’s headquarters located at 220 West Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee. President Reverend Dr. Garry Levy, along with other pastors led by example in signing up as participants in the All of Us Research Program. The All of Us Research Program … [Read more...] about All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019