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
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Opening Day for the 2019 season
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
