Educators Needed! Calling all educators, pupil services, educational assistants, administrative staff, and those in the process of obtaining their license! Come to the Southeastern Wisconsin Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8 AM to 12 PM at Greenfield High School, Greenfield, WI. Multiple schools in Southeastern Wisconsin are looking to fill vacancies … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday April 27
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 4, 2019
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. presents FashionWalk 2019
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, the Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted its annual "FashionWalk" fundraiser, at Leader Luxury, 6310 N. 43rd Street. The FashionWalk brought together youth, community leaders, and local fashion designers to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem of human trafficking in our communities through the glamour of a fashion show. The event … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. presents FashionWalk 2019
St. Mark AME Church hosts the Geraldine Bradford Women’s Missionary Society annual weekend and prayer breakfast
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted the Geraldine Bradford Women's Missionary Society (GBWMS) annual weekend and prayer breakfast at St. Mark Church, 1616 West Atkinson Ave. The theme for the event was "Touchdown: The Church Universal Tackling Injustices Through Education and Empowerment," and featured guest speaker the Honorable … [Read more...] about St. Mark AME Church hosts the Geraldine Bradford Women’s Missionary Society annual weekend and prayer breakfast
Milwaukee City Hall hosts 9th annual Girls’ Day to promote futures in public service
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Alderwomen Milele A. Coggs, Chantia Lewis and Nikiya Dodd hosted the "9th Annual Girls' Day at City Hall." The program is designed to help expose young women to potential careers in public service and strong leadership roles in local government. The event included panel discussions, workshops, and opportunities for active engagement and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee City Hall hosts 9th annual Girls’ Day to promote futures in public service
Longtime youth and children’s advocate Gwen T. Jackson passes
On Monday, March 25, 2019, Walker's Point Youth & Family Center released a statement on Facebook® announcing the passing of long-time advisory council member and local child and youth advocate Gwen T. Jackson at age 90. The posting stated: "We are deeply saddened to announce our long-time Advisory Council member, Gwen T. Jackson, passed away this weekend. She was … [Read more...] about Longtime youth and children’s advocate Gwen T. Jackson passes
The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 Are you lonely? Loneliness, according to Britannica, is a “distressing experience that occurs when a person’s social relationships are perceived by that person to … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
Who is Judge Andrew Jones?
Judge Andrew Jones has served as the judge in Branch 40 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court for the last six months. Judge Jones is seeking to retain his seat on the bench in the upcoming election on April 2. Prior to joining the bench, Judge Jones had twenty-four years of courtroom experience at every level of the state and federal court systems. He sat on the boards of … [Read more...] about Who is Judge Andrew Jones?
MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
By Kathy Quirk Milwaukee Public Schools high school students are getting a taste of college and earning credits through the M3 Early College pilot program. M3 (pronounced M-cubed) is a multifaceted collaboration among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and MPS, which collectively serve more than 130,000 students. M3 features a … [Read more...] about MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
Honor Women’s History Month by supporting Black women at work
If you want to celebrate Women’s History Month and Black Women's History Month in April, support the black and brown women in your workplace. But you might want to skip the tribute lunches or “lean-in” style pep talks. This is the premise of a new article published in HBR from Zuhairah Washington, a senior vice president at Expedia Group and Laura Morgan Roberts, a … [Read more...] about Honor Women’s History Month by supporting Black women at work