Photos by: Yvonne Kemp | * File Photos January: Milwaukee Honors Dr. King Speech Winners, Confronting Human Trafficking February: Dr. Pat McManus Named Interim Health Department Commissioner, The 33rd Annual Black Excellence Awards March: Dr. Carter Talks Natural Health With Canaan MBC, Milwaukee Urban League Hosts Daughters of The Civil Rights Movement Panel … [Read more...] about Highlights of 2018 – January to June
The Hop announces holiday hours for New Year’s
Extended service to be offered New Year’s Eve with vehicles operating until 2 a.m. The streetcar is open for the holidays this year, as The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, will be operating every day this holiday season including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The streetcar will also feature extended hours on New Year’s Eve, with vehicles operating until … [Read more...] about The Hop announces holiday hours for New Year’s
The 8th Annual MKE Business Now Summit tackles entrepreneurship and job creation
Registration now open for free January 26 event Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has announced registration open for the Saturday, January 26, 2019 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit. The free event, to be hosted at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 N. 3rd St., includes workshops, panel discussions, and a resource fair with dozens of organizations that are … [Read more...] about The 8th Annual MKE Business Now Summit tackles entrepreneurship and job creation
New Year new you
The New Year is upon us; 2018 has gone into the trashcan of history and 2019 is gleaming with shiny newness. A new year is here, wonderful people. Why not begin it by becoming a new improved version of yourself? How, you ask? Easy, by reconciling with your past and accepting the present. No matter how the year 2018 was for you, 2019 is a blank slate. Many people carry the … [Read more...] about New Year new you
Rev. George Jolly hosts trip to the Holy Land
Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church pastor Rev. George Jolly hosted a trip to the Holy Land this past November. The tour visited many of the legendary sites in the Bible. The photo was taken in the Garden of Gethsemane, an urban garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, most famous as the place where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his … [Read more...] about Rev. George Jolly hosts trip to the Holy Land
Five healthy New Year’s resolutions that are easy to keep
Setting a New Year's resolution is the easy part—it's sticking to one that is actually hard. Experts agree that people make resolutions with the best of intentions, but often inadvertently set themselves up for failure. "Change is hard. We are creatures of habit," said June Kloubec, Ph.D., a professor in the department of nutrition and exercise science at Bastyr … [Read more...] about Five healthy New Year’s resolutions that are easy to keep
Diabetes and your feet: What you must know
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions–especially among people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control, 13.2 percent and 12.2 percent of African Americans women and men respectively worldwide have the second highest incidence of diabetes. American Indians lead among all racial … [Read more...] about Diabetes and your feet: What you must know
Custodian Wanted at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Custodian Wanted We are looking for a responsible Custodian who can keep our church clean and assist with setting up dining hall for luncheons and meetings; manage cleaning supplies and inventory; must pick-up trash, sweep, mop, vacuum, use industrial cleaning equipment to strip and buff floors, scrub and sanitize restroom facilities, remove trash, remove snow and ice from … [Read more...] about Custodian Wanted at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 27, 2018
Milwaukee Urban League hosts 59th Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) hosted the 59th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon is a significant event, not only because it helps to reinforce the importance of diversity and equal opportunity, but it also generates funds which help support the League's work in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts 59th Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon