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
National Association of Black Accounts, Inc. presents Generational Wealth workshop
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, The Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., hosted a workshop on "Generational Wealth," at the WWBIC Center, 1533 N. River Center Dr. The workshop was presented by NABA Milwaukee Chapter founder Mark Purnell (seated front row, 2nd from right), a financial advisor with 33 years of experience in the financial … [Read more...] about National Association of Black Accounts, Inc. presents Generational Wealth workshop
‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
On Friday, February 15, 2019, CAPITA Productions presented its highly anticipated show "We Are The Drum" at Marshall High School auditorium. "We Are the Drum" is an educational, entertaining, high-energy, professionally produced show using powerful singing, poetry, dance and inspiration that celebrates 400 years of our people’s rich African American heritage, history and … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
Milwaukee to host 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Monday, March 11, 2019 that Milwaukee, WI, will host the Democratic National Convention on July 13-16, 2020. This is the first time the Democratic Party has held a national convention in the Midwest outside of Chicago since 1916. After a decade of Republican attacks on working people, labor unions, and communities of color, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee to host 2020 Democratic National Convention
The beauty of it
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times There are many things a person can complain about in life. Many people have issues with their occupations. Other people will have a gripe about the society they were born into, or even the era. Through all of the complaining, we should never forget the beauty of life. Your life is special and priceless; after … [Read more...] about The beauty of it
The loneliness epidemic (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “If your life is empty, fill it with Christ.” - Woodrow Kroll The subject of loneliness was once a relatively ignored subject; now in recent years, this subject has clearly become one of the most important subjects of interest and concern in our society today. This week, let’s look at tips on how to overcome … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 3)