A fitting bit of news for March – introducing Captain Belinda Bennett. In addition to being the first female and black captain in Windstar Cruises' history, she is the first black female captain in the commercial cruise industry. An exclusive handful of women are currently making waves as captains, with the first American female captain tapped just less than a year ago to … [Read more...] about Diversity sails forward: Introducing Captain Belinda Bennett, first Black, female ship’s master
Celebrating Black women writers: J. California Cooper
The first African American female writer featured this month is J. California Cooper. Ms. Cooper was honored as Black Playwright of the Year and has received the America Book Award, the James Baldwin Writing Award and the Literary Lion Award from the American Library Association. Ms. Cooper passed on September 26, 2014. I have a few of her books in my collection, Family, Life … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black women writers: J. California Cooper
Don’t underestimate the power of optimism
Optimistic people fare better in interviews all other things being equal. That is the simple truth. Most people like people who have optimism, so long as it isn’t exaggerated and overblown simply for effect. Optimism and smiles tend to go together. So there is a double-whammy in the package of a person interviewing for a position who is both optimistic and who has a ready … [Read more...] about Don’t underestimate the power of optimism
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 7, 2019
Zion Hill MBC celebrates women for Black History Month
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church hosted its annual Black History program at the church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave. This year's Black History Program theme was "Celebrating Women," and featured a special tribute to music icon Aretha Franklin. As part of the event four outstanding women and church members were honored for their years of service to the … [Read more...] about Zion Hill MBC celebrates women for Black History Month
Milwaukee Recreation hosts ’16th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’
On Saturday, February 16, 2019, Milwaukee Recreation along with the Social Development Commission and the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, held at North Division High School, 1011 W Center St. The annual dance is a chance for fathers and daughters to dress up and enjoy a great evening together. This event provides a great way for young ladies to strengthen their relationships … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation hosts ’16th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance’
St. Mark AME Church gives Black history lesson to students at Keefe Avenue School
By Vincent Butler St. Mark AME Church Christlyn Frederick-Stanley, principal of Keefe Avenue School, was looking for help in putting together a Black History Month program. She discovered that help was just four-tenths of a mile away. Sixteen members of St. Mark AME Church spent the morning of February 14 reading to approximately 130 students at the school, which … [Read more...] about St. Mark AME Church gives Black history lesson to students at Keefe Avenue School
Oscars: women, people of color triumph on night of firsts (and seconds)
Oscar Sunday marked a night of important firsts — and seconds — for diverse artists and filmmakers and their Hollywood contributions. The 2019 telecast started making history almost immediately. After Regina King accepted best supporting actress for If Beale Street Could Talk, Ruth E. Carter became the first African American woman to ever win best costume design, for her … [Read more...] about Oscars: women, people of color triumph on night of firsts (and seconds)
The ultimate fraternity
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times In the USA there are fraternities and sororities that supposedly epitomize the cream of African American society. I won’t say the names but use the term many use when referring to these organizations: The Divine Nine. It is great to celebrate these nine organizations during Black History Month. Yet, it is time to … [Read more...] about The ultimate fraternity
The loneliness epidemic (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th In 2010, AARP published a report Loneliness Among Older Adults: A National Survey of Adults 45+ showing that a little over one-third (35 percent) of the 3,000 survey respondents were categorized as lonely reporting significant bouts of loneliness. The study also found that lonely respondents were less likely to be … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 1)