On February 21, 2019, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and addressing racial disparities in … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
To match up local employers with student job seekers, Milwaukee Public Schools will host a job fair on March 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Student Union. Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend in search of summer and year-round work. Last year’s job fair was a huge success, with employers and students requesting a … [Read more...] about MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
On an unseasonably warm February morning, 11 children — some quiet and sleepy-eyed, some chipper and chatty — followed Regina Stieber along Milwaukee sidewalks wet with melting snow. Two days per week, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's "walking bus" picks up students on a set route and makes sure they get to school safely. Stieber, Lincoln's community school coordinator, … [Read more...] about Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
Seven safety tips for senior travelers
You don’t have to stop traveling just because you’re getting older. If anything, it’s when you are older that travel means more; a lifetime of knowledge allows you to fully appreciate the new experiences you’re having. And, if not for travel, what did you work so hard for all those years? But being older does often mean that you can’t travel the way you used to. We’re not … [Read more...] about Seven safety tips for senior travelers
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 28, 2019
Highlights from the 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards
2019 Black Excellence Awards Nominees: Saluting The Best In Our Community 2019 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients Keynote Speaker Steven Weddle Photos By Yvonne Kemp Congratulations to all Honorees and Scholarship Winners! … [Read more...] about Highlights from the 34th Annual Black Excellence Awards
Senate passes anti-lynching bill in renewed effort to make it a federal hate crime
Two competitors for the 2020 Democratic nomination joined forces Thursday, February 14, 2019 in a renewed effort to pass their anti-lynching legislation. The Senate passed the legislation from California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and South Carolina GOP Sen. Tim Scott last year, but the House never took up the measure. On Thursday, … [Read more...] about Senate passes anti-lynching bill in renewed effort to make it a federal hate crime
Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
Special event set for March 2, 2019, 4:00 - 6:30 pm, at King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture, 2767 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive The residual effects of Jim Crow laws are still current in our society today--- even in Milwaukee. We see them in education, housing, the legal system and other areas, resulting in pain and suffering. The entire … [Read more...] about Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year on April 4, 2018 marked the 50th year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. As Dr. King and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)
UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity
By Pat Baldwin Men’s head basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Things have been difficult for the Milwaukee Panthers over the past month or so. We had a tough five-game road trip and our team has been dealing with some adversity. It’s not the first time our players and coaches have had a rough stretch, and it won’t be the last. Anyone who plays a … [Read more...] about UWM coach Baldwin shares the lessons of working through adversity