Songs of the Free: Celebrating the Centennial Of Nelson Mandela’s birth South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is excited to present the inspiring SOWETO Gospel Choir on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. Hailing from the town of Soweto (South West Township), the birthplace of the South African democratic movement struggle for freedom, SOWETO Gospel Choir has thrilled … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SOWETO Gospel Choir
Viola Davis says she regrets acting in “The Help”
Viola Davis might have gotten an Oscar nomination for 2012's The Help, but she says she regrets her role in the film. During a new interview with the New York Times, she admitted that she believes the film did not do justice to the stories of its black characters. "Have I ever done roles that I've regretted? I have, and The Help is on that list," Viola Davis told the New … [Read more...] about Viola Davis says she regrets acting in “The Help”
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 20, 2018
Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the Milwaukee Exposure and Explorer Project (MEEP) hosted its 9th Annual Luncheon for Education at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Court. The event serves to honor all the volunteers and supporters of the MEEP program. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the MEEP program. MEEP was founded in 2009 by Lilly Simmons, Erma Smith, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts 9th Annual Luncheon
Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
On Friday, September 7, 2018, Iconomy Multi-Media and best selling author and sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar (back row, left) brought his hit one-man show "Becoming Kareem" to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Uihlein Hall in downtown Milwaukee. This was a homecoming for Kareem, as he had started his professional basketball career with the Milwaukee Bucks. The show … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabar returns to Milwaukee with one-man show, ‘Becoming Kareem’
WRTP/Big Step hosts completion ceremony for MSSC safety courses
On Tuesday, September 4, 2018, WRTP/Big Step held a completion ceremony for their Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) safety courses at their building, 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave. This course emphasizes safety, fire extinguisher use, and wearing proper personal protective equipment such as eye and ear protection and hard hats. The students completed the MSSC safety … [Read more...] about WRTP/Big Step hosts completion ceremony for MSSC safety courses
Miss America Nia Imani Franklin is happy she didn’t have to endure swimsuit competition
“All these women onstage are more than just that,” Miss America 2019 Nia Imani Franklin said after her win. Miss America 2019 winner Nia Imani Franklin is glad she didn’t have to wear a swimsuit for the competition. “I’m happy that I didn’t have to do so to win this title tonight because I’m more than just that,” Franklin told the Associated Press after her victory on … [Read more...] about Miss America Nia Imani Franklin is happy she didn’t have to endure swimsuit competition
Gayle King says CBS “must have transparency” with Les Moonves investigation
Longtime CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves resigned Sunday, September 9, 2018, after new sexual abuse allegations by seven women were published. Two independent law firms are investigating the claims but the public may never know what CBS is able to discover about his behavior because the company agreed to keep the probe confidential. It's a notion that CBS This Morning co-host … [Read more...] about Gayle King says CBS “must have transparency” with Les Moonves investigation
#MeToo was started for black and brown women and girls but they’re still being ignored
By Tarana Burke, founder #MeToo movement My favorite diner is in Montgomery, AL. When I lived there more than 10 years ago, as often as I could, I ate there. The staff was super friendly; the eating area was clean enough and the food was delicious. The servers were mostly black women; the main cook was a black man. I liked to sit at the counter and order my food and … [Read more...] about #MeToo was started for black and brown women and girls but they’re still being ignored
Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Aprils have never meant much to me, autumn seem that season of beginning…” -Truman Capote This month’s series focus is on wiping the axiomatic slate clean and starting #ANew- Season by taking advantage of the opportunity to start afresh. The last two weeks, this writer looked at the benefits of jumpstarting a … [Read more...] about Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!