With the 2024 presidential election less than a month away, both major candidates are honing in on major issues affecting black Americans and people from all walks of life. This includes health care — a pivotal issue for many struggling to obtain quality and affordable plans amid inflation. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris offer different … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Harris: Who would benefit black Americans’ health care?
Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether it’s a minor cold or a full-blown case of the flu. “I always share a few easy and simple … [Read more...] about Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
This Week In Black History – October 17, 2024
October 10, 1899 – Isaac R. Johnson patented the bicycle frame. October 11, 1887 – Granville T. Woods patented the telephone system and apparatus. October 12, 1904 – Physician, author, educator W. Montague Cobb was born. October 13, 1579 – Martin de Porres, the first black saint in the Roman Catholic Church, was born. October 14, 1964 – At age 35, Martin Luther … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – October 17, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 17, 2024
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African Diaspora Council’s 8th Annual School Supply Drive
On Friday, October 4, 2024, African Diaspora Council (ADC), celebrated its "8th Annual School Supply Drive," with a brief ceremony before delivering school supplies on the UW-Milwaukee campus. They are very happy to announce that with the success of the previous years, they have provided almost $10,000 worth of school supplies, personal hygiene items, and art supplies to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council’s 8th Annual School Supply Drive
The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the Life Center and Manifest Conference hosted a community health fair at The Life Center, 5511 W. Burleigh St. The event included panel discussions, employment resources, men's empowerment sessions, information on the WI Felony Pardon program, healthy living resources and more. Over the course of three days, the event proved to be … [Read more...] about The Life Center and Manifest Conference hosts community health fair
Celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanette Mitchell
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 a community memorial was held at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - Uihlein Hall. Those who knew Jeanette Mitchell well said she led from the heart. "She was relational," recalled Ron Adams, regional vice president of distribution performance at Northwestern Mutual. "She was deliberate in pulling us in when she needed support when … [Read more...] about Celebrating the life of Dr. Jeanette Mitchell
What are you seeing?
In the world today everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else. Personal space has shrunk with the advent of social media. Many regular media outlets have succumbed to sensationalism, or even yellow journalism, in order to keep pace with social media platforms. How does this information blitz benefit the average US citizen? More importantly what are they seeing when … [Read more...] about What are you seeing?
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and knew triumph and heartbreak as the mother of Whitney Houston, has died. She was 91. Cissy Houston died Monday, October 7, 2024, in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston told The … [Read more...] about Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" is Florentine Opera opener The Florentine Opera will launch its 91st season with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a collaborative production with Virginia Opera and Kentucky Opera. Performances will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Madama Butterfly, one of Puccini’s most iconic operas, … [Read more...] about ‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee