Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 10, 2019
Highlights of 2018: July to December
July: City of Milwaukee and Urban League release official anti-displacement plan, UNCF-Milwaukee hosts annual walk/run for education August: Milwaukee Brewers host African American Heritage Night, Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena "The Forum", The Passing of the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin September: Milwaukee Exposure & Explorer Project hosts … [Read more...] about Highlights of 2018: July to December
Carolyn Stanford Taylor to be appointed next state superintendent
Governor-elect and State Superintendent Tony Evers announced Thursday, December 27, 2018, his intention to appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor as the next state superintendent following his oath of office on Monday, January 7, 2019. “Carolyn is a dedicated, thoughtful leader, who puts the best interests of kids before all else,” Evers said. … [Read more...] about Carolyn Stanford Taylor to be appointed next state superintendent
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Wikipedia® defines New Year’s Resolution as a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life. If you yearn for a closer relationship with God and you want to tap into and experience the transforming power of God’s Word, … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 1)
New York honors Shirley Chisholm, first Black congresswoman in U.S. history, with new statue
The firebrand politician once quipped that she would like to be remembered as a woman who ‘had guts’ This past summer, New York City announced its plans to build a new monument to a woman who has made significant contributions to the city, and asked for the public’s help in choosing a potential subject. After deliberating over a list of 1,812 names, officials have … [Read more...] about New York honors Shirley Chisholm, first Black congresswoman in U.S. history, with new statue
Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucus certified election results and sworn in during private ceremony
On Friday, December 14, 2018, Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucus (left) certified his election results and received his certificate of election at a private swearing in ceremony at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. He was joined by his wife, Linda (center) and was sworn in by Chief Judge Maxine Aldridge White. Lucas, a Major League Baseball security official, won the November 6, … [Read more...] about Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucus certified election results and sworn in during private ceremony
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club holds first annual ‘Christmas with Dignity’ service project
On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club held its first annual Christmas with Dignity Service Project at St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The program was designed as a social enterprise and community development project that gives deeply discounted prices on brand-name toys, clothing and books, making purchases affordable for … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club holds first annual ‘Christmas with Dignity’ service project
Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Students at Milwaukee Parkside have put their gardens to bed for the winter after raising their own produce and exploring multicultural recipes. Grades 1 through 8 participated in a full year of planning, planting, nurturing, harvesting, and cooking that led to sampling of delicious ethnic dishes from vegetables grown in the school’s Multicultural Gardens. Beginning in the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Sharing the positive impact of UW-Milwaukee graduates
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduating from college is an enormous accomplishment. Graduates experience considerable personal growth and transformation through their time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The positive results don’t stop with the person, however. UWM graduates impact thousands of lives as they find ways to … [Read more...] about Sharing the positive impact of UW-Milwaukee graduates