With the recent suicide deaths of beloved celebrities Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, there has been more widespread media coverage about the potentially tragic effects of mental illness and depression, resulting in many stars sharing their own personal battles with their fans. Singer Michelle Williams, one-third of Destiny’s Child, has always been vocal about her own … [Read more...] about Michelle Williams ‘proudly’ seeks help from mental health facility to deal with her battle with depression
Suffering from summer night sweats? There could be more to it than you think
In the heat of the night, when your body’s temperature starts to rise and you seem to just soak up your sheets with sweat, you may chuck it off to too many covers being on your bed. But what if there was more to it than the obvious? Night sweats are medically referred to as “sleep hyperhidrosis.” They are episodes of nighttime sweating, ranging from mild to profuse … [Read more...] about Suffering from summer night sweats? There could be more to it than you think
Grants now available for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs, improve employment
Applications due September 14, 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced that grant applications are now being accepted from registered 501(c)(3) or 501(c) (6) non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, or technical, business or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes. Non-profit organizations interested in … [Read more...] about Grants now available for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs, improve employment
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 26, 2018
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look … [Read more...] about UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
On Saturday, July 15, 2018 , the Grant family honored their family matriarch, Mrs. Carnell Grant, during her 90th birthday celebration. She was joined by her family, friends, New Covenant Baptist Church family, and Juneau Fidelity Temple #247 of the Elks at Devon Seafood & Steak in Glendale to recognize her lifetime accomplishments. Mrs. Grant was the co-owner of Grant’s … [Read more...] about Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
The NAACP Youth Council starts the new year with newly elected officers. The Youth Council meets at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Cross Lutheran Church. This year's officers are (from left) President Isaiah L. Bell; Vice President Lailaa Muhammad; Treasurer Matthew Goss; and Secretary Akilah Muhammad. Milwaukee youth who are interested in advocating for issues … [Read more...] about NAACP Youth Council welcomes new officers
Local missing teen found
Teenasia Scobey-Polacheck, the 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday, July 1, has been found safe and was reunited with her family late Friday night, July 13, 2018. The teen disappeared July 1. Her family said she hopped on her bicycle and left home after she was told to stop texting an older man. On July 13, police upgraded her status to endangered. Officials say Teenasia … [Read more...] about Local missing teen found
Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth….” Gen. 1:28 (MSG) Did you know that every day we are leaving our human footprint upon this Earth? This month our focus is recycling for sustainability to … [Read more...] about Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 4)
US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 other U.S. senators led by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), reintroduced the Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act. The CLEARR Drinking Water Act authorizes about $1 billion for small and disadvantaged communities to replace contaminated infrastructure and directs for the … [Read more...] about US Senator Tammy Baldwin helps introduce improved drinking water legislation