As she has shared, tennis legend Serena Williams faced life-threatening complications while giving birth to her baby girl Olympia last year. If it weren’t for Serena speaking up and pushing for doctors to listen to her, she may not have survived. Her story offers a perfect example of how important it is for us to be able to advocate for ourselves in healthcare … [Read more...] about Speak up, speak out! Nine ways to advocate for your needs at the doctor
Don’t risk your family’s health in a cold home, let SDC’s weatherization assistance program help you
Is your home cold in the winter? Do you put plastic on your windows to keep the heat inside? There’s a better way to survive Wisconsin’s winters. The Social Development Commission’s (SDC) weatherization team can help. If you qualify for Milwaukee County’s energy assistance program, you may qualify for SDC’s Weatherization services. SDC’s energy auditors can help you … [Read more...] about Don’t risk your family’s health in a cold home, let SDC’s weatherization assistance program help you
Fifteen easy and festive ideas for Thanksgiving decorations
By William S. Gooden Every year millions of Americans face the same dilemma. You are having a house full of people for Thanksgiving weekend. And your home looks far from warm and inviting and you are far from an interior design whiz. Fear not; with a few simple ideas and a little creativity you can turn your home from drab and dreary into holiday chic in no … [Read more...] about Fifteen easy and festive ideas for Thanksgiving decorations
‘Black Girl Magic’ campaign helps 17 African American women win Houston court elections
Success means black women will serve on misdemeanor criminal courts and as family court judges in Houston for first time The Houston area's courts are going to be a lot more diverse thanks to a group of 17 African American women. The women, who were part of an effort dubbed the "Black Girl Magic" campaign, all won races on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to be judges in … [Read more...] about ‘Black Girl Magic’ campaign helps 17 African American women win Houston court elections
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 15, 2018
Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
An eight-year reign of Republican dominance and political muscle in Wisconsin came to an end Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when Democrat Tony Evers defeated Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the central figure in Wisconsin politics for more than a decade. And his running mate, former state Rep. Mandela Barnes, will become the state's first African American lieutenant governor when the … [Read more...] about Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosts 30th anniversary gala
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a gala in the museum's historic Bernice Lindsey Hall, 2060 West Center Street. For the last three decades the Museum has had the mission of preserving African American history here in Milwaukee and abroad. Special guests from Milwaukee's diverse communities attended … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosts 30th anniversary gala
Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the legendary Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrated 50 years of bringing African dance and music to the world with a performance of "Ujima" at UWM's Zelazo Center - Bader Auditorium, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd. "Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility," is a full-length performance of a West African village during the preparation for a harvest and … [Read more...] about Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
Simone Biles makes history: 1st American to win medals in every event at Worlds
Record-setting gymnast Simone Biles won the women’s floor exercise gold Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Her winning score was 14.933, a full point higher than her USA teammate Morgan Hurd, who won the silver medal. The gold medal was Biles’ 14th title in her career at the world championships, extending her own record … [Read more...] about Simone Biles makes history: 1st American to win medals in every event at Worlds
Ntozake Shange, who wrote the influential play ‘For Colored Girls,’ has died at 70
Playwright, poet and author Ntozake Shange, whose most acclaimed theater piece is the 1975 Tony Award-nominated play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 according to her daughter. She was 70. Shange's For Colored Girls describes the racism, sexism, violence and rape experienced by seven black women. It has … [Read more...] about Ntozake Shange, who wrote the influential play ‘For Colored Girls,’ has died at 70