When you’re living with type 2 diabetes, poor circulation can be a genuine concern. If you don’t keep the blood flowing well throughout your body, there may be serious consequences such as chronic pain in your extremities and irreversible nerve damage. It’s also not uncommon for doctors to recommend amputations for those whose poor circulation has caused significant issues. … [Read more...] about Seven great ways to improve blood circulation
Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
By Dr. Willie Allen I received my first taste of violence as a child in St. Louis, when I was dragged into the street to fight with another child that I did not know. From that time on, I always wondered why children (and adults) would resort to violence. Eventually I asked some of my cousins what I should do when challenged to settle a dispute with violence. The … [Read more...] about Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025
April 17, 1983 – Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Color Purple. April 18, 1864 – More than 200 black Union troops massacred by Confederate forces at Ft. Pillow, TN. April 19, 1972 – Stationed in Germany, Major Gen. Frederic E. Davidson became the first black to lead a U.S. Army division. April 20, 1894 – Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, pioneering food … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 17, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 17, 2025
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Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election
Ruth Bradley McNeely-Wells has witnessed more than a century of American history, including the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the 105-year-old cast her ballot in Wisconsin’s spring election. Ruth delivered her absentee ballot accompanied by her daughter Tracey Louise McNeely (left Photo) to the Milwaukee Election Commission at City … [Read more...] about Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election
Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
On March 31, 2025 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was the first one without beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away in January 2025. The home opener included several remembrances, including Ueck’s signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence and the Milwaukee debut of … [Read more...] about Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Organizers said the protests are meant to highlight reproductive rights, voting access and other topics. Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Milwaukee took part in nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, 2025. According to organizers, the protests were meant to oppose "legislative actions threatening … [Read more...] about Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), has announced they will be holding a job fair in hopes of finding seasonal workers for the upcoming season at Henry Maier Festival Park. The job fair will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., at the Summerfest Operations Building, 114 N Jackson St. MWF said over 2,000 seasonal workers are needed for this … [Read more...] about Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair
Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program
2024-2025 energy assistance benefit season ends May 15 On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) laid off all federal employees working in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the DHHS workforce by 20,000 positions. LIHEAP—commonly known as Energy Assistance— … [Read more...] about Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program
Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration
Democrats have been struggling to energize their frustrated base since losing all three branches of government in the November 2024 election. Senator Cory Booker (DNJ) may have found a way. For more than 25 hours, the New Jersey Democrat stood at the Senate lectern speaking against President Donald Trump’s policies in what may be the most dramatic and sustained public … [Read more...] about Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration