The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column is looking at “Forgiveness” and especially emphasizing a Spiritual Enrichment Women’s Retreat sponsored by the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Milwaukee. The overall theme was: “Godly Women Forgive Totally.” Tammy Porter, the retreat’s coordinator, expounded about why some people blame God for bad … [Read more...] about Total forgiveness: Don’t blame God (Week 3)
MPS schools awarded for academic and behavior excellence
In an annual report issued by the Wisconsin Response to Intervention (RtI) Center, 108 MPS schools were recognized for achievement in reading, math, and/or behavior. Ranked Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum for the number of years meeting standards, Academy of Accelerated Learning was the only school in Wisconsin to earn Platinum in the three measured areas of reading, math, … [Read more...] about MPS schools awarded for academic and behavior excellence
Protect your family from skin cancer
Although there are several different types of skin cancer, most don’t become life-threatening because they aren’t likely to spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, melanoma is different. If not caught early, melanoma can spread from the skin to other organs, often with deadly results. And this serious skin cancer is no longer considered just an older person’s disease. … [Read more...] about Protect your family from skin cancer
Addressing disparities in care for minorities with heart valve disease
Doctors and African American communities are obligated to learn more about heart valve disease and the lifesaving procedures available to treat it, according to a report from the Association of Black Cardiologists. “It is incumbent upon us as healthcare providers [to] do a better job educating our patients about heart valve disease,” said Dr. Aaron Horne Jr., an … [Read more...] about Addressing disparities in care for minorities with heart valve disease
Michael Thibou the third African American male dental hygienist to graduate from MATC
Michael Thibou became the third African American male to receive a Dental Hygiene Program degree in the State of Wisconsin when he graduated from MATC on May 11, 2018. According to one of his MATC instructors, LaMont Walker, Thibou is the third African American male in Wisconsin to receive this degree. Walker said he became the first African American male when he received his … [Read more...] about Michael Thibou the third African American male dental hygienist to graduate from MATC
Ken’Triana McDade is building the groundwork for a bright future
By Dr. Shirley Moutry Ambitious, focused and determined are the key words that propel Ken’Triana McDade to strive for and achieve excellence. Ken’Triana is an honor student at Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School. At the end of this school year, she had earned a 4.8333 GPA and will be enering her senior year in the fall. Ken’Triana is enrolled in honors … [Read more...] about Ken’Triana McDade is building the groundwork for a bright future
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 14, 2018
Milwaukee Urban League hosts ’33rd Annual Black & White Ball’
On Saturday, June 2, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 33rd Annual Black & White Ball at The Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. This year's theme "Journey to 100," marked a year long celebration to the 100th anniversary of the MUL next year. Started in 1985, the Black & White Ball's goal is to promote diversity and celebrate the "coming together" of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts ’33rd Annual Black & White Ball’
LaVern Barber celebrates a happy 75th Birthday
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Mrs. LaVern Barber (front row, center) celebrated a very happy 75th Birthday, surrounded by her loving friends and family, during a fabulous birthday party held at the Elks Club, 5555 W. Good Hope Rd. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) Yolanda Lassiter, Carla Nichols, Theresa Shepherd, Felecia Mitchell, Cassandra Mitchell, (front row, … [Read more...] about LaVern Barber celebrates a happy 75th Birthday
Milwaukee Brewers players make special delivery to Boys and Girls Club
On Friday, May 25, 2018, two of the Milwaukee Brewers, Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress and Center Fielder Lorenzo Cain, stopped by the Mary Ryan Boys and Girls Club, 3000 N. Sherman Blvd., to deliver baseball equipment to the young players. Jeffress and Cain were joined by the Johnsonville Racing Sausages; former Brewer Larry Hisle; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers players make special delivery to Boys and Girls Club