Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that’s passed down from parents to their kids. Babies are born with sickle cell disease when they inherit 2 abnormal genes (one from each parent). These genes cause the body’s red blood cells to change shape. What sickle cell disease does to the blood Instead of moving through the bloodstream easily, sickle cells can clog blood … [Read more...] about What you need to know about sickle cell disease
Choosing the best assisted living facility for your loved one
With the array of assisted living facilities available throughout the United States, the sheer amount of choices can seem overwhelming; however, making the right choice is made easier when you start the search prepared. Think of the process in three steps: • Decide what you need • Find locations that match your needs • Evaluate locations using multiple resources • … [Read more...] about Choosing the best assisted living facility for your loved one
Ernie G celebrates 41 years in radio with concert
The 860 WNOV DJ will celebrate four decades on air with three great local acts, The Tempters, The Reconstruction Band, and the Jazzy Jewels For the last 41 years, Ernie Mitchell, also known simply as "Ernie G," has been an institution unto himself on Milwaukee airwaves. And on Saturday, November 3, 2018 Milwaukee will honor his four-decades long achievement with a … [Read more...] about Ernie G celebrates 41 years in radio with concert
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 11, 2018
Majestic Community Choir celebrates 40th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 30, 2018, the Majestic Community Choir celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Mason Temple Church, 6098 N. 35th Street. The Majestics celebrated with a huge concert with many special guests and speakers, including Way of the Cross pastor Rev. Kurt Boyd (upper photo, left). During the anniversary concert celebration, Majestics founder and director Joe V. … [Read more...] about Majestic Community Choir celebrates 40th Anniversary
Manna Behavioral Services Corp. honers local ‘Wonder Women’
On Saturday, September 29, 2018, Manna Behavioral Services hosted their 3rd Annual Recovery Awards program at the Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th. The event honored seven "Wonder Women" who have help contributed to the youth in our community. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) S.M.I.L.E., Inc. CEO Annette Duckworth; entrepreneur Tequila Barnette; Manna Behavioral … [Read more...] about Manna Behavioral Services Corp. honers local ‘Wonder Women’
SDC hosts 2018 Summit on Poverty
The Social Development Commission held their 2018 "Summit On Poverty - Statewide Edition" on Thursday, September 27, and on Friday, September 28, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Over the course of the conference, over 500 low income individuals, community partners, business leaders, and policy makers from all over Wisconsin explored the shared experience of poverty and the … [Read more...] about SDC hosts 2018 Summit on Poverty
Youth Justice Milwaukee hosts dinner and forum regarding ACT 185
Youth Justice Milwaukee hosted a dinner and forum discussion regarding the passage of ACT 185 and juvenile justice reform which the law is intended to address. About 50 people participated in the forum held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at North Division High School on September 18, 2018. For years many children suffered trauma and neglect by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Now … [Read more...] about Youth Justice Milwaukee hosts dinner and forum regarding ACT 185
We are still here
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times After more than 500 years of oppression and hate in the USA alone, Black people are still here. Blacks in the USA call themselves African Americans in 2018; but they are black and still here. Black people around the world have been conquered, enslaved and targeted for annihilation for more than 2500 years, but we … [Read more...] about We are still here
Our children are saying “We are afraid”
We are afraid because there are too many threats at schools. I want my school to be safe and to have art because kids like art. –8-year-old girl, Wisconsin What worries children most at the start of a new school year? In simpler times it might have been remembering their locker combination or making sure they had a friend to sit with at lunch. But a recent Children’s … [Read more...] about Our children are saying “We are afraid”