More than 500 people said goodbye to Nathan Conyers, one of three founders of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Printing & Publishing Co., during a four-hour visitation at St. Mark A.M.E. Church on Sunday May 6, 2018. Mr. Conyers died on April 27, 2018 after a long illness. Conyers was a familiar face and voice in the Milwaukee community for more than 30 years, … [Read more...] about Visitation services held for Times founder Nathan Conyers
Funeral services held for civil right activist and judge Vel R. Phillips
Hundreds gathered at Milwaukee's oldest African American church, St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, to celebrate the life of Vel Phillips, the pioneering civil rights leader who smashed racial and gender barriers as a lawyer, city council woman and Wisconsin secretary of state. "These pinnacles were not what made Vel's story Vel's story," … [Read more...] about Funeral services held for civil right activist and judge Vel R. Phillips
North Central Service Club hosts 43rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon
On Sunday, May 6, 2018, the North Central Service Club, Inc., hosted its 43rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West, 2303 North Mayfair Road. The theme for this event was "Now is the Time to Become a Force for Societal Change." Milwaukee Area Technical College Sociologist Pamela Malone served as M.C. The keynote address was delivered by District … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club hosts 43rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Pastors United hosts 5th Annual Dinner Gala and Awards Banquet
On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Pastors United hosted their 5th Annual Dinner Gala and Awards Banquet at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 West Good Hope Road. This year's theme was "Year of the Woman: Our History is Our Strength." The guest speaker was WNOV 860's “The Mid-Week Flow” host Michelle Bryant. This year's awards honorees were all extraordinary women who have … [Read more...] about Pastors United hosts 5th Annual Dinner Gala and Awards Banquet
New proposed school budget brings more cuts and bigger class sizes, but still sees less funding
A Milwaukee Board of School Directors budget hearing on May 3, 2018 attracted an audience of about 100 and generated only about a half dozen speakers, a noticeable contrast with the contentious, seven-hour budget hearing on April 17, 2018. In attempting to agree on a 2018-2019 school year budget, the Milwaukee Public School system is confronted with a number of challenges … [Read more...] about New proposed school budget brings more cuts and bigger class sizes, but still sees less funding
Mayor Barrett nominates new executive director of the Fire and Police Commission
Mayor Tom Barrett nominated LaKeisha Butler to the position of executive director of the Fire and Police Commission on April 23, 2018. Her nomination requires approval by the Milwaukee Common Council. At press time, it was unknown if the council had considered her nomination during its meeting on May 8. Butler currently serves as the director of the City’s intergovernmental … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett nominates new executive director of the Fire and Police Commission
Mothers – A special gift from God (Week two)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month we are celebrating motherhood. Mothers do not come in a “onesize/ fit all” package, but every mother is special in her own right. In continuation of this month’s celebration of motherhood, the following are "10 Reasons Why Mothers Are Important" published in Psychology Today (May 2013): 1. If it … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Week two)
Event showcases Vincent High School’s many agriculture options
The sun was shining, the pigs were snoozing in the grass, and the sheep were frolicking as students at Vincent High School hosted their second annual Agricultural Spring Showcase on April 25, 2018. Families and the community toured Vincent’s barn, chicken coop, and classrooms to see the many agricultural activities that students engage in during the school day. Outside, more … [Read more...] about Event showcases Vincent High School’s many agriculture options
Herb Kohl provides support for classrooms and students
This week, in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and to celebrate the hard work and important contributions of Wisconsin teachers this school year, Herb Kohl Philanthropies funded all Wisconsin project requests (one per teacher) on the education crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.org. A total of 578 projects worth $425,000 were just flash-funded across the state. This … [Read more...] about Herb Kohl provides support for classrooms and students
Don’t shortchange consumers: Copays count
By Michael Beyer A new insurance policy could prove harmful to HIV patients and others living with chronic disease, who need to access and adhere to daily medications. Several insurers and employers are no longer allowing co-pay cards from drug manufacturers, which many patients use to lower their out-of-pocket costs, to count towards a patient's deductible. Patient … [Read more...] about Don’t shortchange consumers: Copays count