When it comes to your health, bigger isn’t always better. In the Black community, we love our hips, curves and extra junk in the trunk. It’s naturally on us and beautifully a part of our genetic make-up. However, when is it too much? What is the cutoff point of excess weight? In the eyes of mainstream society, people who carry these extra curves and genes are in fact … [Read more...] about Obesity warps the shape and function of young hearts
Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to the Milwaukee Times As summer winds down in Milwaukee, attention turns from enjoying all that comes with this famously fabulous (albeit short) season to preparing for change, new beginnings, and fresh starts. A major change looming before many households in some way these days is the start of a new school year. Many local businesses … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The power of positive community action
Remembering Aretha Franklin as a civil rights icon
Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the first black U.S. president, often used her talent, fortune and platform to inspire millions of black Americans and support the fight for racial equality. “She not only provided the soundtrack for the civil rights movement, Aretha’s music transcended race, … [Read more...] about Remembering Aretha Franklin as a civil rights icon
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 30, 2018
Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 of advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the … [Read more...] about Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, Africans on the Move presented the 29th Annual Garveyfest at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th Street. Garveyfest is the celebration of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born black nationalist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which sought to unify and connect people of African descent worldwide. This year's event was very special as it celebrated … [Read more...] about Annual Garveyfest honors the life and work of Dr. Ahmed “Baba” Mbalia
Milwaukee Urban League Guild collects school supplies at Old School Daze
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League Guild along with Bosco and the Milwaukee Boppers, Steppers and the Ballroom Community hosted an "Old School Daze" event at Mr. J's Lounge, 4610 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The event's purpose was to collect donated school supplies and backpacks to donate to Milwaukee Public School students in need. The event featured music, food … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League Guild collects school supplies at Old School Daze
Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has served as a recap of a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, the Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Pastor. Progressive placed a focus on a much-needed solutions for a problem plaguing many churches, and that is bridging the generational gap. In this series … [Read more...] about Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
On Saturday, August 18, 2018, The Walnut Street Social Gathering Club, the North Division Alumni Association and Lincoln Alumni Association co-hosted the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic at Carver Park. Each year many former residents gather on the third Sunday in August to congregate, reminisce, and celebrate their old neighborhood. This year they were joined by many alumni … [Read more...] about Old Walnut St. celebrated at the 31st Annual Walnut Street Picnic
MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018
Improving student attendance is a top priority for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2018–19 school year, and the district invited parents and the community to support efforts to have students in school every day at the Attendance Kickoff event at Bradley Tech High School. Members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were on hand to support the initiative as well as … [Read more...] about MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018