Nichelle Nichols, the actress who brought Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek to life, has been diagnosed with dementia, according to conservatorship documents obtained by TMZ. She is 85 years old. TMZ says that Dr. Meena Makhijani, a specialist in osteopathic medicine, has been treating Nichols for the last two to three years. According to Makhijani, the disease has progressed. … [Read more...] about Nichelle Nichols, actress who portrayed the iconic Lieutenant Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ diagnosed with dementia
Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith: Five fast facts you need to know
Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith, two African American men, were murdered, dismembered, chained, and thrown into a pond in Oklahoma, authorities say, and they’ve accused four members of a local white family of being involved in the slayings and/or their aftermath. The racial dynamic has led some people to call the murders a “modern day lynching” on social media, although … [Read more...] about Jarron Moreland and Alize Smith: Five fast facts you need to know
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Most churches are struggling with the problem of the generational gap. It is incumbent that churches address this issue because it is a real one. As the gap widens, it will continue to drive away talented and gifted young people and progressive thinkers. The key is to recognize there is a gap and then take steps to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 3)
‘Third Annual Sleepover for Education,’ helps out MPS students in need
On Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11, 2018, volunteers and organizations from all over Milwaukee gathered for the "3rd Annual Sleepover for Education," at Pete's Fruit Market, 2303 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. During the event volunteers collected school supplies for Milwaukee Public School students in need and camped out overnight on the street. This year's event was … [Read more...] about ‘Third Annual Sleepover for Education,’ helps out MPS students in need
City honors late civil rights advocate Vel R. Phillips with street naming
On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, the City of Milwaukee along with the Bader Foundation and Alderwoman Milele Coggs held a special street renaming ceremony at North 4th Street and West North Avenue to honor the late civil rights advocate Vel Phillips. The intersection will now be known as North Vel R. Phillips Ave. The renaming celebration was part of the "6th Annual Bronzeville … [Read more...] about City honors late civil rights advocate Vel R. Phillips with street naming
Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosts ‘Community Outreach Cook-out’
On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosted a "Pre-Vacation Bible School Community Outreach Cook-out," at their church, 3800 N. Port Washington Rd. The annual event offered the opportunity for the community to meet with local organizations, officials and representatives coming together to work on community needs in an effort to promote a safer city. … [Read more...] about Hallowed Missionary Baptist Church hosts ‘Community Outreach Cook-out’
Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
The Milwaukee Brewers invited fans to join pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (center photo) and his teammates for the Brewers Bowl-A-Thon on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at JB's on 41, 4040 S. 27th St. Participants enjoyed a unique opportunity to throw a strike with their favorite Brewer, all the while helping raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin, which is dedicated … [Read more...] about Jeremy Jeffress and teammates host Brewers Bowl-A-Thon
MPS students head back to class
The 2018–19 school year has officially begun! Students in MPS high schools, middle schools, and select elementary schools were back in the classroom Monday, August 13, 2018. Interim Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others welcomed students at Audubon Technology and Communication High School and Middle School with a … [Read more...] about MPS students head back to class
Get vaccinated. It could save your life
You may not know that you need vaccines throughout your lifetime. Vaccines are very important to your health. Here are a few reasons why you should get vaccinated. You may be at risk for serious diseases. Each year, thousands of people in the United States get sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. Some people have to go to the hospital. And some even … [Read more...] about Get vaccinated. It could save your life
Change your mindset to change your life!
By: Priscilla Q. Williams, RN As an oncology nurse for over 10 years, I have seen patients at their absolute worse. I have been in the room with patients where doctors have given them the prognosis of only months or weeks to live. Over the years this has given me such a grateful attitude toward life. One of the things I learned over the years is that patients who have a … [Read more...] about Change your mindset to change your life!