The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother” - (John 19:25a) Last month believers were reminded how Jesus hung impaled on the Cross with life slowly oozing out of His body, and how His mother stood nearby watching. To different people in the Gospel account of the Crucifixion, it meant different things. To Pilate … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Week One)
The Life’s Journey of Nathan Conyers
Last day of term for high schools changes to May 21
The end of the school year is approaching and Milwaukee Public Schools has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students. Due to the snow day on February 8, 2018, when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12. Wisconsin requires schools to provide a specific number of minutes of … [Read more...] about Last day of term for high schools changes to May 21
District releases balanced $1.2 billion proposed 2018-19 budget
Milwaukee Public Schools’ administration released the Superintendent’s Proposed FY19 Budget on Friday, April 27, 2018. For the past four months, the district has worked to close a $30 million budget gap to keep budget cuts as far away from the classroom as possible. “Stagnant revenue, rising health care costs, and declining enrollment all contributed to a financial shortfall … [Read more...] about District releases balanced $1.2 billion proposed 2018-19 budget
Black men and healthcare – a broken relationship
By: Abdris Elba, B.S. Every year my mother texts or calls to check whether I’ve completed my annual physical, dental cleaning and vision test. Going to the dentist and optometrist has always been easy to complete, but going to the doctor for routine check-ups and blood tests hasn’t been. In my case, accessibility to a network of providers is easy because of the health … [Read more...] about Black men and healthcare – a broken relationship
Adoption Choice, Inc., your #1 choice in adoption services
Adoption Choice, Inc. (ACI), is a private, non-profit adoption agency that has been in business for over 30 years. The agency provides adoption services to the entire state of Wisconsin. These services include assisting families through a domestic infant adoption, an out-of-state foster care adoption, step-parent adoption, relative adoption, embryo adoption, and expectant/birth … [Read more...] about Adoption Choice, Inc., your #1 choice in adoption services
Ms. Maggie Vance celebrates 100th Birthday
Maggie “Idea” Vance celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Carter Conference Center at Holy Redeemer COGIC. She was born in Wilmot, AR on April 17, 1918. She moved to Milwaukee in 1949. She held various jobs through the years at nursing homes and the dietary department of Mt. Sinai hospital, to name a few. She was very … [Read more...] about Ms. Maggie Vance celebrates 100th Birthday
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 3, 2018
NDHSAA hosts students at luncheon
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, the North Division Alumni Association hosted a group of students from North Division High School for lunch at Irie Zulu Restaurant, 7237 W. North Ave. The purpose of the lunch was to thank the students for their work in helping the alumni association throughout the year, and discuss ways the alumni can help the students next year. … [Read more...] about NDHSAA hosts students at luncheon
Dr. Wilma Spann celebrates birthday
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, founder and CEO of the Rev. James W. Spann II College Scholarship Foundation, Dr. Wilma N. Spann celebrated her birthday at the Four Points Sheraton, 5311 S. Howell Ave. The surprise party was thrown by her children and many of her family and friends were in attendance to wish her well. Pictured at the event are (from left) son, Timothy Spann; son, … [Read more...] about Dr. Wilma Spann celebrates birthday