On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Your Life Does Matter to God Ministries hosted the "Women of Double Honor Breakfast Conference," at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Park Place, 11600 West Park Place. The event was held to honor those from Your Life Does Matter to God Ministries and in the community who help keep the spirit alive in the community, and make this city a better place to … [Read more...] about Your Life Does Matter to God Ministries presents Women of Double Honor Breakfast Conference
Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
This spring, 59 teachers were honored with the Early Career Educator Award by the Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (WACTE). Alexandria Harris, a second-grade bilingual teacher at Academia de Lenguaja y Bellas Artes (ALBA) in Milwaukee, was selected for this recognition. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Monona Terrace in Madison. This … [Read more...] about Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
Women, here are four tips for summer safety!
By: Brittany Wright B.A. in Creative writing and English – University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana In the midst of multiple rap beefs and presidential buffoonery, something very ugly is happening in Chicago and no one is talking about it. Over the last few months and weeks, there have been a string of terrifying kidnappings and mutilations of young women on the south and … [Read more...] about Women, here are four tips for summer safety!
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 5, 2018
African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 10th Anniversary
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN), along with 15 sponsoring organizations and more than 100 guests, joined together at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet St., to commemorate 10 years of service to the community. Formed in 2008, the organization was founded by concerned community residents due to disparities … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Milwaukee Brewers honor the life of Davey “Nellie” Nelson
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the life of the late Davey "Nellie" Nelson( inset), who passed away on April 22, 2018, by renaming the FOX Sports Wisconsin stage where Nelson reported pre- and post-game shows as "Nellie's Corner" in his honor. A memorial plaque was placed at the stage to formally rename it. Nelson was a Major League All-Star … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Brewers honor the life of Davey “Nellie” Nelson
Mount Zion Wings of Glory COGIC hosts ’17th Annual Men’s Day’
On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Mount Zion Wings of Glory Church of God in Christ hosted their "17th Annual Men's Day Service: All Denomination Men in Black," at their church located at 2630 N. 6th St. Among the men honored at the services were Min. Alonzo Washington, Min. Daron Cross, Sr.; Head Deacon Roosevelt Holly; Deacon Bruce Cross; Deacon Ernest Hale; Deacon Jesse Patrick; … [Read more...] about Mount Zion Wings of Glory COGIC hosts ’17th Annual Men’s Day’
American Heart Association recognizes Rep. Evan Goyke with Friend with Heart award
The American Heart Association presented Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) with a Friend with Heart award for his support of the American Heart Association’s mission throughout the year, including supporting the Dispatcher-Assisted CPR law, as well as a law that incentivizes FoodShare participants to purchase healthy foods. Both laws were passed in the last legislative … [Read more...] about American Heart Association recognizes Rep. Evan Goyke with Friend with Heart award
MPS Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to children during the summer
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, Milwaukee Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides nutritious meals … [Read more...] about MPS Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to children during the summer
Joe Jackson, manager of The Jackson 5, has died at age 89
Joseph "Joe" Jackson , the father and the manager of the Jackson family of entertainers, has died, TMZ reported Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The entertainment news website said Jackson had terminal pancreatic cancer, and a source told TMZ last week he was in end stages of his battle with it. Jackson, who managed The Jackson 5, was 89 years old. A report in 2015 said Jackson … [Read more...] about Joe Jackson, manager of The Jackson 5, has died at age 89