Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton called for a November 6, 2018 special election to fill the 5th Aldermanic District seat left vacant by the resignation on May 24, 2018 of Jim Bohl. Bohl, who was elected to his fifth four-year term in 2016, is reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to be under consideration for a lobbying-related job for the city as part … [Read more...] about Common Council President calls for special election
Total Forgiveness (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “To err is human, but to forgive is divine.” - Alexander Pope Last month an informative and relevant women’s retreat was sponsored by the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Louis E. Sibley, Pastor. The conference was held at Green Lake Conference Center using a theme of: “Godly Women Forgive Totally.” This column … [Read more...] about Total Forgiveness (Week 1)
VA Mental Health Summit at UWM to help African American vets
Michelle Watts comes from a military family and works at Veterans Affairs, so she is tuned in to the issues that may keep African American veterans from seeking VA services. “Misinformation and a history of mistrust may be factors,” said Watts, veterans justice outreach coordinator for Milwaukee’s Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The University of … [Read more...] about VA Mental Health Summit at UWM to help African American vets
ADHD’s severity in women and girls is often overlooked
Women are often seen as talkative by nature, but the reality is, sometimes it can be more than that. Unfortunately, because of this stereotype, many people, doctors included, assume women don’t suffer as much from attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as men. Furthermore, new findings suggest the medical community doesn’t appreciate the frequency and severity of ADHD … [Read more...] about ADHD’s severity in women and girls is often overlooked
For 50 years Milwaukee has fallen for A&C Live Bait, Inc., hook, line and sinker
On Sunday, June 10, 2018, A & C Live Bait, Inc., is having their 50th Anniversary celebration which will continue throughout the week at their location, 314 East Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. The journey to a live bait and fishing store began with Acie and Carrie White, who are parents of the current owner, Tommy White and his siblings. Acie and Carrie were … [Read more...] about For 50 years Milwaukee has fallen for A&C Live Bait, Inc., hook, line and sinker
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 31, 2018
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 24, 2018
WAAW Center hosts 22nd Annual Face of Home Hat Luncheon
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, The Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd., hosted the 22nd Annual Face of Hope Hat Luncheon at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. Twenty-four community leaders were honored for their dedicated service and civic involvement. More than 200 people attired in stylish head crowns attended the annual event. The 2018 … [Read more...] about WAAW Center hosts 22nd Annual Face of Home Hat Luncheon
Milwaukee honors two heroes of the fight for fair housing
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, as part of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Milwaukee, the celebration of the Open Housing Marches of 1967-68, the city of Milwaukee presented special awards to two of the participants who helped drive the movement at a awards ceremony held at North Division High School. The two recipients were veteran marcher and former NAACP commando Fred Reed … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors two heroes of the fight for fair housing
Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association celebrates National Nurses Week with grand party
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (MCNBNA) celebrated National Nurses Week 2018 with a Nurse Week Day Party. Nurses, their friends and family from all over were invited to the party, hosted at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront, 4700 N. Port Washington Rd. Attendees enjoyed music, light refreshments, dancing, and vendors … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association celebrates National Nurses Week with grand party