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August 31st, 2026

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Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers passes away at 72

By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Nathan Conyers, whose keen news sense, Christian spirit, and community concern lead to the founding of The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper, died Friday, April 27, 2018, after a long illness. He was 72. Mr. Conyers has been a familiar face and voice on Milwaukee’s general community scene, and in particular, through media promoting the city’s … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers passes away at 72

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church hosts Women’s Fellowship Breakfast

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church hosted their annual Women's Fellowship Breakfast at their church, 2345 N. 18th St. The attendees enjoyed devotional songs and scripture, breakfast and activities. The theme for the breakfast was, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." The keynote speaker for the event was Minister Phyllis Todd of … [Read more...] about Mt. Vernon Baptist Church hosts Women’s Fellowship Breakfast

Mothers – A special gift from God (Week One)

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)

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