The artistic talent of Milwaukee's kids will be on full display, bigger and better than ever on the city's lakefront, during the first-ever All-City Arts Festival, which will be held May 9-11, 2018 on the south end of Henry Maier Festival Park. The event will feature more than 180 performances from 125 Milwaukee Public Schools, alumni and partner groups. Students have been … [Read more...] about 8,000+ MPS students to perform in first-ever ‘All-City Arts Festival’ at Henry Maier Festival Park
UWM program trains paramedics as community health partners
By Laura L. Otto Kendria Donaldson thought the career she wanted was traditional nursing. Then, when her boyfriend’s brother joined the Milwaukee Fire Department, she considered a different option. Becoming a firefighter would still allow her to help people with their health, but in a way that would build long-term wellness rather than just provide spot care. A … [Read more...] about UWM program trains paramedics as community health partners
Invisible women: Maternal and infant mortality in women of color
By: Stacy Grundy, MPH, CHES Problem There is a silent epidemic that is taking the lives of women and children across our nation. According to the Central Intelligence Agency CIA, the United States (US) has the worst birth outcomes of any of the other developed countries. These adverse birth outcomes include rising maternal deaths, high infant mortality rates and high … [Read more...] about Invisible women: Maternal and infant mortality in women of color
How to eat healthy in the hood
By: Gina Lathan Traditionally low-income communities have fewer full-service groceries stores that provide a large selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, and fish compared to more affluent communities. Yet the people who live in those communities have more access to fast food restaurants, corner stores and mini-markets that have an overabundance of high … [Read more...] about How to eat healthy in the hood
Every time foster kids move, they lose months of academic progress
How instability wreaks havoc on these children's school lives—and what can be done to fix it When 12-year-old Jimmy Wayne’s parents dropped him off at a motel and drove away, he became the newest member of the North Carolina Foster Care system. Over the next two years in the foster care system, he attended 12 different schools. “I don’t even remember what I learned—no, … [Read more...] about Every time foster kids move, they lose months of academic progress
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 26, 2018
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), celebrated the grand opening of the new Workforce Technology Center located inside their offices at 435 W. North Ave. The center offers individuals the opportunity to learn valuable STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills that can lead to rewarding career opportunities. The new center showcases … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League celebrates opening of newly renovated computer lab
Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
On Saturday, April 7, 2017, students from Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center (FSDLC) hosted a fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502. The fundraiser was the brainchild of Dr. Janice Pugh (center left) for her fourth and fifth grade students. The funds will allow her students to participate in a field trip to the Pfister Hotel to have an elegant lunch. The outing is a … [Read more...] about Frances Starms students host fish fry fundraiser at Garfield 502
Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) hosted "Misery in Our Midst: A Forum on Gun Violence," at Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 West Walnut Street. The forum discussed many different topics related to gun violence and its prevention, including the link between domestic violence and gun violence and how to prevent … [Read more...] about Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence
Milwaukee civil rights leader Vel Phillips passes away at 94
Lifelong trailblazer and civil rights advocate Vel R. Phillips died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, leaving a legacy of fighting for equality that has inspired generations. Phillips, 94, was praised by city leaders as an unwavering voice for justice who deeply changed Milwaukee. “She was a lonely warrior for a long time,” Mayor Tom Barrett said. “There were others who were … [Read more...] about Milwaukee civil rights leader Vel Phillips passes away at 94