In an unprecedented act of generosity, technology company Ripple donated $29 million to DonorsChoose.org this week, funding every project posted by a teacher across the country. In Milwaukee Public Schools, 110 projects posted by 89 teachers were funded, bringing a total donation of $60,081 to the district. “This is such an exciting day for our teachers and students,” said … [Read more...] about Ripple® donates $29 mil. to DonorsChoose.org: Funds 110 MPS projects
Could traditional black family ideals be promoting obesity?
By: Brandon Herring Weight has pretty much always been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always the chubby kid and even throughout my teenage years I was always the big guy. Fortunately enough for me, I was never teased because of my weight so I didn’t develop any long-term insecurities or struggles with self-image or self-esteem (thank … [Read more...] about Could traditional black family ideals be promoting obesity?
Ten tips for budgeting for summer travel
It’s easy to get carried away when traveling, buying souvenirs, eating at restaurants and upgrading your flights and accommodations. But the last thing you want is to face a big bill when you get home. Here are some tips for budgeting accordingly, no matter what type of vacation you’re planning. 1. Be realistic about what you can afford. Set expectations for your travel … [Read more...] about Ten tips for budgeting for summer travel
Martin Luther King, Jr.: 50 years later
Activists today are taking up Dr. King’s mantle and reviving the Poor People’s Campaign Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, a bullet robbed us of one of the great human- rights leaders of the 20th century. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, accelerated the racist backlash of the late 1960s. Along with the murder of Robert F. Kennedy two months … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr.: 50 years later
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 5, 2018
A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Marquette University, Avenues West Association and Near West Side Partners presented a luncheon entitled, "A View From The Top: Five Decades of Common Council Leadership," at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon was a historic conversation with the past and present African American Common Council presidents, including … [Read more...] about A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
A-LEGO annual full council meeting honors ‘Ladies of Excellence’
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, African American Ladies Empowering Growth and Opportunity (A-LEGO) hosted its annual full council meeting to discus its success from the past year and its goals for this one. As part of its meeting and to celebrate Women's History Month, A-LEGO honored 25 members who helped to make our community great. Pictured are 13 of those 25 including … [Read more...] about A-LEGO annual full council meeting honors ‘Ladies of Excellence’
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Milwaukee Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted their 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt Competition at All Peoples Church, 2600 North 2nd Street. The talent hunt's mission is to encourage, develop and create avenues that will allow youth to express their talents and abilities. The show included seven contestants and … [Read more...] about Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
Linda Brown Thompson, student at the center of landmark Brown v. Board of Education, dead at 75
Linda Brown Thompson, who as a young girl was the student at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education that declared school segregation unconstitutional, has died on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. She was 75. The Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel in Topeka confirmed it is handling funeral arrangements for Brown Thompson. Born in 1943, … [Read more...] about Linda Brown Thompson, student at the center of landmark Brown v. Board of Education, dead at 75
How MLK’s death changed America
By: Kevin Cokley Professor of Educational Research at the University of Texas The assassinations of civil rights activists Medgar Evers (1963), Malcolm X (1965) and Martin Luther King Jr. (1968) were stark reminders to black people that the pursuit of freedom and liberation often came at the ultimate cost. The assassination of King was arguably the most consequential for … [Read more...] about How MLK’s death changed America