Milwaukee Recreation (MKE REC) works to ensure all young people have access to showcase their talents, skills, and passions. Through the Creative Allies program, Milwaukee Recreation supports after-school sites within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) by providing additional arts opportunities for students. Created in partnership between Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Creative Allies program expands arts opportunities for students
Reclaiming our rest: How better sleep can transform black health
Sleep deprivation is more than just an inconvenience— it’s a silent killer that disproportionately impacts black Americans. Contributing to higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health challenges, poor sleep is an overlooked public health crisis in our community. Overview Sleep deprivation has quietly evolved into a public health epidemic for … [Read more...] about Reclaiming our rest: How better sleep can transform black health
This Week In Black History – March 20, 2025
March 20, 1883 – Jan. E. Matzeliger patented shoe-making machine. March 20, 1912 – Carter G. Woodson received doctorate from Harvard University. March 21, 1965 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., led march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, for voting rights. March 22, 1898 – J.W. Smith patented the lawn sprinkler. March 23, 1873 – Slavery abolished in Puerto Rico. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – March 20, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 20, 2025
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Nearby Nature Milwaukee recognizes African American environmentalists
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosted the 6th annual "African American Environmental Pioneer Awards" (AAEPA), at the Urban Ecology Center located at Washington Park. The event recognized those in Milwaukee’s African American community working for a better environment. Nominees were chosen by previous honorees and event organizers. This year's honorees … [Read more...] about Nearby Nature Milwaukee recognizes African American environmentalists
40th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors ‘Phenomenal Women’
On February 28, 2025, The Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards/Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Fund hosted the "40th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards" at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. The even's 40th anniversary theme was "Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence: Honoring Phenomenal Women" and recognized __ women in various categories (middle photo) including … [Read more...] about 40th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors ‘Phenomenal Women’
North Division students create T-shirt for MSO’s Bach’s 340th birthday celebration
Fozia Habib (left) and Kelben Davis look for design inspiration for their next art project at North Division High School (NDHS). Davis and Nathaynayal Sledge (not pictured) recently created the winning T-shirt design for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) week-long series of concerts in celebration of the 340th birthday of composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The students … [Read more...] about North Division students create T-shirt for MSO’s Bach’s 340th birthday celebration
Honorable Judge Clarence R. Parrish honored with street naming
On Friday March 7, 2025, the City of Milwaukee installed street signs on North Teutonia Avenue between WestCenter Street and West Clark Street, renaming Teutonia to honor Judge Clarence R. Parrish Street. His daughterAtty. Shelia M. Parrish-Spence, JD, MSE licensed lawyer for State of Wisconsin was present along withfamily members for the unveiling of the street sign in her … [Read more...] about Honorable Judge Clarence R. Parrish honored with street naming
Being accountable to myself
By Israel Webb I’m all for taking accountability and owning up to mistakes. It’s what keeps order intact and integrity relevant. However, there are times when we find ourselves in situations where we must follow protocol even when there will be repercussions. I recently discovered that I had a warrant for my arrest in another county. Since I hadn’t left Milwaukee or had … [Read more...] about Being accountable to myself
MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus. Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time. WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus stop. The app tracks the location of the bus and … [Read more...] about MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus