What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the breast grow and invade healthy cells. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in the U.S. While many women with early-stage breast cancer are successfully treated, approximately 1 in 10 are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and 20 percent to 30 percent of … [Read more...] about Understanding metastatic breast cancer in black women; risks, disparities, and hope
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing the achievement of its CEO Ray Simpkins, who is making an impact within the co-op. Simpkins joined Outpost in May 2023, from the greater Columbus, OH area, where he was most recently the District Manager for Dollar General stores, overseeing a network of locations. He earned a masters of business administration from … [Read more...] about Outpost Co-op celebrates Black History Month by recognizing achievement of CEO Ray Simpkins
Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) will host its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon, celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. The event will occur on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel, with … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
This Week In Black History – February 27, 2025
February 27, 1988 – Debi Thomas became first black to win an Olympic medal in figure skating. February 28, 1984 – Michael Jackson won Eight Grammy awards. March 1, 1994 – Leonard S. Coleman, Jr., elected president of the National Baseball League. March 2, 1867 – U.S. Congress enacted charter to establish Howard University in Washington, DC. March 3, 1865 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – February 27, 2025
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 27, 2025
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue February 27, 2025
Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
On February 11, 2025, The Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Health Equity Coalition hosted “Creating Connections: Hope is Blossoming Through Care & Support,” at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 W. Atkinson Ave. Held in honor of Black History Month, the event addressed the critical health disparities affecting black Americans living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association-WI hosts ‘Creating Connections: Hope Is Blossoming Through Care & Support’
Wisconsin’s February 2025 primary election results
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Wisconsinites casts their ballots in the February primary. There was one statewide race on the ballot, along with some local school board races and referendums; and some races throughout the state for city, town and village offices. There were three people in the primary runing for state superintendent of public instruction. The incumbent, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s February 2025 primary election results
Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Judge David Borowski ordered the district and city to split costs 50/50 for a school resource officer program and have officers in place within 10 days or face contempt of court A Milwaukee County judge did not hold back Monday, February 17, 2025, outraged over the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors missing another deadline to have resource officers back in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Remembering John A. Triggs
Sunrise: August 16, 1939 Sunset: February 5, 2025 John Triggs (1939-2025), born to sharecroppers in Canton, Mississippi, passed away on February 5, 2025. After moving to Milwaukee in 1955, he became the county's first African American wrestler and excelled in football. A dedicated member of Northwest SDA Church, John worked at Pabst Brewery until his retirement in the … [Read more...] about Remembering John A. Triggs
Five black female scientists everyone should know about
By: Grace Blackshaw Scrolling through a list of famous scientists, it’s pretty obvious science has a diversity problem. Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Stephen Hawking – notice a pattern? It’s important to remember that not all scientists are white men – others just don’t make it into our textbooks nearly as … [Read more...] about Five black female scientists everyone should know about