A month and a day after Democrats made a change, Kamala Harris has the party faithful believing. The vice president’s speech on Thursday, August 22, 2024 capped an ebullient four-day convention in Chicago that showcased the party’s reinvigorated chances against Donald J. Trump in the wake of President Biden’s decision to step aside. Before a convention hall packed with … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from the Democratic National Convention
MPS First Nations Studies holds its first in-person College Access Bridging Program
Lessons in math, science, and Native culture plus fun, educational trips around Milwaukee filled summer days for a group of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Native students. They took part in the first in-person College Access Bridging Program organized by MPS’s First Nations Studies. Bridging prepared those middle school students for the First Nations Studies College Access … [Read more...] about MPS First Nations Studies holds its first in-person College Access Bridging Program
Five tips for black women coping with ‘scanxiety’
Whether scans are being done for diagnosis, to monitor treatment, or to check for a recurrence of illness, the emotions associated with these scans can be difficult to navigate for many people with chronic illnesses and survivors. Having tests and waiting for results can be scary and incredibly unnerving, and different levels of "scanxiety" can impact a person’s quality of … [Read more...] about Five tips for black women coping with ‘scanxiety’
Four types of illness lurking in your home
As much as we’d like our homes to be the perfect ‘safe space,’ this is rarely the case. Unbeknownst to many homeowners (or any tenants for that matter) are the dangers looking right around the corner. Not burglars. Bacteria. Viruses. Nasty little pathogens that can catch us off guard, creep by our immune systems, and cause an infection. If you’ve found yourself getting … [Read more...] about Four types of illness lurking in your home
This Week In Black History – August 29, 2024
August 29, 1920 – Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker was born. August 30, 1983 – Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., became the first African American astronaut in space. August 31, 1836 – Henry Blair patented the cotton planter. September 1, 1891 – Halle T.D. Johnson became the first woman of any race to practice medicine in Alabama. September 2, 1958 – Frederick M. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 29, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 29, 2024
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 29, 2024
Outreach Community Health Centers launches new residency program
On Friday, August 16, 2024, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC), the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Froedtert Health, and Children’s Wisconsin hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate their partnership in the development and operation of Wisconsin’s first Teaching Health Center, which facilitates a new family medicine residency, located at Outreach Community Health … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers launches new residency program
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate history and legacy of the Negro Leagues
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers paid tribute to the 1923 Milwaukee Bears and the rich history of the Negro Leagues with the Annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game (NLTG). A pre-game ceremony honored the impact of the Negro Leagues with a meaningful “Pass the Bat” ceremony (top photo, from left) with Dennis Biddle, Larry Hisle, Blake Perkins and RBI Athlete Matthew … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate history and legacy of the Negro Leagues
The voice and heartbeat of Milwaukee: Remembering Keyon Jackson-Malone
From airwaves to Atkinson Park: A legacy of unity, service, and unshakable community spirit Keyon Lavell Jackson- Malone was more than just a name in Milwaukee; he was the heartbeat of his community. A man who cherished every corner of Atkinson Park. He transformed it into a place of hope by establishing a mobile food pantry that nourished not only stomachs but also … [Read more...] about The voice and heartbeat of Milwaukee: Remembering Keyon Jackson-Malone
Settlement reached between Hyatt Regency Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place
A settlement has been reached in the D'Vontaye Mitchell case and a criminal trial is in the works. He was the man who died outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee in June, 2024. The attorney for Mitchell's family, Ben Crump, made the announcement Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 calling the settlement amicable. The terms of the agreement won’t be released, but … [Read more...] about Settlement reached between Hyatt Regency Hotel and D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family; jury trial to take place