Pick your program and apply to your high school. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has multiple programs across the district in career areas such as arts, automotive, college prep, technology, engineering, health care, music, skilled trades, manufacturing, culinary arts, and more. Students in grade 8 should explore schools now and make their choices for this important transition. … [Read more...] about Attend the MPS High School Enrollment Fair on Sept. 28, 2024
MPS students can get required vaccines at free immunization clinics in September and October
Immunizations are required under state law for children in school or childcare. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) families, if your children are behind on their vaccinations, plan to attend one of the free upcoming immunization clinics, held with MPS’s clinic partner, the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The free clinics for all MPS students will be at: • Bethune … [Read more...] about MPS students can get required vaccines at free immunization clinics in September and October
MPS seeks feedback from students, staff, families, and community on the Equity Guidebook draft
Students, staff, families, and community members: Milwaukee Public Schools needs your input on the draft of the updated Equity Guidebook! You’re invited to attend a community session soon. The Guidebook is intended to serve as a resource for students, staff, families, and community members. The public is welcome to attend a community session on Wednesday, September 11, … [Read more...] about MPS seeks feedback from students, staff, families, and community on the Equity Guidebook draft
How to identify suicide risk in black youth
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which helps promote awareness around suicide, highlight resources on prevention, and identify ways to talk more openly about suicide to help others decrease risk. Suicide is a serious mental health concern. It often occurs along with symptoms of depression, which can be treated with therapy. However, many are … [Read more...] about How to identify suicide risk in black youth
Three reasons black women are at higher risk for developing STIs
Listen, we all know sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are no laughing matter and are taken very seriously by many. In 2023 alone, there were 1.3 million people newly diagnosed with HIV, according to the UN. safe sex website. Living with HIV is not an easy task, especially for black women, as it can damage the immune system and lead to an untimely death. That is why … [Read more...] about Three reasons black women are at higher risk for developing STIs
This Week In Black History – September 12, 2024
September 12, 1992 – Dr. Mae C. Jemison became the first African American female to travel in space. September 13, 1886 – Literary critic Alain Locke, first African American Rhodes Scholar, was born. September 14, 1921 – Constance Baker Motley, first African American appointed federal judge, was born. September 15, 1963 – Four African American girls were killed in … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – September 12, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 12, 2024
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African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted its "10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) celebration at the beautiful Heritage Green Park, at N. 62nd St. and Custer Ave. This year’s theme, "Growing Stronger Together," emphasized the crucial intersection of birth and community, and a decade of the group's collective commitment to … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 was officially back-to-school day for students in the Milwaukee Public Schools district. Students at South Division High School were welcomed back to the classroom with a mascot and cheerleaders. A crowd full of MPS staff was cheering the kids on as they came through the doors. Much like the students at South Division High School, which is one of many … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
The Lafayette Place Cafe in Milwaukee closed after car crashes into front door
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a car crash that happened on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024, just before noon. Police said a driver crashed into a building on N. Farwell St. and E. Irving Place, on Milwaukee's East Side. That building was home to The Lafayette Place Cafe, which is now closed. One of the owners of the cafe said there's not enough … [Read more...] about The Lafayette Place Cafe in Milwaukee closed after car crashes into front door