On November 8, 2024, Melanin Minded, LLC., hosted its 3rd annual gala at Direct Supply, honoring the memory of Deloris Pitts and celebrating community resilience in caregiving. The gala recognized several honorees including Thelma Lock, Jonette Arms and Ramona Dicks-Williams; and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services. Selwyn Jarvis and Ann Marie Wooden … [Read more...] about Melanin Minded, LLC, hosts musical tribute to the late Deloris Pitts
Word of Hope Ministries Inc., hosts ‘Cohort 8 Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Word of Hope Ministries Inc. hosted Diverse Business Summit and Graduation at the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The event was the culmination of the 8-week Cohort 8 for the Diverse Business Development Program, which is designed to offer technical assistance in the form of education, resources and access to black, indigenous and people of … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries Inc., hosts ‘Cohort 8 Diverse Business Summit and Graduation’
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents magical holiday entertainment, all month
December is an exciting month at the Bradley Symphony Center, but the musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MS0) aren’t the only ones spreading holiday cheer in Allen-Bradley Hall. Since its opening on Wisconsin Avenue the fall of 2021, the venue has offered a global assortment of musical talents, and its 2024 holiday lineup is no exception. The Bradley Symphony Center … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents magical holiday entertainment, all month
Ten black parenting perspectives on ADHD
It might be difficult for parents with neurodiverse children to leap into homeschooling. Many U.S. public schools aren’t equipped to handle children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can lead to victimization, emotional distress, and academic failure. However, homeschooling has many downsides, including social isolation. The question then … [Read more...] about Ten black parenting perspectives on ADHD
This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024
November 28, 1960 – Novelist Richard Wright died. November 29, 1908 – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was born. November 30, 1897 – J.A. Sweeting patented the cigarette-rolling device. December 1, 1987 – Carrie Saxon Perry began her term as the mayor of Hartford, CT, becoming first black female mayor of a major U.S. city. December 2, 1884 – Granville T. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue November 28, 2024
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Honoring our veterans: A celebration of heroes
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, an outstanding Veterans Day program was held at the Milwaukee War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The program was hosted by WTMJ4's Andrea Williams and veteran Richard Badger. Sixteen African American veterans from Milwaukee were honored for their service and sacrifice to this country and to their community. They represented every conflict, … [Read more...] about Honoring our veterans: A celebration of heroes
Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
The annual meeting of Repairers of the Breach, a homeless resting and resource center, was held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Bader Philanthropies, Inc. Several organizations were awarded Certificates of Appreciation for their continued support and service to the center’s homeless members. Pictured are the Board of Directors and staff (front row, from left) Rebecca North, … [Read more...] about Repairers of the Breach host annual meeting
How to set clear boundaries with alcohol and other drugs
By RISE Drug Free MKE It’s simplistic to think that “just say no” is the best way to avoid developing a problem with alcohol and other drugs. It didn’t work back in the 1980s, and it isn’t going to work now. Instead, a better approach is for each person to make informed decisions about whether they will use substances, how much they will use, and why. That’s why the … [Read more...] about How to set clear boundaries with alcohol and other drugs
This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024
November 21, 1893 – Granville T. Woods patented the electric railway conduit. November 22, 1930 – Elijah Muhammed established the Nation of Islam. November 23, 1897 – A.J. Beard patented the “Jenny Coupler”, still in use today to connect railroad cars. John L. Love patented the pencil sharpener. November 24, 1868 – Pianist Scott Joplin, the “Father of Ragtime”, was … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – November 21, 2024