On Sunday, April 14, 2024, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 88th birthday at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday, but the event was also a fundraiser for … [Read more...] about Nellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
Remembering Sade Robinson
On Monday April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson disappeared. By the afternoon of Friday, April 12, Milwaukee and the whole world would know what had happened to her. When Maxwell S. Anderson, 33, a man who Robinson had a date with the night she disappeared, was formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson. But while the gruesome … [Read more...] about Remembering Sade Robinson
2024 Milwaukee crime data: homicides down 39 percent in 1st quarter of year
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Office of Violence Prevention Director Ashanti Hamilton, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 presented the city's crime numbers for the first three months of 2024. With the first quarter review, Milwaukee police say homicides have decreased 39 percent – down to 23 from 38 this time in 2023. Property crime is down 11 … [Read more...] about 2024 Milwaukee crime data: homicides down 39 percent in 1st quarter of year
Attend the 53206 Community Showcase on April 24, 2024
Families and neighbors are invited to attend the Milwaukee Public Schools 53206 Community Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Explore Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) programs and learn about jobs in the district. Meet your neighbors and local businesses! Childcare and activities will be available for school age children. Every attendee will receive a free hot dog, chips, and … [Read more...] about Attend the 53206 Community Showcase on April 24, 2024
The link between fibroids, vitamin D, and black women
Research suggests black women are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Scary thought, right? Well get this – not only are black women more likely to develop fibroids at a younger age, but they will also need more aggressive and invasive treatment for fibroids than their white counterparts. Why? Situational, environmental, and nutritional … [Read more...] about The link between fibroids, vitamin D, and black women
Five ways to de-stress daily
There’s been increased interest in mental health as more high-profile individuals have come out of hiding about their struggles with depression, anxiety and other mental issues that secretly plague their lives. It’s always shocking to hear about how someone could deal with something so serious without disclosing one ounce of discomfort and the solution to curing these … [Read more...] about Five ways to de-stress daily
This Week In Black History – April 18, 2024
April 18, 1864 – More than 200 black Union troops massacred by Confederate forces at Ft. Pillow, TN. April 19, 1972 – Stationed in Germany, Major Gen. Frederic E. Davidson became first black to lead an Army division. April 20, 1894 – Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, pioneering food chemist was born. April 21, 1966 – Pvt. Milton L. Olive, III, posthumously awarded the Medal of … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 18, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 18, 2024
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Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 after a successful first series sweep over the New York Mets. Despite the rain and cold, the game was a sell-out. Jackson Chourio singled in a run in his first American Family Field plate appearance; Christian Yelich homered; and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2024 Opening Day at American Family Field
Greater Milwaukee Urban League, partners host ‘STEAM n2 Careers’
On Monday, April 4, 2024, 300 students from seven Milwaukee area elementary schools participated in a full day of hands-on exhibits, activities, and projects exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) career paths. The event was generously sponsored by Kohler Co., Kohl's, and Rockwell Automation. The STEAM n2 Careers Summit was Thursday, … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League, partners host ‘STEAM n2 Careers’