Does applying to college seem complicated? High school juniors attending any Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) school can apply to Milwaukee’s two largest colleges in less than five minutes at no cost. By applying now, students will begin their journey to start college in Fall 2025. Milwaukee Direct Admit is the latest initiative to come out of the M3 (pronounced M-Cubed) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Direct Admit simplifies college applications for MPS students
Getting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
Source: https://blackdoctor.org/black-cardiovascular-clinical-trials-participation. Despite progress in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, black adults in the USA still face higher rates of premature CVD death compared to white adults. According to Dr. LaPrincess C. Brewer and Joshua J. Joseph of the Cobb Institute, this disparity is rooted in systemic … [Read more...] about Getting blacks into heart-related clinical trials isn’t a ‘spectator sport’
This Week In Black History – May 2, 2024
May 2, 1920 – Indianapolis ABCs defeated Chicago Giants in first Negro National League Game. May 3, 1964 – Frederick O’Neal became first black president of the Actor’s Equity Association. May 4, 1961 – “Freedom Riders” began protesting segregation of interstate bus travel in the South. May 5, 1988 – Eugene Marino became first African American installed as a Roman … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – May 2, 2024
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 2, 2024
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 2, 2024
Milwaukee County supervisors sworn in
On Monday, April 15, 2024, new and returning Milwaukee County Board Supervisors were sworn in at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Pictured are (from top left photo) Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, 10th District; Priscilla E. Coggs- Jones, 13th District (2nd Vice-Chair); Sequanna Taylor, 5th District; Willie Johnson, Jr., 2nd District; and Felesia A. Martin, 7th District. As of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County supervisors sworn in
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at FIS Global in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by FIS and attended by more than 100 friends of GMUL, business leaders, city officials, and the league's board members. The meeting was focused on the theme "A Review of 2023 and Focus on the Future." It was led by Dr. … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts annual meeting
Bucks fans optimistic after playoff opener win
Milwaukee Bucks fans packed Deer District Sunday for the team’s win in the their first playoff game against the Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks fans packed the Deer District Sunday, April 21, 2024, for the team’s first playoff game against the Indiana Pacers. With the team winning 109-94, the fans were ecstatic leaving Fiserv Forum. “Especially since we won the first … [Read more...] about Bucks fans optimistic after playoff opener win
‘Legendary’ Milwaukee jazz drummer Sam Belton honored with award
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Radio Milwaukee's premier fundraising event, "Vinyl Comes Alive," returned after a hiatus and it included presenting their first-ever lifetime achievement award to Pastor Sam Belton, legendary jazz drummer and owner of Sam's Place Jazz Cafe presented to him at Turner Hall Ballroom. "Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award is not just an … [Read more...] about ‘Legendary’ Milwaukee jazz drummer Sam Belton honored with award
Apply today for summer arts internship positions
Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship application is now open! There are 63 positions available with 13 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $12.50 per hour. The Arts Internship Program is a paid internship … [Read more...] about Apply today for summer arts internship positions
Six foods to skip after age 50
They may look tempting, but they are packed with unhealthy levels of sugars, fats and salt. Try these alternatives instead By Alison Gwinn, AARP We’re not going to lie. Eating healthily after 50 requires effort on two fronts: boosting your intake of good-for-you foods, such as berries, leafy greens, whole grains and lean proteins, while cutting out the foods that clog … [Read more...] about Six foods to skip after age 50