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October 8th, 2025

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Five RSV complications in older black adults

While most adults only get mild symptoms when contracting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the same can’t be said of older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), adults over the age of 60 should be particularly concerned when they have RSV. In previous years, there have been hundreds of hospital admissions of persons over 75 per 100,000 … [Read more...] about Five RSV complications in older black adults

Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age

When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. That’s because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, which increases the risk of harmful side effects and drug interactions, the FDA said in a recent … [Read more...] about Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age

GMUL hosts annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon

On Monday, February 19, 2024, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon featured a special panel discussion on 2023 milestones with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Milwaukee Attorney John W. Daniels, Jr. Daniels received … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon

39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors outstanding local individuals

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards was held at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. This year's awards honored 30 extraordinary African Americans (top photo) in our city in the fields of education, arts, culture, religion, media, community leadership, law, business and volenteerism. Among those honored were 12 African … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Milwaukee Black Excellence Awards honors outstanding local individuals

MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is pleased to announce it has been named a top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Fulbright is the United States government’s flagship international academic exchange program. … [Read more...] about MATC named top producing institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

American Baptist College celebrates centennial

Wisconsin churches have been blessed to support American Baptist College for at least four decades. This being the centennial year of the college, we are pleased to announce ABC Day Wisconsin will commence with a community worship and rally Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WI. 53209. The worship and rally will … [Read more...] about American Baptist College celebrates centennial

Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’

Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat, but black women need to pay special attention to its risks. Across the globe, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women and men. And it affects one in three American adult females, said the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Women find themselves with symptoms and risk factors that men don't— … [Read more...] about Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’