On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Village of Brown Deer hosted its very first community-wide Black History Program. The theme: "We Are Black History - We Are Brown Deer." The village took this time to celebrate the month and recognize three Black History Makers who live in and/or have a business in Brown Deer. This year they honored: Angela Walters, past President of the … [Read more...] about Village of Brown Deer hosts first-ever Black History Program
A brief listing of Milwaukee’s oldest black churches
By Jerome D. Henderson In the final Book of the New Testament, John, the beloved disciple, wrote a prophetic word of encouragement to seven churches in what is now part of Turkey. At the time it was written, each of those churches was suffering from persecution at the hands of the Roman Empire. Collectively, they were known as “The Seven Sisters.” The history of the African … [Read more...] about A brief listing of Milwaukee’s oldest black churches
Eighty-seven MPS students earn highest scores at Solo and Ensemble Festival and advance to State competition
Eighty-seven Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are advancing to the Wisconsin School Music Association’s (WSMA) State competition, after their strong performances at the WSMA District Solo and Ensemble Festival. The competition was Saturday, March 2, at Rufus King International High School. More than 400 MPS students from 17 schools performed as soloists or in … [Read more...] about Eighty-seven MPS students earn highest scores at Solo and Ensemble Festival and advance to State competition
Celebrate MPS social workers, March 3–9, 2024
National School Social Work Week is March 3–9, 2024. This is an important time to appreciate our school social workers in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). In every MPS school, social workers are essential members of the school team. This year’s theme for National School Social Work Week, chosen by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), is “Pearls of Wisdom.” … [Read more...] about Celebrate MPS social workers, March 3–9, 2024
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
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 7, 2024
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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