More than 1,000 GE HealthCare employees and retirees and their friends and family painted, landscaped, and otherwise refreshed six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) campuses on Thursday, August 17, 2023, during the 27th annual Community Service Day at Milwaukee Public Schools for the company. The employees worked on playgrounds and in classrooms and hallways at Allen- Field, … [Read more...] about GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
Four tips to help relive your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-School season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help relive your child’s back-to-school anxiety
This Week In Black History – August 24, 2023
August 24, 1950 – Judge Edith Sampson named first black delegate to the United Nations. August 25, 1908 – National Association of Colored Nurses founded. August 26, 1920 – 19th Amendment to the Constitution ratified, giving women the right to vote. August 27, 1935 – Mary McLeod Bethune founds the National Council of Negro Women. August 28, 1888 – Granville T. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 24, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 24, 2023
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Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Milwaukee leaders gathered to rename North 5th Street as Dr. William Finlayson Street on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. While streets are often renamed, the Bronzeville District name change highlighted an important player in the city's African American history. "Dr. Finlayson is among that group that we call the greatest in their generation," said former Milwaukee Acting … [Read more...] about Dr. William Finlayson Street honors Milwaukee doctor, city icon
Northcott Neighborhood House and others partner to provide books and supplies to students in the Harambee Neighborhood
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, United Methodist Church, WestCare Wisconsin, King Advisory, Inc., and Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival came together to pass out 2,000 books. These partners from all over the city collaborated to provide youth with book bags and school supplies; their goal was to give out thousands of book … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House and others partner to provide books and supplies to students in the Harambee Neighborhood
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Back-to-School Community Bash’
Hundreds of Milwaukee-area students obtained supplies for the fall school year and enjoyed a "Welcome Back-to-School Community Bash" at Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education on August 10, 2023. The event was sponsored by Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. (ODB), and United Healthcare Community Plan. Barack Obama School was the host. More than 200 … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Back-to-School Community Bash’
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, August 14, 2023, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second this month to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote. The 97-page indictment details dozens of acts by Trump and … [Read more...] about Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open provides mentorships and engagement as well as golf
On Friday August 11, 2023, Currie Park golf course was the site of the Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open, a free golf clinic and competition event for Milwaukee County youth ages 12 to 18. This annual event brings together young people from throughout Milwaukee County to introduce them to the game of golf while providing mentorship and engagement opportunities for several … [Read more...] about Second Annual Fellowship Youth Open provides mentorships and engagement as well as golf
Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts outdoor breakfast
Approximately 90 members and guests of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) #8 networked, enjoyed a free outdoor breakfast and heard presentations from various speakers, including Executive Director Ray Hill, who introduced a new “Pride and Promise” BID #8 campaign during the Bronzeville Week Business Breakfast August 9, 2023 held at 1916 N. Dr. Martin … [Read more...] about Historic King Drive BID #8 hosts outdoor breakfast