Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 9, 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 9, 2024
Wisconsin high school seniors get free FAFSA help to secure college dreams
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA — is the single most important application to unlock, on average, more than $15,000 a year in aid for two- and four-year college programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. To address the challenge of delays and technical issues, Fair Opportunity Project (Fair Opp) is offering free, one-on-one FAFSA help, ensuring … [Read more...] about Wisconsin high school seniors get free FAFSA help to secure college dreams
‘It’s a Love Thing’ celebrates the wonderful and diverse 40+ crowd
Milwaukee's "It's A Love Thing" spring event was held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The sold-out event included dancing to R&B, House, Latin, and Old School music by DJ Kelc (Kellie Carson), delicious Latin cuisine prepared by Chef Michael Redic and Chef Elizabeth Rodriguez, vendors including Butterscotch Baby … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Love Thing’ celebrates the wonderful and diverse 40+ crowd
Three ways to protect your heart and brain this American Stroke Month
The American Stroke Association encourages everyone to be a bold advocate for their health Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke , and 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another one . During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, is raising awareness nationwide that stroke is largely preventable, … [Read more...] about Three ways to protect your heart and brain this American Stroke Month
Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
By RISE Drug Free MKE Join RISE Drug Free MKE and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute on Saturday, May 18, for a free community event highlighting Mental Health Awareness. The Discover Wellness Walk is a family-friendly event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Cathedral Square Park. It will include seven stations where community partners will share … [Read more...] about Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
Five benefits to being treated by black female doctors
Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital re-admissions when treated by black female physicians. In today’s society, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of life cannot be overstated. When it comes to healthcare, having a diverse pool of healthcare providers is vital to ensuring that all patients receive the best possible care. One group of healthcare … [Read more...] about Five benefits to being treated by black female doctors
This Week In Black History – May 9, 2024
May 9, 1899 – John Albert Burr patented the rotary blade lawn mower. May 10, 1950 – Boston Celtics selected Chuck Cooper as first black player drafted to play in the NBA. May 11, 1895 – Composer William Grant Still, the first African American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, was born. May 12, 1820 – The New York African Free School population reacheed … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – May 9, 2024
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated Jackie Robinson Day at American Family Field. The Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors were invited to come to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play the San Diego Padres. The seniors enjoyed the game in one of the Brewers suites. Some of the seniors commented, “This is my first time at the stadium.” It didn’t matter to them … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
Trinity MBC hosts ‘Annual Choir Fashion Show’
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 2829 N. Teutonia Ave., held its Trinity’s Choir Annual Fashion Show. Fashion is not something that exists in "dress only," "Fashion is in the sky, and in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas and the way we live. Fashion is what’s happening." This was the theme of the day. The fashion show started with a … [Read more...] about Trinity MBC hosts ‘Annual Choir Fashion Show’