The healthcare system has failed the black community. It doesn’t give African Americans the right tools or advice to deal with chronic diseases. When it comes to fatal illnesses, like prostate cancer, black men are more than likely to die from it due to a lack of resources from the healthcare system. According to research, “One in six black men will develop prostate cancer … [Read more...] about Five questions you should be asking if you have prostate cancer
What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?
If you’re one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check. Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits. The new study wasn’t designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers … [Read more...] about What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?
This Week In Black History – June 1, 2023
June 1, 1968 – Henry Lewis becomes first black musical director of an American symphony orchestra – the New Jersey Symphony. June 2, 1971 – Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., becomes first African American admiral in U.S. Navy. June 3, 1890 – L.H. Jones patents corn harvester. June 4, 1972 – Angela Davis acquitted of all murder and conspiracy charges. June 5, 1987 – Dr. … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – June 1, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 1, 2023
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Alverno College celebrates students of color with rites of passage
Events mix tradition and sisterhood In a tradition that goes back more than 25 years, Alverno College honored graduating students of color in various cultural ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Since 1994, Alverno has held a Bestowing of the Kente, a rite of passage recognizing black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a … [Read more...] about Alverno College celebrates students of color with rites of passage
MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL
Deepest sympathies extended to family, students, and colleagues The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) community is mourning the loss of Stanley W. McWilliams, the beloved principal of Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (WCLL). McWilliams, 54, passed away May 20, 2023. A proud alumnus of Rust College, a historically black college in Holly Springs, MS, McWilliams … [Read more...] about MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL
Groundbreaking held to celebrate new MLK Library Apartments
Nearly 100 new apartments and a new public library are coming to Milwaukee. A ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking was held for the MLK Library Apartments Friday, May 19, 2023. The $38-million project will transform the 2900 block of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive into 93 affordable apartments, and a new 18,000-square-foot public library branch. "This project … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking held to celebrate new MLK Library Apartments
A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph
I recently attended a memorial service for my dear friend and former Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair Ambassador James Joseph. Ambassador Joseph was a civil rights, corporate, and philanthropic leader, including his transformative service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Foundations and a co-founder and chair of the Association of Black Foundation … [Read more...] about A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops
Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a black … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops