School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads are starting to appear. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive. Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students have the tools for a successful school year. Become a partner with the MPS … [Read more...] about Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
Cast your vote. As part of the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs), Milwaukee Recreation's renovation project for Burnham Playfield is a nominee for the Wells Fargo People Choice's Award. All community members can vote for their three favorite nominees. Voting opened on Monday, July 31, and will close on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
Living with fibroids: “My uterus was the size of a six-month pregnancy”
During their cycles, many women experience heavy bleeding, bloating, cramps, migraines, etc. Many of these symptoms are a normal part of going through your menstrual period. However, what many women don’t know is that, in some cases, they can also be a sign of something far more serious. Grace, a fibroids patient, knows that feeling all too well. Although she was officially … [Read more...] about Living with fibroids: “My uterus was the size of a six-month pregnancy”
Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023
Family-fun festival celebrates African Heritage and Black Cultural Arts Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced its annual festival to be held on the Summerfest grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from noon – 10 p.m. This family-fun festival celebrates the deep roots of African heritage and the creativity of black cultural arts. The theme, “Doing It For The Culture”, was … [Read more...] about Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023
This Week In Black History – August 3, 2023
August 3, 1800 – Gabriel Prosser leads slave revolt in Richmond, VA. August 4, 1810 – Abolitionist Robert Purvis born. August 5, 1962 – Nelson Mandela, South African freedom fighter, imprisoned. He was not released until 1990. August 6, 1867 – Actor Ira Aldridge dies and is buried in Lodz, Poland. August 7, 1894 – Joseph Lee patents kneading machine. August … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – August 3, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 3, 2023
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Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
On Thursday July 13, 2023, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin held its "Multi-Employer Job Fair" at the Goodwill James O. Wright Center for Work and Training, 6055 N 91st St. Employers in attendance included City of Milwaukee, Delaware North, Fiserv Forum, Goodwill / Goodwill Talent Bridge, Milwaukee Public Schools, SEEK Career Staffing, Sysco, and Versiti. … [Read more...] about Goodwill hosts ‘Multi-Employer Job Fair’
Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosts back-to-school shoe giveaway
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosted a "Back-To-School Shoe Giveaway" at their church, 2412 N. 6th St. Students who attended the event were given a free pair of shoes to help them get ready for the upcoming school year. The event was open to school-aged children of all ages. In addition to shoes, there were community partners on site, … [Read more...] about Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church hosts back-to-school shoe giveaway
Florida approves controversial guidelines for Black History curriculum
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Florida’s Board of Education approved new guidelines for its Black history curriculum in public schools, earning staunch criticism from activists and teachers in the state. Corrections made to coursework on Wednesday characterized skills enslaved people learned as potentially beneficial, and added specific descriptions of the massacres of black … [Read more...] about Florida approves controversial guidelines for Black History curriculum
Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee
Twenty years after leading the Marquette men's basketball team to the Final Four, two former Golden Eagles are giving back to the community. Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener are making efforts to boost literacy in Milwaukee. "It’s important for us to interject ourselves with the kids. They’re the future, obviously. That’s what we love to do," Wade said. Slam dunks … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, Travis Diener literacy efforts give back to Milwaukee