Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition. Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health. This article will discuss the key foods to eat and those to avoid so you can thrive during menopause and beyond. Diet … [Read more...] about Menopause and your diet: Foods to choose and avoid
Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Hunger Task Force will accept applications at four drive-thru events, online and by mail-in for the annual distribution of seniors farmers market vouchers. The second in-person drive-thru event was Friday, July 7,at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 W. Good Hope Road The Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with $25 in vouchers that can … [Read more...] about Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
This Week In Black History – July 13, 2023
July 13, 1965 – Thurgood Marshall becomes first African American appointed U.S. Solicitor General. July 14, 1955 – George Washington Carver Monument, first national park honoring an African American, is dedicated in Joplin, MO. July 15, 1867 – Maggie Lena Walker, first woman and first African American to become president of a bank. July 16, 1862 – Anti-lynching … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – July 13, 2023
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue July 13, 2023
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Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic
In an ongoing effort to address mental health within Milwaukee County, officials celebrated on Friday, June 2, 2023 the latest step made toward ensuring people in the community have access to essential services. "This movement is necessary, this movement is pivotal," said Dr. Aronica V. Williams, the chief medical officer for Milwaukee Health Services Incorporated. "The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County celebrates grand opening of new North Side Mental Health Clinic
GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL), along with the generous donations of Enterprise Holdings, Johnson Controls, Kohler Co., and the NBA Foundation, awarded more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates scholarships and laptops at the The Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and/or … [Read more...] about GMUL awards scholarships and laptops to more than 80 Milwaukee-area high school graduates
‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history
Yankees pitcher said the historic performance was "a tribute" to his uncle who had died days prior to his perfect game Domingo Germán made it to the history books. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the New York Yankees star became only the 24th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to toss a perfect game — an “amazing” feat that hasn’t happened since 2012. “So … [Read more...] about ‘Just Amazing’ — Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws the 24th perfect game in MLB history
Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat
Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated 'Central Park Five' who spent seven years in prison before becoming an advocate for the wrongfully convicted, declared victory on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in a crowded Democratic primary to represent a Harlem- based seat on the New York City Council, easily defeating two sitting state lawmakers in a neighborhood that previously had a long … [Read more...] about Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member declares victory in NYC primary for Harlem council seat
Jackson leads dissent to Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent led a cacophony of outcry from lawmakers, civil rights groups, K-12 and higher education advocates against a historic Supreme Court decision on race. Against the backdrop of the hazy smog settled around the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, 2023, as Washington choked through a Code Red air quality alert, a different type of alarm … [Read more...] about Jackson leads dissent to Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action
Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dies at 95
Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died, Thursday, June 29, 2023, according to a Twitter post by her niece, Rev. Bernice King. “I love you and will miss you, Aunt Christine,” Rev. King wrote. She was 95, the King Center said in a news release announcing Farris’ death. Martin Luther King, III, Rev. Bernice King’s … [Read more...] about Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dies at 95