The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” - Susan B. Anthony March is Women’s History Month. Wikipedia defines Women’s History Month as an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. There are so many amazing … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month (Week Three)
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Women’s History Month (Week Two)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” - Maya Angelou Women’s History Month, according to the National Library of Congress, honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States. American women have struggled throughout our … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month (Week Two)
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks visits Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest, largest, and most widely respected grassroots-based civil rights organization, visited Milwaukee on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Brooks preached morning sermons at Saint Mark's AME Church,1616 W. Atkinson Ave., and addressed the … [Read more...] about NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks visits Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
Northwest Family and Activity Center presents Annual Truth and Treat: A Safe Halloween Alternative
On Sunday, October 30, 2016 the Northwest Family Activities and Events Center hosted their annual Truth and Treat - A Safe Halloween Alternative. The event was sponsored by Northwest Funeral Chapel and hosted at the Northwest Family Center, 4034 West Good Hope Road. Children 12 and under were invited to wear their costumes to the center and partake in safe and fun … [Read more...] about Northwest Family and Activity Center presents Annual Truth and Treat: A Safe Halloween Alternative
Project Return celebrates 36th Anniversary
On Saturday, October 15, 2016 Cross Lutheran Church helped celebrate the 36th anniversary of Project Return, held at Marquette University. Launched in October 1980 by a collection of Cross Church members and others from the community, Project Return's purposes is to reach out to the area minimum security prisons to help the inmates with job seeking and other services, to … [Read more...] about Project Return celebrates 36th Anniversary
Zion Hill celebrates Pastor Williamson’s 30th Anniversary
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their pastor, Rev. Dr. Russell B. and First Lady Jenell Williamson's 30 year Pastoral Anniversary. The celebration took place at Zion Hill MBC, 1825 West Hampton Ave., with a 10 a.m. morning service, a luncheon and a 3:30 p.m. afternoon service. The theme for the both services was "God Will Decide" … [Read more...] about Zion Hill celebrates Pastor Williamson’s 30th Anniversary
Area men stand together to welcome students back-to-school
Representatives from St. Mark A.M.E. Church and the Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons gathered at Keefe Avenue School, 1615 W. Keefe Ave., to welcome back and encourage the returning and incoming students at Keefe Avenue school. The event was held to show the community at-large a positive face of Milwaukee's African American community and to let the students and … [Read more...] about Area men stand together to welcome students back-to-school
Mount Carmel MBC host Annual Women’s Day
Dr. Shirley Scott-Harris (right), a candidate for State Representative District 79 from Auburn, Alabama, served as the guest speaker at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church's Annual Women’s Day held Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 1717 W. Meinecke Ave. Dr. Harris is the sister of Mount Carmel's Pastor Rev. Dr. Hugh Davis, Jr. (left). As part of the celebration the women wore all … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel MBC host Annual Women’s Day
Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
Northwest Funeral Chapel sponsored its annual Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Road on August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to free book bags and school supplies for children grades 1-8, The Milwaukee Times donated more than 400 books to help promote literacy among the … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Chapel helps get kids back-to-school with ‘Book Bag Give-a-way’
Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program
On Friday, August 5, 2016, Nehemiah, Inc., hosted their closing program to honor the graduates of this year's Summer Youth Learning Camp. The youth camp is a six-week math and literacy camp lead by certified teachers. As part of the program the children received certificates of completion, and enjoyed a uplifting keynote speech from community organizer Sherry Hill (right … [Read more...] about Nehemiah Summer Learning Camp hosts closing program