Pope Francis made stops in Washington, DC, New York City and Philadelphia during his first visit to the United States September 22-27, 2015. Beginning in Washington, the Pope met with President Obama and was accorded the honor of addressing a joint meeting of Congress on September 24. His address was unusual in that it focused far more on the refugee crisis, the death penalty, … [Read more...] about Pope Francis makes first visit to U.S.
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After 349 years of slavery: ‘We suffer from cognitive dissonance’
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times During her keynote speech at the 2015 Annual NAACP Milwaukee Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, acclaimed author, educator, and researcher Dr. Joy DeGruy laid out a convincing and passionate defense of the conclusions in her recently published book, “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Enduring Legacy of Injury … [Read more...] about After 349 years of slavery: ‘We suffer from cognitive dissonance’
Princess Ellah Chapter #1 celebrates 120 years
The Princess Ellah Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star observed its Royal 120th Anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Big Eazy Restaurant, 2055 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Over one hundred members accompanied by friends and family attended the lavish social event. Ms. Madelyn McReynolds and Ms. Janine Sims were honored for their community service. … [Read more...] about Princess Ellah Chapter #1 celebrates 120 years
MHSI hosts open house with Cedric ‘The Entertainer’
On Sunday, September 27, 2015 Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) celebrated the remodeling of its Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center located at 8200 W. Silver Spring Drive, with an open house. The highlight was an appearance by actor and comedian Cedric "The Entertainer." The event was co-sponsord by Anthem Blue Cross, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare, My Choice Family … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts open house with Cedric ‘The Entertainer’
Despite woes, Mayor Barrett optimistic on city’s future
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Despite a rise in homicides, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Bar- rett believes there is tremen- dous positive energy and op- portunity in the heart of the city. His challenge, he said, was to extend that “positive momentum” out into the Milwaukee neighborhoods with higher crime rates and fewer employment opportu- nities. Mayor … [Read more...] about Despite woes, Mayor Barrett optimistic on city’s future
Good News Across America coming to Milwaukee
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) recently announced that it had selected Milwaukee as its partner city for its 2016 Good News Across America outreach. “We want to begin meeting with interested churches as soon as possible so they can begin developing their outreach strategy,” said CEF national program director John … [Read more...] about Good News Across America coming to Milwaukee
Black children are disproportionately represented in the welfare system
By Steve Waring Special to The Milwaukee Times Between 1999 and 2006 the number of children in the Milwaukee County foster care system decreased by 61 percent from 6,778 open cases to 2,655. By 2006, 1,991 or about 74 percent of all open cases were African American children, according to information obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Children’s Welfare (DCW). … [Read more...] about Black children are disproportionately represented in the welfare system
Hunger Task Force joins Milwaukee Public Schools to launch ‘No Kid Hungry Wisconsin,’ grow breakfast program
As school starts for over 75,000 kids in Milwaukee Public Schools this month, Hunger Task Force will join Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver at Congress Elementary School on Friday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m. to launch No Kid Hungry Wisconsin. Nearly 83 percent of children in the Milwaukee Public School District qualify for free or reduced priced lunch, yet only 37 percent are … [Read more...] about Hunger Task Force joins Milwaukee Public Schools to launch ‘No Kid Hungry Wisconsin,’ grow breakfast program
MPS student recognized at White House
R’Reona Mills, a student at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School, was recognized Monday, September 21, 2015 at the White House for her work with Girls In Action, Inc., a leadership and anti-violence organization led by a fellow Milwaukee teen. Girls In Action CEO Erica Lofton honored Mills, described by the group as “one of our most trusted and … [Read more...] about MPS student recognized at White House
Gov. Scott Walker suspends presidential bid
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced his withdrawal from the Republican presidential nomination in a speech he made at a hotel in Madison on September 21, 2015. Gov. Walker’s fall from contender to someone whose support rated no more than a statistical asterisk was breathtakingly fast. Gov. Walker struggled to articulate a message different from Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Gov. Scott Walker suspends presidential bid