More students, schools participating in 7th annual event at the Milwaukee County Zoo What’s a better fertilizer, fish feces or Miracle-Gro? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make versus an asphalt roof? MPS students from kindergarten to high school are answering these questions and more than 200 other questions as a growing number of … [Read more...] about Best fertilizer? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make? MPS students tackle topics at District Science Fair
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Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire
More than 240 job seekers attended a job fair Tuesday, April 22, 2014, hosted by an employment coalition made up of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Milwaukee Achiever, the Guest House, WCS Parsons House, Infallible Helping Hands, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The job fair was held at the HACM Community Services Building, located … [Read more...] about Job-readiness training and job fair connect unemployed to employers ready to hire
Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up
After a long winter, the Amani community kicked off spring by coming together to clean up its streets. On Saturday, April 26, 2014, about 75 folks rolled up their sleeves and targeted the blocks between Locust and Auer, 24th Place and 21st Street. According to estimates by the City, approximately 3000 pounds of trash were removed from the neighborhood. Partners and … [Read more...] about Amani community welcomes spring with neighborhood clean-up
Beyond broke: Why the racial wealth gap matters
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, Founder and President of Global Policy Solutions, the Center for Global Policy Solutions, and GlobalPolicy.tv Right now, there are families in America who feel they have done all the "right things." They have played by the rules and worked hard but they aren't getting ahead financially. In fact, they are falling further behind and are basically … [Read more...] about Beyond broke: Why the racial wealth gap matters
Stamper wins 15th Aldermanic District race
Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell W. Stamper, II, edged out Eyon Biddle Sr., in the April 29th, 15th district aldermanic race to succeed Willie Hines. Stamper won 954 votes to Biddle’s 923. Stamper will serve the unexpired term of former Common Council President Willie Hines who resigned earlier this year to take a job as associate director of the Housing Authority of the … [Read more...] about Stamper wins 15th Aldermanic District race
Lupita Nyong’o is People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Person 2014
It's official: Lupita Nyong'o is People Magazine's Most Beautiful Person for 2014, besting other gorgeous ladies like Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and Julianna Margulies. The annual Most Beautiful cover was unveiled on the Today show Wednesday, April 23. This should come as no surprise to the magazine's readers (and to the world, really), and it's not only because Nyong'o … [Read more...] about Lupita Nyong’o is People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Person 2014
Scott Walker named to Time Magazine’s ‘100 most Influential People’ list
Gov. Scott Walker has been named to Time Magazine's yearly list of the world's 100 most influential people, joining the ranks of world leaders, entertainers and religious figures. In a particular coup for the GOP governor, his tribute in the magazine's list was written by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a potential adversary in the 2016 presidential race. "His battle to bring … [Read more...] about Scott Walker named to Time Magazine’s ‘100 most Influential People’ list
Shoes From Holy Redeemer
Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) director Steven Tipton collected more than 10,000 pairs of shoes to ship to Haiti and Kenya. This project was initiated by Tipton’s son who traveled to Haiti several months ago. Steven, Jr., visited a school in Haiti and met with children who were in need of shoes. Holy Redeemer Elementary and Middle School students held an in-school contest to … [Read more...] about Shoes From Holy Redeemer
Second annual ‘Strong Black Women’s Appreciation 2014’
The Second Annual Strong Black Women's Appreciation is designed help encourage, motivate, educate, and restore honor to black women within the black community. Donald Burris, event founder, had a vision about three years ago to recognize and honor strong black women in his hometown of Milwaukee, WI. After doing some research Burris found that there are some beautiful, … [Read more...] about Second annual ‘Strong Black Women’s Appreciation 2014’
One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) relocates to new home at North Division High School
By Don Edward Pannell and William S. Gooden Special to the Milwaukee Times Ezzard C. White, owner of EWS Electric, LLC and longtime vocational educator, made good on a promise he made to his students of One Hope Made Strong last summer. That promise: “I will move the classes into modern space as soon as it becomes available, to achieve with them the intended purpose of the … [Read more...] about One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) relocates to new home at North Division High School