Pictured (from left) are MPS superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton, Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson), Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig and students from Roosevelt Middle School in Milwaukee, after a special screening of the movie "42". … [Read more...] about MPS students get a special learning experience on the life of Jackie Robinson
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Report: Wisconsin has the highest black male incarceration rate in the nation
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times In a 33-page report recently released by the UW-Milwaukee Employment and Training Institute, the numbers are startling but not surprising to many. The report focuses on two decades of data from “the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) files to assess employment and training barriers … [Read more...] about Report: Wisconsin has the highest black male incarceration rate in the nation
Community partnerships expanding to provide health screenings
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Since 2010, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital has had a partnership with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), which is a collaborative of 44 churches in Milwaukee to provide health screening and other preventative care to congregants and community members in Milwaukee’s central city. The partnership is called Urban Church … [Read more...] about Community partnerships expanding to provide health screenings
Tribute to Rosa Parks’s life of activism
On Friday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m., a diverse group of more than 25 community organizations will sponsor a celebration of the lifelong activism of Rosa Parks, with special guest Jeanne Theoharis, author of The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks, at Milwaukee’s Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th Street (at Wisconsin Avenue). The event is free and open to the public, with … [Read more...] about Tribute to Rosa Parks’s life of activism
Lessons from Tuskegee: Educate self first
With an historic visit to Tuskegee University in Alabama, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan continued his quest to inspire and enlighten another generation of Black people—and experience the special joy he gets from teaching young people. The Nation of Islam is known for not only its wisdom and discipline but also for affording young people the opportunity to come … [Read more...] about Lessons from Tuskegee: Educate self first
Congratulations Bezelee Martin and Family
Pictured are several of the Martin family members: (from left) Bruce Martin, Anthony Martin, Derrick Martin, Lena Martin, Greg Martin, Bezelee Martin, and Eric Martin. Congratulations to the Martin Family Most recently, Bezelee Martin was honored along with several other Milwaukee business leaders, including: Dr. Adolph Gunderson of Gundersen Lutheran; Joseph J. Zilber of … [Read more...] about Congratulations Bezelee Martin and Family
Bro. Muhammad: ‘Respect our women’
Special to the Milwaukee Times We’ve all read about it, seen it on the news: the tragic, heartbreaking end to domestic abuse or any other type of violence against women. No one demographic, race, educational level, financial status or otherwise is exempt from this type of violence. After these events occur, some may think to themselves 'what could I have done?' Or … [Read more...] about Bro. Muhammad: ‘Respect our women’
Bombs kill three and injure 176 at the Boston Marathon
President Obama and Mass. Gov. Patrick take center stage in what is being called a terrorist attack Two bombs exploded nearly simultaneously and approximately 100 yards apart during Monday’s Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring 176, including 17 who were critically injured. Physicians amputated 10 individuals’ severely wounded limbs. One of the three persons … [Read more...] about Bombs kill three and injure 176 at the Boston Marathon
‘Heal the Hood’ campaign working to build a brighter future
Pastors United has continued to meet on Thursdays to dialogue and discuss where they are in the community and what concerns need to be addressed in the Milwaukee area and within the congregations. At last Thursday’s meeting, was a young man, Ajamou Butler, who presented to the audience his viewpoint on how young people in the community were feeling about situations that are … [Read more...] about ‘Heal the Hood’ campaign working to build a brighter future
Lincoln Park Community Center holds block grant meeting
The Lincoln Park Community Center, Inc., 2820 W. Stark Street, held its Community Development Block Grant Community Meeting on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Presenters at this monthly meeting were: Mrs. Rhulene Artis and Charlotte Litzens of the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Educational Teachers. They made a presentation on popcorn; the different kinds, kernel sizes, how to … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Community Center holds block grant meeting