By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, … [Read more...]
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Three Decades in, Sherman Park Father’s Day Celebration Promotes Strong Families and Positivity
By Dylan Deprey Father’s Day can be a different experience for everyone. For some, it is celebrating and barbecuing in the backyard with their dad. For others, it can be an emotional day, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Community Enjoys Dual Juneteenth and Father’s Day Celebration
By Mrinal Gokhale Thousands soaked up the sun this past Sunday on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive between Center St. and Burleigh, enjoying music, live entertainers, food and browsing vendors … [Read more...]
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Fathers provide a solid foundation in children’s lives
As we roll into another Wisconsin summer, it is again the time that we traditionally thank fathers for their positive contributions to their family and society as a whole. Governor Walker has issued a … [Read more...]
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Make Father’s Day Smoke-Free Air
Letter to the editor: Okay, let’s just admit it… dads get the short end of the stick when it comes to Father’s Day. On Mother’s Day we shower mom with flowers, cards, brunches and everything in … [Read more...]
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Make Father’s Day Smoke-Free/WAATPN (An uphill battle)
Letter to the editor: As we scurry about looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift and card for dad, we sometimes see cards with depictions of dad with a pipe in his mouth, looking happy and … [Read more...]
TLOD’s 6th Annual Celebration of Outstanding Fathers & Mentors
The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) –an international women’s service organization, will kick off Father’s Day weekend with its Annual Celebration of Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
TLOD’s 5th Annual Celebration of Outstanding Fathers & Mentors
The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) –a national women’s service organization, will kick off Father’s Day weekend with a celebration of Milwaukee ’s Outstanding Fathers and … [Read more...]
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Father’s role in improving birth outcomes
By Dr. James Collins, MD, MPH When it comes to pregnancy, women get all the attention. After all, they carry most of the burden, right? Media, the medical community and well-intentioned family … [Read more...]
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Father’s Day Letter to the Editor
I’ve been a dad since 1995, and as Father’s Day 2010 approaches, and I reflect on Father’s Days past, I’d like to share with you, parts of my journey of a lifetime; the journey of fatherhood. The … [Read more...]