By Karen Stokes The typical thoughts on the role of hospitals are emergency rooms, maternity, surgeries and health care but now they play an additional role: charity care in the community along … [Read more...]
Parents Can Now Give Their Children Ages 5 and Older More Protection Against COVID-19
By Karen Stokes COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5-11. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children on Nov 2. With this development, parents … [Read more...]
Ceremony Held to Dedicate Statue of the Late Welford Sanders
By Karen Stokes Community leaders and residents gathered at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts and Enterprise Center to celebrate the dedication of a life size statue of the late Welford Sanders on … [Read more...]
The Green Book Sparks Inspiration for New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
By Karen Stokes A new commissioned wall mural titled “On Site: Derrick Adams, Our Time Together” was unveiled on Oct. 29, 2021 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The mural was made specifically for … [Read more...]
Ascension Wisconsin Announces Program Designed to Help Fathers Be More Involved in the Birth Process
By Karen Stokes Mayor Tom Barrett and Ascension Wisconsin welcomed local faith leaders for an informative discussion on infant mortality at the 11th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath event. The … [Read more...]
As Gun Violence Surges in Milwaukee, is There a Solution?
By Karen Stokes Milwaukeeans need a break from the breaking news reports of the endless stream of shootings. This year has already been a horrific year of gun violence. The following events … [Read more...]
Stacey Abrams Talks Voting Rights, Politics, and Being “The First” at Pabst Theater
By Karen Stokes Earlier this week, the Pabst Theater hosted “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams,” a nationwide tour featuring former Georgia lawmaker and author Stacey Abrams on Wednesday, Sept. … [Read more...]
Harambee Community Healing Spaces Brings a Neighborhood Together
By Karen Stokes It’s a beautiful thing when a plan comes together. The plan in reference is the City of Milwaukee’s Healing Spaces Initiative in the Harambee neighborhood. Members of the … [Read more...]
August is National Black Business Month
By Karen Stokes August is National Black Business Month, a time when individuals and businesses recognize Black-owned businesses across the country. Historian John William Templeton and … [Read more...]
The Waterway Restoration Partnership Launches a New One-Stop Shop Website
By Karen Stokes Waterway Restoration Partnership (WRP) recently introduced its new website, www.mkewaterwaypartners.org. This valuable one-stop website unites the WRP’s 15 partners, the work of … [Read more...]
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