The stream of tough topics for parents to explain can feel unending: social unrest, hate crimes, natural disasters ... the pandemic. Many children and teens have struggled to process what they see at … [Read more...]
Now is the Time for Black Men to Get Serious about Their Health
By Karen Stokes Community activist, Andre Lee Ellis has experienced the highs and lows of health. He’s learned first-hand the importance of diet, exercise and education to improve health and … [Read more...]
Safe and Sound Hosts First Family Carnival
By Evan Casey Not many things are free these days, so Milwaukee citizen Kenneth Spears decided to jump on the opportunity to attend a free family carnival on the north side, last Saturday … [Read more...]
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Raising Emotionally Competent Children
How My Grandparents Taught Me to Love Myself By Lynette Monroe (Program Assistant, NNPA/ ESSA Public Awareness Campaign) I don’t remember my grandparents assisting me with homework beyond … [Read more...]
5 African-American Historic and Cultural Sites to Enrich Wisconsin Family Summer Vacations
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin’s lakes, resorts, outdoor sports, and supper clubs have long beckoned vacationing families. This summer, families who want to broaden their Wisconsin vacation … [Read more...]
300+ Strong Unites Local Leaders and Community Members
By Mrinal Gokhale On the cloudy afternoon of Sep. 10 at Sherman Park, hundreds received and sported a black t-shirt which read “300+ Strong” on the front and “When black men lock arms as … [Read more...]
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Fall/Winter 2016 Events
Following is the calendar of events taking place in September, October, November and December 2016 at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Exhibits Big League Fun November 18 – January … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Teen Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
Although childhood obesity rates have leveled off, obesity rates for teens have doubled in recent years—but you can protect them. Today, one in every five teens ages 12 to 19 is obese. Obesity in … [Read more...]
Learn About Amazing Elephants at The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Elephant Appreciation Day
MILWAUKEE, WI – The African elephant is the largest land mammal roaming the earth; living up to 70 years and weighing as much as 7 tons, their trunks alone contain over 100,000 different muscles. … [Read more...]
Girl Scouts’ Day of Play Offers Family Fun
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast invites families to kick, swing, hula, and blast…into Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. Get up, get active, and transform yourself into a moving machine! … [Read more...]
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