Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Digital Edition Issue March 23, 2023

Mayor Johnson hosts '8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball' to support higher education

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) local area office and the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson hosted the Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball and welcomed more than 300 guests including corporations, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, educational leaders, and other partners from across Wisconsin. This special event was held at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball raised money for deserving black students, to provide the support they need to stay in college, earn a degree, and prepare for success in the workplace, as well as UNCF Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Milwaukee native Kelly Melton released her first children's book, "Did You Say Baby?", at a book signing event held at Early View Academy of Excellence, 7132 W. Good Hope Road. The event also celebrated Kelly's 5th year as the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center.

The book is about 6-year old Raylan as he prepares for his new sibling to arrive. The story addresses the emotions that children face when having to deal with change in their family structure and it helps assist parents in having meaningful conversations with them about those changes.

For more information on Melton's Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center please visit www. theitsybitsyscholars.com and to lean more or purchase the book "Did You Say Baby?" visit www.authorkellym.com.

The UNCF MASKED Award was presented to Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter and Alderwoman Milele Coggs as esteemed honorees who exemplify the highest levels of dedication and support of UNCF’s mission, work, and achievement toward higher education. The evening celebrated their honorees, UNCF scholars, and highlight UNCF Milwaukee’s Masterminds, our next generation of leaders and philanthropists.

Mary Stoker-Smith and Aaron Maybin, WITI TV anchors were emcees at the ball. Additional evening highlights included a reception, elegant dining, student testimonials, and entertainment featuring Midnight Sun.

Photos by Yvonne Kemp

Photo by Yvonne Kemp

Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ actor, dies at 60

Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” “Fringe” and the “John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60.

Reddick died “suddenly” Friday, March 17, 2023, his publicist Mia Hansen said in a statement, attributing his death to natural causes. His death was first reported by celebrity website TMZ.com

Tributes flashed across social media after news of the death, with filmmaker James Gunn calling Reddick “an incredibly nice guy, and an incredibly talented actor” in a tweet and Wendell Pierce, Reddick’s co-star on “The Wire” paying tribute on Twitter. “A man of great strength and grace,” he wrote. “As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class.”

Reddick was often put in a suit or a crisp uniform during his career, playing tall taciturn and elegant men of distinction. He was best known for his role as straight-laced

Lt. Cedric Daniels on the hit HBO series “The Wire,” where his character was agonizingly trapped in the messy politics of the Baltimore police department.

“I’m an artist at heart. I feel that I’m very good at what I do. When I went to drama school, I knew I was at least as talented as other students, but because I was a black man and I wasn’t pretty, I knew I would have to work my butt off to be the best that I would be, and to be noticed,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 2009.

Reddick also starred on the Fox series “Fringe” as a

special agent Phillip Broyles, the smartly dressed Matthew Abaddon on “Lost” and played the multi-skilled Continental Hotel concierge Charon in the “John Wick” movies, including the fourth in the series that releases later this month.

He earned a SAG Award nomination in 2021 as part of the ensemble for Regina King’s film “One Night in Miami ” Reddick played recurring roles on “Intelligence” and “American Horror Story” and was on the show “Bosch” for its seven-year run.

His upcoming projects include 20th Century’s remake

of “White Men Can’t Jump” and “Shirley,” Netflix’s biopic of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. He was also slated to appear in the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina,” as well as “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”

The Baltimore-born-andraised Reddick was a Yale University drama school graduate who enjoyed some success after school by landing guest or recurring roles

“CSI: Miami” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” He also appeared in several movies, including “I Dreamed of Africa,” “The Siege” and “Great Expectations.”

It was on season four of “Oz,” playing a doomed undercover officer sent to prison who becomes an addict, that Reddick had a career breakthrough.

“I was never interested in television. I always saw it as a means to an end. Like so many actors, I was only interested in doing theater and film. But ‘Oz’ changed television. It was the beginning of HBO’s reign on quality,

edgy, artistic stuff. Stuff that harkens back to great cinema of the ’60s and ’70s,” he told The Associated Press in 2011.

“When the opportunity for ‘Oz’ came up, I jumped. And when I read the pilot for ‘The Wire,’ as a guy that never wanted to be on television, I realized I had to be on this show.”

Reddick attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music, where he studied classical composition, and he played piano. His first album, the jazzy “Contemplations and Remembrances,” came out in 2011.

Reddick had a recurring role as Jeffrey Tetazoo, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, on CBS’ “Intelligence.” On “American Horror Story: Coven,” Reddick portrayed Papa Legba, the intermediary between humanity and the spirit world.

Reddick is survived by his wife, Stephanie Reddick, and children, Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.

Tyrone Taylor kicks off Sharp Literacy's Summer Learning Program

Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder

Tyrone Taylor visited the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center to show students how important STEAM is for their future.

Kids and Johnsonville's Famous Racing Sausages participated in different baseball-themed games as the event wound down.

The Sharp Literacy's Summer Learning Program will end in August.

Tyrone Taylor and hitting coach Ozzie Timmons talk to kids about the STEAM learning program

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CHILD WATCH

–Rep. Patricia Schroeder

When former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder passed away March 13, 2023, many people were quick to remember the Harvard-educated lawyer who became the first woman member of Congress from Colorado as a trailblazing feminist politician. As a founding member and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues (now known as the Congressional Women’s Caucus), she was a leading champion for children’s, women’s, and family issues who correctly understood that policies that benefit children and their caregivers benefit everyone.

During her 24 years in the House of Representatives, Rep. Schroeder helped pass the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, National Child Protection Act, Violence Against

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Still fighting for families

Women Act, and legislation requiring federally funded medical researchers to include women in their studies, among many others. As the first woman on the House Armed Services Committee, she was a consistent and often lonely voice asking whether military spending budgets were unnecessarily large and could be shared with other priorities that were desperately underfunded; as she said, “When men talk about defense, they always claim to be protecting women and children, but they never ask the women and children what they think.” One of her hardest won victories was the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which now guarantees eligible workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member.

Until its passage, family leave was another issue many people had pigeonholed for years as “just” a mothers’ issue. In fact, FMLA helps men and women care for newborns, sick children and

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spouses, older parents, and other family members, and take care of their own health challenges and serious illnesses. Rep. Schroeder fought for FMLA’s passage for nine years and saw it vetoed twice by President George H.W. Bush before President Bill Clinton signed it into law in one of his first significant acts after taking office. But as Rep. Schroeder later explained in an interview with the House historian, “The

bill that I introduced was very different than what we finally got passed, because we obviously had to water it down a lot and it took a lot to make it through . . . We had to take out the paid part, which breaks my heart. We still haven’t gotten the paid part.” In another interview she put it this way. “It is still so watered down, I’m almost embarrassed to say that’s my bill . . . I do not think there is a capital in the world that talks more about family values and does less.”

Thirty years after FMLA was signed into law, President Clinton returned to the White House last month to join President Biden at a ceremony celebrating its anniversary. But despite the critical protections FMLA did put into place, our nation still has not accomplished paid family and medical leave. This was one of the priorities President Biden laid out again in his State of the Union address in January, and now, in the recently released fiscal year 2024 budget proposal. As the White House says: “The vast majority of America’s workers do not have access to paid family leave, including three out of four private sector workers. Among the lowest-paid workers, who are predominately women and workers

of color, 92 percent have no access to paid family leave through their employers. The Budget proposes to establish a national, comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, providing up to 12 weeks of leave to allow eligible workers to take time off to care for and bond with a new child; care for a seriously ill loved one; heal from their own serious illness; address circumstances arising from a loved one’s military deployment; or find safety from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.”

Paid family and medical leave joins permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit, increased investment in early care and education, and other budget priorities that have the potential to make a key difference to America’s children and families. It will be up to today’s Congresswomen and Congressmen to show us which members only want to talk about family values and which ones are ready to add real value to families’ lives. As Pat Schroeder also reminded us, you can’t wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time. We need elected officials committed to working for children.

"If you want to change the world, you change the world of a child."

The late Rep. Patricia Schroeder

CHURCH LISTINGS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: ABIDING FAITH FELLOWSHIP B.C. to COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GREATER MILWAUKEE

“Discover Your Abundant Faith”

Faith

CHURCH LISTINGS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

COMMUNITY OF GRACE BAPTIST

Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday

On Sunday, March 19, 2023, more than 75 people, a mixture of family, friends and community leaders came together to celebrate Tiffany Henry's ' Joy In the City' 40th Birthday Celebration. This event was held at Saint Kate Hotel in the Arch Theatre, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue.

This event was an "All Black Affair"

Tiffany Henry is currently the Wisconsin Office Director for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in Milwaukee and worked as the former President of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League's Young Professionals. Tiffany was praised by many for her tireless work infront and behind the scenes with being a wealth of federal astuteness, longevity and dedication giving community service, volunteerism and activism within the City of Milwaukee and around the nation.

VOTE JUDGE JANET PROTASIEWICZ

Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a community leader, a veteran prosecutor, and a lifelong advocate for victims of crime. In nearly a decade as circuit court judge, she has earned the respect of the community, developing a reputation for being fair and impartial

Janet has spent more than 30 years upholding the laws of our state. For 25 years as a prosecutor, and now as a judge, she has protected the rights of victims and held criminals accountable in thousands of cases. She will always work to improve public safety and protect the rights of every Wisconsinite.

Polls are open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day. Find your polling location at myvote.wi.gov. Bring a valid photo ID.

Photos by Martinez Milton, Jr.

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Have fun learning in Summer Academy

Summer Academy will be here before we know it! Sign up now to reserve your spot. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)has summer programs for students in K5 through grade 12. Summer programs are free for students living in the city of Milwaukee; students living outside the city of Milwaukee can attend by paying a fee.

Elementary students (K5–grade 8) can participate in a five-week summer learning camp. Summer Academy Camps will be held; June 26–July 28 and no classes on July 3–4. K5–grade 8 students attend Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Students in K5 through grade 8 will take part in a five-week program designed to strengthen skills, expand knowledge, and offer new experiences through handson activities, field trips, and special programs with community partners. Some sites offer bilingual, English as a Second Language, or Montessori programming. Childcare is available at some sites for a full day of fun!

Middle school students have a number of summer options. Students in grades 6–8 can attend Summer Academy Camps (see the Elementary description above). Middle schoolers can also attend programs for students in grades 6–12. Students entering grade 9 have access

to many of the available high school programs. Dates and times vary by program.

High school students can enroll in credit recovery to repeat a class or take a course for the first time. Options are available in English language arts, math, physical education, science, world languages, career and technical education, and more. Returning this year: College 101 courses that earn both high school and college credit.

• Session I and Session II for middle and high school students (including incoming freshmen):

June 6–22 (no classes on June 19) and June 26–

July 27

• High school students attend Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Detailed information and online registration are available on the MPS Summer Academy web page at https:// mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/ en/Programs/Summer-Academy.htm. Registration will close two weeks prior to the session. Seats may be limited. For additional questions or information, contact Extended Learning Opportunities at 414-475-8238 or elo@ milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Using your senses to identify a stroke

Our senses can help us out when danger is near. Take for example when we hear someone call for help or smell something that is on fire. But did you know our senses can also help us identify a stroke? Here’s how to use your senses to spot a stroke FAST.

Sight Vision might be impaired during a stroke. The brain controls eye movement, which may produce double vision. As cameras, the eyes normally move simultaneously. Now, one eye sees one thing, and the other sees another, making you see double. A stroke may cause a painless loss of vision in one eye due to insufficient blood flow to the rear of the eye.

So if someone says they lost vision in one eye for a while that got better, there would be worry that their carotid artery is blocked by plaque or insufficient blood flow. They say it’s painless but feels like a shade falling over their eye. After a few minutes, the shadow gently rises, and they can see clearly.

When patients suffer a stroke, they can lose their peripheral vision. It may return or stay. That should be tested.

Sound Stroke seldom causes hearing loss. We sometimes meet patients with ringing in their ears and imbalance after a stroke, but severe hearing loss is rare. Speech involves language and articulation.

Am I comprehending? Are

my words available? A stroke victim may have aphasia. That suggests they’re having trouble finding words, comprehending your words, or both.

The brain is misinterpreting their native language, so it sounds strange. Patients or friends will comment, this person’s confused. Their condition is unknown. They’re not confused—they simply don’t grasp what’s being said or can’t explain themselves.

That seems like uncertainty, but it’s a stroke victim suffering linguistic issues. The brain functions uniquely. The left brain controls the right side, right brain controls the left side.

For instance, a simple line like “the cat raced up the tree” may sound different or be misunderstood. Sometimes it’s hard to express yourself. It’s hard to speak if you have severe facial weakness on one side. It may seem you’re drunk or slurring, but you’re not. Thus, a stroke requires immediate assessment.

Smell

This is intriguing since, unlike other senses, the scent is seldom compromised with a stroke. This is because the sense of smell involves both sides of the brain. That it involves both hemispheres of your brain. So even if you lose part of your brain on one side, you still have the other. Hence, the sense of smell is often unaffected.

Taste

Stroke may sometimes alter the tongue’s ability to taste and smell. The involvement of nerves responsible for tongue movement and taste perception is essential. Although this symptom is very uncommon, we do see it sometimes. Your risk of stroke and the ability to reduce that risk are strongly influenced by the foods you choose to eat. Fast eating, meals heavy in salt or sodium, and foods with very high cholesterol levels all increase the risk of stroke.

Plaque or several blockages surrounding the artery

will form if a person has very high blood cholesterol levels. Once again, if you see your arteries as pipes or plumbing, you’d prefer that they be clear and unobstructed. Cholesterol will wrap itself tightly around the blood vessels, cutting off blood flow to the brain and increasing the risk of a stroke if it is present.

Touch

A damaged right side of the brain may cause numbness in the face, arm, or leg. Experiences vary. Numbness, tingling, or dysesthesia may occur in different places of the body. Thus, people may mistake a little touch for a burn or heavy pressure. Thus, the brain is misinterpreting pain. Some strokes affect coordination. After a stroke, patients may develop one-sided weakness. Thus, one side of the body is damaged.

Again, left-sided brain problems may cause weakness in the face, arms, and legs. Thus, when asked to elevate their arm, many may struggle or be unable to do so. Paralysis prevents movement.

Some individuals experience more pain in their arms than legs, while others feel it more in their faces. However, sudden paralysis on one side may indicate a stroke, requiring rapid medical intervention. Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) temporarily impede cerebral blood flow.

TIA cause temporary blood supply loss. Where someone has symptoms that don’t persist and says, “Oh, I don’t know what it was, but I’m delighted it’s done.” TIA? It suggests cerebral blood flow is causing symptoms, but not long enough to cause major harm.

CAT scans and brain MRIs cannot detect damage since the blood has returned and symptoms have vanished. Time is the most important factor in detecting a stroke; therefore, we want people to learn a stroke warning term. We advised swift action.

F-A-S-T

Fast—F-A-S-T—indicates stroke symptoms. Face – If someone smiles asymmetrically, it may indicate a stroke. Arms – Ask them to stretch. If they can’t, it might be a stroke. Speech – You want a short message or communication. Stroke symptoms include impaired speech and trouble comprehending. Then Time. Call 911 for stroke emergencies. If you get to the hospital quickly, we can identify and treat a stroke quicker. F-A-S-T.

CHURCH LISTINGS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH to SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

March 23, 1873 –Slavery abolished in Puerto Rico.

March 24, 1837 –

Canada gives African American citizens the right to vote.

March 25, 1843

– Explorer Jacob Dodson sets out in search of the Northwest Passage.

March 26, 1872 –

Thomas J. Martin patents fire extinguisher.

1911 – William H. Lewis becomes U.S. assistant attorney general.

March 27, 1930 –

Of the 116,000 African Americans in professional positions, more than two-thirds were teachers or ministers.

March 28, 1870

– Jonathan S. Wright becomes first black state Supreme Court justice in South Carolina.

March 29, 1898

– W.J. Ballow patents combined hat rack and table.

Public Institutions

• City Hall

• County Courthouse

• Milwaukee Public Library (Downtown)

• Shorewood Library

• Washington Park Library

• Atkinson Library

• King Drive Library

Drug Stores/Clinics

• Carter/Hyatt Herbal Shoppe

• Walgreen's on King Drive

• MHS Clinical Services

Banks

• BMO Harris Bank on King Drive

• Columbia Savings & Loan

• Self-Help Credit Union (formerly Seaway Bank)

Social Service Agencies

• Milwaukee Urban League

• St. Ann's Intergenerational Care

Food Stores

• Galst Foods

Teutonia & Capitol

• Pick & Save

76th & Good Hope Road

• Pick & Save North 35th Street

• Pick & Save - Midtown (West Capitol Drive)

• Pick & Save (Brown Deer Rd.)

• Pick & Save/Metro Market (Shorewood)

Other Locations

• The Milwaukee Times Offices - 2238 N. MLK Dr.

• WAAW Center - 3020 W. Vliet

• Washington Park Seniors Center

• Local Churches

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