Kweku’s Korner In the fast-paced world we inhabit, stress has become an ever-present companion for many. From the demands of work to personal relationships and societal pressures, stress manifests in various forms and impacts individuals differently. As a mental performance coach deeply entrenched in the realms of stress management and mental well-being, I try to […] The post Navigating Stress appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By LaKeshia N. Myers Last week, I had the honor of attending the kickoff for “No Menthol Sunday,” The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual call to action highlighting the detrimental impact tobacco has on Black communities. Locally sponsored by the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and Jump at the Sun Consulting, local […] The post Time’s Up: Menthol Should be Banned in Wisconsin appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes Prepare yourself for an incredible weekend of jazz at The 5th Annual Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. The 3-day event, Aug 22, 23 and 24th promises a musical journey with the only multi-day jazz festival in Milwaukee showcasing some of the world’s best contemporary jazz artists. Artists including superstar Boney James, and 12-time […] The post Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, a Party With a Purpose appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes The White House announced that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College this spring. President Biden will become the second sitting U.S. President to deliver the commencement address in the institution’s history. Former President Barack Obama addressed the Morehouse College graduating class in 2013. The White House confirmed […] The post President Biden to Speak at Morehouse Commencement appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

After her son, Dontre Hamilton, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, Maria Hamilton is still fighting for change. The post 10 Years After his Death, Dontre Hamilton’s Family Calls for More Policing Reforms appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

A Tragic Example of the Need for Recognition The post Say Her Name: Sade Robinson appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes In May, the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Poverty Network (WTPPN) and the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network will host “Same Game Different Smokers,” an exhibit exploring the longstanding exploitation of the Black Community by the tobacco industry for over 400 years. “The Same Game Different Smokers exhibit explores the roots of […] The post Same Game Different Smokers Exhibit Comes to Milwaukee and Highlights the Racism of the Tobacco Industry appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

Too Many Families Leaving Dollars on the Table The post Scholarship Opportunities Exist: Where Are the Students? appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

Kweku’s Korner By Dr. LaKia Brown Mental health encompasses a range of disorders that affect mood, thought processes, and behavior. Inherited traits may contribute to the development of mental health issues, while environmental exposures before birth and brain chemistry irregularities can also play a role. One in five individuals endure mental health issues, which can […] The post The Nervous System is the key to Emotional and Psychological Health appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes The Bridge Project, a nonprofit organization that is headquartered in New York City is coming to Milwaukee. “It is the first time the program has expanded outside of New York and into the Midwest so we are replicating a program that has been underway for over three years in the New York […] The post New York Initiative Supporting Babies in Their Early Years Expands to Milwaukee appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more