Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Digital Edition Issue September 2, 2021

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A. Philip Randolph Institute commemorates the March on Washington 58 years later On August 28, 2021, A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)-Milwaukee Chapter hosted a commemoration of the March on Washington in the city of Milwaukee. The march started with a rally at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., statue on King Drive and ended at Zeidler Union Square downtown. The rally included guest speakers APRI President Larry Hall; State Representative David Bowen; Mexican American Legislative Caucus President Pam Fendt; State Senator Lena Taylor; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale; and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. The march included members of the community, local organizations and union workers who gathered to let people know that the fight for fair voting rights is still alive and needed today.

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AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with '7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!'

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The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) and its sponsors Molina Cares and Educators Credit Union hosted the "7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) event to celebrate birth, health, wellness, breastfeeding and the resiliencies of Black families and communities. This event took place during National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 23-28) which parallels with World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Families and community partners were invited to this celebration on Saturday, August 28th at Alice's Garden, 2136 N. 21st St. "Even in

the midst of COVID-19, African American women desire to breastfeed their babies. Even in the midst of historical trauma and disparities, we find that many women seek out help and support while pregnant. This is a very promising social behavior that can be a catalyst for policy change," said Dalvery Blackwell, Executive Director of AABN. Milwaukee's infant mortality rates have been stagnant at 15.4 percent for the last 3 years. The maternal mortality rate in Wisconsin is five times higher for Black women than White women, most com-

monly due to cardiovascular-related and chronic medical problems. The toll of these disparities has been exacerbated by COVID-19, but the root causes are historical birth trauma, distrust in the medical system, and obstetric and institutionalized racism. "Our annual LUEB event acknowledges our strengths and resiliency despite racism and negative health outcomes so that African Americans are reminded of their community resources and assets, can reclaim cultural norms and traditions to improve health," Blackwell said.

City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development hosts 'Drive-Thru Job Fairs'

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The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development held "Drive-Thru Job Fairs" on the north side and south side on Thursday, July 15, 2021, for Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment opportunities. The job fair events were enthusiastically supported by Common Council members Chantia Lewis (9th District), José G. Pérez (12th District), and Russell W. Stamper II (15th District) as a creative way An NCON Communications Publication

to bring immediate job opportunities to residents where they live and in a manner that is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. All attendees received a no-contact bag packed with information on employment assistance programs and employers hiring right now, and the events featured employers from manufacturing, office, healthcare, retail, transportation/logistics and much more. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com


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