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Vol. 40 • No. 43 • Thurs., Nov. 04, 2021 - Wed., Nov. 10 2021 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts 'Scienceween'
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On Friday, October 29, 2021, The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy, 6600 West Melvina Street, hosted a "Scienceween." Special guest the "Amazing Science Guy," gave the students a chance to display their work. The event took place in the Science Exploratory Dome installed on the outside of the school's property. The goal of the Scienceween was to incorporate the amazing world of science and the fun of Halloween. It was an awesome fun learning experience and a chance to once again exhibit student scientific experiments and inventions. Featured experiments included engineering models, a balloon-powered car which exhibited the 3rd law of motion, and extraction of DNA from fruit. Pictured are students Igey Orgubani, Alexa Xayyaphiou, science teacher Anntette Davis, Kolin Chang and Austin Chang. The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy Principal is Janet Colvin and the Assistant Principal is Trina Gandy
MLKEDC dedicates statue to former Executive Director, Welford Sanders Members in the community came out to attend the dedication ceremony of the life size bronze statue honoring Mr. Welford Sanders, the former Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp. (MLKEDC) on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Welford Sanders Historic Lofts and Enterprise Center. Among those in attendance were MLKEDC leaders, city officials, and the artist, Ms.Vinnie Bagwell (left) who created this magnificent piece. Also in attendance was Marquita Edwards (right), art/culture curator, referred to as Lady Renaissance of King Drive Arts and Culture, who said she was pleased to see the joyful exclamations and comments made by close friends and board members who saw the statue and the interesting story it tells. Edwards who recommended Bagwell to create the statue, had researched diligently for months, interviewing various sculptors throughout the country looking for the one whom she thought would embody the essence of Mr. Sanders. Edwards and Sanders co-founded the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio and worked together for several years to help revitalize arts and culture, and health and wellness in the community. During the ceremony, Edwards stated, "Because of my close ties to Sanders, searching for the right sculptor was extremely dear to my heart. I understood the importance to have the statue of Welford Sanders, an African American man, whose dedication and vision made an enormous impact in this city, and to have his statue designed by the right renowned African American sculptor, would represent a major positive message for Milwaukee." Much appreciation goes out to MLKEDC board members, Bob Lemke, friends, colleagues, and all those who donated support for Mr. Sanders's statue.
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Erickajoy Daniels celebrates launch of new book, 'Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate'
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On Sunday, October 31, 2021, new author and community health advocate Erickajoy Daniels hosted the official launch of her first book "Taking Care of Business While My Husband is at the Gate" at No Studios, 1037 West McKinley Ave. The book is a journey of enlightenment and guidance from a biblical perspective as she shares and teaches Christian strategies for successfully managing everyday stresses of marriage, finances, emotionl and spiritual business of the home. Through her honest and open heart, Erickajoy inspires others to dive deep into their own psyche to learn lessons and strategies of modern Christian womanhood. The launch included a question and answer session, as well as a book signing. Erickajoy is widely recognized as a community thought leader and activist as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Senior VP for Advocate Aurora Health. Pictured at the event are (from left) Patty Cadorin, Jackie Lee, Erickajoy Daniels, Irma Daniels, and Minnie Chambers. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com