Greetings educators and administrators, my name is Dr. Darrell Williams and I am running for the United States Senate. For more than 25 years, I have served our children as an educator, principal interim superintendent of schools.….and I was humbled to be selected as National Principal of the Year in 2013. In addition to my civilian career, I served for 29 years in the … [Read more...] about A true advocate for education and the future of our children! *Darrell Williams, Ph.D.* Your choice for the U.S. Senate!
Editorials and Opinions
An open letter to all educators and administrators: A Personal Appeal for Your Support, Williams Works for Wisconsin!
Not only is this our minute, it is our moment! Greetings educators and administrators, my name is Dr. Darrell Williams and I am running for the United States Senate. For more than 25 years, I have served our children as an educator, principal interim superintendent of schools.….and I was humbled to be selected as National Principal of the Year in 2013. In addition … [Read more...] about An open letter to all educators and administrators: A Personal Appeal for Your Support, Williams Works for Wisconsin!
Nowhere to run
It’s 2022. It is a new year and new day. I often talk to people and listen to the subjects they discuss or complain about. In the last few weeks I have been hearing a similar spiel from some African American men. These individuals have traveled abroad and experienced how other countries operate. The resounding theme I have gathered from these African American males is one of … [Read more...] about Nowhere to run
Is this integration?
I am a fan of any type of movie that makes you think. Science fiction or movies based on comic books are some of my favorite movie plots. I have seen everything from the X-Men, to the flop that was based on the Green Lantern. In 2021 I had to miss one of the best comic based movies to come out. There is a reason for this. I have grown weary of looking at black women draped all … [Read more...] about Is this integration?
Time to amend the amendment?
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Growing up in a family that was liberally sprinkled with members of professional law enforcement – including local police and sheriff ’s departments and the FBI, I developed some basic viewpoints about the law and guns. Two of those viewpoints were 1) always try to live within the guidelines of the law; and 2) there is no … [Read more...] about Time to amend the amendment?
Black Friday fire sale
It’s Christmas season in the good ole USA. Black Friday shopping deals will last up until Christmas Day. It’s time for people to spend money on gifts and alcohol to make the season special. Best Buy and Walmart have loaded the shelves with 70-plus inch televisions for purchase. Macy’s and other stores have the clothes ready to go out the door on charge accounts payable in 2022. … [Read more...] about Black Friday fire sale
Things to give thanks for
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, families around the USA will gather for Thanksgiving. There will be celebrating and plenty of good eating. Even though things seem bleak in the USA because of the pandemic, there is plenty to celebrate. People of the USA take the Thanksgiving break to celebrate the things that are good about life in 2021. COVID-19 has taken a toll in every … [Read more...] about Things to give thanks for
One year out, we have lots of work to do
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore We showed the nation and the world our power when Democrats turned out in historic numbers and put Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House. But the real fight for the soul of our nation is already underway as we head into 2022. With only 12 months to go, we need to get to work. We can’t afford to hit the snooze button. The … [Read more...] about One year out, we have lots of work to do
Family interactions
In the USA there are different levels of life and society. You have the elite wealthy and all the levels between this level and the poor. Outside the fact that of every one of these levels consist of people there is another commonality. No matter what level of society you live in, everyone has a form of family. Not every family is made of large numbers or even blood kin. Many … [Read more...] about Family interactions
How did we get here?
There is a vast amount of frustration in the African American community in 2021. The African American population is frustrated over the role they have been forced to play in US society. The African American female is frustrated with the African American male and vice versa. African Americans have turned their frustration back upon themselves and the results are shocking. As I … [Read more...] about How did we get here?