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January 24th, 2026

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Not another one

The shooting in Columbus, OH of an African American teen has once again put African American people on alert. Ma’Khia Bryant was shot by a police officer during an altercation with another woman. Of course there was a lot of debate about whether the shooting was justified. In reality, justified or not, Bryant is dead and many are angered by this act. I watched the video and … [Read more...] about Not another one

An unexpected blessing

By Kathy Gaillard Freelance Contributor While she never knew him, Michael (Mike) Anthony Bowen, a Roman Catholic deacon, husband, father, and esteemed litigator with a prominent Milwaukee law firm, unknowingly changed the trajectory of Cynthia Perkins’ life. Deacon Mike succumbed to pulmonary hypertension on January 19, 2021, but from all accounts, he lived life large, … [Read more...] about An unexpected blessing

April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)

We are continuing to bring awareness to alcohol abuse According to alcohol.org,1 Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in April 1987 with the intention of … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, has compiled an impressive resume for someone who only recently celebrated his 40th birthday. In February 2019, the Wisconsin Alumni Association presented … [Read more...] about Dr. LaVar J. Charleston – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond

Quamaine Bond, a medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, knows why he chose his professional field: To build meaningful relationships with patients and encouraging them to take control of their own health. “To be able to be a physician who can help treat people, but also incorporate patient preferences into treatment plans,” Bond said. “That’s kind of why I fell … [Read more...] about Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court on Tuseday, April 20, 2021. The 12 jurors found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death in May 2020. The maximum sentence for second-degree unintentional murder is … [Read more...] about Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd

How COVID-19 has affected my world: A youth perspective

By La’Morianna Robertson-Holland March 13, 2021 has marked one year since the world had been flipped upside down. What came with it wasn’t just a global freak-out; it was also a field day for the media. The world had so many opinions from this time. Many thought 2020 was cursed. I feel they had valid reasoning to believe this. Others thought the world was coming to an … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 has affected my world: A youth perspective