By Jonathan Capehart Opinion writer Last year, I was invited to give the keynote address at a celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark. Judging by the reaction of the congregation, there is righteous anger and pain over what is happening in our country under President Trump. Below are the remarks I delivered. As … [Read more...] about How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the post-Trump age
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 14, 2021
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In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Photo Collage of people who have passed away in 2020 including Willie Davis, Mike Anderson, Arthur Reid Jr., George Matthews and Dr. Muhammad Sabir. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Those We Have Lost
Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Rev. Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue
Democrats won one U.S. Senate race in Georgia and led in another on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, moving closer to a sweep in a deep South state that would give them control of Congress and the power to advance President-elect Joe Biden’s policy goals. Raphael Warnock, a Baptist preacher from the historic church of Martin Luther King, Jr., beat Republican incumbent Kelly … [Read more...] about Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Rev. Warnock wins, Ossoff leads Perdue
Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
The Wisconsin State Senate made history Monday, January 4, 2021, when it gathered to swear in new members and begin the first legislative session in 2021. Julian Bradley became Wisconsin’s first black Republican state senator after being sworn in by the Wisconsin Elections Commission at 10 a.m. Jan. 4. He will represent the 28th District, which includes parts of Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about Former La Crosse native, Julian Bradley, sworn in as first black Republican in Wisconsin State Senate
Twins, 21, among Milwaukee Fire Department graduating class
Wednesday, December 23, 2020, marked a big day for the next class of dedicated Milwaukee firefighters. The department’s academy graduated 43 new men and women into their ranks. That graduation class included twin brothers who are excited to join one another. “As the father of twins, do you want to just come up together?" asked one fireman jokingly before announcing the … [Read more...] about Twins, 21, among Milwaukee Fire Department graduating class
Social justice issues in America: Racial profiling and economic inequity
As we begin a new year, this column will turn its focus to social justice issues in America as it is recognized there are still some very serious social justice issues that must be addressed. Social justice issues can range from issues involving one’s race to inequality in education, healthcare and economic injustice, etc. Since America has a long history with race issues, this … [Read more...] about Social justice issues in America: Racial profiling and economic inequity
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted its annual "Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change: Candlelight Vigil For 2020 Homicide Victims," at El-Bethel Church of God in Christ, 5401 W. Good Hope Road. As it does every year, the vigil led by Northcott Executive Director Tony Kearney and Tamara Hoyans, a candle is lit representing a life lost to … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The Kenosha County District Attorney has declined to file criminal charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake. Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Sheskey, a White officer, shot Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, seven times while responding to a … [Read more...] about Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters-Boots Edition’
On Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 32nd and Lisbon Avenue, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted " Strength For My Sisters Boots Edition." Starting with more than 300 and after donations of 15 more bags of coats, more than 600 coats, sweaters and boots were given away. After seeing two women this summer with no shoes on, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., CEO and Founder Dana … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosts ‘Strength for My Sisters-Boots Edition’