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June 4th, 2023
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Hope you enjoy your stay

June 1, 2023 by Frank James

There have been several cases of teens overdosing in the USA over the past few years. The various derivatives of opium-based drugs has permeated US society on all levels. Poor African American junkies are not the only people overdosing on drugs. There are white middle- and upper- class teens consuming various drugs and overdosing. The last few years the US began stating there … [Read more...] about Hope you enjoy your stay

A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph

May 25, 2023

I recently attended a memorial service for my dear friend and former Children’s Defense Fund Board Chair Ambassador James Joseph. Ambassador Joseph was a civil rights, corporate, and philanthropic leader, including his transformative service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Foundations and a co-founder and chair of the Association of Black Foundation … [Read more...] about A lesson from Ambassador James Joseph

Don’t question the celebration

May 18, 2023

Recently, a question was asked during a discussion in one of the English classes I teach. A young Mexican female questioned why the school holds an annual Black History celebration. This young lady’s question pertained to the fact that the school did not do this for other ethnic groups. There were African Americans in the class who looked puzzled or down at their books. I … [Read more...] about Don’t question the celebration

Why Mother’s Day celebrations are so revered in the black community

May 11, 2023

Mother’s Day is upon us, and families all over the world celebrate the day by honoring their moms through a variety of ways, as we all ease into what may be a “new normal.” Mother’s Day is celebrated across the country every year on the second Sunday in May, but this holiday has special importance to the African American family. It was declared a national holiday in 1914, and … [Read more...] about Why Mother’s Day celebrations are so revered in the black community

Was it worth it?

April 20, 2023

In the late 70s rap music hit the scene and black people embraced the genre. The first song that made the world sit up was Rappers Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang. Rap music became hip-hop and up until 1990 had a semi-positive impact on African American youth. The pro-black voices from that time opened many eyes to the issues that faced African Americans. The ten years of … [Read more...] about Was it worth it?

Legislature has opportunity for massive impact on economy and families

April 13, 2023

With a single investment, Wisconsin leaders have an opportunity to fortify the statewide workforce over the next two years while easing unprecedented strain on a system that parents everywhere rely on to support their families and their futures. Early childhood education is the workforce behind our workforce. It allows the parents of young children to maintain employment … [Read more...] about Legislature has opportunity for massive impact on economy and families

You have to love yourself

March 30, 2023

There are many people in the USA in love. Some of these people may be in love with money. Some people are in love with other people. All people have a love for something or someone. African American people have to start loving the one person who they subconsciously seem to hate. African American people need to start loving the person in the mirror. When you are dealing with … [Read more...] about You have to love yourself

Still fighting for families

March 23, 2023

"If you want to change the world, you change the world of a child." –Rep. Patricia Schroeder When former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder passed away March 13, 2023, many people were quick to remember the Harvard-educated lawyer who became the first woman member of Congress from Colorado as a trailblazing feminist politician. As a founding member and co-chair of the … [Read more...] about Still fighting for families

Who’s tightening the noose?

March 16, 2023

Recently I became sick while observing a conversation between professional African Americans. It was sickening to watch these pro negroes, Negroes for the white man according to Malcolm X, converse. I won’t call it talking, it was verbal assassination. The way these pro negroes talk about other African Americans is the same way lower class African American kill each other. The … [Read more...] about Who’s tightening the noose?

Women’s History Month

March 9, 2023

There is an African proverb that says “women hold up half the sky.” Women constitute half the world’s population, but still have not realized half of the world’s potential, received half of the world’s resources, or exercised half of the world’s power. But women have always been the invisible backbone—unseen but strong—of transforming social movements and of anchoring … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month

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