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?
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Legislature has opportunity for massive impact on economy and families
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
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
"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?
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
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
1000 years African American self-racism
You hear African Americans complain constantly about racism in the USA. “The Caucasians are racist,” has been said by many African Americans. “No other- so called people of color get the treatment African Americans get in the USA,” is the statement many African American political aspirants scream. Well, I say, “The most racist treatment I have run into during the past few years … [Read more...] about 1000 years African American self-racism
“You either care about protecting kids or you don’t”
“As we sat at our desks working on our computers, we began to hear loud pops…I thought I was going to die. As I laid there, I begged God to please make it fast… My classmates pulled me behind a filing cabinet where I called my mom and my dad and said what I thought would be my last goodbyes. I told them how much I loved them, and asked that they please tell my brothers the … [Read more...] about “You either care about protecting kids or you don’t”
Saluting dementia caregivers during Black History Month
By Diane Milner Special to the Milwaukee Times During Black History Month the Alzheimer’s Association would like to celebrate those in the African American community who have traveled the long journey brought on by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. You are all heroes. Dementia is a very real issue in our community. As the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion … [Read more...] about Saluting dementia caregivers during Black History Month
You may want to disconnect
“If you won’t let me bring you up, then I refuse to let you bring me down.” The controversial Reverend Ike once made a statement similar to this. This statement is one that should be adopted by everyone on the planet earth. There are billions of people who live to either share misery or create it. Why listen to issues or problems that the person telling you does not want to … [Read more...] about You may want to disconnect