By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times The United States of America and its brand, usage and application of the English language are peculiar in one aspect. That is, what you say and hear versus what actually transpires as a result can be vastly different. A classic example is the term “criminal justice.” According to the dictionary, the word “criminal” … [Read more...] about Criminal justice?
Editorials and Opinions
Are you tired yet?
In the USA there is a disconnect in many African American relationships. You have African American women who have to be strong because of the racist paradigm created by US society. On the other hand, you have the most hated male on the planet, the African American male. In this land of plenty you would think that with the gains African Americans have made the relationships … [Read more...] about Are you tired yet?
A primer for public service
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times With the 2022 Wisconsin primary election date set for August 9 – less than two weeks from now –and in-person, early voting locations available as of July 26, registered voters have the opportunity to cast a ballot for their chosen candidates. The pool of possibilities will be pared down for political offices ranging from … [Read more...] about A primer for public service
Money and ‘The Dream’
Many people in the USA have the concept that money is the key to salvation and possibly living the American Dream. In many instances different races who have migrated to the USA have epitomized the previous concept. Yet, when it comes to the African American, money does not have the same effect. African Americans have money, plenty of it when it comes to purchasing power. Why … [Read more...] about Money and ‘The Dream’
Four what?
African Americans have celebrated another Independence Day in the USA. African Americans enjoyed the day off from work. African Americans dined greedily on ribs, various forms of sausage, and of course, chicken wings. Many African Americans purchased new outfits to showcase their pride in their country. With all of this expenditure by African Americans to celebrate the USA’s … [Read more...] about Four what?
Truth and trust on trial
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times As a nation and as a society, we in the United States of America like to think of ourselves and by extension, those we choose as leaders and representatives, as honest and reliable in all dealings. Upon engaging in public service, a military commitment or giving legal testimony, for example, we ask people to swear or … [Read more...] about Truth and trust on trial
Be honest
Juneteenth Day 2022 has passed. African Americans have drunk liquor and dined on chicken wings in celebration of Juneteenth Day. Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the abolishment of slavery in the USA. Since African Americans are “free” let’s spend a few minutes being honest about the 2022 African American. “Free at last. Free at last!” Those words come from Martin Luther … [Read more...] about Be honest
January 6, 2021 revisited
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times After 233 years of being a sovereign nation and becoming possibly the most successful democracy in human history, the United States of America has prided itself in achieving a peaceful transition when power changes hands, regardless of politics. Democrats, Republican, or independents, you win some, you lose … [Read more...] about January 6, 2021 revisited
When will you wake up?
There have been events in the past few years that should have awakened the African American community. The police brutality and murders should have been a definite wake-up call. The flagrant proliferation of arms by Caucasian people that hints of a race war. Yet, African Americans are ignoring or downplaying these situations. Why? Maybe because the NBA Playoffs are taking … [Read more...] about When will you wake up?
Only in America
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Daily life in the United States was violently disrupted yet again on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. An 18-yearold lone gunman in Uvalde, TX, a small town just west of metropolitan San Antonio, entered an elementary school with an assault rifle and opened fire, killing 19 fourth- and fifth-grade students along with two … [Read more...] about Only in America