By Congresswoman Gwen Moore With the election days away, I want to take a few minutes to refresh our memories on the utterly devastating and gut-wrenching journey President Donald J. Trump has taken the American people down for the last four years. Trump’s racist agenda was front and center before he ever became President when he began trafficking his nonsense birther … [Read more...] about We resisted, now we must rise!
Editorials and Opinions
Our pledge to Milwaukee: Your vote counts
By Claire Woodall-Vogg Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission Hamilton: An American Musical taught us the importance of being in “the room where it happens.” The room where decisions are made. Where meaningful change occurs. The best way to ensure you have a voice in the room where it happens is to vote. And it’s my pledge to you that your vote will … [Read more...] about Our pledge to Milwaukee: Your vote counts
It started with a knee
The NBA players and the stance they took this COVID infested season deserves a spot in history. Many people talk about the Civil Rights marches of the 60’s as defining moments in US history. The marches and speeches from that time were impactful. The stance the NBA players have taken this past season on social injustice is on the level with the events of the 60’s. People may … [Read more...] about It started with a knee
Please make your voice heard
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Right now, as we face a pivotal moment in our country - a pandemic, economic recession, and a national reckoning on systemic racism - the most precious instrument of our democracy is being jeopardized: the right to vote. Remember the scheme Republicans pulled during the April primary here in Wisconsin? I know it feels like a lifetime ago, but I … [Read more...] about Please make your voice heard
On Black inventors PolitiFact needs to double check its facts
In the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “PolitiFact Wisconsin” 9/9/2020, Eric Litke commented on a statement made by Joe Biden that an African American had invented the light bulb. Litke rated Biden’s statement as mostly false while acknowledging that Lewis Latimer, an African American scientist, had made significant contributions to the development of the light bulb, while giving … [Read more...] about On Black inventors PolitiFact needs to double check its facts
Who will be holding the bag?
Protest has become the national pastime. In 2020 it seems as if there is always some form of protest taking place somewhere in the USA. The majority of the atrocities that led to these protests have taken place in the African American community. When it’s all said and done, who is going to be left holding the bag? Who will be blamed for the problems that seem to be plaguing the … [Read more...] about Who will be holding the bag?
Gangster rap and the slave mindset
African Americans, how many of you have been stared down and frowned at by an African American who you didn’t know? African Americans, do you often tense up when you see another African American walking toward you? Be honest in your next answer. How many of you African Americans feel they are treated worse by other African Americans than whites? You don’t have to answer out … [Read more...] about Gangster rap and the slave mindset
Milwaukee Health Commissioner said she faced racism, received threats on the job
Dr. Jeanette Kowalik said she faced racism, toxicity and received threats during her time as Milwaukee Health Commissioner. "It's one thing to get into a position, it's another thing to be supported in the position and it's another thing to be able to bring in other people so that you're not the one and only," Kowalik said in the county call on Tuesday. On Monday, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Commissioner said she faced racism, received threats on the job
Blake/Rice/Rittenhouse shootings: What is wrong with this picture?
After three days of protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake (lower, left and right photos) in Kenosha, WI, things had remained relatively peaceful (with the exception of some outside looters and rioters). That is until the night of Tuesday, August 25, 2020, when things turned deadly after Kyle Rittenhouse (right photo), 17, engaged in a scuffle with people near a car … [Read more...] about Blake/Rice/Rittenhouse shootings: What is wrong with this picture?
Now is NOT the time for photo ops
By Gwen Moore Much was said during the Republican National Convention by Republicans three and a half years ago. But the more I listened to all that talk, all those speeches, I felt like I must be living in a dream because the actions we’ve born witness to and continue to suffer from since Donald J. Trump took office are anything but what was “spoken about” in those … [Read more...] about Now is NOT the time for photo ops