By Solomon Ali CEO of NDR Energy Group and Revolutionary Concepts The face of the American economy is forever changed by this coronavirus pandemic. In three weeks time we've witnessed financially viable companies go into rapid freefall by the millions, starting with employees and trickling rapidly. Small to mid-sized businesses are laying off in record numbers, and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and the new American economy (part 1)
Editorials and Opinions
Personal Message on COVID-19 from Eve M. Hall, President, Milwaukee Urban League
Greetings, I am sending you this personal message as President and CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League because we need each other now more than ever. It is only through unity and compassion that we will overcome our feelings of isolation and find new ways to support one another. This week represents the first month of a city, county, state, and country being turned upside down … [Read more...] about Personal Message on COVID-19 from Eve M. Hall, President, Milwaukee Urban League
Asian people: Welcome to the party
It has been said that times of tragedy bring out the best and worst in people. I say that what trying times bring out is what is truly inside of people. Many races of color come to the USA and adopt the White American Dream. These races are usually treated good and before long these races adopt the USA mindset and begin to think they have similar status to white people. Usually … [Read more...] about Asian people: Welcome to the party
What happened to The Negro Revolution?
You are probably coronavirused out by now. Trump has issued a state of emergency so if you don’t have the virus then you have heard every take possible regarding COVID 19. Instead let’s take a look and see what happened as a result of all the revolution talk of the 1960’s and early 70’s. Many people think the Negro Revolution never started but it did. The weapon was not guns, … [Read more...] about What happened to The Negro Revolution?
Wisconsin Students and Homeowners Abandoned by GOP
Republicans fail to restore education funding and ensure property tax relief Republican lawmakers on the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee failed Wisconsin students and homeowners by refusing to take action on Governor Evers’ special session that invests millions in rural schools, mental health services and special education. Gov. Evers’ proposal restores funds Republicans … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Students and Homeowners Abandoned by GOP
Why I write
“Man, who are you writing these articles for? People are happy and African Americans don’t want to hear what you are talking about.” This question and statement has been put to me several times over the past decades or so in some form or fashion. This usually happens after someone has read an article or when I did the television show Being Frank with Frank after watching the … [Read more...] about Why I write
We must establish the sense of family in Milwaukee
By Vince Bobot I have been urged by many people in our community to write this article about the importance of establishing a sense of family when confronting the problems facing our city. A sense of family means many things and carries with it many obligations. In seeking the position of City Attorney, I made the decision to dedicate the remainder of my life to public … [Read more...] about We must establish the sense of family in Milwaukee
Are there any Black people left?
It is Black History Month in the USA. This is the month the Caucasians allow African Americans to openly celebrate their history. During this month you will hear about the people Caucasian society has accepted and allow African Americans to celebrate. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, etc., will be dusted off and paraded around this month. There will even be Black History … [Read more...] about Are there any Black people left?
Back into our neighborhoods
By Vince Bobot The downtown of Milwaukee has undergone a radical transformation during the last ten years. We now have a world class company in Northwestern Mutual with a new headquarters; a championship basketball team with a top-notch venue; the Calatrava; a vibrant nightlife, and top-end residential housing. It is now time to take the fight back into our … [Read more...] about Back into our neighborhoods
Where do we go?
The year 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade. African Americans are still in the crosshairs on all levels of existence. The lack of quality leadership has literally created a lost tribe of people. The US government has its own issues and doesn’t have the time for African American problems. This lost tribe of people now has to attempt to do something for themselves without … [Read more...] about Where do we go?