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?
Editorials and Opinions
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?
Who, what and where is our City Attorney?
By Vince Bobot Candidate for City Attorney During my campaign the most asked question of me is: “Who is the City Attorney?”. I then tell the person the name and explain to them that the City Attorney is the legal representative for the Mayor, Common Council, department heads and employees of Milwaukee. The City Attorney is also the legal counsel for the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Who, what and where is our City Attorney?
How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the age of Trump
By Jonathan Capehart Opinion writer On Sunday, I was invited to give the keynote address at a celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark. Judging by the reaction of the congregation, there is righteous anger and pain over what is happening in our country under President Trump. Below are the remarks I delivered. As … [Read more...] about How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the age of Trump
Why Dr. King’s ‘Dream’ is important now more than ever
On January 20, 2020 our nation will remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme polarization and a resurgence of negativity of all kinds, from racism to political apathy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never held political office, nor was he a mighty businessman. But he … [Read more...] about Why Dr. King’s ‘Dream’ is important now more than ever
Vacant, boarded-up houses: What must the City Attorney do about it?
By Vince Bobot Over ten years ago as an assistant city attorney, I proposed and developed a strategy to deal with vacant, boarded-up houses in our City. Unfortunately, the need to deal with those vacant homes fell on deaf ears. Now we have a situation where a vacant, boarded-up house may not only destroy an entire block, but a neighborhood as well. For example, in the 2900 … [Read more...] about Vacant, boarded-up houses: What must the City Attorney do about it?
Historical perspectives: Why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each year a fundamental question arises. Young people especially want to know, "Why do we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?" The following is a brief analysis which can be duplicated and shared with schools, churches, organizations and the media. Early in our country's history, almost all black people came here as slaves. Because people in the South felt they needed cheap … [Read more...] about Historical perspectives: Why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A new chapter in city hall
It’s time for us to turn the page in Milwaukee’s City Hall. For too long, we’ve seen our communities struggle and the success that’s felt downtown isn’t seen in communities of color. I’m running for City Attorney because it’s time we have someone who, for the first time, will be a voice for our needs and push the city to make the changes we deserve. I’ve spent a career … [Read more...] about A new chapter in city hall
2020 power resolutions
The year 2020 is upon us. 2019 has exited stage left, or will soon be. Of course many people will be taking up resolutions that they want to enact in the New Year. 2020 also marks the start of a new decade. With this in mind resolutions should be a bit more intense or serious. What should a modern day US citizen's resolution possibly be? What is something a US citizen's would … [Read more...] about 2020 power resolutions