After two years of divisive, hateful rhetoric from the highest levels of government, the profoundly inhumane treatment of immigrant families, and the placing of corporate profits ahead of the basic needs of children—the poorest age group in America—the results of the November 6th election instilled in many that most precious resource: hope. Change began sweeping across our … [Read more...] about Succeeding against the odds
Editorials and Opinions
#Season of giving (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” - Prov. 11:25 The Salvation Army is a worldwide and charitable organization and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is … [Read more...] about #Season of giving (Week 4)
We prefer Black
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times The Queen of the World. This is the title the Black woman has held for the past few millennia. All men on the planet crave the Black woman. Many other races have held the Black woman up as the standard to measure their women by. Though there are several pretenders there is only one Black Queen. Though women … [Read more...] about We prefer Black
Statement from President Barack Obama on the 2018 midterm elections
I congratulate everybody who showed up and participated in our democracy yesterday. Obviously, the Democrats’ success in flipping the House of Representatives, several governorships, and state legislatures will get the most attention. But even more important than what we won is how we won: by competing in places we haven’t been competitive in a long time, and by electing record … [Read more...] about Statement from President Barack Obama on the 2018 midterm elections
Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
By: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Sunday, I had the honor of worshipping at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church on Milwaukee’s north side, with Pastor Darius Butler and his congregation. I’ve had the pleasure of attending services at Tabernacle in the past, and it was a joy to see so many familiar faces and to raise our voices in song together. But I was … [Read more...] about Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
Black man, where art thou?
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times There is a missing person on the planet. At one time this person was the king of kings and looked upon as a divine ruler. This person was the epitome of what a man should be. In 2018 this person has gone missing and his presence is needed. It’s time to file a Missing Person Report for the Black man. I’m sure … [Read more...] about Black man, where art thou?
We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
By Senator Tammy Baldwin Two years ago, all of Milwaukee came to a standstill as our Sherman Park community was rocked by turmoil following a fatal police shooting. Since then, we’ve healed, we’ve grown and we’ve rebuilt. But we’re not done yet. The Sherman Park community experienced $6 million in damages to the neighborhood and area businesses. In the wake of … [Read more...] about We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
In our country, the road to change goes through the ballot box
I’m running for Governor, along with Milwaukee native Mandela Barnes as Lt. Governor, because we believe it’s time for a change. And that change can start today with early voting at different locations all across Milwaukee. Here in Wisconsin, we have witnessed a dramatic attack on the values we care about. Scott Walker has failed our state. His reckless leadership has … [Read more...] about In our country, the road to change goes through the ballot box
Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. - 1 Corinthians 11: 17 NN On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, several Black pastors were invited to the White House by President Trump to sit at his table for the President's "Meeting with Inner City Pastors." In concert with the Apostle Paul's rebuke in I Corinthians 11: 17, we … [Read more...] about Open letter from The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention
We are still here
Being Frank By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times After more than 500 years of oppression and hate in the USA alone, Black people are still here. Blacks in the USA call themselves African Americans in 2018; but they are black and still here. Black people around the world have been conquered, enslaved and targeted for annihilation for more than 2500 years, but we … [Read more...] about We are still here