“Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted. Freedom and justice must be struggled for by the oppressed of all lands and races, and the struggle must be continuous, for freedom is never a final fact, but a continuing evolving process to higher and higher levels of human, social, economic, political and religious relationships.” –A. Philip … [Read more...] about Black workers, black history
Editorials and Opinions
‘divide-and-conquer’
African Americans in the USA have been tortured mentally and physically since the first slave was brought to the shores of this country. The mental rape of African Americans is on a level that has never been seen in the history of the planet. One of the key tools to the savaging of African American minds is 'divide-and-conquer'. In 2025, African Americans have technology and … [Read more...] about ‘divide-and-conquer’
Writing the next chapter
In the days following President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, the preparations for Black History Month felt especially joyful. That was a moment when the entire nation could see black history and American history being written at the same time. The record-breaking sea of nearly two million multicolored faces of all ages and from every nook and cranny of America cheering … [Read more...] about Writing the next chapter
A Black History wake-up call
It is time for African Americans to wake up and see reality as it is. February is here, which means it is once again Black History Month. This is the month where African Americans can focus on understanding history and possibly changing their present. It is time for African Americans to wake up and make some radical changes or they won’t have a future. February 2025 needs … [Read more...] about A Black History wake-up call
Brave or very foolish?
In 2025, after more than 150 years since being emancipated, African Americans have adopted the definition of one of two words to explain their existence and actions. The two words are 'brave' and 'foolish'. The reason African Americans are either one of the two previous words is because they are surrounded by enemies and seem not to care. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines … [Read more...] about Brave or very foolish?
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By The Late Coretta Scott King Special to the Milwaukee Times Reprint from 1985, during the passage of the King Holiday bill by the U.S. Senate. We have set in motion a great celebration of freedom and justice, in honor of America’s hero and patriot, Martin Luther King, Jr. When Martin began his career, the principles of social justice for which he stood were … [Read more...] about The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message just as relevant in the age of Trump
By: Adam Clark What does it mean to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the age of Trump? Too many Americans see the King legacy as focused on the racial segregation of America’s distant past but not the political and moral quagmires of today. With the increasing polarization and political fracturing of American society, can the life and legacy of King … [Read more...] about Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message just as relevant in the age of Trump
Time to see reality
It is the year 2025 - a new year with new opportunities for growth and success. Many people in the world will begin the year with fresh eyes and a new perspective. In 2025 African Americans need to adopt fresh eyes and use them to accept the truth of their existence. It is time for African Americans to see and embrace their reality; the USA does not need African Americans. … [Read more...] about Time to see reality
Nikki Giovanni
When poet, essayist, scholar, and activist Nikki Giovanni passed away on December 9, 2024, the world lost a singular voice. Young readers especially adored the dozen books she created for children, including beloved works like the Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Rosa, illustrated by Bryan Collier. In a 2022 interview with the Washington Post, when … [Read more...] about Nikki Giovanni
It is not their fault
The end of 2024 is approaching exceedingly quickly. The gift-giving and good cheer that comes to the USA during the month of December will soon evaporate. New Year resolutions will be made and broken. There is one train of thought that African Americans need to accept and take forth into 2025 and beyond. The fact that the way the teens and children are today is the fault of the … [Read more...] about It is not their fault