By Dr. B.B. Robinson If something is good and it is enjoyable, it's not surprising that people want it to last forever. We want the goodness to be unceasing. We want it to be sustained. But the sad fact is that nothing lasts forever. Even the cosmos is subject to the vagaries of time and will one day cease to exist. Within black America, despite the hardships we have … [Read more...] about Making the Black community sustainable
Editorials and Opinions
Sports to the rescue
Being Frank By Frank James IV There have been some shocking developments that took place in America over the past two weeks. The Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt afterwards shook the nation. But in true American fashion the country bounced back in dazzling form. The main way the country overcame the polarizing effects of the bombing was sports. Sports … [Read more...] about Sports to the rescue
What’s going on?
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times Maintaining an open line of communication is easier said than done. It becomes increasingly more important when the stakes are high and when it matters most. Everyone involved wants to be kept in the loop and up to speed as things develop. Regardless of the time of day, how large or … [Read more...] about What’s going on?
Dr. Michael Fauntroy explains how to leverage growing Black political power the right way
By Dr. Michael Fauntroy President Barack Obama’s reelection confirmed many of the long-seen demographic changes occurring in the United States. The 2012 electorate was younger, more educated, and more racially diverse than any in our nation’s history. The lesson in all this for African Americans is just as profound: be prepared to use the new arithmetic of Black political … [Read more...] about Dr. Michael Fauntroy explains how to leverage growing Black political power the right way
Spring job and resource fair offers opportunities
The Social Development Commission will present the opportunity for Milwaukee County residents to access a wide range of services that can improve their lives. The agency will hold its 7th Annual Spring Job and Resource Fair Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be staged at Greater New Birth Church located at 8237 W. Silver Spring and is free and open to the … [Read more...] about Spring job and resource fair offers opportunities
Rep. Pasch statement on status of Milwaukee county board legislation
Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Sandy Pasch (D – Shorewood) released the following statement on Wensday, April 17, 2013, regarding Assembly consideration on Assembly Bill 85, which would significantly micromanage the budget and structure of the Milwaukee County Board: “At a time when Wisconsin ranks 44th in the nation, 45th in wage growth, and trails all our neighboring … [Read more...] about Rep. Pasch statement on status of Milwaukee county board legislation
Standing with our ‘Boston Strong’
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Last week after the horrific bombing attack at the Boston Marathon, which is always held on the third Monday in April, Patriots Day, our nation watched a days-long manhunt for the suspects and tired to decipher through various media reports of false information. Finally, one of the bombing suspects, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was … [Read more...] about Standing with our ‘Boston Strong’
We must never give up!
Child Watch By Marian Wright Edelman The United States Senate’s failure to pass common sense gun safety measures - the Manchin-Toomey Amendment to expand background checks to keep guns away from underage or dangerous people, and amendments to ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines designed only to kill as many human beings as possible -- is a moral failure of … [Read more...] about We must never give up!
Aisha Tyler: How gamers can help stop sexual violence
By Elizabeth Plank When Aisha Tyler isn't busy being a talented actress (i.e. the voice of Lana Kane in FX's animated comedy Archer), a brilliant comedian, a successful author, and a fabulous talk show host, she enjoys being a social justice crusader. As an avid activist, she's supported a range of causes, from gay marriage to reproductive justice. As the woman who famously … [Read more...] about Aisha Tyler: How gamers can help stop sexual violence
Looking for a new deal
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times There is nothing like finding a truly amazing opportunity. The quest to find such deals is beneficial, provides economic security and in some cases is worth the search. They are hard to turn down and in fact we look for them each day. The preamble in the United States Constitution … [Read more...] about Looking for a new deal