By Ruthe Latta Growing up in Chicago in the 1950s as the sister of two older brothers, sports was a big deal in our household. Both of my brothers played sports and they both saw themselves as budding superstars in the making. Back then, the sport of choice in our neighborhood was baseball, and one name was revered above all in baseball – that name was Jackie … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson: A hero for all time
Editorials and Opinions
Home is where the heart is
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times One the most wonderful feelings in the world comes when you buy a home, especially your first. There is nothing quite like it. For it can be a place in which to raise a family, build net worth, and to affirm your identity in the community. It fosters the idea of economic mobility … [Read more...] about Home is where the heart is
April 4th was the 45th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination
By A. Peter Bailey April 4, 2013 was the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. It always puzzles me why so many of those who so vocally celebrate Dr. King’s birthday, let the historic day of assassination go by so quietly. I am cynical enough to believe that their quietness is another payment for having President Reagan sign a bill making his … [Read more...] about April 4th was the 45th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination
Rebuilding our Community
Bridge to somewhere By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times Each day many of us take for granted the crossing of a bridge in our daily commute. Many people do not realize the tremendous effort that goes into planning, designing and constructing a bridge. Of course, the bigger the bridge, the more it takes. Our nation is full of bridges; each … [Read more...] about Rebuilding our Community
The State of Equality and Justice in America
No one can change the change By: Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. The state of equality and justice in America is shameful– especially since the election of President Barack Obama. Unlike many of my friends who think America is going to hell in a hand basket, and have given up thinking things will get better for those who’ve been marginalized for so long, I still have hope for … [Read more...] about The State of Equality and Justice in America
No more rallies
Being Frank By Frank James IV When something continues to happen over and over again, either you like it or change it. In Milwaukee once again the African American community is outraged over a police action. Derek Williams died while in police custody in 2011. This past week a special prosecutor decided to not press criminal charges against the officers involved. A rally … [Read more...] about No more rallies
WBCOC hosts luncheon for Nigerian Business School students
The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., along with The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the Nigerian community of Milwaukee and Alderman Joe Davis, hosted a special luncheon for visiting businessmen and women from Lagos, Nigeria Business School on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet Street. This luncheon was viewed as a … [Read more...] about WBCOC hosts luncheon for Nigerian Business School students
Professor speaks about ‘The War on the Poor’
By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times “The War on the Poor” has been brewing in this county for years and now it seems as though, especially in Milwaukee – things are about to change. Cardinal Stritch University hosted author and Professor Joe Soss from the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Departments of Political Science and … [Read more...] about Professor speaks about ‘The War on the Poor’
The state of equality and justice in America: Masters of our own fate
By Marc Morial “It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” - Whitney M. Young In 1963, more than a quarter- million people gathered in Washington, DC to march for jobs and equality. The Great March for Jobs and Freedom was a watershed moment in American history - birthing now-iconic speeches that … [Read more...] about The state of equality and justice in America: Masters of our own fate
How are you?
Being Frank By Frank James IV The world turns, football's over and it’s almost baseball season. The politics of the nation continues to be a cesspool and crime is still a major problem. But how are you? How are you doing, dear reader? How is your life going? Do you know your life’s path? If so, is the path one of your choosing? It’s been said that the average person … [Read more...] about How are you?