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
Editorials and Opinions
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?
Let’s build it!
Rebuilding our Community By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times The beautification that one sees or seeks in any neighborhood all began with an idea or dream of what was possible. Given the time to grow, develop and to mature to its full potential only further ensures that great ideas occur when people shared the vision. The transformation that … [Read more...] about Let’s build it!
Community outreach: What does it look like?
Rebuilding Our Community Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Much of our American lifestyle centers about being involved in some form of community outreach. It is reflective of what it means to help others, caring, showing compassion, being good neighbors, stewardship, religious faith and following the golden rule. Today, every aspect of our modern society is being impacted by one … [Read more...] about Community outreach: What does it look like?
Let it all go
Being Frank By Frank James IV The year 2012 is over and the New Year 2013 is upon us. What will people do? Will people begin the New Year with a blank slate or will people carry old problems into the New Year? The bringing of old problems into new times has gone on for the past several centuries. The results vary depending on who you ask or how you look at things. Since … [Read more...] about Let it all go
The 24 hour American massacre: From Newtown to Chicago
By Russell Simmons My deepest prayers go out to the victims and their families and all the people whose hearts were broken in Newtown. As a father of two beautiful girls, I cannot begin to understand the loss that so many feel in that small, Connecticut town. It is beyond rational comprehension. I will continue to pray for those who have been touched by this tragedy and use … [Read more...] about The 24 hour American massacre: From Newtown to Chicago
After Newtown, beware fear-driven policy making
By Melissa Harris-Perry I was a panelist on an MSNBC show during the noon hour of December 14. When the show began, we had information about a school shooting in Connecticut. We believed there were three people hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and a gunman who had committed suicide. Scary stuff, but probably a story that would occupy our attention for the … [Read more...] about After Newtown, beware fear-driven policy making
Never enough teddy bears
Since the senseless massacre of 26 people at an elementary school in the upscale, small town of Newtown, CT, on Friday, December 14, 2012, newspapers, newscasts, and coffee-break conversations have been dominated by the subject of the easy accessibility in the United States of firearms – especially those weapons designed for use in warfare and for the sole purpose of destroying … [Read more...] about Never enough teddy bears
One week later…
Child Watch By Marian Wright Edelman More than a week later, we remain shaken by the horror brought to Sandy Hill Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The 20 children and 6 educators slain there are the latest victims of America's relentless gun violence plague. Each week, 350 children and teens are killed or injured by guns-enough to fill 14 more classrooms of … [Read more...] about One week later…
One week later…
Child Watch By Marian Wright Edelman More than a week later, we remain shaken by the horror brought to Sandy Hill Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The 20 children and 6 educators slain there are the latest victims of America's relentless gun violence plague. Each week, 350 children and teens are killed or injured by guns-enough to fill 14 more classrooms of … [Read more...] about One week later…