In the world today everyone seems to have an opinion about everyone else. Personal space has shrunk with the advent of social media. Many regular media outlets have succumbed to sensationalism, or even yellow journalism, in order to keep pace with social media platforms. How does this information blitz benefit the average US citizen? More importantly what are they seeing when … [Read more...] about What are you seeing?
Editorials and Opinions
Rejecting hate
In the middle of another national debate demonizing immigrant communities, one family has been speaking up in the midst of their own devastating tragedy to say they do not want their child’s legacy chained to hate. Eleven- year-old Aiden Clark was killed in a traffic accident in August 2023 in Springfield, OH, when the school bus he was riding in on the first day of school was … [Read more...] about Rejecting hate
Souls to the Polls wants Milwaukee to get out and vote
"In a critical election year, Milwaukee’s black and brown communities are once again on the frontlines of defending democracy. Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, a voter education organization, has been working tirelessly since 2013 to mobilize voters, particularly in faith-based and working- class neighborhoods. This election cycle is marked by several key events that will help … [Read more...] about Souls to the Polls wants Milwaukee to get out and vote
Fix what you can
The political scene in the USA is scalding hot. The country is being bombarded with last-ditch efforts from both presidential candidates to win the upcoming election. Citizens of the USA, do not fall for the diversion. There are some issues that the average citizen can fix that would make their lives much easier. Here are a few issues that a person can fix if they pay attention … [Read more...] about Fix what you can
Lessons after September 11
As the nation and world commemorated the anniversary of September 11 this past week, I remember again that it was a gloriously beautiful morning in Atlanta, GA, on September 11, 2001. I saw a glimpse of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s beloved community in his hometown as I attended the first public event of organizations that had joined together to sponsor a breakfast with … [Read more...] about Lessons after September 11
MEP is looking for opportunities for HBCU graduates
"Dear Readers of The Milwaukee Times: "The Milwaukee Education Partnership (MEP) seeks to expand the pipeline of professional opportunities in Southeastern Wisconsin for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). "America’s HBCU institutions have been at the forefront of preparing African American professionals, especially educators, engineers, … [Read more...] about MEP is looking for opportunities for HBCU graduates
Misery creates company
There is an old saying: “Misery loves company.” In 2024 that old adage can be restructured to read, “Misery creates company.” There are a vast number of people in the world today who are addicted to misery. If you have pain and misery in your life, then you more than likely have plenty of friends. Things have changed in the world. There used to be a time when people did not … [Read more...] about Misery creates company
Honoring ‘Freedom Summer’
As summer draws to a close, we are also nearing the end of an extraordinary milestone – the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement’s 'Freedom Summer.' As a brand new Yale Law School graduate in 1963, I was fortunate enough to receive one of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF)’s first two fellowships to help young attorneys seeking to practice in the South. After a year of … [Read more...] about Honoring ‘Freedom Summer’
Just in time
The month of September is here. The race for a seat in the White House has become intense and is creating a divide in the USA. Just as things in the USA are about to come to a boiling point, football season is here to create a much-needed diversion. Just like Superman flying in to save the day, football is here to save the minds of US citizens. The illogical statements made … [Read more...] about Just in time
Fannie Lou Hamer’s convention
As our nation gears up for a political convention where a woman of color will make history, it’s another chance to look back at the convention that happened 60 years ago this week in Atlantic City, NJ, during the Civil Rights Movement’s landmark Freedom Summer. The extraordinary woman who made history then as the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party unsuccessfully sought to … [Read more...] about Fannie Lou Hamer’s convention