African Americans have always had struggles in the USA. The drugs and violence in the African American community has been around for decades. There is nothing new about poverty in the inner city where African Americans reside. Yet, in 2024 African Americans have sunk to a level where many African American youth are simply happy to be alive. How did this situation come about? … [Read more...] about What happened?
Editorials and Opinions
Preparing to vote
There is now less then one month to go until Election Day in the United States, and in some states early voting and mail-in voting has already begun. In others, deadlines to register to vote or make sure a voter registration is current and correct are approaching over the next few weeks. This means the time for all eligible voters to make sure they have a plan to vote is now! … [Read more...] about Preparing to vote
What are you seeing?
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?
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’