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
Editorials and Opinions
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
Find your salvation in you
It is an election year in the USA. The political situation in the US is tenuous at best. All forms of media are using any means to garner viewers or readers. Many people feel that the presidential election in 2024 can be a turning point for the country. People of all races, listen up. Stop looking for salvation, answers or security from anyone or anything outside yourself. … [Read more...] about Find your salvation in you
Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz will have our backs
By: Deon Cannon Just two days after Kamala Harris officially announced her run for President, I had the chance to attend her first rally. The packed high school gym in West Allis was filled with excitement and you could feel the energy for the first black and South Asian woman at the top of the ticket! After such a great time at the rally, I was watching closely with … [Read more...] about Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz will have our backs
Grab yourself some good
There is a bombardment of negativity that is making life in the USA a challenging task for the citizens of the country. Negativity is thrust upon US citizens when they turn on the TV, log onto the internet, or go to social media platforms. Negativity is even force-fed upon the US populace when they watch sports. In the near future, US citizens need to grab onto something good … [Read more...] about Grab yourself some good
The country we need to create
At a moment of so much uncertainty over where our nation is headed and what national unity really means, I return again to the wise words of my late friend Dr. Vincent Harding, the revered historian, theologian, social justice activist, and visionary who never lost sight of the “beloved community” his dear colleague Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., believed our nation and world … [Read more...] about The country we need to create