The world had to take notice of Wisconsin for a day. Well not the entire state, just a small portion called Kenosha. The 2015 NFL Draft concluded on May 2nd. The exciting part of any sports draft is the first round. It is the first round where many superstars are drafted. Names such as Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers were picked in this round. Well Kenosha, WI … [Read more...] about The best is in Wisconsin
Perspective
When work disappears
To most of us “baby boomers” (1946-1964), this is nothing new: community uprisings, civic unrest, looting, riots, burnings, marching, shootings, injustice, militarization of law enforcement, poor housing, lack of quality health care and unsafe neighborhoods. But to a new generation in the 21st century, this is a wakeup call as they try to push forward a new agenda and … [Read more...] about When work disappears
Built to last Every urban city can be identified as and called “a tale of two cities.” On one side is a tale of a city where residents are doing well, businesses are thriving; Main Street is looking good, there are healthy neighborhoods, safe streets, great restaurants and plenty of entertainment. However, on the other side is a tale of a city where residents are living below … [Read more...] about
A remedy to inner city violence
Violence still holds sway in Milwaukee. Children have been shot. Ghetto jus- tice has been passed out. A peace vigil was held. The populations of certain neigh- borhoods continue to live in fear for their children. Mil- waukee has a disease that is killing the life of the city. Strangely enough there is a cure for this dilemma. It’s time to hold the people in certain … [Read more...] about A remedy to inner city violence
Secure the children
I don’t know if you are aware or not, but there are a lot of people who are in the business of providing, educating, treating or dealing with children in one form or another. Many should not be in any business at all, es- pecially with children. It is not the children and positive outcomes that they seek to help or are interested in, but rather they are only in it for what they … [Read more...] about Secure the children
The Black male – A target group (part 1)
Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/ CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education management company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Follow Rahim Islam on FaceBook(Rahim Islam) & Twitter (@RahimIslamUC). I have written many times that the instability of the Black community is tied … [Read more...] about The Black male – A target group (part 1)
Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probably wrong (part 3 of 3)
The often stated notion that more than half of black males drop out, or do not graduate, is not true. Cohort graduation-rate calculations miss students who graduate late, graduate early, obtain a GED or transfer to schools outside their district. None of this information should be construed to minimize the importance of collective action to promote black male achievement. … [Read more...] about Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probably wrong (part 3 of 3)
Life isn’t fair unless we make it fair (Part 3)
In the first two parts of “Life isn’t Fair Unless we Make it Fair,” my main objective for writing this article was to call our attention to the following: • The horrific experience of the American institution of slavery orchestrated against our ancestors for nearly 350 years – why isn’t this front and center in everything that we do; why aren’t we paying honor to our ancestors … [Read more...] about Life isn’t fair unless we make it fair (Part 3)
Spare the rod
What is society coming to when a person can’t discipline their child? The answer is the United States of America in 2014. The firestorm that has raged around Adrian Peterson has become an inferno that can’t be quenched. The problem goes beyond Adrian Peterson. The problem has been one that has been debated since the 1960’s. What is a proper form of discipline for parents to … [Read more...] about Spare the rod
Looking for a solution
I have attended a lot of meetings, summits, updates, briefings, causes, award ceremonies and the like over the past two years. Most of them in their own right are wonderful events to attend, well organized and serve a unique purpose in our modern society. For those who are fortunate to be a part of these activities, to be in the loop or run in those circles, these kinds of … [Read more...] about Looking for a solution