Milwaukee is on its way to becoming a major US city. The city boasts two professional sports teams, Bucks and Brewers. The city plays host to two major colleges, Marquette and University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Milwaukee also has various tourist attractions, Mitchell Park Domes, Potawatomi Casino. Milwaukee is working to add the final component: a high murder total. In all … [Read more...] about A murderous future
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The true enemy
Another atrocity has taken place in the African American community. Nine people were killed when Dylann Roof went into a Charleston, South Carolina church and started shooting. Roof announced he wanted to kill black people. Many people scream that this is another show of white hate towards black people. This may be true, but the true enemy doesn’t have a color. The true enemy … [Read more...] about The true enemy
When forgiveness matters
In the wake of one the largest mass shootings at a Black church in American history, a number of enduring heartfelt lessons occurred. One of those lessons happened during the bond hearing of the shooter, when all of the affected families of the 9 that were killed had a chance to speak during that hearing. One after one, they all spoke about their loved ones in endearing terms … [Read more...] about When forgiveness matters
Not a moment but a movement
The recently mass shootings in the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, SC are a vivid reminder to all of us that the struggle for racial equality, equal rights, human rights, justice and religious freedom continues. This shooting also opened up a number of old wounds that have long been issues of contention and debate in that state as well … [Read more...] about Not a moment but a movement
Helping the little guy
Each day it is an ongoing struggle for a small business or startups to find their place in a complex and competitive world. This is especially true, when there are too many “giants” in the land of opportunity and from the world’s largest economy. It is so clear on all levels and sectors of our modern society, when all you can see are “giants” seemly “hogging” up all the … [Read more...] about Helping the little guy
The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 1)
What is the meaning of fatherhood? At a workshop “Improving Data on Male Fertility and Family Formation” at the Urban Institute, Washington D.C. (1997), this definition of fatherhood was given: A man becomes a father when he has his first child; this status is fixed, such that, once a man becomes a father he is always a father. He may subsequently have more children or his … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (Part 1)
Lost in this masquerade
Rebuilding Our Community I don’t know if you got the memo, email or phone call recently to come to the next series of community meetings dressed in a disguise and ready to play the next round of games. You betcha! How about a little hide-and-seek with the economic recovery and the jobs that seemly never appear available for those living in the inner city; what about … [Read more...] about Lost in this masquerade
The best is in Wisconsin
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
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