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July 12th, 2026

Being Frank

Being Frank: Stop Running

The Fourth of July has arrived in the USA. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the country known as the land of the free. African Americans have made their mark in the creation of the USA. African Americans were running from slavery in certain states in 1776. 250 years later in 2026 African Americans are still running from something. The 2026 African American is not running … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Stop Running

Being Frank: Stop Acting Like A Slave

June 19, 1865 was a day that should be etched onto every African American soul. This is the day people celebrate in honor of the last slaves being freed in the USA. 161 years ago slavery was officially over in the USA. If this was the case, why are many African American people still acting like slaves? African Americans are free. The US government has even made June 19th a … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Stop Acting Like A Slave

Being Frank: You Can’t Go Back

 By: Frank JamesSpecial to the Milwaukee Times Everyone reminisces about the past. People are always reliving, or thinking, about past events that took place. Most people spend time reliving past events where they feel they were successful. This rehashing past glory often leads people to attempt to find people, or go back to places, from their past. The previous actions are … [Read more...] about Being Frank: You Can’t Go Back

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 4, 2026

Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Northcott Neighborhood House announces '55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration' line-up; American Legion Post 490 hosts '7th Annual Southern Style Breakfast'; Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center director shares excitement as center set to … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 4, 2026

Being Frank: Love Means Action

By: Frank James Love is something everyone craves, but many do not know how to give. In the USA love is often mistaken for lust. Love is the bond that should form a marriage. Love is what parents should feel for their children. African Americans claim to love their children, but their actions scream otherwise. A child comes into the world a blank slate. The parents are … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Love Means Action

Being Frank: Celebrate the Superwoman

By Frank James In the comic books there have been various characters who had the title Superwoman. In real life the title is held by all African American females who are mothers. I know I am being generous with the title, but every mother is special to someone, namely their children. Since this is the beginning of May, we will celebrate the Superwomen of the USA. The … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Celebrate the Superwoman

Being Frank: Freedom is A Change of Thought

  By: Frank James Imagine a person who has been in prison for twenty years being released. This person is free. Their debt to society has been paid. Imagine this person going back into the prison and locking themselves into their former cell without having committed a new crime. This makes no sense to any sane person. Yet, this is what many people in the world do daily. … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Freedom is A Change of Thought

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 23, 2026

Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts Annual Meeting; Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones sworn in for the 5th Year; Mount Pilgrim celebrates with an all White Fellowship; Being Frank: Freedom is a change of thought; America 250: Milwaukee Symphony … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue April 23, 2026