Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Brewers defeated Padres in NLDS Game 1 and 2, loose game 3, forcing 4th game; MPS sees early academic gains as new reading plan takes hold; 'Soundtrack to our love stories': R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 69; 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'In … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue October 8, 2026
Being Frank
Being Frank: Clean Up Your House First
By: Frank JamesSpecial to the Milwaukee Times African Americans have always looked at other issues and joined the cause for others. This is also true for the African American celebrity. African Americans are the one race that seems to idolize their celebrities to the point of fanaticism. When African American celebrities adopt causes, many African Americans follow suit. This … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Clean Up Your House First
Being Frank: A Safe Place
By: Frank JamesSpecial to the Milwaukee Times Is there a safe place for African Americans in the USA in 2026? What area, or city, can African Americans go to in order to feel safe and relax? This question came to me as I listened to an African American male talk about where he felt safe in a city. The answer to the previous questions should be, “An area where other African … [Read more...] about Being Frank: A Safe Place
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Halyard Park celebrates legacy of late developer Beechie Brooks; New Shoes, Stronger Steps: Milwaukee Initiative Takes Aim at Gun Violence; Mayor nominates Jean Darnell to serve as library director; Black Arts MKE names new artistic director … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 24, 2026
Being Frank: No One Wants to Hear It
By: Frank James The act of complaining is one that everyone practices. The need to tell someone, anyone, about an issue that vexes you seems to be a human trait. If a person took the time to count how many people complain to them in a day, the number may go well past twenty. The one thing that people need to realize is, “No one wants to hear your complaints.” You get to … [Read more...] about Being Frank: No One Wants to Hear It
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 10, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: 26th Annual Fellowship Open golf outing hosted at Kettle Hills Golf Course; Jackson Chourio leads Brewers to Labor Day victory over Chicago; North Division High School 1976 Class hosts 50th reunion; Riverside High School celebrates '50th Class … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 10, 2026
Being Frank: There May be Hope
By: Frank JamesSpecial to the Milwaukee Times The other day a friend sent me a link to a TikTok video. The video was of a young African American male doing poetry. This man mentioned how odd it was that while driving around, and at supposed fun outings, African Americans listened to music that talked about murder. The video clip let me know that a portion of young African … [Read more...] about Being Frank: There May be Hope
Being Frank: Have Some Fun
By Frank James Today’s society is composed from a very interesting batch of ingredients. Fear is one of the key ingredients that are a part of concoction that form US society. When you add anger, aggression, depression, and a plethora of other nauseating ingredients, the result is US society. There is one ingredient that needs to be added to the mix in order to cancel out … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Have Some Fun
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 13, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong; President Rev. Dr. Fredrick E. Jones Delivers Final Annual Addressas President of the General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc.; … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 13, 2026
Being Frank: Find It In You
By: Frank JamesSpecial to the Milwaukee Times Today’s society is in a state of upheaval. Many people in the USA would say society is a mess. There are issues that have been ignored for too long that are coming to light that can easily lead to crisis. There are changes in morals, and culture, that many people feel are leading the US into purgatory. If someone is looking for … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Find It In You