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May 27th, 2026

Being Frank

Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 15, 2026

Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; 'Lil' Jeannetta Robinson Gifts of Love' program; Aldi closure; John Forté passes at 50; T.K. Carter passes at 69; Mindful Mondays MKE hosts Veterans' Day event; sisters Janice and Sheila Pugh celebrate joint … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 15, 2026

Being Frank: Time To Move On

Give them up. Give up all the old concepts/images of black people. It is 2026, time to move on and understand that the African American is here to stay. You can’t pour new wine into old skins, so why expect new people to have the same characteristics of old ones? Move forward American people. Understand the fact that the African American that you see in 2026, is the one here to … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Time To Move On

Use The Opportunity

By Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times The year 2025 is coming to a blissful end. The year 2026 is ready to enter the room. A new year brings new opportunities for growth and achievement. The ending of one year and ringing in a new one is the perfect opportunity to ring out your old issues and bring new confidence and peace into your life. Use the coming of 2026 to … [Read more...] about Use The Opportunity

Being Frank: The Gift of Release

By Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Many people in the world celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to loved ones. This act of gifting is viewed as an act of love and sharing with others. It is easy to give a gift to someone you love or care about. What about giving a gift to someone that you do not hold in high esteem? A person you may even … [Read more...] about Being Frank: The Gift of Release

Being Frank: You Can Say No Too

By: Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper There is one faction of people in the USA who seem to not be able to say no. That faction of people is the African American male. I don’t mean say no to drugs, or even casual sex. I mean saying no to people, and not having to grin while saying it. African American men stop that foolish grinning. Say no and … [Read more...] about Being Frank: You Can Say No Too

Being Frank: Is This Safe For Us?

By: Frank James, Special to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper The No Kings protests that have taken place across the USA have dominated the news. The protests were relatively peaceful as demonstrators voiced concerns over the state of politics in the USA. There were plenty of African Americans who lent their voices to these protests. African Americans need to be wary … [Read more...] about Being Frank: Is This Safe For Us?

Being Frank: The Thought Guard

By Frank James IV, Special to the Milwaukee Times The National Guard has been deployed in various cities around the USA. There has been outrage and also support over the action. The high crime and violence in certain areas is the reason for turning the National Guard loose in these cities. The National Guard can only patrol and deal with the bodies of malcontent citizens. … [Read more...] about Being Frank: The Thought Guard

Being Frank: The Fake Escape

By: Frank James, IV, Special for the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper The majority of people in the USA have various outlets to relax their minds. Drugs, such as Cannabis, have become popular vehicles for mental relaxation and escape. The increasing number of Cannabis users in the USA has led to a billion dollar industry for the product. Cannabis is seen by many as the … [Read more...] about Being Frank: The Fake Escape