By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Just over 6 months ago, the district attorney ordered that an inquest be conducted for the purpose of inquiring into how Derek Williams died while in the custody of the Milwaukee Police Department on July 6, 2011. The 33-page report released by special prosecutor John Franke on March 29, 2013 stated, "My intent and … [Read more...] about Beyond a reasonable doubt
Derek Williams
No more rallies
Being Frank By Frank James IV When something continues to happen over and over again, either you like it or change it. In Milwaukee once again the African American community is outraged over a police action. Derek Williams died while in police custody in 2011. This past week a special prosecutor decided to not press criminal charges against the officers involved. A rally … [Read more...] about No more rallies
What’s goin’ on?
By Raina J. Johnson, Special to the Milwaukee Times The last of a dying breed WMCS-AM (1290) announced last week that due to a business decision, they were changing formats and call letters to WZTI Martini Radio – geared toward “mature” adults, primarily those over 50 years of age. WMCS talk radio had a 20 year-reputation in Milwaukee of being the voice and center of … [Read more...] about What’s goin’ on?