By: Adam Clark What does it mean to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in the age of Trump? Too many Americans see the King legacy as focused on the racial segregation of America’s distant past but not the political and moral quagmires of today. With the increasing polarization and political fracturing of American society, can the life and legacy of King … [Read more...] about Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message just as relevant in the age of Trump
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Congress certifies Trump as the 2024 election winner without challenge
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. Lawmakers convened under heavy security and a snowstorm to meet the date required by law to certify the … [Read more...] about Congress certifies Trump as the 2024 election winner without challenge
History was made…but for better or worse?
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, history was made, though not the kind many were hoping for. In a stunning turn of events, Republican former President Donald Trump re-won the office of President of the United States over current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris who had entered the race for President late in the election season and generated a lot of hype and … [Read more...] about History was made…but for better or worse?
Trump vs. Harris: Who would benefit black Americans’ health care?
With the 2024 presidential election less than a month away, both major candidates are honing in on major issues affecting black Americans and people from all walks of life. This includes health care — a pivotal issue for many struggling to obtain quality and affordable plans amid inflation. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris offer different … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Harris: Who would benefit black Americans’ health care?
Judge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song Hold On, I’m Comin’
A federal judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his campaign must pause on using the song, Hold On, I’m Comin'. The decision came after the estate of the late R&B artist and songwriter Isaac Hayes sought an emergency injunction to stop the Trump campaign from using the song at campaign events, alleging the campaign does not have approval. Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Judge issues preliminary injunction on Trump campaign use of the song Hold On, I’m Comin’
Who is J.D. Vance? What we know about Donald Trump’s VP pick
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio was named by former President Donald Trump as his vice presidential running mate on Monday, July 15, 2024. Vance, a 39-year-old venture capitalist and “Hillbilly Elegy” author - turned - politician, quickly rose in the ranks this past year to the shortlist of picks to be Trump's running mate. Vance recently entered the political scene, … [Read more...] about Who is J.D. Vance? What we know about Donald Trump’s VP pick
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, August 14, 2023, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second this month to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote. The 97-page indictment details dozens of acts by Trump and … [Read more...] about Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia with election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
What was Trump thinking?
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Just when we thought we had momentarily quelled the tempest that is former President Donald Trump, another chapter of questionable and possibly illegal behavior cropped up with his name all over it. This time, it’s the inappropriate handling of documents produced during the Trump presidency that have ended up in Trump’s … [Read more...] about What was Trump thinking?
January 6, 2021 revisited
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times After 233 years of being a sovereign nation and becoming possibly the most successful democracy in human history, the United States of America has prided itself in achieving a peaceful transition when power changes hands, regardless of politics. Democrats, Republican, or independents, you win some, you lose … [Read more...] about January 6, 2021 revisited
How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the post-Trump age
By Jonathan Capehart Opinion writer Last year, I was invited to give the keynote address at a celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark. Judging by the reaction of the congregation, there is righteous anger and pain over what is happening in our country under President Trump. Below are the remarks I delivered. As … [Read more...] about How to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the post-Trump age