Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth … [Read more...] about What Is Juneteenth?
History
Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Milwaukee turned out to the polls to elect a new mayor. Since the a very packed field was narrowed in primary, the two top runners were interim Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan. After the votes were tallied Cavalier Johnson receiving 71.69 percent of the vote, has been formally elected as our first new mayor in 18 years. Johnson is … [Read more...] about Making History: Cavalier Johnson is Milwaukee’s first African American elected mayor
Women’s History Month (Conclusion)
“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” - Oprah Winfrey March is Women’s History Month. This month this column has been recognizing the achievements of women throughout history. When one remembers the many accomplishments of women, one is inspired by Amelia Earhart. Amelia Earhart (1897-c.1939) Earhart was an American aviator who set many flying records … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month (Conclusion)
Dr. Michael Fauntroy explains how to leverage growing Black political power the right way
By Dr. Michael Fauntroy President Barack Obama’s reelection confirmed many of the long-seen demographic changes occurring in the United States. The 2012 electorate was younger, more educated, and more racially diverse than any in our nation’s history. The lesson in all this for African Americans is just as profound: be prepared to use the new arithmetic of Black political … [Read more...] about Dr. Michael Fauntroy explains how to leverage growing Black political power the right way
Rebuilding our Community
Bridge to somewhere By Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Ed.D. Special for the Milwaukee Times Each day many of us take for granted the crossing of a bridge in our daily commute. Many people do not realize the tremendous effort that goes into planning, designing and constructing a bridge. Of course, the bigger the bridge, the more it takes. Our nation is full of bridges; each … [Read more...] about Rebuilding our Community