On July 25, the day that would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Joe Biden hosted a White House signing ceremony for a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. Three sites are now part of this monument honoring Emmett Till, who had just turned 14 when he was abducted, tortured, and lynched in … [Read more...] about Bringing truth to light
Truth
Truth and trust on trial
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times As a nation and as a society, we in the United States of America like to think of ourselves and by extension, those we choose as leaders and representatives, as honest and reliable in all dealings. Upon engaging in public service, a military commitment or giving legal testimony, for example, we ask people to swear or … [Read more...] about Truth and trust on trial
Be honest
Juneteenth Day 2022 has passed. African Americans have drunk liquor and dined on chicken wings in celebration of Juneteenth Day. Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the abolishment of slavery in the USA. Since African Americans are “free” let’s spend a few minutes being honest about the 2022 African American. “Free at last. Free at last!” Those words come from Martin Luther … [Read more...] about Be honest
How to study the Bible (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.T I have received many inquiries of late from readers requesting articles on the subject of studying the Bible. I will oblige those requests in this month’s series of articles. Paul says in 2 Timothy 2:15: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … [Read more...] about How to study the Bible (Week 1)