By LaKeshia N. Myers “Mind your tongue,” my grandmother would say. Her favorite scripture was James 3:1-2, in which the author admonishes readers to bridle their tongue as a sign of spiritual maturity. I was reminded of that this week, in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death. His killing serves as a stark reminder that […]
9/11: Twenty-Four Years Later
Say Something Real The Evolving Threat to American Security By Michelle Bryant In marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, Americans once again gathered to remember the lives lost and heroism displayed in the face of unprecedented tragedy. However, this year’s remembrance comes with a growing sense of unease. Grounded in facts […]
The S Word
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Why are we afraid to talk about Suicide? It happens all the time. We talk about murder (homicide) daily. We see it on the local and national news daily. In Wisconsin, there were 227 murders committed in 2022 and 263 in 2023. Now compare that to the number […]
When We Are Advocating for Policy and Change to Better the Lives of Black Wisconsinites, It Benefits Everyone
Dear Black Caucus Members and Allies, Next week, the caucus and members begin a series of events and activities around the state to mobilize our communities and uplift Black leadership in our state. This is a part of our larger strategy to build a Black policy agenda that demonstrates the commonality our communities share with […]
County Executive David Crowley Statement on Major Disaster Declaration
STATEMENT FROM MILWAUKEE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID CROWLEY: “My administration and I have been working across all levels of government to get our residents and families the resources they need following last month’s extreme flooding. The Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management continues coordinating with local municipalities, the State of Wisconsin, and FEMA to bring home […]
Why Black People Should be Concerned About the Jeffrey Epstein Case
By April Ryan The voices of victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case to “end secrecy” are loud outside of Capitol Hill. They’re telling their stories and demanding action from Congress. As the victims are speaking out, Democratic sponsored legislation is moving in the House that would release materials in the Epstein case in 30 days. […]
A Dose of History
Say Something Real Florida Surgeon General Needs A History Lesson By Michelle Bryant I knew it was coming. The negative rhetoric surrounding vaccines has been building. Rolling across state legislatures, health agencies, and the U.S. Health and Human Services department, like a black cloud intended to obscure all daylight, the antivaxxers are gaining ground. Their […]
The Invisible Made Visible: Celebrating Afro-Latino Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers As the United States prepares to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, it is crucial that we shine a light on a community that has often remained in the shadows of our national narrative: Afro-Latinos. With rising numbers identifying as Afro-Latino in the United States—approximately 6 million […]
Appreciate the Journey
Kweku’s Korner By Alisia Moutry, Ph.D., President/CEO 4AM Consulting, LLC In life, we all embark on numerous journeys—career moves, relationships, friendships, spiritual growth, personal development, health changes, and challenges. For African American communities, these journeys often carry additional layers of responsibility, resilience, and perseverance. The key to sustaining our mental wellness through it all is […]
Following the Blockbuster Trade, The Packers are Poised to win the Superbowl
By Chuck Duane Collier As reported by Sportrac, the Green Bay Packers signed Parsons to a contract extension worth $186 million on August 28, 2025, with $136 million guaranteed. This landmark deal made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Following the trade, a jubilant Parsons expressed his enthusiasm. He believes that a strong locker […]
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