The Transatlantic Slave Trade is not just Black history—it is American history, and Black Americans lived it. Their ancestors were violently torn from their homes, forced into brutal labor, and stripped of basic humanity. That legacy of injustice echoes loudly in every aspect of our society—because the slave trade wasn’t just cruel, it was foundational. […]
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The Costly Illusion of Quick Fixes
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When the Trump administration dispatched the National Guard into American cities under the banner of “fighting crime,” the move was hailed by some as a strong, decisive response to surging violence. The image of uniformed troops patrolling city streets may have reassured certain segments of the public, but history—and […]
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It’s About THAT Time!!!
Kweku’s Korner Preparing for the Upcoming School Year – Part TWO Focus: Mental Wellness: Non-Tangible Tools for the Back-To-School Toolbox By Stacey O. Smith Educational Consultant Blaquesmith, LLC The start of a new school year brings a mix of emotions for both parents and children— excitement, anxiety, hope, and maybe even a bit of nervousness. […]
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Former College Basketball Star Is an Icon in His Community
By Charles Collier John Milton loves to be of service to others, loves the neighborhood he is from, and loves to work with youngsters in our community. The list goes on….. Milton is the Multicultural Service Coordinator at La Follette High School in Madison, Wisconsin. He has held this position for the last 12 years. […]
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Race and Class: No Breaks, No Vacations
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant For nearly 20 years, I’ve made an annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard. Missing two years for work on political campaigns, it was great to return this year. I am often teased about the perceived “snooty” or bourgeois nature of vacationing on this island, located in Massachusetts, roughly 7 […]
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The Importance of Being Your Own Best Friend
Kweku’s Korner By Ravneet K. I have the perfect best friend: myself. I learned early on the importance of self-companionship, thanks to my parents instilling a strong sense of self, focus, and drive within me. In an era where many, especially teens, conform to societal pressures, I chose to embrace my individuality, creating my own […]
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From Crisis to Resilience: Milwaukee Stands Unbroken
By Senator Dora Drake Resilience has become a common word that has been thrown around for the past five years. This city and this state have endured “once in a lifetime” tragedies that seem to only be prophetic and continuous. It seems like it was yesterday that COVID struck and we entered a pandemic that […]
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Brewers Win 12 Straight Games! Free Burgers From George Webb!
By Chuck Collier On August 13, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pirates for a 12th straight win. This is not just great baseball news, it is also great food news. As any true Milwaukeean knows, George Webb restaurants have long promised that if the Brewers win 12 games in a row, the diner will […]
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BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the Project 2025 playbook — the authoritarian blueprint he once claimed to know nothing about — he’s executing it with surgical precision. From purging […]
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The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the “responsible” child who is appointed power of attorney, executor of the will, trustee, or healthcare surrogate. On paper, these roles seem like […]
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