By Alexis Benton School is in session for kids across Wisconsin. The start of a new school year is exciting for children, but it is important to remember that not every child has the same education opportunities. The enrollment of Milwaukee Public Schools is comprised of 50% Black children and 28% Hispanic children according to […]
The 2003-2004 NBA Season has Started
By Charles Collier On October 24, 2003, the NBA season officially started. On October 25, 2023, fans witnessed the NBA debut of highly anticipated Spurs’ rookie Victor Wembanyama. He didn’t disappoint; he scored 15 points and grabbed five rebounds. Unfortunately, the Spurs lost; in the future Wembanyama will win many games for them. He will […]
Closing the Wealth Gap in Black America Through Investments in Innovation
By Phillip Washington Dallas Weekly Magazine In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection of faith in the future and individual passions. It is important to distinguish between the collective mindset and the individual mindset when addressing […]
Milwaukee County has Great Potential
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive Three years ago, I was sworn into office on my front lawn. At the height of the pandemic and public unrest, we faced an uncertain path ahead. In the face of those challenges, we remained clear-eyed in our vision to enhance community health in every zip code and create […]
Craig Counsell may Have Managed his Last Game as the Brewers’ Manager
By Charles Collier On October 5, 2023, the Milwaukee Brewers were eliminated from the 2023 playoffs with a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers playoff exit has been the norm over the years. They won their third straight central division title over the last six years and have made the postseason five times […]
Dear America, Its Time we Talk About Israel & Palestine
By LaKeshia N. Myers The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, was heinous. There is no question that terrorism—whether foreign or domestic—are events that rock the world and are blatant displays of bravado that hurt innocent people. As Americans, we live (for the most part) without fear of terror threats. We […]
It Shouldn’t Take A War to Get Our House In Order
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Former President Barack Obama frequently used the metaphor that Republicans drove the car in the ditch, Democrats got it back on the road, and then Republicans demanded the keys back. The problem is they can’t drive. Whether we are talking economy, public safety, education, health care, military affairs, […]
The Few, The Proud, The Segregated: The Racist History of America’s Military
By LaKeshia N. Myers “The army doesn’t have a quota for niggers” is what Pearle Mack was told when he went to his local post office to voluntarily enlist in the US army. The day before, December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, ensuring America’s participation in World War II. Unbeknownst to the recruiter, […]
Hiring Workers is Vital to Speeding up Lead-Pipe Replacement in Milwaukee
Across the city, kids are returning to school, eager to learn. Some will struggle more than others due to high rates of lead poisoning.
Government Is SUPPOSED to Work
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In my 20 years in the legislature, I have had many occasions to throw up my hands in frustration with my colleagues on the other side of the political aisle. In our most recent session, I think I went so far as to tell them, during a session […]
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