By State Representative Leon D. Young This week, I join a stunned nation in offering my prayers and sympathy to the families of the victims and the entire LGBT community, in the aftermath of the horrific slaughter at an Orlando nightclub last Sunday morning. The human carnage is beyond belief: 49 confirmed dead; at least […]
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It’s Time For Wisconsin To Ban Slavery
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Did you know that Wisconsin’s Constitution allows slavery? Take a minute, because I didn’t believe it when I heard it at first either. Article I, Section 2 of Wisconsin’s Constitution states, “There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude in this state, otherwise than for the punishment of crime, whereof […]
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“Where are the African American and Latina Mark Zuckerbergs and Cheryl Sandbergs?”
By Hill Harper NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist The question, which came from a participant in a minority business empowerment seminar, quieted the room. The answer is simple: “They’re out there. But they don’t have a data plan.” That seems glib. But truth comes best in a simple package. The digital divide is real. Millions […]
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Black Self-Determination Juneteenth Celebration
On Sunday June 19, 2016 we will celebrate Juneteenth Day, also known as Black Independence Day or Freedom Day. This is a day that commemorates the final announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. […]
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Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead
By Representative JoCasta Zamarripa The stakes this November are too high. We cannot allow Donald Trump anywhere near the White House. Nearly eight years ago we made history by electing Barack Obama our forty-fourth president, the first African-American president to ever hold the job. He has been a uniter in times of deep division, a […]
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Hillary Clinton Statement on Orlando Terrorist Attack
In response to the terrorist attack last night at an Orlando gay nightclub Hillary Clinton released the following statement: “I join Americans in praying for the victims of the attack in Orlando, their families and the first responders who did everything they could to save lives. “This was an act of terror. Law enforcement and […]
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Why I Celebrate Juneteenth
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor To most people, the Fourth of July is recognized as “Independence Day.” Not everyone was granted freedom the day America declared independence from Great Britain, however. Juneteenth Day, June 19, 1865, is also known as “Emancipation” or “Freedom” Day for African- Americans. On this day, all slaves in the United […]
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I’m With Hillary Clinton
By Representative Mandela Barnes Democrats – the time has come. It’s time to unite behind Hilary Clinton. Bernie Sanders was the clear winner of the Wisconsin Democratic primary. Wisconsinites made their support for his platform very plainly heard. I respect the voters of this state. Your perspective is valuable and for that reason, I’ve done […]
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My Tribute to Muhammad Ali is To Be Like Him
Message to the Community I was once told that when fate takes over, it would seal the deal no matter what is or is not going on (it absolutely rules). Some have stated that it is so quick some likened it in time to a whole lifetime compared to wingspan of a small bird. […]
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Hillary Clinton Supports Voting Rights
By Martha Love DNC Member Ruthelle Frank has been voting since 1948. A misspelling on her birth certificate means the 89- year old is unable to get a photo ID for voting, a restriction she’s challenging as the lead plaintiff in the suit against Wisconsin’s voter-ID law. Frank isn’t the only Wisconsinite who finds themselves […]
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