Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi When the conversation of Mental Health arises, the masses leave the conversation. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is divorced from physical health. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is only dealing with illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The reality is […]
Mid-Season NFL Awards
By Charles Collier Rookie of The Year-C.J. Stroud. He is the overwhelming favorite to win ROY. He has thrown 15 Touchdowns for 2,662 yards, with 2 interceptions, thus far this year and has a passer rating of 101. He started the season with a NFL best 192 passes with no interceptions. In his week 10 […]
Polling Location Closures Bill Moves Forward
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s no secret that after the Spring 2020 election in Milwaukee, I have been committed to closing loopholes and shoring up processes to protect Wisconsin voters. This week, a public hearing on Senate Bill 366, brought us another step closer. As a refresher…. a nationwide health pandemic threw […]
176 Years Is Enough: Abolish Slavery In Wisconsin
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor You might be surprised to learn that the term “slavery” remains a fixture in the Wisconsin constitution. In ARTICLE I., DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Section after a provision on equality and inherent rights, the 2nd issue that the state constitution addresses is slavery. At first glance, it’s summed up […]
A Feast for All Saints: Honoring Black Saints of the Catholic Church
For many, November 1st marked the official beginning of the “holiday season”, for others they prepare for specific holidays like Thanksgiving, and for Catholics (and protestant denominations who follow feast day celebrations), it was the Feast of All Saints. All Saints Day, as it is commonly referred in the United States, is a Christian solemnity […]
GOP Race Neutral Nonsense
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor If you look really hard, the playbook is right in front of you. No original thoughts. No new research. No credible desire to be equitable. Just naked or willful ignorance, on issues of race, and the impact of systemic racism on every facet of life for Black and […]
No, You Can’t Divorce Race from America
By LaKeshia N. Myersv An interesting conversation took place in the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities this week, when the Minority Teacher Loan Program was debated. Assembly Bill 554, seeks to remove the term “minority” and replace it with “disadvantaged”. However, there is no definition of who is considered “disadvantaged.” This legislation is being […]
Literacy Matters: State Representative Dora Drake
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 […]
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