Kweku’s Korner By Emmett L. Gill, Jr., PhD, MSW, LCSW Founder, AthleteTalk 1(833) 4-ATHTALK “Changing the game of mental health in sports!” Athlete Talk is a mental health app specifically made for athletes. AthleteTalk was created in 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide athletes with a mental health resource that they could access on […]
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County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving MCTS Service Plan that Maintains Public Transit Services for Workers, Students, and the Community
MILWAUKEE – On December 23, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) 2026 Service Plan that will maintain and maximize public transit services next year. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the 2026 MCTS Service Plan last week. “My administration worked with MCTS and the Milwaukee County […]
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Trump: Whoville’s New Nemesis
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Donald Trump’s performance during his recent public address brought to mind a familiar holiday figure, “The Grinch.” Just as the furry green villain stood atop Mount Crumpit, looking down on Whoville with a mixture of envy, irritation, and ambition, Trump seems to view America, his own Whoville, as a […]
November Jobs Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Worsening Outlook for Black Workers
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The U.S. labor market showed further signs of strain in November, with new federal data revealing rising unemployment, steep losses in government jobs, and worsening conditions for Black workers, particularly Black men, according to an analysis of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report and […]
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Born in a Manger: America’s Seasonal Reminder of a Housing Crisis We Refuse to Fix
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes with soft light and warm sentiment, but we rarely linger on the truth of the story: Jesus was born housing insecure. There was no room at the inn. His family was displaced, turned away, […]
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In 2026, An Investment in Yourself is an Investment in Wisconsin’s Future
By LaKeshia N. Myers Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed, and as parents, we hold the keys to unlocking doors that can transform their futures. Yet too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn […]
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The Voting Rights Act Is Under Threat. So Are Workers’ Rights.
By Fred Redmond AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer In our workplaces, in our communities and in our government, the right to vote is how working people make our voices heard. The late Rep. John Lewis (Georgia) proclaimed, “Your vote is precious, almost sacred.” The Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Texas to use a racially discriminatory congressional map threatens […]
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Why Kwanzaa is so Important…. for America
Kwanzaa is meant to be highlighted for seven days from December 26- January 1, but celebrated throughout the entire year.
With Seats of Congressional Black Caucus Members Under Attack, Trump Again Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar
With Seats of Congressional Black Caucus Members Under Attack, Trump Again Targets Rep. Ilhan Omar By Lauren Burke On December 4, during a White House cabinet meeting, President Trump launched into a hateful, racist rant against Congressional Black Caucus member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). “Those Somalians should be out of here. They’ve destroyed our country. […]
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Fathers in Focus 2025: A Growing Movement for Dads Across Wisconsin and Beyond
Kweku’s Korner Attribution for the article is University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension What happens when fathers, mentors, coaches, and community allies from 23 Wisconsin counties, seven states, Canada, and a powerful 30% representation from Milwaukee come together with one shared purpose? You get a groundswell of connection, learning, and empowerment — an ever-expanding community […]
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