By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Racial harassment is illegal. Like sexual harassment, racial harassment is as old as freedom itself. With freedom there are those who cannot accept the equality of others. When the oppressed finally gain their rights under law then there will be an attempt, by some, to reduce those freedoms to mere words […]
Is the Black Vote Still Being Treated Like a Political Piñata?
Democrats and Republicans Must Do More to Engage African Americans By Jeffrey L. Boney (NNPA Newswire Political Analyst) When it comes to politics in this country, there is one thing that seems to be a constant—the Black vote is important and always tends to make a difference. Although Blacks make up roughly 13 percent of […]
3D Guns: Laws Need to Catch Up with Technology
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Recently, a new dimension was added to the gun debate: 3D printed guns. Yes, I said “printed” guns. The development was started by Defense Distributed (DD), an online company created for the sole purpose of posting gun diagrams online and making them available for anyone to make with […]
Calling All Voters
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Next Tuesday, August 14, is a very important day for our state. It marks the date of the 2018 Partisan Primary Election and much is at stake. Clearly, the marquee matchup on this year’s primary ballot is the gubernatorial contest. Eight Democrats are running in the August […]
Foodborne Illnesses Can Lead to IBS
By Nyesha Stone Summers are like a crown jewel, especially in a state like Wisconsin that’s covered in snow for most of the year. When the temperature rises and the final snow melts the real fun begins—barbeques, swimming parties and so much more. But, while all this fun is going on, many individuals tend to […]
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces New Exhibition
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) is a Milwaukee classic. Its iconic wings add a dynamic stance to the skyline and its inside houses a fair share of famous works from paintings to statues to photos. But, earlier this week, MAM announced an exciting exhibition to its ever-changing gallery. Titled Family Pictures, MAM’s latest […]
Brooke Shawver Shares Her Gun Survivor Story
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Brooke Shawver is no stranger to gun violence. As a child and later a young woman, two pivotal moments, each involving a gun, happened to her. These experiences have come to define and shape her purpose in life. For 12 years, Shawver struggled to share her story. But six months ago, something […]
2020 Democratic Guessing Game
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young For many Americans, the 2020 election cycle may seem like a long way off. But, if you’re like me, the next presidential election can’t get here soon enough. Donald Trump has only been in office for 18 months, but it seems like an eternity to many. Oddly […]
National Night Out Reminds Us We Need One Another
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Fun Family Event Meant to Build Positive Community-Police Relationships On Tuesday, August 7, millions of people in thousands of communities across the country will take the time to step out of their homes and join their neighbors for an evening of fun and laughter as we celebrate the […]
Trump’s a Lousy General in the Trade War He Started with China
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. President Trump has triggered what could be “the largest trade war in economic history,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry warns. Trump is threatening tariffs on $500 billion in Chinese goods, virtually all of our imports from China. He’s also hit Mexico, Canada and our European allies with punitive tariffs. This week, […]
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