Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor CBD, cannabis, marijuana, and hemp represent words that are new and unfamiliar, yet old at the same time. This week gives us an opportunity to … [Read more...]
When The Face of Poverty Is White
By LaKeshia Myers If one were to think back to their high school history class, you may remember seeing photos taken during the Great Depression. Most often you will recall photos of hungry … [Read more...]
When They See Us
"The President's Perspective" By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee In today’s society many will argue that our treatment of youth of color is unbiased. But … [Read more...]
“Lunch Shaming” Should Not Be A School Memory
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Looking back on childhood memories of school, there were likely good and bad days. Today, there are youth who will reminisce on their K-12 … [Read more...]
We Can Free a Generation from Burden of College Loan Debt
By Jesse Jackson The reaction — shock, joy, disbelief, euphoria — revealed the importance of Robert F. Smith’s stunning gift, when he announced, unexpectedly, that he would pay off all the … [Read more...]
The Congressional Black Caucus Must Oppose HR 246
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Newswire Contributor Think about it this way. If every tactic that was used by African Americans in the Civil Rights Movement and/or in the fight against apartheid … [Read more...]
Education Has Changed, Funding Hasn’t Kept Pace
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It should come as no surprise to anyone that Governor Tony Evers would place a priority on K-12 education funding. Afterall, as the former … [Read more...]
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day: Why Fully Funding Special Education is Necessary
By LaKeshia Myers This week Republican lawmakers met to discuss education funding for this biennium. According to news outlet Wispolitics.com, the GOP reached a deal to pump an additional $500 … [Read more...]
More than Just Engagement Op-Ed
"The President's Perspective" By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee As elected officials, we have the privilege and duty to represent our constituents in … [Read more...]
COMMENTARY: Forget the Adversity Score, Just Dump the SAT
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Contributor The College Board, the organization that develops and administers the SAT test, has developed a new “adversity score” to augment the widely used … [Read more...]
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