By Nyesha Stone It’s been 18 years since 9/11. Every year, Americans revisit the horrors and the heroes of the event that changed the course of history, but this year marks something different. … Read Full Article
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Candles in the Dark
By LaKeshia Myers Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have a unique and storied history in the United States. HBCUs are colleges that were founded prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans. These … Read Full Article
Speak the Truth
"The President's Perspective" By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Recently, the Community Collaborative Committee finalized their report and presented their recommendations to members of the Common … Read Full Article
Local Leaders Propose 1% Sales Tax Increase to Provide Tax Relief, Fund Services
By Nyesha Stone Local elected officials and leaders met earlier this week to propose a way to create a new revenue for Milwaukee County and its 19 municipalities. During the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council monthly meeting, leadership … Read Full Article
In Danger of Addicting a New Generation: How Wisconsin Can Protect Its Youth
Kids are sneaking hits from it in school bathrooms. Students younger than eighth grade are trying it. Kids are selling their belongings to buy it. Wisconsin is the epicenter of the e-cigarette epidemic. We are at a critical time in the fight … Read Full Article
NFL’s Depression-Era Ban on Black Players Lingers on in the Owner’s Box
By Jesse Jackson The National Football League season opened last week with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. Yet, it is worth noting that this … Read Full Article
Them Texas Chickens!!!
By Vincent L. Hall Activist, author award-winning writer Many historians have tried to dilute the power of Malcolm X’s frankness by comparing him to Martin Luther King Jr. Not only is that an unfair comparison, but it’s a useless argument. When … Read Full Article
88Nine Radio Milwaukee Hosting Hackathon to Combat Hunger Crisis
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2017, the Hunger Task Force reported that approximately 43 percent of children in Milwaukee County received food stamps. It also noted that 28 percent of people, with children making up 41 percent, live below the federal … Read Full Article
