By Ben Jealous With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps the main overarching topic of our national conversation … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Gives Thanks: 5 Reasons Why We’re Grateful in 2024
By Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in … [Read more...]
Be Grateful: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers One of my favorite gospel songs is called “Be Grateful” by Walter Hawkins. Throughout my life, I have felt the lyrics of this song are the truest representation of one’s … [Read more...]
Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Meals in Milwaukee
By Meredith Melland and PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in … [Read more...]
Every Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving
Everyday is a day of thanksgiving God’s been so good to me Everyday He’s blessing me Everyday is a day of thanksgiving Take the time to glorify the Lord today ~Dr. Charles G. Hayes, … [Read more...]
Thankful Then and Now
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In thinking about Thanksgiving, I went back over the years to see what I’ve said in the past. In 2013, I wrote “As we scramble around grocery … [Read more...]
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Milwaukee (and how to help your neighbors)
By PrincessSafiya Byers and Meredith Melland We’ve compiled a list of community meals and turkey giveaways before Thanksgiving and on Thanksgiving Day. And we also offer tips on how you can … [Read more...]
Just Be Thankful for What You Got
By LaKeshia N. Myers Thanksgiving for many is the official kick-off to the winter holiday season. The holiday season for my family stretches from November until February; we celebrate … [Read more...]
The Economics of Thanksgiving
By Karen Stokes The October jobs report showed job growth was stronger than expected. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 261,000 for the month, the Labor Department reported Friday. Those payroll … [Read more...]
Every Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers Everyday is a day of thanksgiving God’s been so good to me Everyday He’s blessing me Everyday is a day of thanksgiving Take the time to glorify the Lord today ~Dr. Charles G. … [Read more...]