By Steven M. DeVougas Let me begin by saying that I did not want it to come to this. For the past year, I have been silent, while my name and reputation, as well as the reputation of my … [Read more...]
Stand Up for What You Truly Believe
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In Final Words, John Lewis Issues Moral Challenge In the last week, we have laid witness to the many homegoing ceremonies honoring the … [Read more...]
For Us the Working: Why Unemployment Insurance is the New Frontier of Welfare Reform
By LaKeshia N. Myers I don’t particularly care for the term “welfare.” While promoting the general welfare of citizens is one of three guiding principles of the United States according to the … [Read more...]
The Lights Are On, But Is Anyone Home?
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor GOP Response to COVID, Federal Agents, Trump is Inexplicable “When all the lights are on inside a house, we expect that house to be occupied. It … [Read more...]
John Lewis May Be Gone But, His Legacy Remains
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When we die, we hope that we’ll be remembered but there are certain people in this world who will never be forgotten, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis was one of them. Lewis … [Read more...]
Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Minister and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas released the following statement on the passing of Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian. I am deeply saddened by the passing of the distinguished minister, … [Read more...]
Lincoln the Emancipator: The Civil War & the Continuous Battle against Northern Negrophobia (Part 1 of a two-part series)
By LaKeshia Myers A few weeks ago, the Black Student Union at the University of Wisconsin demanded the removal of the Abraham Lincoln statue. The students outlined many hard truths about … [Read more...]
DNC on the Passing of Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
DNC Chair Tom Perez and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins released the following statement after the passing of U.S. Congressman and legendary civil rights leader John Lewis: John Lewis is … [Read more...]
Systemic Racism Is Real and Remains
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Whether or not we appreciate it, George Floyd’s death has been a catalyst for re-examining systems, polices and institutions in America. … [Read more...]
Sheriff Lucas Affirms Commitment to Restoring Honor, Integrity and Trust to Law Enforcement in Milwaukee County
By Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas My name is Earnell Lucas. On Nov. 6, 2018, you – the people of Milwaukee County – entrusted me with the high honor of serving as our community’s 65th sheriff. You … [Read more...]
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