By LaKeshia Myers Mahalia Jackson is quoted as saying, “If you dig one ditch you better dig two cause the trap you set just may be for you.” How fitting was it that I reflected on this saying … [Read more...]
Statement on the Budget
"The President's Perspective" By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Every year, the budget process gives us the opportunity to face our challenges and … [Read more...]
Diversity in Agriculture is the Key to Success
By LaKeshia Myers Wisconsin farmers have been in the news recently. While recent publications have focused on explaining the hardships and losses in the field, little has been written to … [Read more...]
Black Leadership
"The President's Perspective" By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee In Milwaukee, we are in the midst of a movement. For so long, this has been a majority … [Read more...]
Can America Break its Gun Addiction?
By Jesse Jackson After mass shootings in Southaven, Mississippi; Dayton, Ohio; and Midland, El Paso and Odessa, Texas, public demand for sensible gun reform once more soared. And once more, … [Read more...]
The Human and Economic Toll of Gun Violence is Staggering
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Approximately 7,500 African Americans are killed each year because of gun violence. Further, it’s 20 times more likely that a … [Read more...]
The Dangerous Bipartisan Enthusiasm for Drug Price Controls
By Sandip Shah For years, politicians have railed about the high cost of prescription drugs. But now, they appear poised to take action. Democrats and many Republicans want to impose price … [Read more...]
And Then They Came For Us
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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