By Bob Donovan Alderman While some may argue that we should aspire to emulate Chicago in certain ways, violence shouldn’t be one of them. We certainly had a red letter weekend in Milwaukee – … [Read more...]
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Caiptol Report – Thank you, Mr. President! (Part 2)
By State Representative, Leon D. Young In last week’s column, I talked about President Obama’s poignant remarks in the aftermath of the George Zimmerman trial. Mr. Obama spoke passionately … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Women’s progress
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In 1921 Wisconsin lead the way into American history by passing the first equal rights bill in the United States. American women fought and achieved progressive … [Read more...]
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Justice for Trayvon – It’s not over yet
By Marc Morial NNPA Columnist “Even though I am broken hearted my faith is unshattered.” Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin We were stunned by the outrageous not guilty verdict reached … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Thank you, Mr. President! (Part I)
Last Friday, President Obama surprised reporters gathered in the White house briefing room, delivering remarks on the case involving the death of Trayvon Martin that many say are among his most … [Read more...]
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Finally, the Barack Obama I voted for
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist For more than four years, I have said that I liked candidate Barack Obama better than I like President Obama. Candidate Obama addressed the question of race … [Read more...]
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In the name of Trayvon: Act
By Gloria Browne-Marshall Not very long ago people of color were murdered with impunity. Schools were segregated by law. Voting resulted in death threats. And, then, we changed America. We can … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT – Did the state overreach in the Zimmerman Case?
By State Representative Leon D. Young If you are like most Americans, you are probably either talking or have an opinion about the George Zimmerman trial. And, based on the actual presentation … [Read more...]
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In solidarity with Trayvon Martin’s Family
Trayvon Martin’s murder was an opportunity for the country to reaffirm its principles to equal protection for all under the law. With a different verdict, this case could have marked a turning point … [Read more...]
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An economic divide is growing in our cities
By Jesse Jackson What is the plan for our nation’s cities? Are they simply to simmer with a growing divide between the affluent financial district and the impoverished slums? Will another … [Read more...]
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