By Minister Wendell J. Harris Member of the NAACP National Board of Directors and serves as the President of the Wisconsin NAACP Conference. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that … [Read more...]
Overcoming Tragedy and Surviving Two Rounds of COVID-19 in Detroit
By Darryl Sellers There’s rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear or read about how the pandemic has adversely affected the lives of Black Americans, leading them on unexpected twist and … [Read more...]
Everyday Wisconsinites Shouldn’t Have to Pick Up the Tab For Ron Johnson’s Tax Handouts
By Debra Dassow I’ve spent 36 years as a public school teacher because it was one way of giving back to my community. I will never forget the thrill of getting the phone call telling me I was … [Read more...]
Where there is Weed, there is a Way: Why Marijuana Legalization Matters
By LaKeshia N. Myers If ever there was a state that was ‘tardy for the party’, it would be Wisconsin. Wisconsin is an island unto itself, surrounded by Michigan, Illinois, Iowa and … [Read more...]
Why New Unionization Efforts Matter
By Alex Lasry The last 20 years have been tough for unions in Wisconsin. Almost every state saw a decline in unionized workforce over that time frame, but no state saw a bigger decline than … [Read more...]
Earth Day Voices Live On
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I learned a long time ago to never underestimate the difference one voice can make. Whether in protecting a right or a person, we have … [Read more...]
The Slap Seen Around The World Is A Teachable Moment About Black Men And Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker Being a Black man in America often means being your brother’s keeper. Yet, when it comes to mental health, many Black men still struggle to tackle this important … [Read more...]
Gov. Tony Evers Is Setting A Positive Example
By Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Every Wisconsinite deserves to be safe in their community. Violence is in our communities is a crisis that needs our attention and action, and like … [Read more...]
Politics and Black Media
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I can frequently be heard touting the names Ezekiel Gillespie and Joshua Glover. Each man’s story represents Wisconsin’s progressive stance on … [Read more...]
The Battle and the Burden of Being First
By LaKeshia N. Myers When reflecting on the historic nature of his election as the first African American Mayor of the City of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson said, “Being the first Black mayor is … [Read more...]
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