By Governor Tony Evers In 2020, I proudly ordered the Juneteenth flag be flown at the State Capitol for the first time in state history, to commemorate the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon … [Read more...]
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When the Lawmakers Become the Lawbreakers
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I’m not sure when I first heard the phrase “When the lawmakers become the lawbreakers,” but it sent a chill down my spine. While not naïve … [Read more...]
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Juneteenth: Battles Fought & Won Every Generation
By LaKeshia N. Myers The late Coretta Scott King once said, “Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation.” As an African … [Read more...]
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It’s Time to Celebrate Juneteenth, No Thanks to Senator Ron Johnson
By Alex Lasry Americans across the country will be celebrating Juneteenth this year for the second year as an official federal holiday. The establishment of Juneteenth as a national holiday … [Read more...]
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Taxpayer Money Spent and Betrayal
By Felesia A. Martin Milwaukee County Supervisor 7th District The news of Senator Ron Johnson using taxpayer funds to cover personal flights from his vacation home in Florida is a betrayal to … [Read more...]
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As COVID-19 Tore Us Apart, Black Music Kept Us Together
President Joe Biden declared June to be Black Music Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the powerful influence Black music has had on American culture and heritage. Originally created by former … [Read more...]
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Why Juneteenth & Father’s Day are Special for Black Dads During Covid
By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, … [Read more...]
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Graduation Season: Hope Springs Eternal
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Spring has always brought a renewed sense of energy, purpose and hope. It’s like Mother Nature’s way of getting her earthly house in order. The … [Read more...]
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Please, Take Responsibly: Prescription Drug Safety
By LaKeshia N. Myers April 21, 2016, is a date that I will never forget, it was the day “His Royal Badness”, Prince, passed away. While I was sorrowful that one of my favorite music artists had … [Read more...]
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Working Wisconsinites Deserve the Breaks that Ron Johnson Gives Corporations
By Alex Lasry Like many other Wisconsinites, I’m tired of seeing self-serving Ron Johnson give breaks to the wealthy few or massive corporations while he ignores the needs of working … [Read more...]
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