African-Americans have nearly twice the risk of developing cataracts than Caucasians. This difference may be due to other medical illnesses, particularly diabetes. African-Americans are also much … [Read more...]
The Effects of Mass Incarceration in America is examined at College Forum
By Karen Stokes The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. That includes Russia, China and Cuba. More African Americans are incarcerated in Wisconsin … [Read more...]
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Emanuel isn’t Leading on Police Reform
By Jesse L. Jackson Chicago is a city on edge. Last weekend, 20 people were shot over 13 hours. According to the Chicago Tribune, 1,051 have been shot this year alone, through April 25. One … [Read more...]
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It’s Time for the Black Community to Push Hard
Universally Speaking Message to the Black Community and the Black Leadership Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of … [Read more...]
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Doubting Black Voters
By Lee A. Daniels George Curry Media Columnist If it is presidential-primary time, it’s given that a significant part of the political discourse will involve dissing Black … [Read more...]
The Many Faces of Vaun
By Jakayla Phillips It was a typical morning when the students, all prepared for an exciting day, sat silently as the teacher instructed them to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for Milwaukee Common Council
By Karen Stokes Energy and excitement filled the room as city politicians, citizens and clergy gathered to celebrate a new beginning in Milwaukee. The inauguration of City of Milwaukee elected … [Read more...]
Inauguration of the City of Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall
When black men lock arms… Inauguration of the City to Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall. Mark Wade, Our Power Our Future, Treasurer 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper II, Kalen Haywood, CEO … [Read more...]
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We Must Examine the Formal End of the Black Holocaust and the Reconstruction Period – Part 5
Universally Speaking The State of Black America Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community … [Read more...]
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End Summer Hunger Now!
Child Watch By Marian Wright Edelman President, Children’s Defense Fund via George Curry Media Spring is almost in full swing and summer is just around the corner. Millions of children in … [Read more...]
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