Happy Father’s Day 2022
In 2022, I was humbled to eulogize my father on the day before Father’s Day. It was an honor but it wasn’t easy. I simply say “salut!” Rest from your […]
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New Leadership at African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee
I started a new phase of the journey a little over a month ago. After 13 productive years (that’s longer than I would have imagined) at Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Tamir Rice and Kyle Rittenhouse
I want Tamir Rice alive. 12 year old Tamir Rice was shot after two seconds with a toy gun. 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse walked the streets off southern Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Policy Forum is hiring! March 5, 2021 Deadline
JOB OPPORTUNITIES March 5, 2021, The Wisconsin Policy Forum is hiring! Please help us spread the word. All open positions are posted on our employment page: wispolicyforum.org/employment/ Senior Researcher, Education
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Black Men Don’t Jump: Black Men and Mental Health Pt. 1
I hosted a 4-part series with the visionary producer, Brenda Wesley entitled “Black Men Don’t Jump: Black Men and Mental Health.” Here is part 1 Amir Zakkir and Kenneth Ginlack
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Bradley Foundation Bankrolled Right-Wing Reopen Effort Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases | Common Dreams Views
The Milwaukee-based Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, a major source of funding for right-wing groups with over $854 million in assets, gave grants to FreedomWorks Foundation and the Wisconsin Manufacturers
The Killing of George Floyd and Magnificent Black Men
To the weak and the weak minded, Black men are a threat. To those with eyes to see and ears to hear, we have been and continue to be magnificent
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Tuesday May 12 Events. Join us on Zoom for two (2) great back to back events
Tuesday May 12 Events. Join us on Zoom for two (2) great back to back events (we might stream them live too!) 1. Man to Man Talk Back Series. From
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4/20 Mental Health and COVID-19 – Medical College of Wisconsin Virtual Community Town Hall
MENTAL HEALTH AND COVID-19 Medical College of Wisconsin Virtual Community Town Hall Series, Mon. 4/20 6 pm. In addition to current state of information on COVID-19, this week’s theme is
Coronavirus – Homelessness Resources
I was looking for resources and protocols for serving the homeless and hungry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I received the following, including attachments from Milwaukee County. “Hi Walter,I’ve attached the first
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