Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor While I don’t keep up with a number of current popular songs, there is an Atlanta-based rap group, Migos, who has a chart topping hit called “Walk It Talk It”. To be clear, the lyrics are for grown folks. However the title, reminds me of something that I […] The post Biden-Harris on HBCU’s – Walk It Like They Talk It appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Felesia Martin Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Obamacare is once again under threat. This news shouldn’t come as a surprise. Donald Trump’s Republican party has long pursued an extreme agenda aimed squarely at attacking our freedoms—especially our right to access affordable health care coverage. Last Saturday, Donald Trump renewed his threats on Obamacare, […] The post Affordable Care Act Under Threat Again appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi formerly known as Dr. Ramel Smith When does the holiday season begin for you? Is it right after Thanksgiving Dinner or maybe after Black Friday shopping? Or maybe it began with the first snowfall? For our family, every year it began on December 10th. This was my mother’s […] The post Blue Holidays: When Loneliness Invades Your Holiday Season appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, the MKE 2024 Host Committee delivered a $100,000 check to Columbia Savings & Loan, contributing to its ‘100 by the 100th’ campaign to increase homeownership, particularly among African American families. Columbia Savings & Loan will celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 24, 2024. Its goal is to raise $10 million […] The post MKE 2024 Host Committee Deposits $100,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

Despite four indictments and his promise of retribution, Trump is the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The post Former GOP Rep Calls Trump ‘The Most Dangerous’ President Ever appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Stacy M. Brown Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is to strengthen women’s economic empowerment globally. The initiative contains over $900 […] The post Vice President Harris Announces Commitments Exceeding $900 Million for the Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin met with over a dozen Milwaukee faith based and community leaders to discuss critical issues important to the African American community. These leaders understand the needs of their community and came forth to voice their concerns and offer potential solutions to improve the quality of life for the […] The post Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets With Faith Leaders in Milwaukee appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

By Ascension Wisconsin Whether self-soothing, exploring, or teething, if a baby can grab something, it’s most likely going in their mouth. While mouthing is a normal part of development for babies, not everything that goes in their mouth should. In the event an object they place in their mouth ends up blocking their airway, infant […] The post New Moms and Families Gather to Learn Infant CPR appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

He co-owns a successful North Side coffee shop, oversees a camp for youths and is developing expertise in construction and development. The post How Djdade Denson is Building Community and Changing Lives in Milwaukee appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more

Kweku’s Korner Guest Writer Shanna Sullivan, LCSW By Shanna Sullivan, LCSW November is National Adoption Awareness Month (NAAM), a month focused on adoption awareness. We often view adoption through a lens of celebration-our culture looks at adoption as a happy event to be celebrated. Many times, and for many reasons, adoption is a celebration. But […] The post What to Know About Adoption and Mental Health appeared first on The Madison Times ..read more