Akua Oladunjoye remembers her late husband, Muhammad Sabir, a teacher, man of faith, community leader and sensei at his dojo, Sabir’s Karate and Fitness. Sabir died May 1, 2020.
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OPINION: ‘Alone’: Memorializing moments of despair and hope during COVID-19
Brenda Marie Banks shares her poem “Alone” as well as how she channeled the experiences of Judge Derek Mosley and her adopted brother during COVID-19 to create the piece.
OPINION: ‘Mental shackles and manipulation’: For survivors of human trafficking, the struggle is real
Riya Bhasin writes about the daunting challenges survivors of human trafficking face trying to reintegrate into the community and to reclaim their identity.
OPINION: ‘We need your help to keep our caregivers safe’: A letter to our community about COVID-19
Leaders of Milwaukee’s health care providers write a letter to the community with suggestions on how everyone can help in their response to COVID-19.
OPINION: South Korea can teach the U.S. lessons in how to contain the coronavirus
Nicholas Kane, who grew up in West Allis, shares lessons he’s witnessed seeing an effective response to COVID-19 play out in South Korea.
OPINION: Here’s how Milwaukee can better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging our community
A group of community leaders argues four core issues must be addressed in order for Milwaukee to adequately respond to the COVID-19 global outbreak.
OPINION: Quarantine within a quarantine: The intersectionality of African Americans, historical trauma and coronavirus
“We know that COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate, but racialized U.S. public policy has for centuries, in ways that now leave black and brown people more vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic.”
OPINION: Even during these dark times, we should take time to see the light
Pardeep Singh Kaleka reflects upon the disparate responses to COVID-19 and the personal commitment he’s made to learning through the crisis.
OPINION: What we don’t need: Gun dealers are profiting from COVID-19
Antonio Ramirez shares his outrage at a gun dealer in his neighborhood who appears to be profiting from the COVID-19 crisis.
OPINION: ‘We need decisive, justice-driven, equity-oriented action’
A grassroots coalition representing residents, community groups and unions calls for justice and equity focused action to deal with the pandemic and the socioeconomic crisis it will exacerbate.
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