OPINION – As a novice writer and Black activist, it is easy for me to get caught up in the emotions of the moment and not fully explain the intentions […]
Tag: Chester Todd
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Letter to the Editor, Opinion, Politics
OPINION: Issues pertaining to the Wisconsin fall Senate race and Black voters
OPINION – The upcoming fall Wisconsin Senate race will be one of the most important in the state’s history, especially for the Black population of the Southeastern sectors of Racine […]
Posted inCelebrations
5 Ways to Honor MLK in Racine County
MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, January 17 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., an individual who was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement. In the fight towards […]
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Trailer Chats with Chet
Chet Todd and I met several years ago when I did a series about racism in Racine, Wisconsin — the second-worst place in the country for Black people to live. […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Who’s Killing Who?
This year the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis Minnesota, caused America and the world to concede to the reality of unjustifiable murder of unarmed Black people by […]
Posted inLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: An Awakening to The Reality of Black Political Power
Now that this election is almost over, at time of this writing, Biden/Harris are gaining in the polls, it is time that Blacks prepare to demand a serious return for […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The complexities of reforming the City of Racine’s law enforcement agencies
Although I agree that some officers of the Racine Police Department undoubtedly need to undergo resocialization training as it pertains to their dealings with the city’s Black population, I think […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Deeper Understanding of Police Reform
One would think police reform means taking most of the authority from those who are trained to protect and serve. However, it is only when one is looking from the […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Now is not the time to play games
While my friends and I who vote third party, hold fast to our hopes of a better brand of American politics than that of our current corrupt two-party system, it […]
Posted inOpinion
OPINION: What Julian Castro’s exit from presidential election means
They said, “If you was white, you’d be alright, If you was brown, stick around, But as you’s black, oh, brother, get back, get back, get back” -Big Bill Broonzy […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
LTE: A New Beginning, A New Wave Of Hope For NAACP
Chester Todd Jr., 75 For years, like many others, I have been critical of the leadership and lethargic mannerism of the local branch of the NAACP; however, my attitude has […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
Opinion: Show Time in Suburbia!
The insidious and infectious nature of racism showed its despicable head at a recent basketball game between Racine Horlick and Franklin high schools. It seems that some of the kids […]
Posted inCommunity
Racine County Eye kicks off Black Men Speak series Feb. 19
Racine was recently named by USA Today as the fourth worst place for black people to live in the United States and the recent officer-involved shooting of Donte Shannon has made […]
Posted inCommunity, Opinion
OpEd: The reality of Black History Month in Wisconsin
It’s that time again, yes you guessed it, Black History month! While most Black communities around the country may have reasons to celebrate, the Black population of Southeastern Wisconsin continues […]
Posted inCommunity
OpEd: Remembering Martin Luther King’s Mountain Top
It’s all right to talk about “long white robes over yonder,” in all of its symbolism. But ultimately people want some suits and dresses and shoes to wear down here! […]