Now for the real news: An ironic tragedy unfolded on Juneteenth in Milwaukee, when a hail of bullets rained down, transforming a celebration of African American emancipation into pure chaos. Six individuals, ages 14 to 19, found themselves wounded, including the 17-year-old trigger-happy shooter. Milwaukee’s Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, bluntly asked, “What’s going on with our children?” as the blame shifted towards elders, guardians, and parents. Mayor Cavalier Johnson made it clear that arguments should never escalate into gunfire. Unfortunately, this wasn’t a unique incident – violence marred Juneteenth events nationwide. All that remains is a somber reality: it’s essential to educate and engage to reclaim Juneteenth’s true spirit of liberation and celebration. And that’s all I’ve got. Get the rest, tap the link in our bio.
