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Toles Announces Retirement from State Assembly

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epresentative Barbara Toles (D-Milwaukee) announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection to represent the 17th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

“I want to thank my constituents for trusting me to be their voice in Madison for the past eight years. Being a legislator has been both challenging and rewarding, and it is a position

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that I have always taken seriously,” Toles said in a written statement. A very conscientious legislator, Toles diligently served her constituents; upholding their trust with the highest regard. For her, good representation meant staying abreast of the issues that affect the daily lives of her constituents, voicing those issues and concerns in Madison, disseminating information, and being accessible. “Since first being elected in January 2004, it has been a privilege to serve the people of Milwaukee’s

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17th Assembly District. I have been extremely humbled by their support and encouragement over the years,” she said. Through her tenure in the State Legislature, Toles authored several pieces of legislation. Most notably, she tirelessly worked working for over two and a half years to change a law that allows Milwaukee Police Officers to be paid after termination if they appeal their termination. Additionally, she served as a member on several committees, including Ways and Means, State Affairs,

Jobs and the Economy, and Workforce Development. She also was a member of several national legislative organizations and held office in three. She was a State Director of Women in Government and Women Legislator’s Lobby (WILL), and is the Correspondence Secretary for the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL). “It is truly an honor to have been elected to represent our city in the State Assembly, and I look forward to the next chapter of my life, which will include public service in another capacity.”

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Community rallies behind incumbents in general election

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By Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.

ith the exception of a few contests, the results of Tuesday’s local general elections for Milwaukee mayor, aldermen, and Milwaukee county supervisor and circuit court reflected the MCJ’s call for experience in our endorsements last week, as incumbents ruled the day in a number of key political races.

From Milwaukee to Florida: Marching for Trayvon

Despite several new faces presenting fresh and innovative ideas, voters who came out on election day preferred familiarity to change. Perhaps this was the reason voter turnout was moderately light.

A small contingent of supporters gathered Saturday to participate in the Black Hoodie Walk for Trayvon Martin. Protesters marched through the Sherman Park Neighborhood to Washington Park to demand justice for the slain Florida teen who was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer. (photo by Mikel Holt)

Meeting of the Minds Area students to showcase talent, skills in upcoming NAACP competition

Area high school students are encouraged to participate in the annual AfroAmerican, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), competition sponsored by the Milwaukee Chapter of the NAACP. The competition will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 2300 W. Highland Ave. ACT-SO, a yearlong youth achievement program, is designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among high school students. The program relies on the dedication and commitment of community and business leaders who volunteer as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence. Through this collaborative effort, participating students develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in school and in life. ACT-SO currently includes 26 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, business, and performing and visual arts. The local ACT-SO competitions and Award Ceremonies showcase the results of the students’ hard work. Competition winners receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors. The local gold medalists then advance to the national competition during the annual (continued on page 5)

City to receive funds to help property owners

The City of Milwaukee will receive $57,000 from Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to assist property owners in making repairs to broken or damaged sewer lines, according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. Said Davis: The payment is being made in good faith as the city is “on the front lines” in its participation in a new, optional warranty protection program for sewer lines provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program. Letters about the program are being mailed to City of Milwaukee homeowners. “The generous $57,000 check is helpful and positive, as it means we will be able to use it to make some sizable repairs to sewer lines, without any use of taxpayer dollars,” the alderman said. SLWA is offering the program as an affordable way to prevent the unexpected and large expenses associated with a sewer line break. Alderman Davis, who last year sponsored successful Common Council legislation

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An example was the aldermanic ninth district race where incumbent Ald. Robert Puente narrowly beat the one challenger many political observers--including us--expected to win, Ray Harmon, a former Milwaukee Urban League director of economic development and a legislative assistant in city, county and state government. Shunning public appearances, interviews and an

Voters take to the voting booths Tuesday at the Washington Park Library polling place. While voter turnout wasnʼt the strongest, those who came out let their voices be heard, preferring the incumbents to the challengers. (photo by Robert Bell)

offer to debate against Harmon in favor of large signs with his name boldly embossed on them that were found on the facades and signage foundations of non-Black businesses, Puente managed to squeeze out a 2,654 vote to 2,015 win. Election observers believe the light turnout among Black voters in what has become a pre-

dominately Black district on the northwest side is responsible for Harmon’s surprising defeat. One city election, which went as predicted was the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Tom Barrett easily won reelection over challenger Edward McDonald, 50,644 votes to 21,369. (continued on page 5)

Hupy & Abraham, SC

Representing the community in more ways than one

ometimes lawyers get a bad rap, but that’s never been the case with Hupy & Abraham, SC. Because of their conscientious commitment to the community they serve, Hupy & Abraham Law Offices have earned a reputation in the Milwaukee community for being innovative, giving and community-minded.

It’s not often that we hear of a personal injury law firm sponsoring initiatives such as PEARLS for Teen Girls, breast cancer fundraisers or being the signature sponsor of the Milwaukee Center for Leadership Development Minority Achievers Awards Dinner.

But, these are just a few of the programs and events that Hupy & Abraham have sponsored. And, it doesn’t include initiatives such as donating Thanksgiving meals to more than 100 families, raising money to fight domestic violence or sponsoring scholarships for the Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund. Hupy & Abraham has a long and colorful history in the Milwaukee community, and it proudly traces its roots back to Attorney Lloyd Barbee, who started the Milwaukee Public School Integration lawsuit. Apparently, social consciousness and determination to make a difference in the community they

serve is at the core of this law firm’s commitment to Milwaukee’s quality of life and its success. Attorney Michael F. Hupy, a graduate of Marquette University Law School, has practiced personal injury law in the community for more than 40 years. He is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, has the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell and is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, is Past President of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, a former member of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Board of Directors, a member of the Multi-Million Dollar

PULSE OF THE COMMUNITY

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Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp Question of the week: “What is your opinion of the Trayvon Martin incident?”

DEBRA FIELDS:

“The loss of any young black man is a tragedy to his community. Trayvon’s case highlights the legitimate concern about conceal and carry as well as the continued issue of racism in America.”

THOMAS MCCALLUM:

“Once again, we are confronted with a senseless loss of life; another promising black youth’s dreams, aspirations and hope ended on a sidewalk on a cold, rainy night..”

ELIZABETH HARRIS-HODGE:

“It is appalling to know that in 2012 ‘walking while Black’ can cost you your life. Hopefully, this sad incident will serve as a wake-up call for those who mistakenly think ‘we have overcome.’”

DENNIS P. MARSHALL:

“I think we have been led astray somewhat by the whole ‘hoodie’ idea. It’s not about the hoodie, but the skin color underneath the hoodie. If that were a young white man or an Asian-American young man, would George Zimmerman have felt the same intimidation?”

PERSPECTIVES

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THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT (SECTION 1): All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside. “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any persons within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

“Reverse upset” in aldermanic ninth district race speaks volumes as to why we must get out and vote!

When we heard the news this morning that Ninth District Aldermanic Challenger Ray Harmon LOST his bid to unseat incumbent Robert Puente, we were shocked! We belived--given Puente’s inactivity in the office and seeming lack of concern for his constituents (especially African Americans), and the problems of unemployment, lack of business development and crime in his district, we would have come out in droves and voted for Harmon, an African American with a vast amount of experience in the public and private sectors who has an equally compelling human interest story as a heart transplant recipient.

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But Puente was the one who pulled the upset, beating Harmon by 639 votes. Six hundred, thirty-nine votes. If that number of our people--doubled--living in the district came out on Tuesday and exercised the most precious gift an individual living in a democracy can have, the right to vote, we believe Harmon would have defeated Puente. Unfortunately, the Harmon loss is another example of what happens when we don’t exercise our gift, a gift thousands marched and died to attain during the 1950s an 60s

Trayvon Martin case represents the racial divide that still exists in “post-racism America”

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Dear Charlie: The Reverend Deborah Thomas preached one of her most rousing and inspirational sermons last Sunday. The pastor of the recently formed House of Grace Kingdom Church spoke about ‘justice in an unjust society.’ Had you been there, I’m sure the spirit would have overtaken you, as it did us. Since the services are held on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Radisson Hotel in Menomonee Falls, it is not unusual for hotel guests to stop in, or at the very least observe the services from the doorway. This past week they got an eye and earful, particularly when Rev. Deb linked scripture to the recent killing in Sanford, Florida of Trayvon Martin by a self proclaimed vigilante. At one point Rev. Deb, who happens to be my sister, asked youth wearing hoodies to parade around the room. As they did so, she noted that their attire, age and skin complexion placed them in the ominous position of being negatively stereotyped and profiled by much of White America. It also put young men in potential danger, making them targets of overzealous or racist police officers, block watch patrollers and radicals intent on carrying out an agenda rooted in 400 years of racial hatred and prejudices. The fact the three young men who paraded around the conference room were good students and brought up in strong Black nuclear family settings where Christianity is lived instead of talked about, would mean nothing to those with an agenda rooted in prejudices and perceptions. Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin fit their description, yet was killed by a vigilante while walking home from a neighborhood store in Stanford two months ago. According to suburban legend, Trayvon should have purchased a 40 oz. and a blunt from the grocery store. In reality, he had spent his legally earned money on a bag of skittles and an ice tea. As I listened to Rev. Thomas’ compelling assertions, I thought of comments and questions you raised two days prior during a segment of your daily morning talk show on WTMJ radio. You raised several compelling questions, even while acknowledging the inherent tragedy of Trayvon’s killing. You questioned why gunfire that ended his life has sent shock waves throughout Black America. You noted that even the president of the United States has weighed in, and hundreds of civil rights activists including Rev. Al Sharpton have since traveled to the site of Trayvon’s killing to lead protests and demand ‘justice.’ Most interestingly, you asked why equal disgust and attention has not been paid to the thousands of Black children and adults killed annually in central cities by people who look like their victims. If I recall correctly, you also mentioned the controversial shooting death of a Black teenager by a homeowner in Slinger, Wisconsin two weeks earlier. That Black teen was discovered in the man’s home, hiding from police (reportedly having ran from a under age drinking party). The homeowner told police he felt threatened after hearing noise on his enclosed porch. When the teen stood up upon command, the homeowner shot him. In many respects, the Slinger killing was similar to the Trayvon case, yet there has not been more than a whimper by local lack leaders about that Wisconsin tragedy. Of course, your remarks were made before it was announced that the chief of police and District Attorney of Sanford have both recused themselves from

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Dozens of states, including Wisconsin, have introduced similar ‘stand your ground’ laws, fueling growing concern among many minorities that we are being targeted, and that the ‘innocent’ will be lumped in with the bad, accidentally, or on purpose.

the pending investigation, asserting that their positions had become distractions. That’s a fair rationale, but more appropriately both of those law enforcement officials had found themselves targets of angry and frustrated protestors because of their respective investigative ineptitude and bias. Their actions--or inactions—during the initial ‘investigation’ have prompted the initiation of independent investigations by the governor of Florida and U.S. Justice Department. What those two agencies will hopefully look at is why self-declared block club member George Zimmerman, who was ‘patrolling’ his neighborhood, made the original assumption that Trayvon was ‘suspicious’ and worthy of following. Secondly, why did Zimmerman disobey a police dictate to discontinue tracking Trayvon, and instead confronted him? Did the 200-plus pound Zimmerman really feel threatened by the skinny 17-year-old teenager? And lastly, did Zimmerman initiate the confrontation, and if so, can he be protected by Florida’s controversial ‘stand your ground law,’ which provides citizens with the ‘right’ to kill someone if they feel ‘threatened.’ With that backdrop, let me attempt

to answer your questions in order. There are obvious reasons why the Trayvon Martin killing has sparked national protests, international media scrutiny and even non-partisan political outrage. Beyond the tragedy and symbolism, questions have been raised about racial profiling, the complicity of law enforcement—which all but exonerated the killer without benefit of a full scale investigation---and the new Florida law, which in the minds of many progressive citizens will give unstable or prejudicial gun owners a ‘get out of jail free card.’ Incidentally, the author of the stand your ground bill, which received broad bi-partisan support when it was introduced in 2005, has stated in interviews that the Trayvon killing did not fall within the umbrella of the law, and Zimmerman overstepped his bounds. Dozens of states, including Wisconsin, have introduced similar laws, fueling growing concern among many minorities that we are being targeted, and that the ‘innocent’ will be lumped in with the bad, accidentally, or on purpose. As a result, Sanford, Florida is now ground zero in a national agenda to repeal ‘stand your ground,’ or at least put it under a microscope where its intrinsic dangers can be examined. Even before passage of the law and its sister legislation—the castle doctrine--Black parents were burdened with the innate fear that our children will be involved in a nonsensical killing, either by police officers—there are hundreds of cases of innocent Black men being failed by a system spelled out to mean ‘JUST-US’–or gun happy vigilantes, or frightened White citizens who have brought into the stereotypes about Black males. Parents of teenagers and young adults carry this stressful fear with them every day, their senses heightened when their children stray outside the segregated boundaries of the central city, traveling to malls as near as Mayfair, or participate in trips where their Black presence draws unfounded conclusions and cause for alarm by White, so-called Christian folk. We expect—if not know as a certainty-- they will be profiled, harassed, if (continued on page 7)

culminating in the Voting Rights Act. We had hoped after the 2010 elections that saw a paradigm shift in state political ideology, laws (especially a law that has impacted our ability to vote) and public service funding that has devestated our city and county, the community would have realized their power to affect change rests with the ballot box. Apparently not. That’s sad. We can only hope and pray those who did not vote this time out will have an epiphany and come to the realization that if they want change in government and in their lives, they must vote and urge others to do the same. To do otherwise will invite more upsets.

Gwen Moore Recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month: “Each year, April marks the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, officially recognized in 1983, aims to promote child abuse awareness and prevention measures. “According to a U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) study 436,321 reports Cong. Gwen Moore of child abuse or neglect were substantiated in 2010 alone. However for many reasons, this number may be significantly higher. Those thousands of cases represent people – what’s more is that they represent children. As a survivor of child abuse, I can say firsthand that no one should ever experience the pain and fear that are tied with abuse and especially not a child. “It comes as no surprise, that the majority of abused children have at least one psychological disorder later in life, according to another HHS report. Child abuse can also result in an increased risk for teen pregnancy, venereal diseases and arrest. Some abused children continue the cycle of violence towards their own children. “Child abuse is a tragic epidemic that must be stopped. The cure is through education and prevention programs. We must end this type of abuse at its core – the family. Strong and supportive families can reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. “Child abuse is not a problem specific to one demographic, but a cancer that destroys families and communities across racial and socio-economic lines. This month and every month, I urge everyone to become actively involved in ending this violence against children.” For more information about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and what you can do to protect our children visit www.childwelfare.gov.

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Women inspire MLK Elementary School students

Incumbents dominate in general election

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It was the ladies turn recently to inspire and teach our youth during Martin Luther King Elementary School's 13th annual African American Female Teach-in. Sponsored by the schools Parent Teacher Organization and the school's governance council, the event--similar to the African American Male Teach-in held last month--is held to expose the King female students to professional Black women and their accomplishments in the community, city and state. The Teach-ins symbolize the commitment by its adult participants to the collective education and leadership development of Black youth. (Inset photo) WE Energies Thelma Sias hugs a King Elementary student as she and other professional Black women meet and greet students in the hall on their way to their respective classroom during the 13th annual African American Female Teach-in. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

Hupy & Abraham, SC

With his win, Barrett will now divide his time running the city and running for the state’s highest office. Barrett recently threw his hat in the ring with three other Democrats to challenge Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election. Obviously while Barrett is campaigning, 15th district Alderman and Common Council President Willie Hines will from time-to-time hold the reigns of city government. The incumbent Hines handily won reelection, garnering 2,466 votes to Milwaukee County Board District 10 Supervisor Eyon Biddle’s 1,671 votes. Another easy Common Council victor was sixth dis-

trict Ald. Milele Coggs. She retained her seat garnering 3,161 votes to challenger Ieshuh Griffin’s 499 votes. Another Coggs, State Sen. Spencer Coggs becomes the first citywide elected African American office holder, winning the City Treasurer position. He edged out another state senator, Tim Carpenter, by less then a thousand votes, 35,096 to 34,393. Like the city treasurer race, there was no incumbent in the district five Milwaukee County Board Supervisor race to replace retiring Board Chairman Lee Holloway. In that race, two political new comers from well-known political families squared off to replace Holloway. Russell Stamper II, son of Judge Russell Stamper, will replace the long-time supervisor and chairman, garnering 2,521 votes to Priscilla Coggs-Jones’ 1,875 votes. Coggs-Jones is the daughter of former County Board Supervisor now State. Rep. Elizabeth Coggs. Another board race without an incumbent was in the 10th district where David Bowen won that vacated seat over Radolph Matthews, Jr., 1,915 votes to 1,287 votes respectively. The two Milwaukee County Circuit Court races we endorsed turned out the way we predicted. Carolina Stark (59,886 votes) will replace incumbent Nelson Phillips III (46,805 votes) on the Branch 17 circuit court bench. Lindsey Grady (59,739 votes) will preside over branch 23 after defeating Hannah Dugan (39,324).

City to receive funds to help property owners

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Advocates Forum, selected for inclusion in the first list of Super Lawyers in Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin, in Illinois and an author and lecturer in trial practice. Attorney Hupy has taken the lead role in giving back to the community, supporting causes from America’s Second Harvest, to scholarship programs, to child safety fingerprint programs. In December 2008, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle presented Attorney Hupy with a Certificate of Commendation for his years of leadership in making "The community a better place to live.” This is just one of numerous awards Attorney Hupy has received for his tireless commitment to the community. Attorney Jason F. Abraham, also a graduate of Marquette University Law School, joined Hupy and Abraham, S.C., in 1993 and progressed to the position of shareholder at the firm in 1999. He is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Because of their long-standing commitment to community involvement and giving back, Hupy & Abraham have managed to break some of the unflattering stereotypes sometimes perceived of attorneys. Their actions speak louder than words ever could and, if those actions could speak, they would clearly say, “We care. We are committed to this community and we will put our money where our heart is to help make Milwaukee a better community!” Thank you Hupy & Abraham for being a good neighbor, for making Milwaukee a better place to live, work and raise families, and for your unprecedented corporate citizenry!

NAACP ACT-SO

(continued from page 1) NAACP convention in Houston, TX this July. To participate, students must meet the following qualifications: • Must be of African-American descent • Must be a high school student enrolled in grades 9-12 • Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States • Must be of amateur status –never having performed as a professional in any categories of the competition Applications are due, Tuesday, April 17 by 5:00pm, and can be picked up at the NAACP Milwaukee Branch Offices. For further inquiries please contact the NAACP Milwaukee Branch: Attention:Reigne Brown or Jacqueline Cook, 2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King #202, Milwaukee, WI 53212; (P) 414-562-1000

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(continued from page 3) not ticketed unjustly, by police. If they open their mouths to protest acts of injustice, they might find themselves arrested, beaten or worse. And God forbid, we have been told, for them to stray into the wrong White neighborhood could result in their ending up like Trayvon. This may sound like an over-exaggeration to you, but it happens, and Black parents feel impotent to do anything to stop it other than to warn our children, to strip them of their dignity, pride and constitutional rights simply because they are of ebony hue, or wear a hoody, which to many Whites means they are in gangs or otherwise criminally natured. At the very least, they will come under scrutiny for looking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;suspicious,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is a euphemism for being a Black thug. Some of us warn our children about wearing hoodies, which has become an assumption of gang membership if not criminal behavior (you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear hoodies in many schools or banks today). But we also have to ask ourselves who makes the rules about attire? If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow our sons to wear hoodies, are we not succumbing to prejudice as well? Should we also tell them not to carry an Ipod (surely they are listening to gangsta rap music that promotes violence). What about ear rings? Hoodies, baseball caps tilted to the side, pants that are hanging below the waist, and even expensive tennis shoes and tattoos have somehow become associated with gang membership, violence and criminality. Interestingly, I saw a video of a protest in Sanford where a half dozen White boys were wearing that same attire. I guess I should be surprised none of the Black adults shot them! But I did wonder if George Zimmerman had witnessed those White boys walking in his neighborhood, would he have followed them? But I digress.

It may sound like a stretch to you, but to many older African Americans the Trayvon killing brought to mind images of Emmit Till. Fifty years ago, Emmit Till made the mistake of whistling at a White woman and was beaten, hung and mutilated. In the respective incidences involving Trayvon and Emitt, prejudice, and maintenance of the status quo, was the motivator. There have been hundreds of Emmit Tills since his murder a halfcentury ago. Some were by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;law enforcement,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; others by vigilantes. The end result has been the same, the M.O. compatible. Lastly, the Black community has galvanized around Trayvon because his death, and the perceptions that led to it, are at the core of a racial paradigm that many predict will lead to an inevitable racial confrontation. There are three obvious ways to derail that possibility, the first being to keep Black children out of harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way. The second and third have to do with our youths biting their lips when confronted by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;authorities.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; These are lessons youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had to integrate into your sonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; socialization and survival training (which they, obviously, have no need for). But imagine if only for a few moments, you had to arm your sons with the knowledge they would almost assuredly encounter racism sometime in their lives and sometimes they would have to swallow their dignity instead of lashing out in self-defense? Have you ever had to tell your sons there are certain neighborhoods they cannot venture into for fear that they will be profiled and maybe confronted because of the color of their skin? Imagine telling them to bite their lips when stopped by an overly aggressive or racist police officer that may disrespect and verbally abuse them. Imagine telling them to take with a grain of salt incidents when White women will cross over to the other side of the street if they happen

to encounter them. Have you ever had to tell your sons to ignore racist taunts when they play basketball somewhere 60 minutes outside of Milwaukee? How would you tell them to respond if they went to their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; girlfriendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home only to be confronted with a racist epithet from a parent? Or expected to laugh when their boss told a racist joke? I remember writing about an incident that occurred more than a decade ago when my wife and I took my two youngest sons to a hotel in Illinois. We acquired a room overlooking the hotel pool, and initially paid little attention when our pre-teen boys went swimming. A few minutes later we were both looking out the window when we noticed the boys playing with two young White girls of similar age. Without saying a word, we looked at each other and immediately ran out the room to the pool, where we literally snatched both boys out of the water and took them back to our room. Why? Because we knew if the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father or mother walked up on that scene, there would be hell to pay. Black boys playing with White girls in bathing suits? If the parents didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call the police, I can almost guarantee there would be a confrontation and I would have ended up in jail, or worst. You may think we over-reacted. But trust me, Black people have been conditioned to respond that way based on historical precedent. Oh, but you think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a postracial society? Guess again. A few weeks ago a group of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;liberalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; White students at UW-Madison confronted several Black students with racist slurs and threats. That occurred in the place you call the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republicâ&#x20AC;? because its inhabitants are supposedly sooooo liberal. I can cite a dozen similar incidents in Milwaukee, but you get my point. Trayvonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killing represents an American phenomenon that has persisted for hundreds of years, and despite claims that President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election moved us into a colorless so-

The Milwaukee Community Journal April 4, 2012 Page 7 ciety, evidence suggests the evil cancer of racism and prejudice is growing. Since President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election, gun sales have increased 300%, a figure that is eerily similar to the number of para-military organizations that have boldly announced their presence and racist agenda. The number of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;officialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hate groups has grown by over 20% in the last decade, now numbering 1,002. Armed block clubs such as the one Zimmerman was a member of are springing up wherever there is a minority presence. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stand your groundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; laws are the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest cowboy solution to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;crimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; problem. Of course in many minorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds, the crime problem isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much about citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arrest of criminals, but instead about White citizens arresting the rights of innocent citizens of color. The protests over the killing of Trayvon Martin is as much about the shared pain of families of color to both the killing of an innocent young Black child, as it is about challenging both the mental state of those who

pull the trigger and the laws that enable them to do so without fear of legal entanglement. It is also about a legal system that aids and abets this tragedy and a thinly veiled government sanctioning of a initiative against minorities. That said, I would be surprised if Zimmerman is ever charged, or if these protests and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;demandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for justice result in slowing the proliferation of hate groups, armed vigilantes or shootings of Black boys and men under the banner of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;self defense.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; What it may instead do is push this country further into the abyss of racial conflict. Lastly, your assumptions about us ignoring Black on Black violence is partly correct. That phenomenon poses more of a threat than racism and prejudicial reactions probably ever will. Which is not to say Black folks are not unnerved by it. But in that regard, many of us feel equally helpless. There have been thousands of marches, educational campaigns and prayer vigils. None of them have made much of a dent in arresting violence in Black America. Truth of the matter is, most African Ameri-

cans honestly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to do, other than to blame poverty, unemployment and racism while we await some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;white knightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to step in and solve our problems. Some say the phenomena of Black on Black violence would solve itself if there was zero unemployment. We know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to happen, And moreover, some people are just evil, and wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;regularâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; job if it was handed to them on a plate with greens and cornbread. Which brings to mind an ironic possibility that I have previously endorsed. What if we formed armed vigilante groups to patrol our neighborhoods, but harbored some of the same prejudices as Zimmerman? The truth is many of usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Black peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have succumbed to the same prejudices and stereotypes. Many of us also look on Black teens with suspicion and fear, which raises an interesting paradox: Is there the remote possibility that we will someday read of a Black block club member standing over a Black teen wearing a hoody and armed with a bag of skittles? Hotep.

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SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT: FAMILY COURT BRANCH MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. 11FA008236 Code: 40101

In re the marriage of: CALIP LEWIS STEPHENS, Petitioner, and SHIRLEY ANN STEPHENS, Respondent THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT:

You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce against you. Within (45) days from the day after the first date of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, and to CALIP LEWIS STEPHENS, whose address is: 1845 N. 26th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205. It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within forty (45) days, the Court

may grant a judgement against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition. A judgement may be enforced as provided by law. A judgement awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You are further hereby notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of sec. 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under sec. 49.22(9) Wis., Stats. and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under sec. 767.511(1m), Wis. Stats, are available upon request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of information from the Family Court Commissioner as set forth in sec. 767.105 Wis. Stats. 767.105 Information from the Family

Court Commissioner. (2) Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgement or order in the action. 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgements or orders. (b) The Family Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. Dated this 3-26-2012 By: CALIP LEWIS STEPHENS 12-026/3-28/4-4-11- 2012 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY Case No. FA12000895

In Re: The marriage of: MICHAEL B GOLDEN, petitioner and BIANCA R GOLDEN, respondent. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 45 days from the day after the first day of publication. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 and to MICHAEL B GOLDEN, whose address is 2806 West Carmen Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209. It is recommended, but not required that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 45 days, the court may grant

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OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 2, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes, until Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 1:30 P.M., in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work: All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribed by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section 66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes. BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check: 10% of Contractor’s Base Bid. PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION Juneau Playfield 6500 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53213 MPS Property No. 003 MPS Project No. 1547 This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The HUB requirements for this project are 10% The COIN requirements for this project are 30% The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 400 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

communityjournal.net The bidding documents may be obtained 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from AE Graphics, Inc., 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call AE Graphics for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to AE Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services’ office. Bid documents may not be examined at AE Graphics, Inc.. Plans and specifications may also be viewed online at AE Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.com. Each proposal shall be for a fixed lump sum. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, 283-4611. DR. GREGORY E. THORNTON, 10065837/4-2-4-11-18 Superintendent.

judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment:

If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court. You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in 767.105,WIs. Stats.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action 2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action. 3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties. 4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action. Dated this 29thday of March 2012 BY: MICHAEL B GOLDEN 12-030/4-4-11-18-2012

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 N. 11th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 3, 2012. Sealed proposals will be received at 1124 N. 11th St., directed to the attention of Ms. Gina M. Spang, Director of the Division of Facilities and Maintenance Services, pursuant to Section 119.52(3) Wisconsin Statutes, until Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 1:30 P.M., in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work: All contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) are subject to the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor as prescribed by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee consistent with provisions of Section 66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes. BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check: 10% of Contractor’s Base Bid. EXTERIOR STAIR REPLACEMENT Washington High School Complex 2525 North Sherman Boulevard Milwaukee, WI 53210 MPS Property No. 035 MPS Project No. 1729 The HUB requirements for this project are 20% The COIN requirements for this project are 25% The minimum Student Participation requirements for this project are: Paid Employment: 400 Hours Educational Activities: 10 Hours Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 MAILING CHARGE: $35.00 The bidding documents may be obtained 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday from AE Graphics, Inc., 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call AE Graphics for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to AE Graphics, Inc. Plans and specifications may be examined at the Facilities and Maintenance Services’ office. Bid documents may not be examined at AE Graphics, Inc.. Plans and specifications may also be viewed online at AE Graphics, Inc. @ www.aegraphics.com. Each proposal shall be for a fixed lump sum. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. The following TDD number is available for the hearing impaired for questions prior to bid opening, 283-4611. DR. GREGORY E. THORNTON, 10066415/4-3-6-12-19 Superintendent.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO WALWORTH COUNTY JURISDICTIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM PLAN A meeting of the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's Walworth County Jurisdictional Highway Planning Committee has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Judicial Center of the Walworth County Lakeland Complex in Elkhorn, WI. The purpose of the meeting is the consideration by Committee members of a proposed amendment to the adopted year 2035 Walworth County jurisdictional highway system plan requested by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Town of Delavan to add to the plan the widening of STH 50 from two to four traffic lanes between CTH F (north) and STH 67. This meeting is open to the public. During the meeting, time will be reserved to provide the public opportunity to give oral comment on the proposed amendment to the jurisdictional highway system plan at the meeting. More information on the proposed amendment to the Walworth County jurisdictional highway system plan may be obtained from the SEWRPC website: www.sewrpc.org, or by calling (262) 547-6721. Commission staff is available weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to meet with the public and to answer any questions concerning the proposed amendment to the jurisdictional plan. For those persons unable to attend the meeting but wish to provide comment, written comment on the proposed amendment will be accepted through Wednesday May 2, 2012, and provided to the Committee members for their consideration at the meeting. Comments can be provided in written form electronically via email or through the Commission's website (www.sewrpc.org), via facsimile, or via letter by using the following contact information: Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission P.O. Box 1607, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53187-1607 Phone: 262-547-6721 Fax: 262-547-6721 e-mail: walwjhsp@sewrpc.org

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Selected 5.5-16 Oz. Varieties

$1.99 Lean Cuisine Meals Selected 5-12 Oz. Varieties

4/$10 -$2 off 4

WITH CARD

4/$8

IN-STORE COUPON

WITH CARD AND COUPON

SAVE UP TO $7.96 ON 4

SAVE UP TO $1.80 WITH CARD

Hershey's Easter Packaged Candy Selected 9.2-17.25 Oz. Varieties

2/$6 -$1 off 2

WITH CARD RECEIPT COUPON FOR FUTURE VISIT

LIKE PAYING

2/$5

WITH CARD AND COUPON

SAVE UP TO $3.18 ON 2

Lay's or Wavy Lay's Potato Chips Selected 10-10.5 Oz. Varieties

$1.99 WHEN YOU BUY 3 SAVE UP TO $6.90 ON 3 WITH CARD

Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Wine Selected 750 ml Btl. Varieties

$10.39 WITH CARD

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