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MPS CENTRAL OFFICE — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors tonight named Darienne Driver, Ed.D. as Acting Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, effective July 1, 2014. Dr. Driver will serve as the head of the nearly 80-thousand student school district – the largest in Wisconsin – until a successor superintendent is selected. “Dr. Driver has accepted the position and will lead us
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efforts to improve student achievement; and oversees the forward and build on the foundation laid by Dr. Thornton,” said Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Di- district’s contracted school services which serves students rectors’ president Dr. Michael Bonds. “We are honored to through alternative programming for at-risk students and non-instrumentality charter schools and turnaround modhave such an outstanding candidate to lead us during this els. transition period.” "I look forward to continuing to serve Milwaukee PubDr. Driver has served as the district’s Chief Innovation lic Schools and the children of the city in my new role Officer since July 2012. She leads district efforts to imand appreciate the confidence of the Milwaukee Board of prove outcomes in the schools in greatest need of imSchool Directors,” said Dr. Driver. provement; oversees the district’s implementation of the Wisconsin Common Core State Standards in literacy and “We will continue to build on the great work that’s mathematics in partnership with the GE Foundation and being done in the district. Much more remains to be done Student Achievement Partnership through the developand it is challenging work. Working with my colleagues, ment of ten MPS-GEF Demonstration Schools; recruits the community, our students and families, we will move multiple educational organizations to serve as partners in (continued on page 6) www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668
City program to connect hundreds of workers to jobs on Northwestern Mutual construction, other projects
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CITY HALL--In an effort to increase employment opportunities for Milwaukee’s jobless, Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Common Council and representatives from two job readiness programs unveiled Monday details of a program connecting residents with construction jobs at the new Northwestern Mutual building site. Using $500,000 in funds from the Northwestern Mutual Tax Incremental District, the city has engaged the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership (WRTP/BIG STEP) to lead the training and placement activities. The Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) will also play a significant role. City departments and members of the Milwaukee Common Council helped develop the program’s framework. “There are opportunities for city residents to work at construction jobs in Milwaukee as major projects such as the Northwestern Mutual Tower come out of the ground,” Barrett said in a statement. “We are dedicating resources
90-year-old WWII Veteran Honored
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (far right) and General Robert Cocroft, national commander of the National Association of Black Veterans (NABVETS) presented 90-year-old WWII Veteran Anna Mae Wilson with military service medals during a special ceremony at NABVETS headquarters-. Robertson received the Women’s Army Corps Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII. Robertson enlisted in the Army in 1945 and served in the Women’s Army Corps 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion (The Six Triple Eight). The 6888, comprised of 855 women, has a long list of firsts and accomplishments, including the first African American all-femal battalion to be deployed overseas. The 6888 confronted life threatening German U Boats en route to Europe in February of 1945, and upon their arrival in England were greeted by Buzz Bombs. Cong. Moore included Robertson and her accomplishments into the Congressional Record. The well deserved honor came in the midst of reported misconduct within the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin holds annual health walk
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) held their 11th Annual African American Walk for Quality of Health on Saturday, June 7th with over 200 participants. Mayor Tom Barrett is shown in the above photo leading the walkers on the 2.3 mile event. The Mayor recently announced his Walk 100 Miles With the Mayor campaign, which promotes a healthier Milwaukee through increasing physical activity. During the program at the end of the Walk, the Mayor noted how he was able to log 5,600 steps on his pedometer as result of walking the entire event route. Co-chairs for the Walk were Health Commissioner Bevan K. Baker (seen in photo on the left with blue shirt and holding banner) and Dr. Earnestine Willis of the Medical College of Wisconsin; the theme was Women's Health. Also in the photo holding the banner from left to right is Christal West, Gregory Fanning - BHCW Board Chair, Janette Herrera and Jessie McSwain - BHCW Board Member. BHCW holds the African American Walk for Quality Health each year to engage the community in a meaningful healthy activity and to bring attention to the health disparities that plague the African American community. This event goes a long way in sending a positive message that African Americans indeed do care about their health as the event route is directly in the community that is adversely impacted by health disparities the most, the route started at the Milwaukee Urban League and ended at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum. The program at the end at the event included performances by the Jazzy Jewels and the African drum group Ajagun Arts, as well as a tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou. (Photo by Clarene Mitchell)
to make sure our residents are ready to fill the jobs.” During a news conference announcing the program with Big Step and MAWIB, the mayor praised Northwestern Mutual for embracing the goal of employing city residents during the three years of construction. Northwest Mutual aims to exceed the requirement that 40 percent of the construction workforce live in Milwaukee. A city ordinance requires the 40 percent of the hours worked on a project receiving direct subsidy will be performed by city residents. Working in coordination with the contractors, the workforce development program will identify specific jobs that will be in demand on the Northwestern Mutual construction site. WRTP/BIG STEP will find and train city workers who will be ready to fill 150 jobs at the Northwestern Mutual site and another 200 workers ready to fill jobs at other construction projects. Earl Buford, president and CEO of WRTP/BIG STEP, called the new ini(continued on page 3)
PULSE OF THE COMMUNITY QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp
At the annual scholarship dinner sponsored by Milwaukee Frontiers International, we asked four members: “How are you planning to celebrate Father’s Day?”
DONALD B. JACKSON: “I’m planning on spending time with my associates and friends at a brunch for all fathers.”
HENRY POLK: “I plan to start the day by going to church on Father’s Day to enjoy just being alive to enjoy the day and being a father.”
LORAYE WILLIAMS: “My husband and I are planning a week of special dates. He gets to choose what we do and I get to pay. On Sunday, we will go to church, then spend the rest of the day with family.”
DR. SHIRLEY MOUTRY: “My husband and I will attend a weekend of church sponsored activities relative to honoring fathers and spend sometime reflecting on how God continues to bless our family.”
FATHER’S DAY: Lessons From Dad By Kathy Gaillard
Not many people dispute the fact that Father’s Day doesn’t get equal time with Mother’s Day. As we celebrate Father’s Day, we don’t typically conjure up images of dads baking cupcakes, helping with homework or cleaning the house. The reality, though, is that many dads—married and single—do these things, but society continues to perceive equal parenting as a rarity. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Education found that a father’s involvement in his children’s lives is the most influential factor in determining a child’s success in school. Moreover a 2013 Pew Research study on modern parenthood found that nearly half of working fathers—about 48 percent—would prefer to be a home, but stay in the workforce
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because they need the income. The inequality between Father’s Day and Mother’s Day is ironic because the original notion of Father’s Day was conceived by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910, because she wanted to celebrate and honor her father—a single parent and widower who raised her five siblings. Dodd’s father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran. His wife died in childbirth, and Smart raised the newborn
and five other children with love and care. Thus, Smart Dodd’s idea of Father’s Day was intended as a complement to Mother’s Day—celebrating parenting. Unfortunately, it was 50 more years later before President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day in 1966. Then, in 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. Sonora Smart Dodd was honored for her contribution at the World's Fair in Spokane, Washington in 1974. She died in 1978 at age 96. If you’re like many of us boomers, growing up our parents’ advice (mother’s and father’s) sounded more like nagging and we made a conscious effort to tune them out. However, as we
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The Milwaukee Community Journal June 11, 2014 Page 3 A young Sam Greenlee, whose book and film, “The Spook Who Sat by The Door,” are both considered classics of Black literature and film
Some of life’s harsh realities I’ve come to terms with Billie Holiday
SIGNIFYIN’
When you reach that point in your life when you realize you have more days behind than in front of you, it’s time to come to grips with some of life’s harsh realities. For example, I now realize that I won’t outlive racism--nor will my children, or their children after them. That’s a perturbing truth that I’ll take to my grave; along with these other truths and harsh realities: • Racism is not an American invention, but it is part of the fabric of American society and until all citizens are light skinned, have curly hair, slant eyes and rhythm, it will continue to separate, divide and plague us. • I also recognize that I’m not going to hit the lottery, own a $100,000 sports car or become an advisor to Pope Francis, U.S. president or the postman. Of course, that won’t stop my providing them with advice through this column, but it does mean I’ll be critiquing what they did instead of what they could have done. • It truly saddens me to realize chances are slim to none that I’ll be beamed up to the starship Enterprise, appointed the ship’s science officer or date Lieutenant Uhura. Interestingly, I’ve lived long enough to see the practical applications of many of the science fiction gadgets introduced on Star Trek 40 years ago. While we can’t scatter human molecules across the galaxy (yet), we can ‘teleport’ inanimate objects. Much of the technology introduced with the television series Star Trek is actually available today. The telecommunications device used by Captain Kirk and crew is available at Verizon for $60 a month. And the computer discs used by Mr. Spock, are for sale at the corner store or on the Internet. In fact, a flash drive is even smaller, yet contains much more space for data. • I won’t see an end to war in the Middle East, let alone an end to the exploitation of Third World nations by Superpowers, including the U.S., or a realistic compromise on the immigration problem before I type my final column. There’s probably a greater likelihood that God will commission a new Noah than any of the aforementioned happening. And who can blame God if He did decide to cleanse the earth of sinful mankind and start over. Let’s face it, we just won’t act right--the powerful will always exploit the weak and nations will always justify their murderous actions. Everybody claims to be God’s Chosen (it’s not just the Palestinians and the Israelis). Actually, I have theorized that Black people are (since we are the first people). Chances are we are all misreading the Bible, and probably should read those books and writings excluded from King James after the conference of Nicaea. • By the way, biblical misinterpretation was used to justify racism and slavery. And sadly today, the Black Church has become big business. Too many preachers sell insurance and false hope. It probably won’t happen in my lifetime, but I surely would like to be there when God publicly punishes all those false prophets. • Speaking of the Bible, I’ve come to grips with the fact that despite pronouncements to the contrary, the overwhelming majority of people are what I call “neo-Christians.” By that I mean most people selectively adhere to biblical mandates they agree with, and disregard the rest. Most neo-Christians also believe they can commit sins on a daily basis and still get to heaven. For those so-called “sanctified folks” who believe that, I have some bad news for them: Heaven is not a very crowded place! • I’ve had to finally admit that a majority of Black folks will wake up to the reality that as long as they continue to stand under the shadow of slavery, like Moses, they will never be allowed to set foot in the “Promised
Land” of equality and freedom. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but no ‘niggers/niggas/nigras’ will be allowed in the “land of milk and honey.” In fact, if you look in the mirror and a so-called ‘nigger’ stares back at you, or you feel comfortable in calling your neighbor or even Jesus one, you’re too stupid, ignorant or naïve to take up space on the Freedom Train. • I have sadly concluded that the majority of Black folks will not reconnect to the Africentric path we were heading down in the 1970s and 80s. Those were the days when we immersed ourselves in African culture, restoring our link with the Motherland, taking pride in our true cultural heritage. Today, instead of sporting Afros or Naturals, many sisters buy weaves and extensions to promote a European look. Many in my generation followed African customs and ‘anointed’ our children with names from the Motherland that held meaning and aspirations. Today, children are given what some consider “ghetto” names that most teachers can’t pronounce and allow prospective employers to prejudge. To be fair, there are no cultural guidelines that anyone is forced to adhere to, and an argument can be made that Black Americans are carving out a new identity through these names and cultural parameters that redefine Black nuclear families, Biblical principles and time tested African ethos. You can also say parents (or more likely a parent) is being creative and resourceful when naming their child(ren). But that flies in the face of logic when you learn of children named after liquor (Remy and Courvoisier), disruptive plants (Dandelion) and food (Cupcake). • Despite my youthful assumptions to the contrary, I have lived long enough to witness the swearing in of a Black president, although his election did not kick off the reversal in Black fortunes that I had hoped. Beyond the symbolism, we have to realize, we’re no better off today than we were six years ago: the Black poverty rate is actually higher, the Black high school drop out rate has remained consistent and the Black family structure is on life support. Black-on-Black crime is the new terrorism, and the drug war has long been lost. Of course, we can’t blame that on the president, the conditions that existed long before his election are firmly entrenched in the American ethos. The same can be said of our hopes of political involvement fueling the engine of our Freedom Train. More Black representation has not translated into greater Black empowerment. One of the reasons for that dichotomy is that unlike other ethnicities, Black people elect Black candidates based on their ability to ‘articulate’ and place blame on a problem outside the community, versus offering solutions for them. It’s also our fault that we allow partisan Black politicians to put their party before the people and showering us with rhetoric instead of resources. • Given our political predicament, and the fact that neither major political party truly has our interests at heart (I continue to say they are different wings on the same bird), it is irrational that we have not sought an alternative. Yet, that’s the case and I have resolved myself to the fact that my hopes for an independent Black political party will not materialize in my lifetime, if ever. All of that said I thank God for the opportunity to live during these exciting times. I’ll go to my grave cognizant that we have made much progress, the world is a better place and our future is in good hands. Obviously, we haven’t made as much progress as I’d like, and our Freedom Train has been detoured more times than I can count. But there is a Promised Land out there, if not in this life, surely the next. Hotep.
(continued from page 1) tiative a pathway to developing jobs and careers. “It’s a entry point so citizens can have access and continue in trades after the program.” Calling construction a growth sector in Milwaukee, Linda Stewart, COO of MAWIB, said WRTP/BIG STEP’s participation is important in that the program will “help people navigate their way through the trades and training.” Alderman Willie Wade, who is on the MAWIB board, noted the mayor and the other entities present at the news conference have been working on avenues to employment for three
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a second public town hall meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, June 11) to discuss the proposed sale of Lee School to St. Marcus School. Alderman Stamper is encouraging anyone interested to please join him for the discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria of the Northside YMCA, 1350 W. North Ave. "Education and the future of our children are such important issues," Alderman Stamper said. "That is why I am asking community members to Ald. Russell Stamper II please join me and express any opinions or concerns they may have."St. Marcus, the operator of an existing school at 2215 N. Palmer St., has expressed interest in opening an additional campus at the former Lee School at 921 W. Meinecke Ave. The proposed sale of the Lee School building to St. Marcus School will be considered by both the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and the Common Council.
Program to connect hundreds of workers to jobs on Northwestern construction
Chicago’s DuSable Museum celebrates life of writer and filmmaker Sam Greenlee By Taki S. Raton
By Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt
“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but no ‘niggers/niggas/nigras’ will be allowed in the ‘land of milk and honey.’ In fact, if you look in the mirror and a so-called ‘nigger’ stares back at you, or you feel comfortable in calling your neighbor or even Jesus one, you’re too stupid, ignorant or naive to take up space on the Freedom Train.”
years, such as the “Learn and Earn” program, SNIP, and “Be The Change.” “Citizens have been preparing, the mayor and Common Council have been preparing (for this day),” Wade said. “Now it’s time to get people back to work.” The workforce development program pays WRTP/BIG STEP with money from the Northwestern Mutual tax incremental district, and with the exception of the first $50,000, the funds will go to WRTP/BIG STEP following successful placement of trained city workers on construction jobs. In the final weeks, WRTP/BIG STEP will finalize both the project work plan and the project training plan. Residents interested in participating in the Workforce Development Program can contact WRTP/BIG STEP at 414-342-WRTP (414-3429787).
Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
Sam Greenlee
Known for his 1969 novel, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door” and his independent screen adaptation of the same name in 1973, poet, novelist, and screenwriter Sam Greenlee passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 in the early morning hours at his South Side home in Chicago. He was 83. On Friday, June 6, 2014, Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History sponsored an evening of celebration in honor of his life and work Following traditional and protocol opening ceremonies to include the pouring of libation, DuSable Museum director, Dr. Carol Adams bids welcome to the friends, family, and community of Bro. Sam Greenlee. “We are the people of the day before yesterday and the day after tomorrow, she says. “And it is because of this fact that we understand that for us, there is only life and life comes in many forms.” Dr. Adams explains that in these multiple spheres of life, she adds, are “those who have come before, those who are here now, and those who are coming forth.” The museum director shares that this evening is a, “welcoming in honor and a recognition of Sam who is now of ancestor status, something of which to be very proud because you can’t get any more powerful than that.” To this seated auditorium of more than 400 attendees, Adams posits that Greenlee through his many works, “was bold enough to tell our story, and tell our story in a way that we wanted to hear it.” The museum director further describes that Greenlee’s brilliance and magnificent massive intellect, “still shines forth” through his poetry, novels, films and through memory of his multiple life arenas spanning the corridors of formal speaking engagements and to include interpersonal discussions in his home and on the block were a casual “wuz up” encounter would spiritedly – and rather
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quickly we might add - evolve into a cherished moment of intellectual and conscious raising exchange. Greenlee would always have probing insights and seemingly infinite wisdom to share. Adams says of Sam in this regard that he was truly a “weapon of mass instruction.” According to his life chronicle as prepared in the evening’s program by O’Modele Jeanette Rouselle, Greenlee wrote and published a proliferation of work. Among them is the independent documentary film entitled “Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door.” This was an effort designed to evidence the making, popularity, and the sudden strange closing and disappearance of the film from area and national theater venues. As in the novel, the film depicts a Black former CIA agent training Chicago gang members as insurgents to wage armed resistance against oppression. As cited by Paul Vitello in the May 30, 2014 posting of the New York Times, following a very successful three-week run in the fall of 1973 in Chicago and in several other cities, the film mysteriously disappeared from movie theaters, presumably because of its subject matter. The distributor, United Artists, never offered an explanation. After 1973, the film was seen occasionally in various art venues and university auditoriums. A remastered version was released on DVD in 2004. In December 2012, the Library of Congress, in the Rouselle account, selected “The Spook Who Sat by the Door” for inclusion in the National Film Registry of Congress as, “a cinematic treasure which represents important cultural, artistic and historical achievement in filmmaking.” Greenlee additionally published “Blues for an African Princess,” a collection of poems in 1971 and “Ammunition” in 1975 followed by the novel, “Djakarta Blues.” In 1990, Greenlee was named Illinois Poet Laureate and wrote the screenplay for the film entitled “Lisa Trotter” in 2010. “It came to our attention that Sam passed on May 19, Malcolm’s birthday,” said listed program tributary Khari B. Jestingly from the podium, this speaker following Dr. Adams described Greenlee as a, “stubborn” man. “He was going to make sure that he was going to make a statement walking out of here on Malcolm’s birthday. He did that on purpose,” an observation generating laughter and
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Bowling for a healthy promise
The Feast of the Holy Trinity
Brentwood Health Organization held its annual Healthy Promise Bowl-a-thon recently at AMF Bowlero’s Bowling Lanes, 11737 W. Burleigh Street. The event was held to raise funds for the health organization’s “Healthcare Without Walls” program, which help support all healthy family, elder and youth services; Immunization, testing, disease prevention and nutritional services. Brentwood Health Organization is a subsidiary of Brentwood Church of Christ. (Yvonne Kemp photo)
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une 15, 2014 is the Feast of The Holy Trinity. The readings are: Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9; Second Corinthians 13: 11-13; John 3: 16-18.
All three scripture passages speak a merciful and gracious God, a God who will be with us always, a God who sent his Son that the world might be saved through him. The Feast of the Holy Trinity was given to the church early in the 14th century. Since then, the church each year ponders the Christian understanding of God. Even though the scriptures do not use the word "trinity" to describe God, the scriptures do speak about God as Father, of Jesus Christ as the Son, and the Spirit as the "gobetween God." When we speak this way, what kind of God as we affirming? I believe it is a God who is total love. And this understanding of God became possible only with the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. After the resurrection it was possible for our ancestors to see that the God of scripture, even though portrayed as violent, cursing, and killing, was not that way ever. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we could see that God was always immutably, loving, and that that love was made manifest in sending his Son into the midst of
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the violent humans, even into the midst of their willingness to kill him, to show the depth of the love of God. The cruel death also showed just how much the Father of lies had dominated even the religious of the time. Jesus came to turn that all around. Jesus on the Cross gives up his Spirit to the Father. The Father at the resurrection gives back the Spirit to the Son, and the two of them are then able to give that same Spirit, the Spirit of the crucified-and-risen victim to humans as induction into a new way of being human -- becoming children of God, quite outside the violence of the "world." And that non-violence of Jesus in the face of overwhelming violence against him is our Anointed One of God the Father. And the love each has for the other is so powerful that the Spirit of Love is there with them, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We will never be able to understand the Trinity, three in One and One in Three, but we can see the results of that union in the Creator God, Redeemer God and Sanctifier God. And the realization is that God is love and his will for us to is love and be loved. May the blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain forever.
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Republicans must walk the talk on public safety By Urban Media News
Public safety and gun violence are growing concerns for Wisconsin, particularly in the economic hub of Milwaukee. Milwaukee has one of the highest crime rates in the nation, coming in at #10 on Forbes’ “Most Dangerous Cities” list last year. This violence is not only a tragedy—it’s a threat to upward mobility for many Milwaukee residents. Neighborhoods with especially high crime rates see their housing values, quality of schools, and economic opportunities plummet in the face of rampant violence. Our public safety officials and our government leaders should be working together to eliminate this growing problem, but Scott Walker has disappointed when it comes to his position on the safety of Wisconsin communities. His empty rhetoric combined with his efforts to make it easier for Wisconsin residents to obtain guns are in direct opposition to his purported public safety agenda. In the summer of 2011, Governor Walker signed a concealed-carry bill into law with serious issues that put communities at risk. Less than a year later, the Milwaukee Police Department had to ask state legislators and gun rights activists to back three amendments to the concealed-carry law to address the problems with the legislation. The proposed changes would have prevented repeat criminals from obtaining concealed carry permits and toughened punishments for those who do—part of the problem with concealed-carry is that offenders plead down their sentences until they become misdemeanors, which means they can still obtain a concealed carry permit despite their criminal history. How did Walker and Republicans respond to this request from law enforcement in Milwaukee? With silence and inaction. Instead, in 2013, Wisconsin Republicans—led by Governor Walker—cut over $445,000 from Milwaukee’s public safety budget. That money was to be used to expand ShotSpotter, a system with a proven track record of success that uses sensors to identify and pinpoint gunfire, allowing public safety officials and medical professionals to respond more quickly to shootings. Walker’s budget cut went against the advice of the Milwaukee Police Department, who had high hopes for the program. Republicans claimed they were not familiar enough with the technology to allow expansion of the program, despite the proven track record ShotSpotter already had at the time of the cuts. The massive cut to ShotSpotter exposes Walkers latest attempt to spin his commitment to public safety. Claiming credit for restoring $175,000 to the ShotSpotter program after cutting it by $445,000 is some-
“Burke recognizes preventing crime is about both limiting access to weapons, and providing education and opportunity to young people so they make smart decisions early in life.”
thing only a career politician like Walker would dream up. Gun violence continues to plague the streets of Milwaukee with almost 8,000 violent crimes annually. The victims of these crimes are often youth with little or no connection to the perpetrator. Working to get illegal guns off the streets and ShotSpotter technology onto them should be the priority of our state legislatures, not stripping budgets and lip-service about safety from Governor Walker. Democratic candidate for Governor Mary Burke on the other hand has proven her dedication to the issue and acknowledges that there is no
single answer to the problem. Burke recognizes that the solution includes a commitment both to ensuring law enforcement has the resources it needs and to education. Preventing crime is about both limiting access to weapons, and providing education and opportunity to young people so they make smart decisions early in life. Public safety should be a top priority for Walker and Republicans; we can no longer accept the mediocrity of empty rhetoric and conflicting actions. It’s time for new leadership that has a concrete plan on how to keep Wisconsin communities safe and stable.
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inding a job and starting your own business are not easy tasks. Filling out applications online and attending various business seminars are all great things to do, however have you taken a step back and assessed your networking abilities?
Effective networking is vital in today’s economy. Some people are naturals, as it takes a little more planning and practice for others. Making the right connections will put you on the path to success. Not to mention, leveraging your people network will saves you time, energy, and money. As you progress through this process remember that people do business with people not with business cards. Deals are typically closed based on your relationship, knowledge and reputation. Networking can be one of the most profitable activities in which you can engage; however it takes a slight shift in attitude, professional presentation and practice. Below are 5 effective networking tips: 1. Create a Plan: It’s important to have a networking plan in place before you start this process. What are your goals? Are you looking to meet new colleagues, scout out a potential project partner or get your name out there? How many connections do you plan to make? Ensure that you are aware of the various audiences, as doing this will assist in the planning process. 2. Elevator Speech: Ensure that you are able to clearly articulate your service or profession in 20 seconds. Your speech should be concise and to the point. This is not a time to recite your resume. You must be on your toes and ready to respond when a person asks about your background. You cannot blink or act as if you are at a loss for words. Have confidence and let it be known that you are one of the experts in your field. 3. Image: Presentation is everything, as you do not get a second chance to make a first impression. Ensure that your attire (from head to toe) is up to par and make sure that your business cards are updated as
DEPOT THE CAREER By Wendy Johnson, PhD “The Career Coach”
“Networking can be one of the most profitable activities in which you can engage; however it takes a slight shift in attitude, professional presentation and practice.”
well. Do not hand out cards that have been written on and avoid drawing a line through your contact information. If you have outdated cards please make the time to order new ones, as they are part of your professional package. 4. Work the Room: Making the right connections is vital. In order to accomplish this goal, you must be strategic and timely. As soon as you enter a social event scan the room and assess how people are positioned. Break the room into four quadrants and decide what area you are going to work first. Go to that area and start the networking process. Introduce yourself and listen to the conversation and make a few remarks (if necessary) as it is okay to listen. Give yourself about 15 to 20 minutes in each area (depending on how the conversation is going), as it is vital that you work all four corners and the middle of the room. When you determine it is time to move on, you politely say something like, “Would you excuse me? I see someone I need to say hello to.” Or even just a plain, “Excuse me,” as you step away from the group. If you’re moving to another group where there is someone you know, simply repeat the introduction process from the first group. Making your way around the entire room is critical as this gives you a chance to thoroughly see who’s in the room and how much time you have to make your rounds. 5. Follow-Through: The most critical part of networking occurs after you’ve made the connection.
Following up in a timely manner is the first step in developing the relationship. If the contact is interested in doing business, looking for staff for a certain position or maybe a potential funding source, you need to step things up. Be the “Purple Cow” and set yourself apart from the rest. Take the time to pick up the phone and make voice-to-voice contact, send a text message and set up a lunch meeting. If the person does not answer, leave a message and note that you look forward to hearing from them. Send a follow-up email, as this shows that you want to ensure that the person receives your message. Last but not least, do not get discouraged if they do not respond to you in a timely manner. Keep in mind that if YOU are trying to make a connection others are trying to do the same thing. Just remain persistent and think outside the box. Email is definitely an effective form of communication; however sending the person a hand-written card is even more effective. Networking should produce results; however it is an on-going task that takes commitment, practice and follow-through. Remember, you can’t do the same thing and expect different results, so take the time and explore the Power of Effective Business Networking! We want to hear from you! Please email me at drwendy@drwendyjohnson.com if you have a professional or personal development topic you want us to explore.
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Compensation Available for Workers in Noisy Environments By Jaron L. Mosier Nowlan & Mouat LLP
For Attorney Jaron Mosier coping with lost hearing is a daily challenge. “I represent workers and retirees who have lost their hearing because of workplace noise,” Mosier said. “It’s great to recover $10,000 and get hearing aids for a retiree who is struggling with hearing loss.” Adam Bernstein, owner of the Hearing Professionals and a hearing instrument specialist, echoed
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Free is Better than Affordable
By Antoine Miller
Do you know when umbrella sales are at their peak? If you guessed in the middle of a thunderstorm, you’d be correct. People buy things as they need them. The opportunity is there for you, as a business owner or salesperson, is to make your product or service available to potential customers as they need them. Making customers aware of what you sell is accomplished through marketing. You have to advertise and talk up your product or service if you ever want to sell it. The challenge is in finding affordable ways to market and advertise your business and what you sell. There are many affordable ways to advertise. The trouble is with the word “affordable”. What’s affordable to you may not necessarily be affordable to me. So let’s be daring and focus on free advertising. I like free. In fact, we all tend to like stuff that’s free. Amazingly, there are many ways to advertise our business, products and services for free! You’re going to want to hang on to this column so that you can get started right away. The yellow pages online (yp.com) offers free listings in at least three business categories of your choosing. This is great for many reasons mainly because it’s free exposure for your business. Even more, studies have proven that customers who search the yellow pages are ready to buy. In other words, these customers are not window shopping. They are about to spend money for what you sell. Now you can have a shot at the business by simply listing your business on yp.com for free. Freedom is Facebook. You’re free to share all the details you’d like using social media. In fact, sometimes we share too many details. For a business owner, creating your business a free Facebook page is a no brainer. It costs you nothing but it offers you a chance to be found by people all over the world looking for the types of products and services you sell. Just visit facebook.com and get started with advertising your business for free. There are many ways to take advantage of free marketing for your business including: Craigslist, Twitter and a host of other social media platforms. There are opportunities to take advantage of free airtime on TV and the radio. You may not know about all of these areas of free opportunity. Don’t worry, I didn’t have all of the answers when I started my business either. Ten years later, I’m fortunate to be able to give back all that I have learned to help business owners earn the money and lifestyles they deserve. Even better, I share these marketing tips and more with you at 99salesideas.com for free! Antoine Miller is Founder of 99 SALES iDEAS for Business Development. Miller is excited to help business owners sell more of their products and services. Contact Miller at 414-219-1989 or amiller@99salesideas.com with your sales and marketing or business startup questions.
Mosier’s sentiment. “I like working with individuals who’ve sustained hearing loss because of on-the-job noise. “While hearing loss makes daily life more difficult, it’s very satisfying to fit a patient with new hearing aids that help to restore that patient’s quality of life.” The Hearing Professionals is sponsoring free screening tests and legal consultations on Wednesday, June 25th from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Radisson North Shore, 7065 N. Port Washington Road. Anyone who has worked in noise is welcome to attend. Free hearing tests and legal consultations will take
about 20-30 minutes. “Attendees can drop in, get a free hearing test, talk with the hearing loss attorney, and be on their way,” Bernstein said. “We’re not selling anything. We simply want to conduct a brief hearing test and inform people of their options. “One of the best options available is to bring a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. Most people who bring such claims recover $5,000 to $20,000 and get hearing aids!” Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to pre-register by calling The Hearing Professionals at (414) 332-3377. “Or if someone finds just a few
minutes of free time, I’d encourage them to stop by and find out what options they have,” Bernstein said. “It’s certainly worth the few minutes it takes to be tested in order to determine whether you’re eligible to receive significant compensation.” Wisconsin law provides for compensation even if a worker has not worked in noise for many years. While some workers will not qualify, compensation for those who do qualify can be up to $60,000 plus the cost of hearing aids. Attorneys representing workers only charge attorney’s fees if money is recovered by a worker.
Museum exhibit, lecture and discussion for adults and children to be held at King Commons Gallery and Studio on Juneteenth Day June 19
As Martin Luther King Drive comes alive with the sights, sounds and enticing smells of Juneteenth Day Thursday, June 19, the King Commons Gallery and Studio will present an exciting exhibit for children and adults to see artifacts depicting the contributions of Black inventors that helped shape the world. Called “Black Inventors and Their Inventions,” the exhibit will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the King Commons Gallery and Studio, located at 2767 N. King Drive. Juneteenth festival goers will be amazed to learn about the accomplishments of Black people of African descent and their inventions in America. Children and families can also experience role playing activities expressing the importance of learning and teaching our history 365 days of the year. Aside from the exhibit, there will also be a story hour for children and families to learn and celebrate traditional African American stories and music from the African Diaspora presented by storyteller Jahames Finlayson. There will be a presentation of stories about Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus that not only provide humor and fun, but teach moral lessons and wisdom. In addition, there will be lectures and discussions on Black history that examines the plights, accomplishments and strength of our ancestry, including African American
narratives and how our Black youth are prt of a greater legacy and are meant to make monumental achievements. A fitness and dance demonstration will be given by “Yoga with Marquita.” “Khatioc Damage Dance Company” (a Hip-Hop group) will also perform. The exhibit will open three days before the festival on June 16, and run until Saturday, June 21 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. It’s free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marquita Edwards at 414-573-1295. This event is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp. The museum is sponsored by community elders Ronald and Joyce Shabazz and Gene’s Lanes Supper Club.
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy is Now Accepting Applications
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy is now accepting applications for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Milwaukee Collegiate Academy is a City of Milwaukee charter high school conveniently located at 29th and Capitol Drive. We are now enrolling students with school mission of sending scholars to and through college. For more information, or to schedule a tour, please call (414) 873-4014.
MPS board approves interim superintendent
(continued from page 1) forward with our efforts to improve outcomes for our students.” Prior to joining MPS, Dr. Driver served as Deputy Chief – Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development, and Deputy Chief – Empowerment Schools for the School District of Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, she oversaw the Empowerment Schools efforts to increase achievement with large numbers of underperforming students and coordinated district efforts to provide needed support. Under her leadership, Empowerment Schools outpaced district schools on the Pennsylvania State System Assessment in Reading and Math. Empowerment Schools’ high schools made the largest gains on PSSA in history in English/Language Arts and Math. Dr. Driver began her career as an elementary school teacher in the Detroit Public Schools. Dr. Driver received a doctorate from Harvard University in Urban Superintendency. She has a master’s degree from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and also received a master’s in curriculum development from the University of Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree at Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga. The Board will continue the search process for a permanent superintendent.--Article courtesy of Tony Tagliavia/MPS
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TEACH ME LORD! Life teaches us that the roses smell better if we actually stop and smell them. Life teaches us that we are truly not in control, although we work so hard at Zelda Corona it. Life teaches us to surrender, even when we are trying so hard not to. Life teaches us to see ourselves through the actions, or inactions of our children. Life teaches us that perfection can be sought after, but never attained. Life teaches us that balance doesn’t exist, but harmony is what we should be seeking. Life teaches us that prayer changes things, even when we are not the ones praying. Zelda Corona “Vision Represents Faith!” I DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS…BUT IT’S OKAY! What I have learned about myself lately is that I just don’t have all the answers. Life has been kicking my butt at Sonya
things I thought I had mastered. A few challenges I was so sure I had licked, have actually licked me. But it’s okay. The beauty in this is that I am learning. Learning from my parents…Still at the age of 46. Learning things about my man, that he is not perfect, but we are perfect together when we agree to disagree and stay together. Learning to think before I act and speak. Learning that haste does truly make waste. Learning about my GOD…That He is merciful beyond belief when it comes to me…Especially when I know I don’t deserve it. What I have learned about myself lately is that its’ okay that I don’t have all the answers right now, because I am still in the process of being taught even at this age. Sonya Marie Bowman “It Is What It Is…” SCHOOL OF LIFE We at times blame people, places or things for our downfalls and bad decisions we make in Life.
We at times feel at a certain age, we know everything there is to know about all life is going to bring.
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Honoring Sam Greenlee Bowman
We at times fail at Life Lessons by choice.
(continued from page 3) a resounding applause from the audience. In addition to Adams, Khari, moderator Rami - and to include this writer a listing of thirteen speakers were invited that evening to say a few words from the stage on behalf of Greenlee. Singing stylist Georgia Johnson said that, “When I think of Sam Greenlee, I have to go down memory lane. I think I was ‘fifteenish’ and I remember Sam when they had an acting session at the Better Boys Foundation and I remember my first class. My instructor was none other than Sam Greenlee.” Johnson adds that over the years, “I just grew to learn and to really know who Sam was and I met a lot of people in his circle. He use to open up his home as we got into the late 60’s and he would have these intense group sessions with all these actors, actresses, singers, musicians and poets.” She recalls that, “I was just glad to be in that group and that’s how I met a lot of other people who would then follow Sam’s lead and have similar meetings of singers, actors, dancers, poets, and writers in their homes. It was just a great time to be exposed and groomed in and by this inspiring and inspirited creative Black Chicago culture.” Chicago born actor, comedian, writer, and director, Robert Townsend appeared as a surprise guest paying tribute to Greenlee. “One movie that affected my life forever was ‘The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” said Townsend. “When I saw the movie, I saw a film about revolution. I saw a film about Black people working together and I understood that we are smart and that we can do many things and that when we come together, we can make a difference.” The Hollywood producer said of Sam that he was a, “true revolutionary” and that he possessed, “the most beautiful spirit that you ever wanted to meet. He was an authentic, grounded and a beautiful man that always gave so much of himself.” Greenlee was born of second-generation immigrant parents escaping the segregation of the Deep South. His mother Desoree Alexander was a singer and dancer in the chorus line of Chicago’s Regal Theater and his father, Samuel Greenlee was a railroad man and union activist. Chicago journalist and area WVON 1690AM – The Talk of Chicago radio talk show host Salim Muwakkil who was in attendance said that, “the term ‘authenticity’ is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think about Sam Greenlee.” He adds that, “he was a brother who was rooted, attached, and appreciative of the street and the wisdom it confers. But he is also a classical intellectual in that he was addicted to the world of ideas and he infused that kind of enthusiasm into the people around him with which he had those select discussions, particularly concerning the status and state of affairs of the Black community His passing is an enormous lost. But at the same time, I think that he will inspire a whole lot of people once we begin to reflect upon his legacy.” Chicago’s Kennedy-King adjunct instructor Tulani Jackson says that he remembers Greenlee’s, “great biting humor, but more importantly his insight as an elder.” Highly nationally acclaimed area poet, writer, playwright and youth worker, Useni Eugene Perkins recalls that he has known Sam for about forty to fortyfive years: “I remember when he had the premier of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door” at the Maryland Theater on 63rd and Maryland right there off Cottage Grove and I did a review of the movie for the Black Express Newspaper. That film will always be a classic and just a great work of art.” Greenlee’s daughter Natiki Montano from the podium said to the gathering that, “It brings me tremendous joy to see all of you here and the great commentary about your experiences with my dad, and I am learning so much more about him through you and I highly appreciate that.” Montano further expressed that when she looks out over the audience, “I see people who are striving to make a difference; to do things in the community and to make a change in the world – one person at a time. And as such, I see, therefore, that my father, his life and his legacy are right here in this room.” Moderator Rami discloses from the podium that there is an African proverb that says: “You will live as long as the last person on earth remembers your name.” He shares that how we leave this earth may vary. “But in life, were you to be that model that outspoken voice; if you are there to be a leader, then move in the direction that leaves a legacy, a direction that impacts the future, a future anchored within the annals of history so that the history also moves forward with your name.” And one the back page of the memorial celebration program quite reflective of Greenlee’s life is the reminder for us “to be a consistent servant of the people,” as it is written in Dr. Maulana Karenga’s 1984 work, the “Husia” - noting the quote on this page - that, “the wise are known by their wisdom. But the great are known by their good deeds.”
The School of Life is never ending. As soon as we take in the lessons along with God we learn how to pass through this journey of life. In the School of Life you don't graduate you gain wisdom if you follow the lessons correctly.
Let's take in and embrace this quote: "When God solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities, when God doesn't solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities." THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL OF LIFE IS GOD!!!!!! “Always Keeping it Real” Tara R Pulley
Lessons from Dad
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(continued from page 1) age, that sage advice often haunts us—slapping us with hands of truth. As we watch our own children grow up, sometimes it feels like our parents ‘put a curse on us,’ as we observe their warnings, life lessons and old adages play out in the lives of the children we attempt to nurture and raise. In celebration of Father’s Day, we asked a few Milwaukeeans, some of whom are members of the faith-based community, to share some of the best advice received and lessons learned from their dads. Not surprisingly, almost of the advice received by these boomers focused on education. Here are their comments: “Always be better than the next guy. While you’re not working, somebody else is. That’s why I can survive; I’m always working and I love what I do.” Matthew Johnson, publisher of GIRLFRIENDS and FELLAs magazines. “(My father) was raised in the era of share cropping which meant he had to leave school in the third grade to work the farm. “Since he lacked education he saw to it that his children took full advantage of the education afforded us and he would always nudge us a bit by saying, "If I had access to the things you had access to, I'd rule the world." Ken Little, Vice President Commercial Lending at Seaway Bank and Trust Company "It is better for you to have it (education) and not need it than to need it and not have it.” Steven Robertson recalls that his dad offered that piece of advice, along with another,
"Nothing beats a failure but a try!” Steven Robertson, Site Coordinator, TEAM GEAR UP at Milwaukee Public Schools "Don't tell me why you can't; tell me how you can." Pastor Walter Jack Lanier, Progressive Baptist Church “My dad and mom divorced when I was about six. He wasn’t must of an advice giver. He was a musician. He taught me to play the piano and most of his advice was related to music. He taught me to be respectful, mind your manners, and play music.” –Eric Von, former radio talk show host, founder/publisher of Brain, Brawn & Body “I would say that my father demonstrated his advice by his actions instead of his words. He was a hard worker and believed in being the best at what he did. “He was a machinist by trade but he went on to become a master machinist by going back to school later in life and getting his diploma.” Pastor Danny Whitelaw, Team CoChaplain, the Milwaukee Bucks “Salvation and education are an unstoppable combination,” Elder Kenneth J. Lee, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor On this Father’s Day, we salute and honor fathers—single, married, surrogates and stand-ins. We applaud you for stepping up and honoring your children by loving and nurturing them. Research shows that children fare better with dads in their lives. They have higher cognitive abilities, do better professionally and are healthier and better adjusted. We encourage you to continue to do what you do and share your wisdom and advice with younger dads. Happy Father’s Day!
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