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GREEN, GOLD, AND BLACK! Photographer Kim Robinson captures the action at Green Bay

W I S C O N S I N ’ S L A R G E S T A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N N E W S PA P E R

Packer’s Home Opener against the Seattle Seahawks

This young couple drove from--of all places--Los Angeles California to attend their first Packer game ever. They drove 26 hours straight to Titletown so she could give her husband-a big Packer fan--the perfect birthday present.

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Eddie Lacy gains some yardage against Seattle’s stubborn defensive on this run before leaviing the game with a sprained ankle.

MCJ Photographer Kim Robinson (shown above after the Packer’s first game of the season, a win over archrival Chicago Bears) was on hand at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field to see the Packers make their home debut before their fans (and a national television audience) as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 27-17. Even some of the old timers of Packer legend were on hand to see the team win in impresPacker legends Antonio Freeman sive fashion. (left) and LeRoy Butler watch the ac- (All photos by Kim tion on the field from the sidelines. Robinson)

Packer Wide Receiver James Jones celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from Packer QB Aaron Rodgers.

Former Wisconsin Badger now Seattle Quarterback Russell Wilson prepares to throw a pass.

Nation of Islam and Milwaukee NAACP meet at Town Hall

PULSE OF THE

COMMUNITY Photos and question

by Yvonne Kemp

DAVID MUHAMMAD: “The Community Journal is always there where people are doing positive things. I know I’m in the right place and when I see you (the paper’s photographer), I know the word got out that something good is happening, and our people need that right now.”

Student Minister William Muhammad, the head of Mosque #3 of the Nation of Islam in Milwaukee spoke to members of the NAACP board and other concerned citizens about the upcoming Justice or Else event in Washington D.C.--in which the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March will be observed--and issues that are of local concern, such as the proposed Bucks arena, during NAACP’s monthly meeting/Town Hall held at the NAACP Milwaukee Branch offices, 2745 N. MLK Drive. Individuals attending were also able to sign up for the trip to the nation’s capital. (Photos by Yvonne Kemp)

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

“With your Milwaukee Community Journal gearing up to celebrate 40 years of feeling the pulse of the community, we asked four individuals what they like best about the newspaper?”

LaSHAWNDA WILKINS: “When I read the Community Journal, I enjoy reading the “Pulse of the Community.” There is always a relevant question that seems to intrique my mind. Pulse of the Community not only gives Milwaukee a voice, but it helps to give others life, through opinions. I absolutely love it.”

MICHAEL JACKSON: “I like the Community Journal because it informs who we are as AFrican Americans in our own community. It tells the true story of what is happening right now. Thank you editorial department. Keep up the good work Community Journal.”

CORA F. QUARTMAN: “I love the Community Journal because: 1-The community events (photos) on the front page keeps the community in the loop. 2-I enjoy the questions and especially the answers by all walks of life. 3- The editorial is done by your editor, who keeps us informed.

4-Welcome back SIGNIFYIN’, you were missed.”

By Marina Fang and Igor Bobic,

courtesy of The Huffington Post, Posted Sept. 21, 2015

WASHINGTON -- Once considered a favorite for the Republican presidential nomination, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday that he is dropping out of the race, amid sinking poll numbers and fundraising concerns.

"I suspend my campaign immediately," he said at a press conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

Walker implored other candidates to consider exiting the race as well, in order to winnow the field.

"I encourage other candidates to do the same so that the voters can focus on a limited number of candidates who can offer a positive, conservative alternative to the current front-runner," he said, referring to real estate mogul Donald Trump. "This is fundamentally important to the future of the party, and more importantly, to the future of the country."

Walker also criticized the other GOP contenders for resorting to "personal attacks" and straying from the party's policy message.

"In the end, I want voters to be for something, not against someone," Walker said. "We need to get back to the basics of our party."

Walker informed GOP sources and campaign supporters of his decision earlier Monday, according to The New York Times. Campaign officials then confirmed the announcement to several other news outlets.

According to a CNN poll released Sunday, the first major poll since last week's Republican debate, Walker's support among GOP voters had dropped to less than one-half of 1 percent, putting him below most of the contenders in the field.

Walker's exit from the race marks a stunning defeat for a candidate who, in the early summer, was considered a top-tier candidate for the nomination. He at one point led primary polling in the early caucus state of Iowa, where he had roots and where his Midwestern appeal was considered likely to boost him to victory.

His lackluster performance in the GOP presidential debates in Cleveland

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Local community leaders and elected officials encourage Milwaukeeans to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day Despite new state election laws designed to discourage voting, community leaders urge residents to make their voices heard!

Compiled by MCJ Staff

On Tuesday, September 22nd, known throughout the nation as “National Voter Registration Day,” local community leaders and elected officials urged community residents to register to vote and update their voter registration if they have moved since the last election.

“The stakes are simply too high.

We cannot progress as a community if we wave the white flag and sit ANY election out,” said Mike Wilder, Co-Chair of the Wisconsin African-American Civic Engagement Roundtable in a press statement before the news conference.

“This year, new state election laws have made it more difficult for residents across the state of Wisconsin to register to vote.

“We can’t let ANYONE silence us.

Our issues are way too important. We have to come out in full force in 2016, both in the local Spring election, and the Presidential and U.S. Senate election.”

The Roundtable has collaborated with Our Democracy 2020 and other community organizations for a massive community voter registration push.

The coalition was joined by State Senator Nikiya Harris, State Representative Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde.

“Over the past several years in the State Legislature, we have seen increasing attempts to cripple the voice of Wisconsin voters,” stated Senator (continued on page 8)

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THE PULSE

The WHO•WHAT•WHERE• WHEN of YOUR Community!

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Brooks shows Maethell Webb how to sew a patch for a quilt. (Photo below): the full class at the Capitol Library.

AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTING CLASS AT CAPITOL LIBRARY

Ella Brooks (The Quilt Lady) believes quilting is an African American vernacular art form through which the artist is able to share and express life experiences and feelings. Brooks recently demonstrated and taught a hands-on class in this form of artful self-expression to a class of woman of various ages who are interested in learning traditional African American quilting methods that help continue the art form at the Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th Street. (Photos by Yvonne Kemp)

SDC’s Senior Benefits Program Save Seniors Money

Senior citizens living on fixed incomes continue to face escalating expenses. The Social Development Commission (SDC) offers programs and services that assist low-income residents of Milwaukee County including its vulnerable senior population. SDC has a senior benefits specialist dedicated to assisting low-income seniors with enrollment in money saving programs.

Many times individuals have a preconceived notion that they will not qualify for programs. With the cost of health care and day-to-day expenses continuing to rise, it is worthwhile for seniors to invest the time to determine whether they qualify for programs that provide savings. Seniors are often pleasantly surprised that they qualify for these programs and how much money they can put back in their pocket.

The senior benefits services provided by SDC not only help identify what programs those with low-income qualify for, but assist in the completion of applications required for program enrollment. Once enrolled, households realize valuable financial savings.

The Medicare Savings Program pays for the Medicare Part B premium if it is currently deducted from a Social Security check. Medicaid returns the premium back to the check. To be eligible, the monthly gross income for a single

Mayor Barrett Presents 2016 Budget to the Common Council

Prioritizes Public Safety, Tax Relief, Job Creation, Community Development

Mayor

Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2016 proposed executive budget that gives Milwaukee residents needed relief and does not cut City services.

Among the highlights of this year’s budget are an emphasis on public safety, economic security for residents, job and neighborhood development, core infrastructure investment and solid fiscal management. Mayor Barrett presented his 2016 fiscal plan to the Common Council Tuesday morning.

“More good things are happening in the City of Milwaukee than any other in the state,” Mayor Barrett said.

“Milwaukee is a great city. Our natural beauty, our history and our public and private sector investments have all contributed to Milwaukee’s greatness. This proposed budget prioritizes people – their safety, their neighborhoods and their employment – so that Milwaukee’s greatness continues.”

The 2016 proposed budget includes a tax levy freeze,

household cannot exceed $1,324 and the liquid asset limit, which includes items such as bank accounts, stock, and CDs, cannot exceed $7,280. For a dual household, the monthly gross income limit is $1,792 and the liquid asset limit is $10,930. The first $20 of unearned income will not count toward this limit.

Medicare Extra Help Part D, a prescription drug plan, can pay for all or part of Medicare Part D premiums and, depending on the income level, it may also pay for all or most of prescription drug costs. In a single person household, the monthly gross income is limited to $1,471 and the liquid asset limit has a cap of $12,140. For a two-person household, monthly gross income cannot be in excess of $1,991 and the liquid asset limit is $24,250.

The SDC senior benefits specialist is able to assist seniors with applications for FoodShare, which can provide financial assistance with the purchase of groceries. Individual’s monthly gross income may not exceed $1,946 and the limit is $2,622 for two-person households. There is no asset limit to qualify for FoodShare.

Seniors 65 and over may also be interested in completing a Senior Care Prescription application. There is no deductible, and the maximum cost for generic prescriptions is $5 and $15 for brand name drugs. The individual household gross monthly income limit is $1,569 and the gross monthly income for two person homes cannot exceed $2,124. There is no asset limit. Once enrolled, Senior Care does have a $30 annual program fee.

Seniors interested in applying for one or more of these money saving programs, can schedule an appointment with the senior benefits specialist that is free of charge. To schedule an appointment, call 414.906.2706.

which will provide the owner of an average-valued residential property with a City government tax levy decrease of $4.92, compared with 2015.

The proposed levy freeze, combined with continued investment in economic and neighborhood development initiatives, will improve the city’s financial environment for investment and redevelopment.

One of Mayor Barrett’s top priorities includes a commitment to public safety. The 2016 budget includes $4.15 million to hire 100 new police officers by 2017, along with $880,000 to fund body cameras for all street officers.

“Body cameras are the next evoluTom Barrett tion in policing technology and we are proud to be at the forefront of this public safety initiative,” Mayor Barrett said. The Milwaukee Fire Department will also see a major investment of $1.5 million for two new engines and two new paramedic vehicles.

Furlough days will be eliminated for police officers in 2016 at a cost of $1.5 million.

For 2016, funding for Compete Milwaukee will place a greater emphasis on links to ongoing job placements for program participants and continue to build on efforts to better match training programs and employer demand.

The Strong Neighborhoods Plan, which was introduced in the 2014 budget, will see continued support in 2016.

“The $10.9 million for the Strong Neighborhoods focuses on reducing code violations, enabling essential home repairs, creating incentives for area redevelopment and supporting investment in commercial properties,” Mayor Barrett said.

Tenth Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit Announced Family resources to be provided to fathers by community partners

Men from around Milwaukee will mark the 10th year of getting the opportunity to become more effective fathers.

Mayor Tom Barrett’s Fatherhood Summit will be held Friday, October 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (kick-off at 8:00 a.m.) and Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Destiny Youth Plaza located at 7210 N. 76th Street in Milwaukee. The theme of the Summit is “Celebrating 10 Years of Building Better Fathers and Families.” The free, public event will bring together a wide array of groups, agencies, businesses and individuals to provide the resources needed to build stronger fathers.

The goal of the two-day event is to create more effective fathers and, in turn, stronger families and communities. It is organized and sponsored by the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, Milwaukee County Child Support Services, Center for Driver’s License Recovery, and Social Development Commission. Resources to be offered at the summit include employment resources, child support services, driver’s license recovery, criminal record expungement, financial literacy, health screenings, education resources, housing and family services.

In 2005, Mayor Barrett launched the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative to increase the number of children with involved, committed and responsible fathers.

Mayor Barrett’s Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative remains the largest annual gathering of men in the state, drawing an average of 1,000 men each year.

Thanks to the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative’s many donors and collaborative partners, more than 10,000 men in our community have been connected to services in the areas of education, employment, job training, child support, driver’s license recovery and men’s health services.

“I’m so proud of the work of the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve helped men become more effective fathers and enhanced the lives of children around the City,” Mayor Barrett said. “By collaborating with other organizations and community leaders, we will continue to work to make a positive difference for families in the City of Milwaukee.”

To date, the MFI has reduced over $10 million in child support interest debt to help fathers better meet the financial needs of their children. Through the MFI driver’s license recovery program, thousands of fathers have restored their driving privileges and improved their employability. The Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative is working closely with President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Challenge and the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council to build upon its foundation to advance the achievement of boys and men of color and other populations of color.

Pre-registration for the Fatherhood Summit has begun at the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and Social Development Commission websites at www.MilwaukeeFatherhood.com and www.cr-sdc.org.

Ald. Milele Coggs

Photo by Andrea Waxman, coutesy of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Alderwoman Coggs to host town hall covering city budget, contest winners

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites residents to a town hall meeting tomorrow that will include a discussion of Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2016 proposed budget with City Budget Director Mark Nicolini.

Alderwoman Coggs will also announce the winners of the 6th District Landscape Awards, and various other city departments will be available to answer residents’ questions.

The meeting will take place starting at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, September 24) at the Siloah Lutheran School, 3730 N. 21st St. Mayor Barrett’s budget includes funding body cameras for the Milwaukee Police Department and tax cuts for property owners. Mr. Nicolini will be present to explain the changes that could potentially take place and how they may affect residents. Alderwoman Coggs hopes that residents will take advantage of this opportunity to gain a better understanding of the budget and its potential impact on the 6th District.

“There are certainly many questions and concerns held by residents and observers, and I encourage individuals to attend Thursday’s town hall meeting to ask questions and offer input,” she said.

PERSPECTIVES

Sobering story by ex-cop changes columnist’s opinion about giving toy guns to our Black children

I think I made a mistake.

Several weeks ago I wrote a column about my grandson’s desire to have me buy him a cowboy outfit— complete with hat, vest and two six guns—for his birthday.

Given the current climate of violence in our community and a hodgepodge of incidents in which several children have been killed by police who thought their toy guns were dangerous weapons, I decided to pose a question about my grandson’s desire on Facebook.

The results were not unanticipated.

Over 90% of the women quizzed said no. In some cases, declaring emphatically ‘no!’

Nearly 75% of the brothers (and cousins) said yes.

The numbers spoke for themselves, but being a recovering chauvinist, I disregarded the sisters’ concerns, and sided with the minority.

It’s not that I ignored the rationale of the women, particularly the assumption that providing kids with guns promoted violence and desensitized them to the escalating violence that defines our community. But, I countered that argument by asserting that I, and most products of my era, played with toy guns and fantasized about being cowboys.

Maybe a result of our ignorance of American propaganda, we ‘play acted’ that we were John Wayne, or less offensively, the Lone Ranger or Steve McQueen, killing bad guys and Indians.

I know what you’re thinking—that we fell prey to a racist agenda that led to the near genocide of the American Indian. Nope, I factored that in as well, telling my grandson that the Native Americans were the good guys, as were the soldiers in blue, and the sheriffs.

For the record, I also taught him about gun safety and the responsible use of a weapon.

Obviously, my decision was a selfserving paradox to justify my decision to bring a smile to my grandson’s face. But in truth when weighed against the rationale of the majority, it didn’t hold up.

I admitted as much Monday evening during a meeting of the Old Schoolers. Among the speakers was Dr. Pat McManus who provided a presentation on a Black Health Coalition education campaign to educate parents on the link between violence and toy guns.

It was a compelling presentation punctuated by a brief mention of the case of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

The 12-year-old youth was playing with a bb gun on a Cleveland playground in his neighborhood when police arrived. After confronting Tamir, one of the officers shot him,

THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY JOURNAL

SIGNIFYIN’

By Mikel Kweku Osei Holt

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“‘In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields, and lovely flowers, and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line, but I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line...’ That was Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. And let me tell you something. The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity.

You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.

So here’s to all the writers, the awesome people… People who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman. To be Black.”

Quote of the Week:

--Viola Davis’ acceptance speech for Best Lead

Actress in a Drama Series at the 67th Emmy

A Call to Service

Award Show. She is the first African American

woman to win in that category for her role in “How to Get Away with Murder.”

When I was a boy, my father gave me some pretty good advice. My dad told me “A Black boy had shot and killed a close friend. that as an African When police arrived and questioned the asAmerican male sailant he seemed irritated by their inquiries, fi- growing up in Milnally saying it wasn’t a big deal, because the waukee's inner city, I victim would ‘be back tomorrow,’ adding he should get off "the watched television shows where an actor was killed one day, only to reappear in another show block" as much as I the next day. That’s what he believed would hap- could. pen to his friend.”

saying he pulled a ‘gun’ on him.

The exact circumstances of the incident sparked protests and confrontations with the police. But that’s another story.

The point here is that a toy gun held by a Black youngster caused his death.

Our discussion about the Health Coalition’s soon-to-be announced crusade morphed into a debate about the prevalence of guns in the community, the lack of training and egos of those who legally possess them, and the availability of guns to children.

But those comments paled in comparison to a short statement by Al Holmes, a former law enforcement officer who recalled a homicide case that has plagued him for decades.

A Black boy had shot and killed a close friend. When police arrived and questioned the assailant he seemed irritated by their inquiries, finally saying it wasn’t a big deal, because the victim would “be back tomorrow.”

Confused and angered by his comment, Al pulled the blanket off the victim and forced the assailant to look at his dead body.

Exacerbated, the assailant repeated

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his statement, adding that he watched television shows where an actor was killed one day, only to reappear in another show the next day.

That’s what he believed would happen to his friend.

The kid lived in a fantasy land, one of make believe created not out of reality but of television propaganda and ignorance.

Al’s statement was a sobering point in our discussion that led me to apologize for my decision. I should have bought my grandson more books, or a tablet with educational games instead of a cowboy hat and six guns, even though they were orange.

As my grandson gets older I will put him in karate class—as was the case for each of my sons—to teach him self-defense and provide him with the skills to protect himself and his family.

At a later date, I will also teach him about guns, their safe use and role in an uncivilized society.

On his next birthday his birthday gift will be something more appropriate—and safer—than a toy gun.

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chance to get out of my everyday routine in order to serve my community.

I started by raking leaves and shoveling snow for the elderly. It then grew to packing food donations for the hungry. I helped in serving meals to the less fortunate. It led to helping to rehab a dilapidated school for children in South America.

What followed was a week of renovating homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Later, there was a summer of working with at-risk youth in London. I continued working with at-risk youth at the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board. For the last nearly two years, I've been serving our city by working At that age, I didn't with faith-based groups and community groups from the Mayor's Office. quite understand the magOver these past couple of months nitude of what my dad I've taken the time to go door to door throughout Milwaukee's Second Alwas trying to teach me, dermanic District. I have met hunBy Chevy Johnson, but as I got older; I began dreds and hundreds of my neighbors Second District to understand this lesson who have expressed to me that they Aldermanic Candidate need a leader who will serve them very well. with the best interest of our district and our city at heart.

My dad was telling me that it wasn't going to be easy They need a leader with innovative ideas to move our growing up in the areas where I lived and there would be district and our city forward. They want a leader who is many nefarious influences trying to steer me away from responsible, accessible, and dependable. They want a things that really matter -- and he was right. leader that they can rely on.

Drugs, violence, guns, bullies, and the ever constant I think that my dad knew those experiences off "the notion from peers that an African American kid focused block" would mold me into a well-rounded person who on education wasn't really interested in being Black were would be able to see the world beyond the experiences everyday occurrences on my block as a boy. where I lived. In doing so, those experiences would enMy dad was implying that I should seek opportunities courage me to come back and serve. which would expose me to experiences beyond the four I didn't know it then, but that advice from my childpoints of "the block" (for many growing up in places like hood would snowball and lead me to a life of service. In I did, those four points were similar to these: home; my opinion, there is no greater way to serve your comschool; a relative's house and; the corner store). I listened munity than to participate in our system of self governto my dad and did just that. ment. That's why I would be honored and privileged to At 14, I had an opportunity to become involved in a have the support of my neighbors in Milwaukee's Second program at my local YMCA. The program, Sponsor-ADistrict and their vote to serve as Alderman.

Scholar, had a strong emphasis on sending first generaIt's a call to service and I am here to answer the call. tion, low-income youth from Milwaukee Public Schools Chevy Johnson recently served as Staff Assistant to to college. the Mayor of Milwaukee. A long time resident of the 2nd Post-secondary education was an important goal for me district, Chevy is committed to bringing responsible, acto attain but attending college was years ahead of me at cessible and dependable leadership to the Milwaukee the time. Fortunately, the program had another, very satCommon Council. The primary election is February isfying component -- service to our community. With my 16th, 2016 and the general election is April 5th, 2016. father's advice still fresh in my mind, I relished every

GUEST COMMENTARY

Justice or Else – Part 4 Breaking the Curse of Willie Lynch “Making of a Slave”

On October 16, 1995, approximately 2 million Black men went to Washington,D.C, to take personal responsibility for themselves, their families, and for their communities in the Million Man March-an action that was sorely needed.

While I wasn’t able to attend that historic event, the overall response that I heard from so many who returned to Philadelphia was that it was transformative- a day like nothing they had ever experienced. I heard statements like “when I reached the stage area on the steps of the Capitol and looked out into a sea of Black men, tears came to my eyes out of love for my people and my fellow brothers.

I knew this day would forever cause a change, if not in the world, it would have a profound change certainly in me.” Although I felt naturally jealous for not having the opportunity to experience this personally, I was extremely happy for the participants and pledged my commitment to the mission and purpose of the March – personal responsibility.

Significantly, many benefits resulted from the March – far too many to enumerate in this article. The spirit of the March impacted the entire Black community and increased the level of Black pride. Even those who didn’t attend the March felt proud of the outpouring of so many Black men in Washington, D.C., who were doing something positive.

Black pride was positively jolted. The March projected a powerful visual image of millions of Black men gathered in solidarity, an image that was unlike anything we had ever seen in America.

This wasn’t the typical visual of Black men being arrested and/or being the backdrop for disruptive behavior. Despite a nearly 400-year campaign to

emasculate Black men and to assault their abilities to lead, this assertion of Black manhood and responsibility to community and family was very important, rewarding and healing.

Many Black men who took the pledge of self-responsibility given that day seriously- advanced an explosion in Black voter registration; increased membership in the NAACP, churches and mosques, and developed a number of new organizations of which many still remain in existence today. Notably, the adoption of Black children increased significantly during this time.

The March became the model for public demonstrations and inspired other marches to Washington, D.C., including the Million Woman March, Million Youth and Family March, Million Mom March, and Million Worker March.

In addition, the March became a worldwide model, emulated by mass (continued on page 8)

RELIGION

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Giving thanks for a good game!

Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson (number 3) leads teammates and Packers players in prayer following the game between the two teams at Lambeau Field Sunday Night. Wilson is a devout Christian, as are a great number of players on every team in the NFL. Perhaps the most prominent NFL player ever was the late Reggie White, a former Packer and Hall of Fame defensive end.

(Photo by Kim Robinson)

Archbishop Listecki to Preside at Annual Red Mass

St. Thomas More Lawyers Society Hosts Annual Event Oct. 8

Continuing a longstanding tradition, the St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin will host its annual Red Mass on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee.

The evening will begin with the procession of the judges at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki. A reception and dinner will immediately follow the Mass at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway, Milwaukee.

Tickets to the reception and dinner are available $60 for adults, $35 for students and must be purchased in advance no later than October 1, 2015.

Honorable Diarmuid O’Scannlain, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, will give the keynote address entitled, “The Supreme Court and the future of Religion in the Public Square.”

Joseph D. Kearney, Dean and Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School, will receive the Faithful Servant Award.

Ahmadiya Muslim women and area Lutheran Church to host Family Wellness Confab Sept. 26

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Hephatha Lutheran Church (with other partners) will host a Family Wellness Conference (FWC) on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 am4:00 pm, at the Hephatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206.

The Conference is open to all women but will especially cater to African American women between the ages of 18 and 40.

The FWC’s purpose is to serve its inner-city neighbors by educating and empowering African American women to become more knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of daily living essentials.

The Ahmadiyya (pronounced AHMA-DEE-YAH) and Hephatha (continued on page 5)

The Red Mass is a rich tradition that dates back to the 13th century, marking the official opening of the term of the court for most European countries.

Government officials, lawyers and judges proceed into church wearing vestments or red garments to signify the fire of the Holy Spirit’s guidance upon all who pursue justice in their daily lives.

The Red Mass has been a tradition in Milwaukee since 1958.

Other dioceses across the nation also mark the day by praying for God’s blessing upon members of the bar, legislature, law enforcement and governmental agencies.

To purchase tickets, become a table sponsor or if your media outlet is interested in covering the Mass, please contact the President of the St. Thomas More Lawyers Society, Shawn Govern of DeWitt Ross & Stevens, at (262) 754-2867, or by email at smg@dewittross.com.

Twenty-Six Sunday of Ordinary Time

Today our meditation is on two important teachings: “ Whoever is not against us is for us,” and “Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets.”

The first reading comes from Numbers 11: 16a, 17c, 25-29, the second, James 5: 1-6, and the Gospel from Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48.

In Numbers, Moses is promised helpers in the great vocation of preaching (prophesying). Seventy are anointed and they preached once, but did not do so again. This sounds strange. But another two, who were not there for the blessing, Eldad and Medad, did preach. And Joshua wanted to have Moses stop them, because they were not present when the spirit rested upon them. Moses said, no, they should be allowed to preach and “would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit in them.”

His disciples also wanted Jesus to stop someone from preaching in His name. Jesus said, “whoever is not against us is for us.”

In fact, Jesus says that anyone who gives a cup of water to someone who believes in Jesus will not lose the reward.

So, we too need to be open to all who preach Good News and minister to others in the name of Jesus.

And many times preaching “Good News” may not sound “good”.

James lays it out clearly and simply: he addresses “rich” people, not just because they are rich, but in relation to how they treat people who are not rich, in fact, people who have helped

In Loving Memory

Earnestine O’Bee-Founder

BREAD IN THE WILDERNESS

By Fr. Carl Diederichs, All Saints Catholic Church

make them rich. He is accusing the “rich” of extortion and stealing in order to become rich.

“The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.” And in the process of getting rich on the backs of the poor, “You have condemned and murdered the righteous one who does not resist you.”

The current state of affairs in our world pretty much resembles the world of James. Where should we begin?

First of all, we need to listen to the voice of God no matter where it comes from. Anyone who stands with the poor and powerless and challenges the rich to be caring and sharing is a true prophet.

That means we need to be open to the political movements that are now advocating for an equal distribution of wealth in our country. We must respect those who are advocating for a “living wage” not just a minimum wage.

We need to listen to environmental

groups who show us how we have made Mother Earth our garbage dump and worse.

We need to listen to advocates who not only preach against abortion, but also for support of single moms, poor moms and dads, anyone who is trying to nurture children with meager resources. We must not participate in the “abortion of the born” by forgetting the newborn.

And labor unions, so marginalized today, need to be supported and the rights of workers need to be protected. That is preaching “Good News.”

The prophets of social justice come from many places and backgrounds and we who follow Jesus must see them as “being for us.”

And that includes the prophets who are speaking out about racial injustice and police brutality and against the ugly behavior of bigots and racists. Notice the person raising “hell” because that person may be a true prophet of the Lord God. At the end of the wonderful encyclical by Pope Francis On Care For (continued on page 5)

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McFadden, Elizabeth Age 64 yrs. September 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11AM. Visitation Thursday 10AM until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Rowsey, George Age 57 yrs. September 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 1PM. Visitation Wednesday 12 Noon until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020 Davis, Emma L. Age 87 yrs. September 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11AM at Greater Galilee Baptist Church 2432 N. Teutonia Ave. Visitation Friday 10AM at the CHURCH until time of services. The family is served by: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Reeves, William A. Age 89 yrs. September 18, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6PM at Christ Presbyterian Church 1930 W. Walnut St. The family is served by: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Baldwin, Kenneth W. Age 62 yrs. September 18, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11AM. Visitation Monday 10AM until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Harmon, Rodney Alexander Found peace on September 14, 2015 at the age of 62 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00PM at Metropolitan Baptist Church 1345 W. Burleigh St. The family is

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Lyday, Caspar W. Age 93 yrs. September 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Virtrue D.F. Lyday. Mr. Lyday was the owner of Caspar's Lounge on the corner of 13th and Keefe Avenue. Caspar's Lounge was always know as a fun-filled neighborhood bar that many individuals enjoyed. He is survived by his loving daughter Geri Lynne Lyday. Beloved brother of Cleatus(Maria)Lyday and Ruby(Emerson)Knox of Roseville, MI. Further survived by one little companion, Sinatra and a host of other loving nephews, nieces and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11AM at Calvary Baptist Church 2959 N. Teutonia Ave. Visitation TODAY 3-6PM(Family reception from 6-7PM) at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020 Barrett, Sherman L. Age 70 yrs. September 20, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 1PM. Visitation Monday 12 Noon until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

Taylor, Jeannette Marie (Nee Cahn) Age 72 yrs. September 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Taylor.

Beloved mother of Duane(Mary)Taylor of VA and Danielle Beal of SC. Loving daughter of Marjorie Cahn. Sistter of Monte Cahn, Kenneth Cahn of Tx; Kevin Cahn, Stacey McKay and Taimika JohnsonParker. Further survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11AM at Northside Church of God 4858 N. 19th St. Visitation Saturday 10AM at the CHURCH until time of services. The family is served by: Northwest Funeral Chapel O'Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020

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Historic Church Mantle Falls Pope faces changing to Late Founder’s Daughter Catholic identity in U.S. 64 year church anniversary celebrated with installation of new pastor

It was an historic and momentous Pastor Monica Parchia occasion as the Mt. Zion Assembly Price (on the right), newly Healing Temple of the Apostolic elevated senior pastor of Faith, located at 4300 N. Green Bay Mt. Zion Assembly Healing Ave., celebrated 64 years of preachTemple of the Apostolic ing, teaching and spreading the Faith, with her mother, Dr. gospel with the official installation of Cora Parchia. a new senior pastor.

(Church photo) During the ceremonial service Pastor Monica Parchia Price was elevated as senior pastor of the church her father, the late Bishop Dr. Earl Parchia, founded and passionately led until his passing in 2010. Following his death, his wife, Dr. Cora L. Parchia became interim pastor with Price serving as co-pastor. Sunday’s service was sanctioned and officiated

by Bishop Dr. Richard Howell (Minneapolis), Diocesan of the 7th Episcopal District, Minnesota, Wisconsin Dakotas Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Consecrated along with her husband, Elder Ricky Price and before the entire congregation, comprised of church members, family friends and other Among the historical highlights of the church’s legacy distinguished guests; Bishop Howell also announced Pas- is its church-owned and administrated K-12 school on tor Price’s promotion to District Elder.

Good Hope Road, with an enrollment of upwards of 400 Many local and out-of-state pastors and ministers were students. on hand to witness the ceremonial anointing of Pastor As a pastor, known for her compassionate and passionPrice, which reflected the biblical anointing of the priest- ate commitment to serving people and their spiritual hood; confirming the theology of her late father, who au- needs, Pastor Price is also heavily involved in social outthored a book titled, “Are Women Preachers Called of reach: She is a certified chaplain with qualifications in God?” New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin. She is the only As she reflected on Pastor Price's childhood, Dr. Cora minority Board Member of Wisconsin Chapter of Prevent Parchia said neither she nor her late husband had any idea Blindness. Along with the late Dr. G. Manns, she cothat their daughter would one day be anointed to follow founded B.A.B.E.S. Inc., a Respite & Counseling Servin her famous father’s calling. ice, and child abuse prevention program in Appleton, “When you walk with God, your steps are ordered by Wisconsin.

Him. Through faith, prayer and supplication, you are able With local and national notoriety, Pastor Price has travto hear the Word of the Lord. To God be the glory for the eled the world preaching and teaching the gospel. Her wonderful things He has done,” Dr. Parchia said. leadership abilities have her led her throughout the nation.

The event marked a milestone in the 64-year history of In 2000 she was recruited to relocate and assist a burthe church that began as a small mission on 12th Street, geoning church and legal management firm in Brooklyn, to its present edifice built by Bishop Parchia, which seats NY. more than 900.

Proud alumnus of University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Under the leadership of Pastor Price, the ministry is ex- (Journalism and Public Relations), this past summer she panding to reach a broad range of demographics, extend- received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Grace to Help ing to audiences of various socioeconomics. The ministry Theological Institution. is now undertaking measures to further extend the Of her new elevation, Pastor Price said: "I am standing church’s legacy, by reaching a wider range of audiences on the shoulders of many pillars who built Mt. Zion. The through streaming live broadcasts and other media out- legacy is rich and with God’s wisdom and guidance, I lets. look forward to the challenges that are ahead of us."

Mt. Zion to hold annual Women’s Day Oct. 10-11

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Article courtesy of USA TODAY via “The Rundown”

A photographer shooting the landscape of American Catholicism today needs a wide-angle lens.

The image would have to stretch to include a Hispanic family at a booming Phoenix church, a disaffected millennial in Seattle who just barely calls herself Catholic, a Mass-everySunday senior in Boston and a convert, such as Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush.

Of course, Pope Francis can't see this entire panorama on a six-day Pope Francis visit, but they can see him. And maybe there will be a "Francis effect" that prompts new levels of pride and engagement in the church.

The entire U.S. religious marketplace is in constant churn, with people leaving their childhood faith for other religions or none at all. Nearly 1 in 4 adults are now "nones" - people who claim no denominational identity.

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Our Common Home, he prays: “Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we

live. The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to you!”

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual Women's Day Activities on October 10-11, 2015. Our theme for this year is "Fill My Cup, Lord".

Theme Scripture: Ephesians 3:19. On Saturday, October 10th, a Prayer Breakfast will convene at 9:00 a.m. in Coggs Hall (Lower Level) of the church. The Speaker of the morning is Sister Delcie Green' On Sunday, October 11th. the Women's Day Worship Service will begin at 10:00 a. m. The Speake will be Minister Sylvia McDaniels of Grandview, Missouri.

A Post Fellowship Dinner at the Mayfair Radisson Hotel will immediately follow the Worship Service.

(For ticket holders only).

There's great anticipation of a joyous time in the Lord, and the Mt. Zion family cordially invites YOU to come and share in the experience.

Ahmadiya Muslim women and area Lutheran Church to host Family Wellness Confab Sept. 26

(continued from page 4) women are also collaborating with a wide-ranging group of businesses and organizations in the city.

UW Extension will instruct on nutritional meal preparation. Fit4You will discuss the necessity of physical fitness.

North Milwaukee State Bank will teach financial management. Milwaukee Succeeds' literacy and education programs will be presented. Interfaith Restorative Practices Coalition will provide a preview of its extensive program on conflict resolution in relationships and communities.

Sisters4Cure, a breast cancer organization, will provide information on this disease. There will be a mini-clinic to discuss diabetic issues, screen for impaired vision, check blood pressure, and BMI. A dentist will discuss illnesses related to lack of proper

oral hygiene. There will be four keynote speakers,while the remaining partners will provide information at their respective booths.

Pastor Mary Martha Kannass of Hephatha Lutheran Church has ministered with free meals and pastoral counseling to church members and inner-city neighbors for 24 years. The church, built 102 years ago, is a haven for those who seek guidance and help.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization, international in its scope, with branches in 207 countries in Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Founded in 1889, it promotes peace, universal brotherhood, and service to humanity under its philosophy of Love For All, Hatred For None. Media are welcome.

For more information, call Ayesha Sa-eed at 414-7315409 or email milwaukeesadr@lajnausa.net.

Y&E

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ADVERTORIAL

UW-Milwaukee’s Community Ties and the Power of People

YOUTH&EDUCATION

Mills (left) with Officer Singleton and Erica Lofton, courtesy of Girls in Action on Twitter (@girlsinaction3)

MPS student recognized at White House

Lincoln Center student R'Reona Mills recognized for work with 'Girls in Action' R'Reona Mills, a student at Milwaukee Public Schools' Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School, was recognized Monday at the White House for her work with Girls In Action, Inc., a leadership and anti-violence organization led by a fellow Milwaukee teen.

“Girls In Action has promoted anti-violence in part through encouraging youth and leaders to take a pledge: ‘I don't commit violence, I speak out against it.’"

Girls In Action CEO Erica Lofton honored Mills, described by the group as "one of our must trusted and dedicated members," during the event honoring pairs of young people and law enforcement officials as "'Champions of Change' who are building bridges between youth and law enforcement, while improving public safety." MPD Officer William Singleton was the Milwaukee law enforcement partner honored.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the event aimed at highlighting lessons learned "that can help to inform similar efforts around the country."

Girls In Action has promoted anti-violence in part through encouraging youth and leaders to take a pledge:

"I don't commit violence, I speak out against it."

The group raised money to make bracelets that display the slogan and so far, more than 2,000 people have received the bracelet and taken the pledge, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Common Council, members of the Milwaukee Police Department, church leaders, MPS students and others.

The group has also worked to serve the homeless and helped students explore career options.

Mills' mother, Shenika Moss, said she is incredibly proud of her daughter.

"She's caring. She has a big heart and she wants to be the solution to changing her community," Moss said. "She wants to show other women you can make it."

The White House created "'Champions of Change' ... as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities."

By Mark A. Mone Before there was a University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) there was a belief that if Milwaukee was to truly be a great city, it would need a great public university. I couldn’t agree more.

Milwaukee and UWM are very much tied together. The community links we have, combined with the access and engagement UWM provides, make lifelong differences to our students, their families and to the city we call home. We need each other to grow and excel.

UWM is the only public urban research university in the state and among the top universities nationally for community ties.

Earlier this year, UWM was named among the nation’s top universities for community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

This classification recognizes colleges and universities that benefit their communities.

Some examples include the College of Nursing’s work with Westlawn-area community groups to promote wellness and reduce exposure to environmental toxins.

UWM student teachers and supervisors learn and work with neighbor-

Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UWM Chancellor Mark A. Mone:

“Milwaukee and UWM are very much tied together. The community links we have, combined with the access and engagement UWM provides, make lifelong differences to our students, their families and to the city we call home. We need each other to grow and excel.”

hood residents and professionals in more than 170 public, private, charter and voucher schools.

The Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee County EMS, Medical College of Wisconsin, UWM and others work together to offer the community paramedic program.

None of these would be possible without the energy and power of the people of Milwaukee. People make things happen.

And at our core, Milwaukee’s students are the reason why we are here and why we work together to fulfill students’ potential.

M3, a new collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Area Technical College and UWM is dedicated to achieving student success in Milwaukee, from kindergarten through college.

Together, we can have dramatic impact on your and your family’s education when we combine the energy, connections and resources of the three largest public educational institutions in the state. Our reach is in the hundreds of thousands of individuals.

We are collaborating in ways we haven’t before, and thinking and learning at levels to advance Milwaukee to its fullest potential. That is the power of community ties.

Please visit UWM or one of the hundreds of schools, businesses, hospitals, youth organizations and more, that we partner with and see for yourself what a difference we can make when we combine positive forces.

KALEIDOSCOPE

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the MCJ lifestyle & entertainment section

Sister Speak... ”Speak Lord!”

“IF IT DON’T FIT, DON’T FORCE IT!”

RELAX If you’re sick and tired of being sick and

Photo of the club, which was located at North 5th Street near West Wisconsin Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Ron Faiola from Facebook)

Kenny Baldwin

Kenny Baldwin, owner of the seminal rock nightclub, The Starship from 1979 to 1982 that contributed heavily to Milwaukee’s punk/new wave/alternative scene, died last week Friday after a fouryear battle with lung cancer. He was 62.

Baldwin was also a respected drummer, playing with a number of groups such as The Prosecutors, Colour Radio,

New study on 2015 summer drowning numbers, over 1100 incidents

Drowning is one of the leading and most preventable causes of death in the United States.

Overall, drowning incidents for the summer peak swimming season, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, were down slightly in 2015 according to new research from the United States Swim School Association (USSSA).

There were 1,114 media reported drowning incidents in 2015 compared to 1,126 in 2014.

Drowning incidents among children were also slightly lower.

The media reported 511 drowning incidents involving children age 18 and under in 2014 compared to 461 in 2015.

While the number of media reported drowning occurrences was lower, USSSA warns parents and all swimmers to remain vigilant because the numbers could be deceiving as there is no universally required method of reporting a near drowning or drowning.

Of the 461 drowning incidents involving children age 18 and under the most common location a drowning occurred was in swimming pools (209) followed by lakes (76), rivers (51), ponds (25) and oceans (25).

The majority of drowning incidents involved males (65%). Females accounted for about 28.8% and gender was not reported for the remaining 6.2% of cases. The states with the most reported drowning occurrences were Texas (48), California (38), Florida (38), Pennsylvania (18) and Arizona (17).

Overall, of the 1,114 drowning occurrences in 2015, females accounted for 20.2% and males accounted for 76%. The most common locations drowning incidents occurred were in lakes (287), swimming pools (275), rivers (231), oceans (99) and ponds (62). The states with the most drowning incidents overall were California (95), Texas (94), Florida (77), New York (49) and South Carolina (40).

Local musician Kenny Baldwin, owner of the legendary punk music club “The Starship” passes Helped put Milwaukee on the music map by hosting important punk bands of the 80s

Locate Your Lips, and others.

Baldwin’s father originally owned the 320-person capacity club, then called Starship Encounters, when he turned over ownership to his son, who turned it into a music venue.

Though open for a short period of time, the club became legendary for showcasing some of the most important bands during the punk music era, such as Captain Beefheart, Black Flag, The Equators, Sun RA, and The Cramps.

The club and Baldwin earned respect for his showcasing local bands like The Oil Tasters and Die Kreuzen. Many who knew him, played at his club, or on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage

Baldwin managed for a number of years as part of the Summerfest staff, recalled him as a kind, fun-loving person with a great sense of humor who had a foundness for pulling pranks.

So important was Baldwin to the Milwaukee music scene during the early part of the 80s, he was part of a documentary on that period and was memorialized on the marquee of Shank Hall, which held a open mic tribute in his honor last Monday.

Baldwin’s Facebook page was full of rememberances and fond farewells to a man who played an important part of the city’s music scene.--Sources: The JournalSentinel and Facebook

tired…Relax and let it go.

If someone has shown you their WORST true colors for the BEST…Relax and let it go.

If the marriage is truly over…Relax and let it go.

If the car battery died again for the fifth time this week…Relax and let it go.

If family members keep getting on your nerves…Relax and let it go.

If trying to change someone’s behavior and the situation is to hard…Relax and let it go.

If you’re wondering how and where the money will show up…Relax and let it go.

If you have not given all of this over to the Father…RELAX, LET GO AND LET GOD!!!

Sonya M. Bowman “It is what it is” Fit for Royalty

A good fit is smooth A good fit is easy A good fit is right A good fit is healthy A good fit is strong A good fit is tailor-made A good fit is exact A good fit is a match A good fit is suited A good fit is never strained, because it was intended just for you!

Zelda Corona “Vision Represents Faith”

“Dedicated to Black Men That Got Black Men’s Fronts” – This page will appear in the October 5th edition of the Milwaukee Community Journal Newspaper prior to the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March that will celebrated in Washington D.C. October 10, 2015. Brothers we are inviting you to participate on this page by sponsoring the name of a Black man that has played an instrumental role in helping to guide your life by keeping you on the right track or helping you to get back on track.

There are many Black men in our lives such as Grand Fathers, Fathers, Uncles, Brothers, Cousins, Teachers, Mentors, Coaches, Ministers, Gang Lead- By Tony Courtney ers, Barbers, Father-in-Laws, Brother-In- Laws, etc. that gave us great insight about what we would be facing in life as a Black man whether we listened at the time they told us or not.

We know that without this knowledge and wisdom that was conveyed to us, we could have made some decisions in life that would have proved disastrous. We also know that many of us were in disastrous situation already and the advice we were given helped us to turn our situations and our lives around.

We encourage you to take the time to honor the men living or those who have joined the world of our ancestors. The cost to participate is $25.00 per name. If you are interested contact me by calling 414-374-2364 or email me at Anthony.courtney@ymail.com.

Black Men’s Collaborative is holding the “300 Strong Rally” at Washington Park Band Shell Saturday, September 26th from Noon to 4PM. Brother’s, let’s turnout and turn up for this rally.

Old School: We Ain’t Through Yet! – We invite Black men over 60 years of age to join us on Saturday, September 26th from 9AM – 11AM and on Monday, September 28th from 4PM-6PM at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center 3020 W. Vliet St. We are meeting to share ideas of how we can begin to play a significant role in turning our community around. We had excellent discussions at last week meetings. Three powerful Black women presented at our Monday meeting.

Dr. Patrricia McManus, Executive Director, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Annie Woodward, Mary Church Terrell Club of Milwaukee and Josephine Hill, Executive Director of the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center. We will be asking brothers in the community to step up and help support these institutions financially and with our participation.

“Stress free for Life” – The most important thing you can be doing in life at this time is developing your brain and your mind and keeping it healthy. You need to know what kinds of supplements you need to keep it sharp and know about the things you need to eliminate to keep it that way. Order this book today “Stress free for Life” by Ra Un Nefer Amen by calling 718-469-3199 from the Taui Network.

Classes on Egyptian (Khamitic) Spirituality – Come and learn about the teachings that made Ancient Egypt one of the greatest Black Civilizations in the world. Many of us are astounded by the great accomplishments and contributions of this great civilization, but many people do not know that this civilization was Black.

The classes for this 3 week session is Health and Nutrition and Learn to Meditate that will help you to become healthy and achieve your goal. Classes begin Sunday, September 27th at 2:00PM & 3:30PM. The cost of class is $5.00 for one class and $7.00 for two classes.

Classes are three weeks long and are held on September 20th, September 27th and October 4th. Classes will be held at the Ausar Auset Society 4712 W. Fond du Lac. (upstairs).

FROM THE BLACK

MCJ SPORTS

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League of Denial: 87 deceased NFL players test positive for brain disease Article courtesy of PBS via “The Rundown” A total of 87 out of 91 former NFL players have tested positive for the brain disease at the center of the de-

bate over concussions in football, according to new figures from the nation's largest brain bank focused on

ANNUAL BUCKS OPEN PRACTICE AND FAN FEST SLATED FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 3, AT THE BMO HARRIS BRADLEY CENTER Single-game tickets for the 2015-16 season on sale beginning Oct. 3

The third annual Bucks Fan Fest will return to the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Fan Fest will once again be highlighted by the team’s annual open practice, which will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public and FREE! (tickets are required, but can be downloaded and printed for free at www.bucks.com/fanfest).

The Bucks’ annual open practice will tip off Fan Fest at 10:30 a.m. and provide a rare peek into the innerworkings of an NBA team, including a first look at the new faces on the Bucks squad.

The practice will take place on the BMO Harris Bradley Center court and last for approximately one hour. General admission seating in the lower bowl will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Following the team’s open practice, the arena will be

the study of traumatic head injury.

Researchers with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston Uni-

transformed into a festival celebrating the new season of Bucks basketball.

Fan Fest will run from noon – 2 p.m. and include opportunities for autographs and photos with current players, coaches and broadcasters, the chance to shoot a free throw on the Bucks court, appearances by Bucks game night entertainment crews, a FOX Sports Wisconsin “Be a Sports Anchor” booth, the opportunity to purchase Bucks gear and memorabilia featuring the new team logos, and “Bango’s Backyard” with interactive games.

This year’s event will also feature video game stations where fans will have the chance to challenge Bucks players at the popular NBA 2K16 video game.

Fan Fest will also mark the first time that single-game tickets for the 2015-16 season will be on sale to the general public.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in person at Fan Fest at the BMO Harris Bradley Center box office, as well as online at www.Bucks.com or by calling 1-800-4-NBA-TIX. Single-game tickets will also be available for two of the popular Bucks promotional packages: Bucks Night Out presented by Coors Light, which includes a ticket, a voucher for a beer or soda and a Bucks pint glass beginning at just $19, and the La Famiglia Family Pack presented by Palermo’s, which includes four tickets, four slices of pizza and four sodas and starts at just $79. Fans can get a jump start on purchasing individual game tickets by registering at Bucks.com for an exclusive presale that begins Monday, Sept. 28. Additionally, tickets for the Bucks’ two BMO Harris Bradley Center preseason games are now on sale as well.

versity have now identified the degenerative disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in 96 percent of NFL players that they've examined and in 79 percent of all football players. The disease is widely believed to stem from repetitive trauma to the head, and can lead to conditions such as memory loss, depression and dementia.

In total, the lab has found CTE in the brain tissue in 131 out of 165 individuals who, before their deaths, played football either professionally, semi-professionally, in college or in high school.

Forty percent of those who tested positive were the offensive and defensive linemen who come into contact with one another on every play of a game, according to numbers shared by the brain bank with FRONTLINE. That finding supports past research suggesting that it's the repeat, more minor head trauma that occurs regularly in football that may pose the greatest risk to players, as opposed to just the sometimes violent collisions that cause concussions.

But the figures come with several

important caveats, as testing for the disease can be an imperfect process.

Brain scans have been used to identify signs of CTE in living players, but the disease can only be definitively identified posthumously.

As such, many of the players who have donated their brains for testing suspected that they had the disease while still alive, leaving researchers with a skewed population to work with.

Even with those caveats, the latest numbers are "remarkably consistent" with past research from the center suggesting a link between football and long-term brain disease, said Dr. Ann McKee, the facility's director and chief of neuropathology at the VA Boston Healthcare System.

"People think that we're blowing this out of proportion, that this is a very rare disease and that we're sensationalizing it," said McKee, who runs the lab as part of a collaboration between the VA and BU. "My response is that where I sit, this is a very real disease. We have had no problem identifying it in hundreds of players."

Walker drops out of GOP presidential race

(continued from page page 1) and in Simi Valley, California, where he appeared wooden and stunted, failed to generate enough buzz to survive the "summer of Trump" or to overcome the appeal of other outsider candidates like Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson.

Walker's campaign suffered because of the candidate's own missteps as well. His refusal to answer simple questions about President Barack Obama's faith and love of country, for example, or about the issue of birthright citizenship, generated endless negative headlines and drowned out his larger message of conservative reform.

His exit is a positive development for other presidential candidates aligned with the establishment wing of the Republican Party, like former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who now have a free pass at Walker's wealthy donors and supporters.

Some of them are already jumping ship. Walker's New Hampshire state cochair, Cliff Hurst, will be joining Rubio's campaign, Rubio campaign manager Terry Sullivan told reporters Monday at a National Review event held in Washington, D.C. Walker is the second GOP candidate to exit the race, following former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who bowed out earlier this month after his fundraising dried up, with many of his staffers working without pay in the campaign's final days.

--Marina Fang is Associate Politcs Editor for The Huffington Post; Igor Bobic is Associate Politics Editor for The Huffington Post

Catholic identity in U.S. changing

(continued from page 5) A new Pew Research survey of U.S. Catholics, released Sept. 2, found that 20% of Americans call themselves Catholic by religion today. That's a statistically significant drop from nearly one in four (23.9%) in Pew's original 2007 Religious Landscape Survey.

The Pew Research survey also found that 13% of all Americans call themselves former Catholics - people reared in the church who no longer claim the label.

Although the Catholic Church outperforms every major U.S. Protestant denomination in keeping believers within the fold, Pew still calculates that six Catholics leave the church for every one person who chooses to join.

Sociologist Mary Gautier, a senior researcher for CARA, says she doesn't like the terms "former Catholic" and "ex-Catholic." Gautier prefers to call them "lapsed" Catholics because, she says, they may reclaim their Catholic identity at any time.

"The core things about what it means to be Catholic haven't changed for generations: concern for the poor, love for Jesus and Mary, prayer," Gautier says.

Even if such people reclaim a Catholic identity, they still might not return to Mass or resume receiving the sacraments. Most Catholics don't attend or partake, either, according to "Sacraments Today," CARA's 2008 study of beliefs and practices, Only about 1 in 3 adult Catholics (31.4%), chiefly older women, attend Mass in any given week, according to that survey of 1,007 self-identified Catholics.

National Voter Registration Day

(continued from page 1) Nikiya Harris Dodd. “On National Voter Registration Day, we should do everything we can to encourage our neighbors and communities to register to vote. All Wisconsin residents should have access to the polls without unnecessary barriers or restrictions.”

Universally Speaking: Justice or Else – Part 4

(continued from page 3) protest movements in other parts of the world. In spite of the overwhelming success of the March, there were critics that stated the March didn’t have a specific demand on government and there wasn’t enough follow-up. For all its stunning symbolic power, the March failed to take the next step, which was converting the rally's energy into a viable political and social movement.

Some of these criticisms are legitimate but some were just Monday morning quarterbacking. Leadership demands reflective practice. Reflective practice necessitates that when you plan any event, there are always a ton of things that you could improve if you had to do it over again. However, some of the critics went overboard with their criticisms, i.e., unrealistic expectations. Our people are so damaged by our experience in America that we suffer from a deep level of depression, hopelessness, and dysfunction that produces an unrealistic expectation of how deep and sustained change occurs. Certainly, the March could have produced more (though it remains as an unbelievable accomplishment), but where is the energy, disgust, and distain for the real culprits – those who have orchestrated the most horrific and inhumane conditions against Black people?

Where is the anger and angst pointed at those who created the need for a Million Man March? It wasn’t like the Black man was and is an equal member of American society. In fact, the Black man in America is a “targeted” group that is being threatened with a real functional extinction. The critics of the March seem like they only have the energy to attack the organizers of the March and we see absolute silence from them and nearly every other sector of the Black community when it comes to justice for Black people. Where is the outcry against them?

How come the critics of the March aren’t also criticizing America, at an even higher level, for what it has done and continues to do to Blacks in America – this is clearly a sign of a psychological damage.

The expectation that this March or any march will replace the hard work of building the organizational infrastructure needed to really challenge the systemic and structural racism embedded in America’s institutions is just unrealistic and naive at best. We can’t wish or pray the challenges away that the Black community face because they are real; they are financial, structural, and psychological. It’s financial because we live in a capitalistic society where wealth is the measurement for how much you are able to live the American dream and our ancestors were robbed of their earning potential for nearly 400 years.

If that wasn’t enough, after the brutal enslavement of Black people, White ancestors use every measure to purposely thwart any attempt by Blacks to openly compete economically in America by denying access to participate in America’s vast and perfected institutions. Using the brutality of terrorism and an “openly” racist legal system, Blacks were targeted and undermined in spite of an overwhelming advantage by their white counterparts. Unlike other types of discrimination, the discrimination against Blacks was thorough because it was based on the color of our skin – one can hide their sexuality, race, religion, but one can’t hide his or her blackness. Even after the hard fought landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960’s was achieved, the climate and culture of racism was fully integrated into the institutions and in the hearts and minds of those that controlled them then and today, these systems are no more friendly or kinder to Black people now than when they were openly racist.

What’s even sadder, is that Black people are supposed to act as if historic or systemic racism and oppression did not happen. White America tells Black people in a thousand different ways to just “get over it” because the playing field has been leveled (“We even have a Black president!”). The Black man is just lazy and therefore deserving of his place on the economic ladder. White

people are naturally superior to Black people- so just get used to it. We are also led to believe that there is no such thing as White privilege even though Whites inherit nearly 90% of the national $120 trillion of wealth and Blacks inherit poverty. Presently, nearly two-thirds of all Black people live at/or near poverty and all of the factors (i.e. capital, education, expertise, etc.) that can free one from this fate structurally work against blacks. Yes, attitude plays a big part but even attitude can’t just wipe away this massive disadvantage. So the phrase “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” doesn’t apply when you don’t have boots.

These scars are very deeply rooted into the Black psych and their roots can be seen from a heavy dose of White supremacy and Black inferiority (I call this the legacy of slavery). America was built on racism and now we’re told to forget this fact. Who does this benefit and who does it hurt the most? I’ll tell you this benefits the children of the slave owners and hurts the children of the enslaved. We can trace many human triumphs during a period when Blacks were so maligned but still prevailed – one of the poignant examples of this, was in spite of what Whites did to Black people, Black people have been some of the most loyal Americans spilling their blood in all of its wars and never retaliating against White people in any way, shape, fashion, or form for the inhumane treatment we experienced at the hands of White people. Significantly, up until recent history, many Black women raised and served as wet nurses to many of the children of White people.

Unlike other minorities in America that Blacks are often compared to, Blacks have a unique experience – of being forced into involuntary chattel slavery that was orchestrated in the most brutal of ways. It was not only the scale (it was the largest kidnapping in human history; and it was the length (it lasted more than 300 years) and the type; it was chattel slavery with the enslaved having no rights and their children being destined to becoming slaves unless death occurred first. Every aspect of the African life, religion, language, and culture was purposefully and strategically broken and shattered to render the Black enslaved ready for a massive programming and mental conditioning.

In the beginning of the American Institution of slavery, the slave masters practiced an extreme level of brutal treatment with the hope that this would force the enslaved to accept his plight and become the highest producing slave. In many respects, this approach wasn’t sustainable and backfired because the retaliation was constant and it ultimately compromised the profitability of the slave business. Willie Lynch, a slave-owner from the West Indies, came to the Virginias to advise America slave owners on a newly developed model (a combination of old and new) that if done correctly would control the master’s slaves.

Willie Lynch told the American slave-owners “I caught a wiff of dead slaves hanging from the trees. You are not only losing valuable stock (enslaved) by hangings, you are having uprisings, slaves are running away, your crops are sometimes left in the fields too long for maximum profits, you suffer fires, your animals are killed. In my bag, I have a full proof method for controlling your slaves. I guarantee if installed correctly it will control the slave for at least 300 years. I have outlined a number of differences among the slaves and I take these differences and make them bigger. I use fear, distrust, and envy for control purposes. I call this making a slave.”

Doesn’t this sound familiar today? As a community we are so divided because we have been made to be divided. Colorism, shade (light versus dark), intelligence, class, where you live (turf wars over areas we don’t even own); east versus west, south versus north, hair (coarse versus straight or long versus short), and age (young versus old) are all subliminal divisions amongst the Black community.

The one controlling all of these tactics was the White slave-owner who instilled a deep level of fear of the White man and deep level of self-hatred amongst ourselves. Conscious of the injustice and wrong doings that the White slave-owners were perpetrating on the Black enslaved and what they themselves would do were they the victims – they were constantly looking for the signs of retribution. This behavior has severely and negatively impacted White people and their fear of Black people is at the highest level and has allowed them to master these tactics which are now completely embedded into the psyche and culture of Black people. The disturbing reality is the many Blacks don’t know or believe this systemic indoctrination or oppression is possible.

In spite of these inherent fears, Blacks have been overly loyal to White people. In spite of being treated like less than dogs for centuries - the love of Black people for White institutions and validation is overwhelming. Yes, we have had groups articulate a more assertive response to the oppression of Black people by White people, but even those groups have not defended against blatant hatred and violence being perpetrated by White people against Black people. This hatred and violence is many times disguised by the use of law enforcement- specifically, using every level of the America’s police force (i.e. FBI, State and Local Police, Task Forces, COINTELPRO, etc.) all Blackled organizations were infiltrated and ultimately squashed even though the majority were using the “stated” and “legal” pathways to fight against injustice. Blacks and Whites must ask why justice for the Black man in America is such an evil word and why it is so hard to achieve? Much can be attributed to Willie Lynch.

The March was beginning of the movement and not the finality of the movement. The March was a “call” to personal responsibility which is the first step with the real work to take place when the men returned home – someone needed to tell our Black men that they had to have a personal responsibility for the conditions of our Black families and our Black communities. Yes, the Black man has been done an unbelievable wrong, but at the end of the day, the Black men must take ownership for finding and implementing solutions. The call for personal responsibility was a powerful and profound one but it was just the beginning. The real work for transformation can never be achieved without hard work. Frederick Douglass stated that “power will never concede without a demand or a fight, it never has and never will.”

I believe that those who criticize the March have louder voices and more access to media because the enemies of the Black man wants this message to cause doubt in the minds of Black people- because doubt keeps Black people from coming together (doubt is the traitor of the mind). We must grow better antennas to detect the tricks of divide and conquer. We must always reserve a certain amount of doubt about anything that is said negative about Black people, specifically Black leaders – even when it’s coming from Black people.

Blacks are already vulnerable to negative descriptions and overall negativity about themselves – we’ve had nearly 500 years of depictions as being less than human and for too many of us we have come to believe this because it’s buried deep within our psyche - Blacks must be able to withstand the attacks from our enemy.

Yes, there is a need for a national movement but the foundation work must be done at the local level FIRST and be led by Black men who were impacted by the March to take personal responsibility. I could never see the March being a failure – if anything was a failure, too many Black men didn’t take charge when the returned home (life got in the way). So instead of criticizing, what we should be looking at is what we could do differently if given the opportunity – today, we have that opportunity but we will need to begin to address the “Unmaking of a Slave.”

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