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Alderwoman gives update on Bronzeville development
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Questions raised in role Milwaukee police played in Dontre Hamilton shooting investigation
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As Ralph Hollmon, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League (standing in doorway) looks on, Ald. Milele Coggs updates business owners and community members with businesses and homes in the Bronzeville District on the progress being made with current projects for the district during a meeting at the MUL offices, located at 435 W. North Ave. Coggs told the gathering it is important that the district continue the positive momentum during the current period of investment and development in the area. Also at the meeting were representatives from the city’s Strong Neighborhoods Plan, which presented information about artist housing proposals. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)
Entrepreneurial Divas hold business fair
The Milwaukee Business Diva’s Facebook Club held its first annual Entrepreneur Business Fair on Valentine’s Day (thus all the colorful heart-shaped balloons). The event was held at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. Entertainment was provided by the band, “Voices of Love.” Some of the vendors who participated were: Tate’s Cakes, Passion Parties by Felecia, Midwest Talent Productions, Embellished Accessories and Gifts, It Works Distributor Antoi Johns, Catering by Roses Inc., Distinctive Designs by Tomira, Left-Handed Lady Hand Bags, Valu Pieces Women’s Accessories, Jamberry Consultant Cheryl Landry, Mari and Chih: Fine Fashion Jewelry and Accessories, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants Linda Cooper and Ebony Whitson. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: PULSE OF THE “With this being Black History Month, we asked four inCOMMUNITY dividuals to name a person or community leader who Photos and question has been a trailblazer in our community and what they by Yvonne Kemp were known for?”
DICK TATE:
“Floyd Dorsey is a community trailblazer. He created a R&B caravan of various musicians such as Al Jarreau, Johnny Taylor of the Ink Spots, the Esquires, Vic Pitts and the Cheaters, Harvey Scales and the Seven Sounds. Floyd was known for his own group, called The Comic Books and their hit song “Manuel.”
DOUGLAS H. ENGLISH:
“Marvin Pratt is a community trailblazer in politics. When Marvin chose to run for an aldermanic position he won and later became President of the Common Council. Later, he became the first African American mayor of the city of Milwaukee.”
JACQUELINE WARD:
“Beechie Brooks was a trailblazer; one of the founders of United Realty and helped develop Halyard Park subdivision. Many people don’t know that Mr. Brooks helped organize African American realtors in the city of Milwaukee. He and other realtors really made a difference for the diversity in the real estate community.”
FELICIA DICKERSON:
“Elizabeth Coggs. (She was a) people’s person. Truly a trailblazer and advocate for those in need. (She) worked in the community because she believes in the investment. From Milwaukee County Board Supervisor, her ‘Back-to-School’ Festival, to being in the state senate. (She’s) an awesome pillar in the community.”
Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis and Nate Hamilton, whose brother Dontre was fatally shot last April by a Milwaukee Police officer, questioned Monday the independence of Dontre’s shooting investigation and the role Milwaukee police played in it.
Davis’ and Hamilton’s concern has been echoed by the co-sponsor of Wisconsin’s police oversight law, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. “Why wasn’t the Milwaukee State Rep. Garey Bies, a Republican representing Sister Bay has also County Sheriff’s office questioned whether authorities fol- called...Laws are there to be lowed that law while investigating followed, not to be tested.” the shooting. Former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney shot Hamilton 14 times during an altercation between the two men in Red Arrow park, directly across the street from City Hall. Manney was reportedly responding to a call to the MPD by employees of a Starbucks Coffee Shop located within the park. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn fired Manney last October for failing to follow proper procedures in dealing with mentally ill individuals. Hamilton had suffered from Nate Hamilton: schizophrenia. “He (Chisholm) does not In late December of last year, after need to be the one that looks several months of investigation and deliberation by Milwaukee County into these investigations when District Attorney John Chisholm, it’s involving Milwaukee police Manney was exonerated of any officers...It’s too close to wrong doing by the county D.A., home.” who said Manney was justified in his use of force The shooting happened just one week after Gov. Scott Walker signed Act 348, which mandates that after a police-involved death, an outside agency must lead the investigation. Davis and Hamilton believe Milwaukee Police had too big a role in the shooting investigation. “Eighty percent of the investigation was done by the Milwaukee Police Department,” said Hamilton during a news conference at City Hall. “Why wasn’t the (Milwaukee Rep. Garey Bies: County) Sheriff’s office called, “The DCI investigators asDavis asked, adding that of the more signed to it (the Hamilton than 700 pages released by the (Wisshooting case) looked like consin) Justice Department in Dontre’s case, almost 600 pages of that they were in a role of just rereport was generated by the Milwau- view and doesn’t really seem kee Police Department. like an active role of direction “Laws are there to be followed, and evaluation.” not to be tested,” Davis said. Act 348 reportedly allows Milwaukee police to choose the outside agency. The MPD chose the state Department of Justice. Apparently Rep. Bies, a co-author of Act 348, agrees with Hamilton and the alderman. Bies questions whether state investigators actually led the way in investigating the Hamilton shooting death. “The DCI investigators assigned to it (the Hamilton shooting case) looked like they were in a role of just review and doesn’t really seem like an active role of direction and evaluation,” Bies reportedly said in an interview with Fox6News. Milwaukee police reportedly brought in the state Department of Justice to handle the investigation. A review of the final report shows the DOJ assigned two “special agents in charge” and another seven “special agents” to the case.The report also reveals a number of interviews on scene were conducted by Milwaukee police, including the initial interview with Manney himself. Both Hamilton and Bies say another issue that must be addressed is who ultimately decides whether an officer is criminally charged. Both men feel an outside district attorney should make that decision. As the law is written now, it’s up to the district attorney in the county where the incident occurred. “He (Chisholm) does not need to be the one that looks into these investigations when it’s involving Milwaukee police officers,” Hamilton said. “It’s too close to home.” For there part, the MPD has referred inquiries into how the shooting investigation was handled to the state Department of Justice. State Attorney General Brad Schimel released a statement Monday saying he was proud of the work done by the Division of Criminal Investigations, adding the DCI can be relied upon to “conduct these officer-involved incident investigations objectively, efficiently and in a way that leaves the public confident in that investigation.” (Sources used in this article:WDJT-CBS 58 and WITIFox6News.com)
THE PULSE
Celebrate the arts with Master Singers of Milwaukee
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BLACKTINO:
the who•what•where•when in YOUR Community!
Honoring the African Diaspora
On Friday, March 27th, from 6 – 9 pm Tripoli Shrine Center 3000
W Wisconsin Ave. will host a celebration of the relationships between the African Diaspora and Latino American Communities that can be traced back to the early 15th century. The 2015 Milwaukee Latino Carnaval; Honoring the African Diaspora is partnering with NAACP, Ambassadors for Peace, ACLU, MICAH, Ko-Thi, and several local, national and international organizations, high schools, institutions, and businesses to bring you BLACKTINO - Honoring the African Diaspora; a profound, explosive and creative educational Afro-Peruvian, AfroMexican and Afro-American experience enhanced by a culturally traditional dinner, folkloric dancers, follow by a powerful film of the African Diaspora in Latino American countries with an honest dialogue addressing barriers and opportunities for African American and Latino communities to work together, and finishing with celebratory dancing to our music. We are bringing together 200 selected African and Latino American high school seniors and 200 community activities and leaders to experience this first time event and to strengthen the relationships between Milwaukee communities. Sponsorships are still available by contacting Juan Carlos at 414-758-0600. 1. Opening and thanks; Purpose of the event and recognizing “It took a village to build this event”. 2. Performance showcasing Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Mexican and African Folk dances by: Ko-Thi, Miski Peru, Dance Academy of Mexico and Salsa Orgánica. 40 minutes of energetic rhythms, drumming, history and plain art. 3. Community meal; Exposing the richness and traditions of the Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Mexican and Afro-American Cuisine seating around your table with the most traditional folk food to share among companions while exploring the flavors and color presented by Chef Brian. 30 Minutes 4. Film: Harvard University Professor Henry Louis Gates explores in Mexico and Peru the almost unknown history of the significant numbers of black people —the two countries together received far more slaves than did the United States —brought to these countries as early as the 16th and 17th centuries, and the worlds of culture that their descendants have created in Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico and in and around Lima, Peru. 55 minutes 5. Dialogue: An honest conversation about barriers and opportunities for African American and Latino communities for working together and formation of a working group. 30 Minutes 6. Dance; a wonderful opportunity to gather together and dance to the music of “Nuevo Futuro” For more information please call Juan Carlos at 414-758-0600.
Artists from various disciplines will join the Master Singers of Milwaukee at their March concerts to “Celebrate the Arts”. One of the most exciting young choral composers today will be represented by his “Dark Night of the Soul”, with dancers from UWM adding their interpretation. Local visual artists will display their works for the enjoyment of the audience. The exciting “Coronation Te Deum”, written by William Walton for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, is a featured choral work . Pieces with texts by Emily Dickinson and Edna St. Vincent Millay will be presented along with a reading from “The Belle of Amherst”. A setting of James Agee’s “Sure on this Shining Night” written by another important contemporary composer, Morten Lauridsen, continues the program. The concerts will be Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp, and Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20275 Davidson Rd, Brookfield. Tickets can be bought at the door for Adults $18, Seniors (55+) $15 and Students $5. More information is available at www.mastersingersofmilwaukee.org or 888744-2226.
PERSPECTIVES
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:”We as Black people have been celebrated more for when we are subservient, when we are not being leaders or kings or being at the center of our own narrative, driving it forward!”
--Actor David Oyelowo on the disturbing truth about Black roles in Hollywood at the 30th Santa Barbara International Film Festival
GUEST COMMENTARY AS QUIET AS IT’S KEPT...
Walker Budget Impacts Schools Statewide Michael Bonds, President Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Across Wisconsin, school districts are finding out just how much students will lose under Governor Walker’s proposed budget and they’re speaking out about how cuts to public education will negatively impact children. The Governor’s decision to eliminate a state promise of $150 in funding for every student in Wisconsin’s public schools will cut $127 million from programs supporting public school students. But that’s only part of the fiscal dilemma public schools face in this budget. The budget also does not include any increases that allow schools to keep up with inflationary costs. The double punch of a surprise cut in state funding and no inflationary increases puts many districts in tough financial situations. In Milwaukee Public Schools, the state aid cut amounts to $12.1 million less for educational programs. In addition, due to increasing costs associated with educating students, the district’s cost to continue budget was already projected to be $11 million short bringing the projected loss to the district to $23 million. But it’s not just MPS that’s feeling the financial pinch. From Ashland to Wauwatosa and dozens of districts in between, school district leaders are speaking out about the impact of state cuts and funding issues. The Wauwatosa School District, Governor Walker’s home district, will lose $903,900 under the Governor’s proposed budget. In an interview with a local Wauwatosa newspaper, Wauwatosa Superintendent Phil Ertl said, “Long-term, our programs are not going to be sustainable. We can’t just keep taking these hits.” In that same article, Wauwatosa Director of Business Services John Mack said, "It's a hard hit. You almost have a sense of disbelief when you read that. To say 'we're going to take away from you again,' it's very disheartening to work in this industry when that type of thing keeps happening." According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, estimates of cuts to other local school districts include: Brown Deer $288,150 Germantown $587,325 Greenfield $474,225 Menomonee Falls $574,050 Oak Creek $922,575 Shorewood $256,200 West Allis $1,295,550 While districts hope funds will be restored, many are also beginning to take a hard look at what this proposed budget means and where cuts will have to be made if funding is not reinstated. While local public schools are being cut, Governor Walker has proposed spending more dollars on voucher schools by expanding the program statewide. Funding for the program would come from reducing the general aid to schools statewide, taking even more dollars from public schools. Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham expressed the frustration of many superintendents and board members when she released this statement about the proposed budget. “Unfortunately, this budget proposal clearly prioritizes private school vouchers, the authorization of independent charters and politics over real support for public schools and our students,” Cheatham continued, “Rather than invest in what we know works, this proposal puts resources in strategies with mixed results at the expense of our public school students. We urge legislators to take a serious look at this proposal and focus our resources and efforts on supporting our public school students.” If you care about public schools and the students they serve, call the Wisconsin Legislative Hotline at 1-800-362-9472. Speak up for our public school students.
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Who Really Ran the
UNIVERSALLY
Underground Railroad? Lest We Forget – Part 4
Article courtesy of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Exerpted from “The Root.com”--Amazing Facts About the Negro: No. 24
One of the most common myths about the Underground Railroad is that well-intentioned White abolitionists, many of whom were Quakers, ran it.
Often well-meaning White people crafted “romantic adventure stories-about themselves,” as historian David Blight puts it, stories that placed White “conductors” in heroic and romantic roles in the struggle for Black freedom, from supposedly helpless and nameless African Americans (who braved the real dangers). Indeed, the truth reveals unheraled heroism. The Underground Railroad and the abolition movement itself were perhaps the first instances in American history of a genuinely interracial coalition, and the role of the Quakers in its success cannot be gainsaid. It was, nevertheless, predominately run by free Northern African Americans, especially in its earliest years, most notably the great Philadelphian William Still. He operated with the assistance of White abolitionists, many of whom were Quakers. How many slaves actually escaped to a new life in the North, in Canada, Florida or Mexico? No one knows for sure. Some scholars say that the soundest estimate is a range between 25,000 and 40,000, while others top that figure at 50,000. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati says that number could be as high as 100,000, according to Elizabeth Pierce, an official there. Very few slaves escaped from slavery. The “Underground Railroad” was a marvelously improvised, metaphorical construct run by courageous heroes, most of whom were --Historian Black: “Much David Blight of what we call the Underground Railroad,” Blight writes, “was actually operated clandestinely by African Americans themselves through urban vigilance committees and rescue squads that were often led by free Blacks.” The bottom line for Blight...was that “running away was a frightening and dangerous proposition for slaves, and the overall numbers who risked it, or for that matteer succeeded in reaching freedom, were ‘not large.’” It (the Underground Railroad) did succeed in aiding thousands of brave slaves, each of whom we should remember as heroes of African American history, but not nearly as many as we commonly imagine, and most certainly not enough.
“Much of what we call the Underground Railroad was actually operated clandestinely by African Americans themselves through urban vigilance committees and rescue squads that were often led by free Blacks.”
SPEAKING by Rahim Islam
The Black man’s economic start is so grossly behind the white man’s start; coupled with white supremacy and black inferiority, it has crippled the Black race from achieving real economic advancement in America. Whites control nearly 100 percent of America’s wealth (est. $9 trillion), its values as well as a system that supports the protection and growth of their wealth.
THAT WEALTH, POWER, AND REAL ADVANTAGES HAS BEEN PASSED DOWN TO THE CURRENT WHITE GENERATION WHILE BLACKS, FOR THE MOST PART, HAVE INHERITED POVERTY AND A WHOLE HOST OF DISADVANTAGES INLCUDING THOSE THAT ENGROSS AND FINALIZE BLACK INFERIORITY. Like I’ve said in previous articles, there is real competition in America and globally and it’s fierce but it’s not a fair competition for whites against Blacks. For the most part, Blacks are unable to compete with whites at any economic level because, as a group, whites own it all and Blacks own next to nothing. This is not to say that whites don’t have to compete, just the opposite. Whites have competition amongst themselves and with other ethnic groups that have capital (many immigrants who come to America have wealth). For the most part, no one is giving anyone anything; they must earn it. The competition is fierce because of the concept of economics and unlimited needs versus scarce resources. Economics is how the production and consumption of goods and how the transfer of wealth is assembled and used to produce and obtain those goods. Economics explains how people interact within markets; get what they want; become a driving force of all human interaction; and reveals why people and governments behave the way they do (whatiseconomics.org). Limited resources and unlimited needs will produce high levels of competition. Man has unlimited physical needs/wants and sometimes natural and unnatural greed (i.e. oxygen, water, food, money, etc.) but the earth has limited resources and man has limited capacity to produce. There are just only so many
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RELIGION
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Christian Business Coach Develops Programs to End Church Decline
DALLAS /Christian Newswire/ -- Power International founder Joseph M. Foster is offering a new eight-week coaching and mastermind program designed to help ministers end decline in churches across the country. Grow Your Church Strong (GYCS) will train pastors and church leaders to evaluate the current state of their churches and develop a strategy for growth. "Church attendance is at an all-time low. Many churches are struggling to keep their doors open," Foster said. "We developed GYCS to assist pastors and leaders with the strategies they need to develop a strong church-not just increase in number, but grow in every part of their organization." Foster said he was overwhelmed with inquiries from church leaders nationwide who were seeking
WHAT’S HAPPENING...
In Your Faith-Based Community
Fellowship event at Heritage International COGIC
Ambassadors For Christ radio broadcast will hold a fellowship event Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, starting at 10:30 a.m., at Heritage International Church of God In Christ, 1036 W. Atkinson Ave. (on the corner of 11th and Atkinson). There will be praise and worship, singing, praise dancing, and speakers. For further information, contact Evangelist Margaret Adams at 554-3888.
Revival set for Peace Temple COGIC
Peace Temple Church of God In Christ will hold a two day revival, March 5 and March 6, starting at 7 a.m. Peace Temple is located at 3332 W. Lisbon Ave. (on the corner of 34th and Lisbon). Elder Ulyses Brewer is the pastor. The theme of the revival is: “Revive Us Again!” The revival will be conducted by Min. Tim Cole. For more information, contact Evangelist Margaret Adams at 554-3888.
Brentwood Christ’s Christian Couples Ministry to hold 5th annual Black Marriage Day event March 28
solutions for strengthening their churches. He began to see the need for an Internet-based program capable of a further reach than he could provide. "It has been absolutely impossible to work handson with everybody, so we developed a system that would allow us to work with pastors and leaders without overextending our organization," Foster said. "[The program] is affordable for every church and has the resources we used to triple church attendance." In addition to solid resources and coaching, the GYCS provides a forum for pastors who want to connect with other church leaders. "Most pastors are doing ministry alone," Foster said. "I'm getting calls from pastors all the time about how lonely they feel. "Your network is your net worth, and when you join GYCS you are instantly connected to an unlimited network. Imagine an environment where you can obtain financial growth strategies, get creative ideas for youth ministry, or even learn how to increase speaking engagements from other pastors and leaders." For more information about GYCS, visit josephmfoster.org/gycs.
Christian Couples Ministry (CCM) of the Brentwood Church of Christ will hold their 5th Annual Black Marriage Day Event on Saturday March 28, 2015 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the church, 6425 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI. The theme of the event will be Respect the Ring. The event will include entertainment by jazz vocalist Cassandra McShepard and Evangelist Steven Thompson, Minister of the Central Church of Christ, will provide an inspirational message. At each event, special honors are given to the most newlywed couple and the one that has been married the longest. A dessert social will be held immediately following the program. Black Marriage Day is a national observance on the 4th
Sunday of March that celebrates marriage in the Black community. This event is open to everyone who believes in and supports the value of marriage in the Black community; this includes singles and individuals from all cultures. Tickets are $20 per person and $25 for two, tickets can be purchased in advance at Herb’s Hair Studio, 4800 N. Hopkins Street or at the event. For questions, please contact Thomas & Clarene Mitchell, event organizers, at 414-736-1546 or brentwoodccm@gmail.com. The Black Marriage Day Event Facebook event page is a source for more information as well.
Lest We Forget – Part 4
(continued from page 3) natural resources available, man has a ton of natural limitations. The resource limitations are even more pronounced when you factor in population growth; technology and investment limitations. This doesn’t include what nature can do to negatively interrupt and ultimately negatively impact the level of natural resources (i.e. droughts, hurricanes, storms, tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, etc.) or what man has done to contaminate the environment permanently (i.e. nuclear and biological waste, storage, etc.) which hinders the production of food and key energy resources.
The American government, like other countries have waged wars and been involved in undermining the political environments of other countries to secure and/or maintain access to natural resources. Governments have the job and responsibility to regulate and manage these economic outcomes not just domestically but to compete globally as well - this is why America has the strongest military presence in the entire world - competition is extremely high for natural resources. (Read the rest of Rahim Islam’s fourth installment of “Lest We Forget” on the Community Journal’s website:www.communityjournal.net)
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YOUTH&EDUCATION
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M. David Kankam of NASA’s Glenn Research Center spoke to students and faculty about intership, scholarships, fellowships and summer programs with the space agency that also foster diverstiy.
UWM speaker encourages students to join space program
Kankam greets a possible candidate for one of NASA’s interships, fellowships and scholarships.
Would you like to be part of America’s space program? University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students recently had a chance to hear from a top NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) official about opportunities with the agency.
M. David Kankam, of NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC), spoke to students and faculty in January about internships, scholarships, fellowships and summer programs with the space agency. He even collected a few resumes from interested students at a Summer
Opportunities Fair. Like many other agencies relying on talent in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields, NASA is interested in diversifying its workforce. “We’re interested in increasing diversity in our workforce,” said Kankam, as NASA competes with businesses and other engineering and scientific agencies for talented students and graduates. “We want to get more students from underrepresented groups coming into the pipeline through NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships.” In the morning, he spoke to students in UWM’s WiscAMP (Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation) program, a UW-System initiative that provides academic supports and mentoring to underrepresented students STEM fields. As University Affairs Officer, Kankam is responsible for directing the NASA Space and Aeronautics Academies at Glenn and for research collaborations with universities. The bulk of the opportunities at NASA
“We’re interested in increasing diversity in our workforce...We want to get more students from underrepresented groups coming into the pipeline through NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships.” --M. David Kankam of NASA’s Glenn Reserch Center
are in STEM fields, he said. Through its programs at nine centers in the United States and its Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA offers multiple opportunities to students, Kankam said. “You can apply to as many as 15 projects, or what we call opportunities,” he said. “Conceivably, you can get three or four offers, depending on the needs of the different centers… then you are in the driver’s seat as to which one you want to respond to.” He advised students interested in programs to go https://intern.nasa.gov to start the process. (Summer internship application deadline is March 1, but other opportunities are available with different deadlines). “NASA spends a lot of money on education to replenish the workforce. It is taxpayer money spent wisely to develop people,” he said. He encouraged UWM students in STEM fields to stick with their programs and graduate. Whatever a student area of scientific interest and expertise, there is likely to be a NASA opportunity that fits, he said. “We have some unique programs that allow work on hands-on projects. You just have to know where to go to look for the information. “Articulate on your resume the skills that match the opportunity you’re looking for.
“We are looking for the next generation of scientists and engineers to replenish the STEM workforce.” Keaunis Grant, a UWM biomedical sciences major, said he found the presentation very helpful. “Providing actual links/websites helped me to remember how to get the information for review later. The explanation of the various programs available helped me to have a better understanding of the programs.” While is current academic plans are set, he added “I am very interested in applying for one of the scholarships or internships. “I think they are great opportunities to learn and apply what we are learning at the university.” An electrical engineer who has served NASA as a senior research engineer and acting chief of the Electromechanical Systems Branch, Kankam said he was attracted to his career because he was educated at schools with strong programs and teachers in the sciences and mathematics. “Education has always been very, very strong in my family,” he said. Born and raised in Ghana, he is the ninth of 11 children and was inspired by his teachers, parents and the example of his siblings. “They were role models.”
Kankam with students and faculty members. (Photos courtesy of UWM)
K-SCOPE Sista Speak.. Speak Lord! “Ain’t No Half Steppin!!!”
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KALEIDOSCOPE
Injury Research Center to launch violence prevention model in Milwaukee, West Allis
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) Injury Research Center e(IRC) has received a one-year, $194,000 grant from the National Inostitute of Justice to translate a violence prevention model to the Milwaukee area. The model was developed overseas in Cardiff, Wales, and includes a unique violence surveillance system and intervention model that engages law enforcement, the health care sector, public health and other stakeholders. e The two lead investigators are Jennifer L. Hernandez-Meier, MSW, research scientist at the IRC; and Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH, professor and chair of emergency medicine at MCW and director of the IRC. Michael Levas, MD, assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine, also is co-investigator. The researchers will collect information on community violence within the emergency departments of Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and integrate that information with data from the West Allis and Milwaukee Police Departments, Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services and several additional public health institutions. The aim of the project is to determine if utilizing multiple data sources to show the extent of violence will add benefit for prevention and planning. Also, the research team will evaluate whether that data leads to improvement in monitoring the impact of program and policy strategies over time.
Milwaukee County looking for owners of unclaimed funds
Milwaukee County Treasurer David Cullen is asking for the assistance of Milwaukee County residents to help locate the owners of over $1.8 million in unclaimed funds. “The Treasurer’s Office has the job of finding the rightful owners of these funds and getting the money back to them,” Cullen explained. “The $1.8 million in unclaimed funds is a great deal of money, and it belongs to the people who, in these difficult times, could use the money to help make ends meet. “We are continuing to explore new ways to reach potential claimants with information about these unclaimed funds, and could use the help of Milwaukee County citizens to find them.” To find out about who is entitled to this unclaimed money, people can access information about the names and amounts on the County Treasurer’s website at www.county.milwaukee.gov. Enter “unclaimed funds” in the site search field and follow the instructions for viewing the list, downloading and filing a claim form. In addition, a printed copy of the 2015 listing and forms to file claims for the money will be available at the Ready Reference section of all Milwaukee Public Libraries, as well as in the Treasurer’s Office, Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 N 9th Street, Room 102. Claim forms must be notarized and submitted to the Treasurer’s Office with a copy of a valid photo ID. “We are making every effort to get the word out to the general public about these funds,” said Treasurer Cullen. “Our goal is to return this money to its rightful owners.”
DO YOU TCB? “Do the thing to keep a smile on her face… Say the thing that makes her feel better every day… Man you got to stay on your p’s and q’s… If you don’t the woman you could easily loose.” These are the lyrics from Bobby Womack: ‘A Woman’s Got To Have It’ It’s an old song but the lesson rings true even in these times. You become half a man when you continuously create insecurity by never calling back when you say you will. You take a woman half the way when you are emotionally unavailable to her. Never being there for her when she really needs you, like when’s she’s injured or her car wont’ start, or when she just wants some of your time. Half of nothing is what you give to a woman when you take her for granted. You are thinking with only half your brain if you think the physical will keep her. Instead of half-stepping, why not TCB? Take Care of Business. Don’t find yourself on the other side of silent dial tone…with your good thing gone. “Sonya Marie” “IT IS WHAT IT IS”
SAVIOR’S DAY CALL TO UNITY BANQUET – A special tribute to the Nation to Islam Pioneers in Milwaukee, Keynote speaker – Student minister Abel Muhammad, Live jazz with saxophonist James Dallas and music and dancing with DJ David Muhammad and a great dinner. Friday, February 20th at 7:00PM at the Wisconsin Black Historical Historical Society 2620 W. Center St. Donation $40.00. For tickets call 414-755-2006. DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE – I am taking my daughter to the 12th Annual Dance on Saturday, February 21stth at North Division High School. My sons are taking their daughters who are currently 6 years old and 4 years old. My daughter is 26 years old. I am encouraging old school brothers like myself to take their grown daughters to this event as well in case you never had a chance to do it before like myself. Only 95 tickets left so don’t hesitate. The deadline is Monday, February 16th. For more information
BABY STEPS Today I will… Not tomorrow. Today I will… Not next week. Today I will… Not on Monday. Today I will… Not after the kids go to high school. Today I will… Not after I make more money. Today I will… Not when the time is right. Today I will… Not after I get a better job. Today I will… Not after I go back to school. Today I will… Not after I lose weight. Today I will make a difference in my life!
Zelda Corona “Vision Represents Faith”
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call 414-475-8811. DR. UMAR JOHNSON RETURNS TO MILWAUKEE - He will speak at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) the Downtown Campus on Monday, February 23rd from Noon to 4PM. He will have special session for Black Men 2:00PM – 3:30PM.He will also speak on Tuesday, February 24th at UACB Webster Renaissance at 6850 N. 53rd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 6:00PM. Both events are free to the public. BUS TRIP TO SELMA – The Wisconsin Black Historical Society present Bus Trip to Selma for the 50th Anniversary Bloody Sunday March (March 8, 1965 – March 8, 2015. Trip Date: March 5th to 8th,
2015. $375.00 per person. 4 person occupancy. Join us and be part of history!!! For more information call 414-372-7677. DEDICATED TO BLACK WOMEN THAT GOT BLACK MEN’S BACKS – The deadline to participate on this special page during Black History Month has been extended to Monday, February 23rd. Brothers take some time to sponsor the Black women in your life living or deceased that have had your back. The cost is $25.00. Call 374-2364 for more information.
DREAMS We are in a time where there is so much going on with us, around us and around the world. We are in a time where we don't know where to start or finish.
We are in a time where we have dreams of hope. We are in a time where we have at times stop dreaming of hope. We are in a time where we may feel I can't do this anymore. We are in a time where we need to hold on to our dreams and our faith that a change is gonna come. We are in a time where we have the choice to not allow anything to stop us from dreaming. WE ARE IN A TIME WHERE "AIN'T NO HALF STEPPING" SHOULD BE OUR START AND FINISH… Tara R. Pulley “Keeping It Real”
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