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Vol. 39 • No.3 • Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020 - Wed., Jan. 22, 2020 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Why Dr. King's 'Dream' is important now more than ever On January 20, 2020 our nation will remember civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a day in his honor. It couldn't come at a better time, as this nation deals with extreme polarization and a resurgence of negativity of all kinds, from racism to political apathy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never held political office, nor was he a mighty businessman. But he accomplished more for our nation with eloquent words than decades of political infighting or millions of dollars have since. He created unity and hope during a time when our nation desperately need-
ed them. While his focus was primarily on eliminating racism, King also pushed for equality among economic sectors of the nation. Many say this is the key issue that dominated recent elections, and nationwide, it continues to be obvious in our schools, our court rooms, and even our public health centers. Those who come from communities and families with more resources have disproportionate opportunities and quality of life, and there continues to be little action to change that. When you think about it, true equality requires a portion of people
to give something up. While it may be true that equality benefits us all, there is deep inertia from many toward the act of true equalization and instead, our nation seems to be moving slowly toward deeper and deeper inequality, especially in our economy. Take education, for example. While it is true that a minimum wage worker's children can, theoretically, attend college, most can barely afford the cost of co-curricular activities, let alone four years of tuition. To get in, most would have to fight tirelessly for scholarships and loans, and even (Continued on pg. 2)
Center for Veterans Issues announces naming of new building after Milwaukee Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft
On Thursday, November 19, 2019 during their 30th anniversary celebration at the Pfister Hotel, the Center for Veterans issues (CVI), LTD announced the name of their soon-toopen Veterans Resource Center would be named after their co-founder Retired Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft (inset). Accepting the honor on the late Brigadier General Cocroft's behalf was his wife Jacqueline Cocroft and his family. The full name of the new build will be the Center for Veterans Issues, LTD., Retired Brig. Gen. Robert A. Cocroft, Veterans Resource Center and is slated to open sometime in 2020. Pictured at the event are (from left) CVI Board Chairman and BMO Harris Bank Regional Business Sales Manager Steve Gorzek; daughter Diana Cocroft-Killins; wife Jacqueline Cocroft; son Robert Hunter Cocroft; and CVI President and CEO Eduardo M. Garza, Jr.
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MKE Fellows host 2019 Annual Holiday Luncheon On Thursday, December 19, 2019, The MKE Fellows hosted their 2019 Annual Holiday Luncheon at Quarles and Brady, LLP's downtown offices. The MKE Fellows program participants interacted with friends and supporters and greeted new members. As part of the luncheon the Fellows honored three outstanding individual for their community service efforts. Community service is one of the five core pillars upon which the MKE Fellows initiative is based. Those three honorees were The EveryDayGood Foundation President Nan Gardetto; Maures Development President and CEO Melissa Goins; and University Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Famer Trent Jackson. An NCON Communications Publication
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