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Vol. 41 • No. 03 • Thurs.,Jan. 20, 2021 - Wed. Jan. 26, 2022 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
"This Is A Time For…Positive Action." On January 17, 2022 our nation remembered 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 issues of racism, injustice against the Black community, and the fight against the rise of fascism that has led to unrest in Washington, DC, all set against the backdrop of a pandmic. 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 needed 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 domi-
nated 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 (Continued on pg. 6)
The rest of 3rd Street renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Monday, January 17, 2022, city dignitaries and community leaders gathered at the corner of 3rd and Wisconsin, on Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. Day to pay tribute to the great civil rights leader by re-naming the rest of 3rd Street, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Originally, King Drive ran north from McKinley to West Capitol Drive; now everything from McKinley south to Wisconsin Ave., has been renamed for Dr. King, thanks to an effort by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. Among those at the re-naming ceremony were TMJ4 news anchor Shannon Sims; St. Mark A.M.E. Church Pastor Joy Gallmon; MLK EDC Board President Ben Johnson; Gov. Tony Evers, Alderman Robert Bauman; Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs; 2021 Little Miss Juneteenth Kali Maa Free; Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; and Old World 3rd Street Business Association President Bobby Wiltgen.
Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., celebrates a grand 80th birthday
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Mason Temple Church of God in Christ hosted a very special 80th Birthday Celebration honoring Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., at Davians Catering and Events, N56 W16300 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls. Bishop Tatum was born on January 7, 1942, in Dumas, AR to the late Deacon Osie Tatum, Sr., and the late State Supervisor Mother Photos by Yvonne Kemp Ernestine A. Tatum. Bishop Tatum married the love of his life Sister Shirley Hortman Tatum on May 11, 1963 and are the proud parents of six children, twenty-two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of whom were in attendance. As part of the event he was awarded with a number of city, county and state proclamations including one that was presented by State Representative David Bowen. Bishop Tatum was ordained a Deacon at the age of 21 and in 1974 he was called into the ministry and ordained as an elder one year later. In June 1985, Bishop Tatum was appointed as Pastor of Mason Temple Church of God in Christ; since then he has been instrumental in the growth of the church, even in leading to the building of the current home at 6098 North 35th St. Currently, he serves as the Senior Pastor for Mason Temple, Administrative Assistant of WI North West Jurisdiction, and Superintendent of Trinity District. An HTGroup, LLC Publication
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