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The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Politics

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Marcia Coggs

1st Black woman elected to State Assembly

Bernice K. Rose

1st Black woman elected to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Vel Phillips

1st Black WI Secretary of State

Marlene Johnson Odom

Longest Serving African American Alderwoman

Sherry Hill

Rep. Gwen Moore

1st Black woman elected to Congress from the State of WI

Frances Huntley-Cooper

1st Black female to serve in the WI Governor's Office

1st

African-American Mayor elected in WI history

The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Religion

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The late Dr. Sudie Tatum

Dr. Betty Hayes Holy Mt. Carmel

Dr. Mary Jean Lewis-Jiles

Rev. Gerri Sheets Howard

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Sister Callista Robinson, OSF Sister Patricia Rogers, OP

Founding Member & Past President, National Executive Director, Dominican Center Black Sisters Conference

Rev. Volina Cross Dukes

Rev. Judith Lester Columnist

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Meijer donates 6,000 turkeys to Milwaukee families facing hunger

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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Meijer, a family-owned, regional retailer donated 6,000 turkeys to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and hosted a contact-free drive-through distribution to community members and food pantry partners at Greater New Birth Church, 8237 West Silver Spring Drive. The event is one of several that will distribute more than $1 million (50,000 turkeys) of food relief for local food banks across the Midwest. The current pandemic has stretched the resources of both families and agencies here in Milwaukee, especially with such a long hard winter. So a donation like this from Meijer was extremely vital to our community. The event was a partnership between Meijer, Greater New Birth Church, Feeding America; and the Milwaukee Brewers. Volunteers included Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin President and CEO Patti Habeck; Greater New Birth Church Pastor Jesse Griffin; Meijer Milwaukee Marketing Director Art Belt; Brewers Community Foundation Executive Director Cecelia Core; and Bernie the Brewer.

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Vernon Jordan, executive and civil rights activist who advised Bill Clinton, dies at age 85 Vernon Jordan, the civil rights activist and former close aide to President Bill Clinton, died at age 85.

banks and corporations. In the following years he joined the boards of the Celanese Corporation, Bankers Trust, American Express and Xerox, among others, forging a network of connections that would serve him well for years to come as his influence grew.

Jordan died Monday, March 1, 2021, CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin reported.

A cause of death was not immediately known.

“Vernon E. Jordan Jr. passed away peacefully last evening surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate all of the outpouring of love and affection,” Jordan’s daughter, Vickee Jordan, said in a statement, Sorkin reported.

Jordan, who was born in Atlanta and graduated from Howard University School of Law, became deeply involved in civil rights activism in the 1960s, challenging segregation and racially discriminatory policies.

Jordan held leadership roles in the NAACP, the United Negro College Fund and the National Urban League, where he was president from 1971 to 1981.

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, where he was a board member, called Jordan “an esteemed attorney and leader who helped drive the advancement of civil rights in America over a venerable career.”

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be

Lazard Frères while remaining associated with Akin, Gump.

Last year Jordan was the subject of an hourlong PBS documentary, “Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain.”

His first wife, Shirley (Yarbrough) Jordan, whom he had met when they were fellow students at Howard University, died of multiple sclerosis in December 1985 at 48. He married Ann Dibble Cook in November 1986.

His perch in the capital was at the Texas and Washington-based law firm Akin, Vernon Jordan pictured at the 40th Anniversary Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Gala for “A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste” Feld, to which he had been in 1982 by Robert Campaign at The New York Marriott Marquis on recruited Strauss, a former chairman March 3, 2011 in New York City. of the Democratic National In addition to his daughCommittee and capital pow- ter, Vickee, he is survived by er broker in his own right. his wife, two grandsons and Law. In 1999 Jordan joined the three stepchildren. missed,” the fund said.

Wall Street investment firm Jordan had “a rare underIn Washington, Jordan’s political experience and standing of politics, people, knack for connecting with and power,” Hewitt said, people led him to forge close “and he used his insights relationships with powerful to make connections once figures, most notably Clin- thought impossible and to ton. The New York Times re- make a better way for everyported in 1998 that Jordan one.” did not have to ask to be put Working with leading corthrough to the Oval Office porate figures on the Urban when he called the White League board, Jordan reHouse operators. called, fueled an ambition in “Vernon Jordan was a giant him to serve on corporate in the civil rights communi- boards himself and break ty and in our nation overall,” their color barriers. He besaid Damon Hewitt, acting gan pivoting away from acpresident and executive di- tive leadership in the Urban Vernon Jordan shown August 30, 1971, who was rector of the Lawyers’ Com- League toward the role of tapped to replace Whitney Young Jr., as head of the mittee for Civil Rights Under lawyer and counselor for National Urban League.

Being Frank

By: Frank James Special to the Milwaukee Times

Success The measuring stick for success in sports is how many victories a team or individual achieves. In business the measuring stick for success is how much money and assets are made or acquired. In life the measuring stick for success depends upon who you ask. In the African American community there is plenty of success; yet, it isn’t acknowledged. It is time to celebrate African American success in are building blocks to greater the USA. success.

I am not talking about the In the turmoil that is called key trade of a pro athlete that won a championship in education in the USA, there some sport. The successes I are a number of African am referring to are the daily Americans who don’t sucsuccesses that seem insignifi- ceed. This is not a failure on cant. Consider the success of their part but the failure of a student who completes an the system as a whole. Yet, assignment and receives an there are a good number of A for the grade or the suc- African American students cess of a parent who cooks who do get decent grades in a nourishing meal for their school. The ability to go into children. How about the suc- a classroom and achieve in a cess of an African American learning environment and person understanding that curriculum that is against they are much more than you is a success. This sucwhat they are perceived as by cess is increased if the Afrisociety. These may be exam- can American student underples of small successes, but stands that the education is a tool to be used and not be www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

ishment needed to be well balanced on a nutritional scale. A parent that takes the time to cook a wholesome meal for their children is laying the blueprint for a physically healthy child. This is the type of child that tends to perform better in school and usually in life. A wholesome meal can cut down on both physical and emotional health problems in the future. This small success can lead to more healthy and thinking African Americans.

This small building block can create a united and functioning African American community.

used by. Many will say this is an insignificant success.

These types of successes can lead to the formation of a more savvy African American - an African American that can use the system to increase the status of the AfAn African American perrican American people in the son who understands who USA and around the world. they are and where they are going is a success. This sucIn today’s society fast cess in greatly increased if food has become the norm. the African American underIf people are not going to stands the system they are in restaurants for fast food they and grasps the reason behind are making a form of it at the persecution. An African home. The dinosaur chicken American who knows the and Ramen noodles that are power of who and what they consumed in many house- are is key to the creation of holds are not healthy meals. a powerful community. SucThese examples of food do cess is an African American not give children the nour-

that refuses to be defined

by Caucasian standards and seeks greatness on a Black scale. Imagine how the USA would look if 40-plus million African American understood the previous statement.

African American people, enjoy your success and do not let anyone take your glory. The successes may seem small, but they will grow.

These small successes are the steps to major success and a free African American people.

Frank James IV © 2021 beingfrankwithfrank@ gmail.com The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer and not of the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper or NCON Communication, its staff or management. "Being Frank" is a bi-weekly column exclusive to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper.

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By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th

Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Conclusion) This month, this column has highlighted Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers.

In the final installment, we salute Senator Lena Taylor, Cecilia Gore and the legacy of the late Isaac and Marcia P. Coggs.

Senator Lena Taylor A life-long Milwaukee resident, Senator Lena Taylor is serving her third term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate District, including northern portions of the City of Milwaukee, which encompasses the historic Riverwest, Harambee, and Rufus King neighborhoods, as well as the communities of Shorewood, Glendale, and Wauwatosa.

Reaching out to children and young adults struggling with the same choices that she herself faced growing up in Milwaukee, Senator Taylor frequently visits schools, youth development programs, and churches, spreading her message of responsible decision-making, commitment to education, and ambitious pursuit of dreams.

munity Foundation which is the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. This foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a particular focus on low income and disadvantaged youth and their families.

Senator Taylor has received accolades for her work including: the Becky Young Community Justice Award in 2009, an award for being committed to fighting for Criminal Justice Reform and the Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Legislative Advocate Award in 2010, among others. Senator Taylor is also a devoted mother to her son Isaiah and a mentor to many.

Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center ment. The Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center near 12 and Vliet Streets and the Isaac Coggs Heritage Center are two of the buildings named after these amazing pioneers. Today, several family members have followed Isaac and Marcia P. Coggs’ legacy, currently and formerly serving in public service and elected offices such as Elizabeth Coggs, Spencer Coggs, Leon Young and Milele Coggs. _________________ Isaac and Marcia P. Coggs Mr. and Mrs. Coggs were trailblazers in their own right. Isaac Coggs served 12 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Cecilia Gore Cecilia Gore is the first African American woman to serve as the Executive Director of the Brewers Com-

State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. Many of the committees she served on were focused on children, families and employ-

Marcia P. Coggs served in the Wisconsin State Senate and she was the first African American woman elected to the State Assembly. Marcia Coggs was also the first African American to sit on the

Beloved, we haven’t even scratched the surface of the number of African Americans who have served and are leaving a legacy as trailblazers. The work of these men and women are opening doors formerly closed by others. We owe it to these trailblazers to continue to educate ourselves and our children of the contributions made by so many African American men and women past and present, not just

during the month of February, but all during the year!

Source: Lena Taylor: https://legis. wisconsin.gov/senate/04/taylor/ about-lena/ General Disclaimer: The writer has used her best efforts in preparation of this information. No representations or warranties for its contents, either expressed or implied, are offered. Neither the publisher nor the writer shall be liable in any way for readers’ efforts to apply, rely or utilize the information or recommendations presented herein as they may not be suitable for you or necessarily appropriate for every situation to which they may refer. This information is for educational purposes only. In some instances, this article contains the opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations of the writer. If you would like to contact Rev. Lester, write to her c/o P.O. Box 121, Brookfield, WI. 53008.

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First elected to political office in 2003 in the Wisconsin Assembly, Senator Taylor fights unrelentingly for her constituents’ rights. She won a special election for a seat in the State Assembly and soon after was elected to the State Senate. Senator Taylor is the thousandth senator in the state of Wisconsin, twentieth woman, fifth African Amer-

ican, and only the second African American woman to serve in the State Senate.

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Your strength, talent and compassion is astounding and there isn't any you can't accomplish!

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Women's History Month Wisconsin Women of Color in Politics Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who made political history.

Marcia Coggs Marcia P. Coggs is the matriarch of the Coggs family political legacy. Known as the “Conscience of the State of Wisconsin,” she was small in stature but a giant in state politics. Coggs was the first black woman elected to the Wisconsin state legislature in 1976 and the first black member to serve on the Joint Finance Committee in 1987.

Coggs served until 1992, when her nephew, Leon Young, won the seat. Coggs’ husband, Isaac, was one of the first African Americans elected to the state legislature and also served on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

Prior to serving in public office, Coggs worked 13 years for the former Milwaukee County Children’s Home, an institution that had the role of caring for Milwaukee County’s dependent children in the late 19th and 20th centuries. When serving as state representative to the primarily black district, Coggs championed legislation in education, school desegregation, equal housing, health and racial equity. Coggs was prolific with respect to bill authorship. During her first week in office, she authored 45 of the 89 bills introduced in the Assembly that year.

Three were signed into law.

Early in her career, Coggs said, “My mission is to work for social change. Period.

When I say social change, that is self-explanatory: human needs.” Milwaukee County’s Human Services building at 1220 W. Vliet St. was renamed in her honor in late 2003 after Coggs passed away at the age of 75.

Bernice K. Rose Bernice K. Rose, known as a political and civil rights activist, was the first black woman elected to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. She dedicated her life to service and community. Bernice Rose was elected a County Board Supervisor after the death of her husband, Clinton, in 1977 and served in a distinguished manner until her retirement in 1992. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

Area Technical College and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Before becoming an alderwoman, she taught etiquette at Milwaukee Public Schools.

She also hosted a live television show and did local fashion shows.

During her long tenure at City Hall, she was especially proud of her work on King Drive.

Pictured (front row from left) Congresswomen Gwen Moore, Vel Phillips, Bernice K. Rose, Marcia Coggs, Marlene Johnson Odom, and Sherry Hill.

She passed away Feb. 4, 2000.

Milwaukee County first renamed the park in the late 1970s in honor of Bernice’s husband, who served as a County Supervisor from 1968 until his death in 1977 and acted as a Park Commissioner between 1972 and 1976. The senior center constructed in the park in 1982 was also named in his honor.

In an effort to recognize Ms. Rose’s contributions to the County Board and in, general, the community, the Milwaukee County Board renamed the park and senior center to Clinton E. and Bernice K. Rose Park and Clinton E. and Bernice K. Rose Senior Center.

and first African American member of the Milwaukee Common Council, where she served for 15 years; the first black person to be elected as a member of the Democratic National Committee; the first woman Children’s Court judge in Milwaukee County and the first African American judge in Wisconsin; and the first woman and first African American person elected to a statewide office, Wisconsin’s Secretary of State.

Her advocacy and legacy spanned her time in public office. Vel remained committed to public service, continuing to speak to school groups and serve on the boards of the Wisconsin Conservatory and America’s Black HoloVel R. Phillips caust Museum. Vel died on Velvalea (Vel) R. Phillips April 17, 2018, at the age of lived in Bronzeville, a major- 95 — exactly 50 years after ity African American neigh- the passage of the federal borhood in Milwaukee, the fair housing legislation. place she started her political career. As an attorney, pol- Marlene Johnson-Odom itician, jurist and civil rights Marlene Johnson-Odom leader, Vel accomplished was a quiet woman, but she many “firsts” in life, while knew how to get things done. building a critical connection, The longtime Milwaukee across racial divides for influ- alderwoman led efforts on ence in Milwaukee County. the Common Council to In a 2002 interview with the rename N. 3rd St. Dr. MarMilwaukee Journal Sentinel, she tin Luther King Jr. Drive said, “Whenever I was the in honor of the civil rights first black, I was also usual- leader. A Milwaukee native ly the first woman, and there born in the central city, she were certain things you just was committed to issues like couldn’t do. You certainly fair employment, civil rights had to bite your lip. And you and economic development. couldn’t show a tear because And she brought together that, or course, would be too developers and residents to female.” improve the community.

Vel has a number of firsts Johnson-Odom, who died attached to her name includ- Jan. 9, 2017 at age 80, repreing: the first black woman to sented the 6th District from graduate from the University 1980 to 2004. She served of Wisconsin-Madison Law on the Milwaukee Common School. Vel and her husband, Council longer than any othDale Phillips, were the first er woman in city history and husband and wife couple ad- was also the longest-serving mitted to the Wisconsin Bar; African-American member the first black candidate to of the council. make it past the non-partiJohnson-Odom graduated san citywide primary election from North Division High (Milwaukee Board of School School, then earned an asDirectors); the first woman sociate degree at Milwaukee

Rep. Gwen Moore Gwen Moore was one of nine siblings born to a school teacher and a factory worker in Racine. She grew up in Milwaukee, where she was student council president at North Division High School. With support from a program that helped low-income, first-generation students attend college, she earned a degree in political science from Marquette University. She was very active in her community, helping to start a credit union for her community VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members and earning the VISTA “Volunteer of the Decade” award for the years 1976-1986.

Moore, a Democrat, was elected in 1989 to the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she served two terms.

She then became Wisconsin’s first female African American state senator, serving from 1993 to 2004. While in office, she earned a Harvard University certificate for senior executives in state and local government and advocated strongly to improve economic conditions for low-income communities and help the children of low-income families get through school.

In 2004, Moore was elected to represent Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, which oversees the banking, housing, and insurance industries, and the House Budget Committee.

She has been an outspoken voice for women’s health and security, leading the effort to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act in Congress.

Sherry Hill Sherry A. Hill was born in Florida. She relocated to Milwaukee with her family when she was four-years-old.

She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. She continued her formal education at the University of

Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social welfare. She worked for community-based organizations serving families and children after graduation.

Hill was the first African American to serve as a director for the Governor of Wisconsin. From 1989-1995 she was the Director of the the Governor’s Southeastern Office under Governor Tommy Thompson. Throughout her life, Sherry A. Hill has dedicated herself to improving voting access and securing voting rights for African Americans. For seven years, she organized and coordinated a tour of civil rights museums and historic locations for youth, children and their families.

Frances Huntley-Cooper Frances Huntley-Cooper made history, April 2, 1991, when she became Wisconsin's first and only African American mayor elected to office. She served as mayor of Fitchburg, WI, from 1991 to 1993.

Frances Huntley-Cooper is a 1973 graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Services. She then graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in 1974, where she earned a Masters of Science Degree in Social Work. She returned to the La Follette Institute and completed a Masters of Arts in Public Policy and Administration in August 1994.

Huntley-Cooper had a 28year career in social services as a social work supervisor for the Dane County Department of Human Services working with children, youth and families. Huntley-Cooper was appointed by Governor James Doyle to work the in Department of Workforce Development under Secretary Roberta Gassman.

Huntley-Cooper assumed administrator of Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division on February 24, 2003 – December 31, 2010.

She is currently serving as an elected board of trustees member and board chair with Madison College (Madison Area Technical College), where she is serving her third appointment.

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Women's History Month Wisconsin Women of Color in Religion Women of color have shaped Wisconsin history whether it be in politics, religion, business, arts, or science. To celebrate Women's History Month we look at some of the women who have made our community great. This week we take a look at women who have changed the face in religion.

Dr. Sudie E. Tatum Sudie E. Tatum was a high school dropout who became an educator. Active in church leadership here, she also felt called to build a new church and school far away in Haiti.

The former Sudie Ethel Ware was born in Harrell, AK. Later raised in Milwaukee, she never forgot the mixed messages she heard in school.

Tatum later transferred to Lincoln High School, but dropped out during her junior year to marry Earl Tatum in 1938.

Years later, she earned her diploma, after attending classes at a vocational school.

In 1965, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, qualified to work in both education and social work.

Tatum began teaching adult basic education at Milwaukee Area Technical College. For her it was an opportunity to combine "education, social work, guidance and missionary work all together," she said in 1967.

She went on to earn a master's degree in education administration and a doctorate in theology.

She long led the Women's Auxiliary of the General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, which represents 40 churches in Wisconsin and thousands of women.

nization that serves people who are victims of crimes and have spinal cord injuries.

She holds worship services at the Milwaukee County Jail twice a month and is a part-time chaplain at Froedtert Hospital. In 2011, Mary Jean was the first female and the fourth officially elected vice-president of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention Parent Body.

She was also the first female president of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, Inc. She is the widow of the late Deacon Eddie Jiles. Mary Jean is a mother, grandmother of three, and great grandmother of two girls.

Sr. Callista Robinson Since third grade, Sister Callista Robinson has been preparing for a life of service and ministry in the Catholic Church. Born to Forest and Rosina Robinson, she grew up on Chicago’s South Side with three brothers. She recalls her upbringing as being family-oriented, warm and she lived in a neighborhood where residents looked out for each other. Growing up, Callista attended Catholic schools.

After graduating from high school, Sister Callista entered St. Francis Convent in Little Falls, MN and became a postulant, which is the first step to becoming a nun. She then was a novice for two years, learning about the community, the church and the meaning behind becoming a Franciscan. She then pronounced her first vows and was assigned to the House of Studies in St. Paul, MN to begin studies at St. Catherine College, now St. Catherine University. After one year, Sister Callista was transferred to Moorhead, MN where she was assigned to become a switchboard operator and receptionist at St. Ansgar Hospital.

Sister Callista worked there for nine years, before being Dr. Mary Jean Lewis-Jiles transferred to Cudahy, WI Dr. Mary Jean Lewis-Jiles to do similar work. While is Pastor of the Christian Fel- there, she enrolled in Edgelowship Community Church wood College in Madison, and Executive Director and Wisconsin and studied to befounder of V.O.I.C.E., a come an elementary school faith-based non-profit orga- teacher. She graduated in An NCON Communications Publication

1975 and began her teaching ministry at Harambee Community School. During this time, Sister Callista studied at Marquette University, earning a master’s degree in education.

She also chairs the Black Religious and Clergy of Wisconsin and is a founding member of the National Black Sisters Conference.

At her parish, St. Martin de Porres, she serves as lector and chairperson of the prayer and worship committee.

Sister Patricia Rogers Sister Patricia Rogers, OP, was the fifth of nine children born in Fort Smith, AR to Corrine (Parker), a domestic housekeeper and William Rogers, a laborer. Growing up in rural Arkansas, Sister Patricia said that she was very passionate about marching band, civil rights and becoming a teacher. She received her diploma from North Side High School in 1966 and enrolled at Arkansas Agricultural Mechanical & Normal College, which merged with the University of Arkansas system in 1972 and was renamed the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Sister Patricia said during college she had wanted to be a teacher, but instead of completing her practice teaching she accepted a position in the data processing department of the Chicago office of Blue Cross/Blue Shield in 1971.

After five years with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Sister Patricia still felt called to teach, and was hired at Visitation High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Chicago.

She taught algebra and geometry to grades 9-11 for seven years. The students were primarily African American and Latina, but the teachers were mostly white.

Sister Patricia prayed for two years that the sisters who ran the school would be blessed with a sister of African American descent. After the two years, Sister Patricia felt that God was calling her. She went for study and discernment to the Mother House in Sinsinawa, WI for a time of living in community and prayer. She took her final

vows in 1986, which completed her training to be a Catholic nun.

For the past seven years, Sister Patricia has directed the Dominican Center in Milwaukee’s north side Amani neighborhood. In that role, she has helped to empower local leaders for plans to revitalize Amani. Her behind-the-scenes guidance and coaching have helped residents learn how to represent their own interests and implement new projects, such as the restoration of Moody Park neighborhood beautification project.

Rev. Dr. Betty S. Hayes The personal spiritual journey of Rev. Dr. Betty S. (Ware) Hayes began in her native town of Hampton, AR, when she confessed Christ at the age of 12. She attended several educational institutions to prepare herself for a life of ministry including Grace Theological Seminary, Laris, SC; Christian Leadership University, Elma, NY; Gospel Ministry Outreach Theological Institute, Houston, TX; Trinity College, Brookfield, WI; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Moody Bible Institute and Concordia University all of Milwaukee. This education resulted in her earning Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Divinity degrees.

She accepted a call into the ministry in 1974 in Milwaukee, receiving her minister’s license under the pastorates of Rev. Harvey C. Momon of the Union Hill Baptist Church. She was a member there for 20 years. Her ordination was received under the pastorate of Rev. Harold Turner with a panel of 16 pastors/ministers.

At Holy Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Milwaukee, she can be more hands-on every week. Dr. Hayes delivers the Word during Sunday Morning Worship and Tuesday Mid-Week services. and performs all of the other pastoral duties associated with Christian ministry. Dr. Hayes and the Hayes' Evangelistic Team also appear bi-weekly on the WGLB-AM radio 1560 program “Words

to Grow By.” Dr. Hayes had the spiritual vison to organize and pastor the Holy Mount Carmel Baptist Church in March 1981.

The new edifice was completed in 1990. Dr. Hayes believes that she was the first female Baptist pastor to break ground and build a new church in Milwaukee. That would not be the last time that she would demonstrate leadership as a strong woman of God. Dr. Hayes served on the Board of Management and was elected Vice President of the Milwaukee Association of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin.

She also served as Director of Women in Ministry Full Gospel Baptist Churches Fellowship, Midwest region, and was elected to their National Board of the Ministerial Alliance under Bishop Paul S Morton; and the Project Focal Point Board of Directors.

Rev. Geraldine SheetsHoward Reverend Geraldine Sheets-Howard’s commitment to her God, her family, and her community is evident in everything she does. Rev. Sheets-Howard is the Executive Director at the Provence of St. Joseph—House of Peace (HOP), where she is known as Ms. Gerri.

Gerri was born and raised in Milwaukee. After graduating with honors from West Division High School, Gerri attended Lakeland College in Sheboygan. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1986.

Twenty years later Gerri earned a Master’s degree in Religious Studies from Cardinal Stritch. She will soon complete her Master of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Elm Grove, WI. In June 2001, she took a temporary position at the HOP as the assistant to the Executive Director, Mr. Claufen. What was intended to be a three week job, turned into a six month commitment. Gerri almost took a job with the State of Wisconsin in January of 2002.

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Memories of the Black Excellence Awards A MESSAGE FROM LYNDA JACKSON CONYERS honor its For the past 35 years their achievements. past, to during the month of Black History Month is preserve its February, The Milwaukee a perfect time to honor values and beliefs, Times has chronicled the our wonderful and and to usher in its future. history of outstanding unique African American This year, we featured local African American these visionaries from leaders with a gala awards distinctly different banquet at the Italian fields and backgrounds Conference Center. This on the printed pages year, we were forced of past four Milwaukee to cancel the annual Times publications.

Black Excellence Awards They represent the due to COVID-19. breadth and depth of This pandemic has great achievements. We extraordinarily disrupted are looking forward to our daily economic and celebrating with you in social lives.

Pictured, the honorees from 2022 at the 36th Black I would to take this time to thank our our first ever Black Excellence Excellence Awards. So supporters who have Awards back in February 1986. mark your calendar contributed to our for Friday, February journey. We have shared 25th as we continue stories of courageous, traditions. Every culture our strong traditions and is rooted in its traditions. launch big dreams for a inspiring African Traditions provide a way to Americans showcasing better tomorrow.

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A Message From the North Division High School Athletic Hall of Fame

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To Our Loyal Blue Devils and Friends,

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We wish to thank you for your participation and support of the North Division Athletic Hall of Fame celebration and banquet that we have all enjoyed in the past. However, because the deadly COVID-19 virus has wreaked havoc on our community in an unprecedented manner, we have decided it is more important to postpone our 2021 Banquet event for the time being to keep our Blue Devils safe and healthy.

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On Sunday, February 28, 2021, Mount Ephraim Baptist Church hosted their "Annual Black History Recognition Program," at their church at 4057 N. Mayfair Rd. Each year in February, Mt. Ephraim honors local community leaders who have strived to make Milwaukee a better place. The event is coordinated by Will Moore. Picture at the community recognition program are (from left) Will Moore; Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church Pastor Dimitri Mack; Milwaukee Center for Independence Senior Director of Diversity and Cultural Competence Alvin Hill; Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley; Milwaukee County House of Corrections Superintendent Chantell Jewell; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley; and Milwaukee County Sheriff Department Chief Deputy Denita Ball.

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Eight bad sleep habits that cause weight gain If you’ve been losing sleep at night worrying about why you can’t seem to lose weight, you may very well be sleeping with the enemy: bad bedtime habits.

Research shows that sleep plays an important role in weight management. People who get adequate sleep have lower BMI indexes than people who don’t. Findings also suggest that not getting enough sleep can cause weight gain.

“When you have poor sleep or lack of rest, you’re setting a whole cascade of events in motion hormonally that could set you up for weight gain,” said John M. Jakicic, director of the Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh.

Having your room too warm can disrupt this process.

The fix: Sleep in a cool room, preferably below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Eating right before bedtime That very important cooldown process can also be disrupted by eating late-night meals and snacks.

nal of Epidemiology show that exposure to even a small amount of light not only affects the quality of rest but can also put on extra pounds.

Cortisol, “the stress hormone,” has also been shown to be abnormally high when you’re exposed to light.

The fix: When it’s time for “lights out”, really make sure all the lights are out. Close the blinds, use dark drapes, turn your alarm clock away from your line of sight, and put your cell phone and other electronics at least three feet away.

When hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin are thrown out of balance, these can affect your sleep, mood, and food cravings. Sleep tight and wake up right by correcting these common weight-gaining 2. Sleeping on your stomach sleep habits.

If we had to rank sleeping positions, lying on your 1. Sleeping with lights on Hopefully, you don’t still stomach might be at the botneed a nightlight. Findings tom of the list. While it’s a from a recent study pub- good position for snoring lished in the American Jour- or sleep apnea, the benefits

don’t extend much further.

Unfortunately, sleeping on your stomach can cause both neck and back pain. It also has shown as one of the positions that you can gain the most weight because of its after-effects. It can also add a lot of unnecessary strain to your muscles and joints, which is why you might be waking up sore and tired.

The fix: Placing a pillow under your lower belly might help reduce back pain.

The fix: Have your last meal no later than three hours before your bedtime.

5. Late night exercise Regular exercise is extremely important for weight loss and maintenance, but high impact exercise – like cardio – raises your body temperature, prevents the release of hormones, and makes it harder for you to fall asleep.

The fix: Skip late-night cardio and do light stretching, like yoga, instead.

6. Sleeping in clothes Pajamas are cute and comfy, but if you want to sleep better, ditch them. Tight or form-fitting clothing, including underwear and bras, can raise your body temperature and have been shown to reduce the secretion of melatonin.

absolutely must wear clothes, keep them loose and breathable.

7. Not getting enough sleep Having a bedtime isn’t just for children. Every person’s body is different, but on average, sleep experts agree that seven to eight hours of sleep is ideal. A lack of sleep increases cortisol, hunger hormones, and decreases growth hormone, serotonin, and leptin – all increasing the risk of weight gain.

The fix: Try to get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night.

8. Staying up too late Sometimes burning the midnight oil working is necessary, but don’t make it a habit if you’re trying to lose weight. The reason you’re not getting enough sleep (Bad Habit 6) maybe because you’re going to bed too late.

The later you stay up, the more likely you are to eat and snack, throwing off your metabolism. The early morning hours (starting at 2 a.m.) are also when cortisol naturally begins to increase.

3. Keeping your bedroom too warm People who always have to sleep with a window cracked or a fan on (no matter the season) might actually be on to something. The body naturally cools down while you rest, releasing fat-burning The fix: Put yourself to bed hormones and repairing your The fix: Sleep naked and by 11 p.m. skin, bones, and muscles. under light blankets. If you

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Seven ways of finding joy in trying times Throughout history, joy has made cameo appearances in hard times. While imprisoned in a concentration camp, Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl developed the joy and life-sustaining ideas in his influential book, Man’s Search for Meaning, that beauty, art and love need to co-exist amid devastation.* During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, there was a boom in Sing or listen to your famusical comedy that offered vourite music joyous interludes and a reSinging helps older adults prieve* from troubled times. feel joyful by triggering the release of oxytocin, the Human beings can hold brain’s social bonding chemfeelings of joy and sadness ical, and the pleasure chemtogether in a healthy bal- ical dopamine,* reported a ance, where light and dark McGill University study. emotions are not mutually exclusive,* says Psychology To- Lend a helping hand day. People can be optimistic “Our greatest joy is when without ignoring or denying we seek to do good to oththe harsh realities of living ers,” says Archbishop Desthrough challenges, such as mond Tutu.* Doing good in the COVID-19 pandemic. the pandemic can be as simple as getting groceries for You may have to adjust a neighbor, sharing a funny your mindset to find joy in movie with a friend, or reachdifferent ways through try- ing out to a family member ing times. But moments of feeling lonely or sad. joy are there for the taking once you reflect on relation- Indulge your five senses ships and experiences that Everything you taste, smell, matter and have meaning touch, hear and see can afin your life. Be proactive in fect and potentially brighten finding and grabbing sourc- your mood. Enjoy the taste es of happiness, rather than and aroma of your favorite waiting or expecting them to foods, seasoned with fresh come to you. herbs and spices. Bring nature into your surroundings Here are some tips for with indoor plants that flowfinding joy in daily life: er in winter.

Get into the flow Immerse yourself in a task, whether it be painting a picture, building a cabinet or learning a new dance that will test your skill, but not be overwhelming or too stressful. The flow state happens when you become totally and blissfully absorbed in a task, releasing feel-good endorphins,* according to University of Chicago.

Move more and sit less Physically active people are happier than those who are less active,* according to the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Whether you go for a brisk walk or do an online tai chi class, it’s good for your emotional and physical health.

Read for pleasure Reading a great book gives pleasure by transporting you into another world, while helping to lower pandemic anxiety and boost empathy,* suggests University of Lethbridge.

Practice mindfulness with acceptance Doing mindfulness meditation has been shown to increase positive emotions.

Monitoring and accepting your thoughts, feelings, sensations and cravings in the moment leads to stronger feelings of happiness than monitoring alone,* reported a Journal of Personal and Social Psychology study.

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Gonzaga University.

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*The following sources provide references for this blog, in order of 6. Time. “The science of peak appearance: human performance.” (2014), online: https://time.com/56809/ 1. Viktor E. Frankl. “Man’s the-science-of-peak-human-perforSearch for Meaning.” (1959), on- mance/ line: https://edisciplinas.usp.br/ pluginfile.php/3403095/mod_ 7. University of Michigan. resource/content/1/56Viktor- “Physical activity could improve Frankl_Mans%20Search.pdf your happiness, study says.”

2. cinemajam.com. “The (2018), online: https://www.

1930s: The divinely decadent ajc.com/news/world/physical-acdecade for musicals.” (2020), tivity-could-improve-your-happionline: http://cinemajam. ness-study-says/oPD5YcRmprFcom/mag/features/1930s-di- dkR96W7ZHKM/ vinely-decadent-decade-musicals#:~:text=During%20 8. Global News. “Reading the%201930s,%20around%20 for pleasure can help reduce pan400%20musicals%20and%20 demic stress, increase empathy: musical,Dietrich%20and%20 experts. (2020), online: https:// many%20more.%20All%20 globalnews.ca/news/7450163/ singing,%20all%20dancing lethbridge-alberta-reading-popu3. Psychology Today. “We can larity-covid-19/ carry grief and joy together.”

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9. Psychology Today. “The psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ surprising reason mindfulness freedom-grieve/201204/we-can- makes you happier.” (2020), carry-grief-and-joy-together online: https://www.psychol4.McGill University. “Sing- og ytoday.com/us/blog/theing a melodious therapy for aging mindful-self-express/202001/ adults.” (2016), online: https:// the-sur prising-reason-mindfulwww.merriammusic.com/school- ness-makes-you-happier

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The HOP is a non-profit organization that serves the poor and marginalized members of our community. By attending to the most basic human needs, the staff members and volunteers at the HOP help individuals and families work toward self-sufficiency. The organization offers a slew of programs that address physical, emotional, and spiritual health. As Executive Director, Gerri carries the ultimate responsibility to ensure that every aspect of each program is working correctly.

She supervises the day-today operations and oversees all staff and volunteers. Gerri helps implement the type of programs that fulfill the mission of the HOP. In addition to being a wife, mother, and professional, Gerri became a licensed ordained minister this past October. She was recently selected to serve as Pastor of Bradford Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Gerri served at St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church as an Associate Minister for five years before her final ordination.

Rev. Volina Cross-Dukes Rev. Volina Cross-Dukes recalls that as a child growing up in Kosciusko, MS, her parents Arthur W. and Piccolar (Hutchins) Cross had to coerce her to leave the “Mourners Bench,” for children not yet joined to the church at the Little Hill Missionary Baptist Church during a summer revival.

As a youth Rev. CrossDukes waited for a sign but it wouldn't happen for many years later. As a result of that experience Rev. Cross-Dukes went to theology school, graduated and became one of the first African American female pastors of a mainline denomination in Milwaukee.

During her time as pastor, the congregation became more involved in the local community. One of the ways Rev. Cross-Dukes and the congregation accomplished this was to implement the “Adopt A School Program” with the Townsend Street Elementary School across the street from Trinity.

Rev. Cross-Dukes is the published author of “Getting Honest: A Memoir of a Spiritual Journey.” She is a past president of the pastor’s caucus for MICAH (Milwaukee Inner City Churches Allied for Hope).

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fered her the opportunity to write bible lessons. For the last 15 years, she has served as a writer for the SSPB in Nashville. She writes a wide range of educational learning materials from youth to adult. Rev. Lester is also a is also a published author of the soon-to-be released loved to read and write: book: “A GOSPEL People: short stories, journal entries, Bible Studies for Youth Around just about anything, but she the Globe.” never dreamed of becoming a published author, much less an honoree in the field of religion. Her family did not attend church often and therefore only as an adult did she come to the conclusion that she had an “undeveloped faith.”

Rev. Lester was one of six sisters born to the union of J.B. and Bernice Taylor.

While Rev. Lester was in ju- Rev. Viviane Thomasnior high school, the family Breitfeld In 2018, for the first time moved to East St. Louis, IL where Rev. Lester received in the history of the Greather high school diploma er Milwaukee Synod of the from East St. Louis Senior Evangelical Lutheran Church High. During that era, there of America (ELCA), a womwere few schools that of- an of color was nominated to fered extracurricular activi- be the bishop of the synod. ties for girls, but Rev. Lester Though she was not elected, said she enjoyed playing in a Rev. Viviane Thomas-Brecommunity basketball pro- itfeld is proud of being that gram and was a member of woman. She was among the the National Honor Society. final seven candidates.

Rev. Thomas-Breitfeld is The family moved back to Milwaukee within four years the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in when Bernice died.

After relocating to Mil- Waukesha, a position she has waukee, Rev. Lester began held since 1992. She sucattending Community Bap- ceeded the founding pastor tist Church around 1982 and of that church. Her congreRev. Lester was shocked by gation has 71 families. how uninformed she was A native of New York City, about the bible. she holds a Psychology deShe later married and has gree from Cornell University two adult children: Justin R. and a Master of Divinity deLester, and Camille B. Lester. gree from McCormick TheoFor years, she prayed about logical Seminary in Chicago.

God’s purpose for her life. She was ordained in 1980.

One night she believes God She then accepted a call to woke her up and chose her as a vessel for his word. For be the Associate Pastor at quite a while, she told no one St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, where she of her revelation. remained until moving to When she finally told her her current assignment in pastor, he said that in order Waukesha. for people to take Rev. Lester She was involved in develseriously, she would need to go to seminary and earn a de- oping the spiritual compogree. She enrolled in school nent of some programs at and by the following year Community Memorial Hosshe received her ministeri- pital in Menomonee Falls al license which enabled her and is the volunteer chaplain to preach and perform other for the Wisconsin State Paministerial duties at a specific trol’s 2nd District in southcongregation under the su- eastern Wisconsin. pervision of a pastor.

She serves on the GreatRev. Lester earned her er Milwaukee Synod’s Meru Committee, Bachelor’s degree in Minis- Partnership try from Master’s Divinity which has an ongoing relaSchool in 2000 and earned a tionship with the diocese of Master’s Degree from Mas- Meru in Tanzania. She has ter’s International University been to Meru three times and is involved in two interof Divinity in 2002. national consultations dealShe did not realize her tal- ing with that area. ent for writing until she was Her husband, Rev. Fred asked by The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper to write a Taylor-Breitfeld, is the pasChristian column in 2001. It tor of Jackson Park Lutherwas her weekly column in the an Church on Milwaukee’s Times that was instrumental south side. The couple have in her talent being noticed two adult children, Sean and by the National Baptist Sun- Leota, both of whom live in day School Publishing Board New York City.

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