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Vol. 33 No. 33 • Thurs., Aug. 21, 2014 - Wed., Aug. 27, 2014 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢

BHC and MICAH announce launching of new bus routes to suburbs

On Friday, August 15, 2014, MICAH and the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin held a joint press conference and bus tour event to announce the launching of projected new bus routes to suburban communities. The event highlighted the significant achieving by the groups in reaching a settlement with state and federal transportation officials and agencies, of

their Zoo Interchange lawsuit, which was brought on their behalf by the ACLU of Wisconsin and Midwest Environmental Services. Over the next four years, $13.5 million will enable three new bus routes to transport workers and potential job seekers from the City of Milwaukee to suburban job opportunities. At the conclusion of the press conference attendees were invited to board

MCTS buses to experience rides on the new Rt. 6 to Menomonee Falls and Route 279 to New Berlin industrial park. The rides acquainted elected officials and job seekers with the route and employment and other resources along the route. The two routes will begin to function on Sunday, August 24, 2014. The route to New Berlin will launch in January 2015.

2014 Fellowship Open an outstanding success Photo by Robert Bell

Patricia McManus, Ph.D, R.N. President and CEO Wisconsin Black Health Coalition On Friday, August 15, 2014, the 14th Annual Fellowship Open and Luncheon was held at Silver Spring Golf & Banquet Center, located at N56 W21318 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. The event featured a round of golf, a silent auction and an awards luncheon. Pictured at the event are (from left) Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett; 2014 Legends Award Recipient and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson; Community Leader Award Recipient, History Maker and Attorney Vel Phillips; and Congresswoman Gwen Moore, were among the hundreds of celebrities, business leaders and urban youth who attended this year's event. Since its founding, the Fellowship Open has raised nearly $1,000,000 to support education and open paths to successful careers for Milwaukee's children.

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Seaway Bank introduces new board of directors chairwoman to Milwaukee On Saturday, August 16, 2014, Seaway Bank introduced Veranda Dickens to the Milwaukee community at a meet-and-greet event. Ms. Dickens is the chairwoman of the board of directors for Seaway Bank and Trust Company located on Fond du Lac Ave and 21st Street. Pictured with Ms. Dickens is Jacqueline Ward of Fondy North FDC and Delores Sims of Legacy Bancard Inc. Seaway is the third largest African American owned bank in the country and the largest in the Chicago area.

Photo by George Neal

This Issue:

Seven essential facts about Ferguson and the shooting of Michael Brown - Page 2

Mercy, mercy we: Managing stress in traumatic times - Page 14


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