Clinton wins West Virginia, Obama on track to win nomination
by Michael H. Cottman and Jackie Jones, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Black political observers said Tuesday that despite Hillary Clinton’s convincing but largely symbolic victory in the West Virginia primary, Barack Obama is still on track to become the nation’s first African American Democratic presidential nominee. Read more
Nation and World
Obama takes North Carolina, Clinton squeaks by in Indiana
by Cash Michaels,
Special to the NNPA from the Carolinian
Raleigh (NNPA)--Despite narrowing pre-primary polls, withering negative national headlines and a relentless assault by his fierce Democratic opponent, North Carolina put Senator Barack Obama’s historic bid for the presidency firmly back in the driver’s seat Tuesday with a commanding 56-42 primary victory over Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York. ... Read more
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Religion doesn't slow soccer player
Residents protest shooting of teen
I-Witness Exclusive
by Barbara White
Dead men don’t feel pain, their mamas do." That was one of the messages on one of the many protest signs carried by activists, neighborhood mothers and their children. The protesters held a rally in front of the Friendly Food Market, located on 23rd and Center streets, where the store’s co-owner, Kulwant Hans, 39, shot 14-year-old Princella Walker in the leg after she left the grocery store. More than 75 people from the neighborhood and the community joined
Two young protesters hold up signs proclaiming their disdain for Friendly Food Market, where a 14-year-old girl was shot by the storeowner. (White photo)
Assistant Pastor Will Davis of New Birth Church, members of Project Respect and United Neighborhoods to demand the store be closed permanently, not only because of the shooting, but also for alleged illegal activity taking place there. Judging from the neighborhood participants at the rally/protest, it was easy to see that the residents living around the store are very young. Many of the young men ... Read more
by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Success is success wherever it may be found. But hometown successes are enthusiastically lauded and treasured. Such is the journey of Our Woman, Our Treasure, Our Jewel: Tonit Calaway, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Counsel of Harley Davidson, Inc. An example of Milwaukee’s finest, for whom we all feel a sense of community pride. Born in Milwaukee, her early education was at Milwaukee Montessori School. Tonit explains, "I was born in Milwaukee and lived in the Parkview ... Read more
Noted pastor, community activist dies
Reverend Robert L. Harris
Funeral services were held Wednesday for minister and community activist Reverend Robert L. Harris, pastor of Tabernacle Community Baptist Church. ... Read more
I-Witness
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"Droppin' It Like It's Hot!
by B. White
Holla!
One hundred ninety-one thousand (191,000) down, 48,000 to go, I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world one event at a time. "Black People are the First Wonder of the... Read more
Members of the "What Is A Woman" and "What Is A Man" mentoring programs were all smiles during a recent group session. The Dr. King School students were chosen to participate in the MCJ sponsored programs. Read more
Pulse of the Community
photos and questions by Harry Kemp
Question of the Week: "Why is it important to celebrate Mother’s Day?"
Superintendent Jessie Lee, Jr.: "This is a day to recognize all mothers!"
Earline Hamilton: "Mothers are beautiful and need to be pampered and loved. This is their special day."
Lula Hamilton: "There is nothing like a mother. (Children should) do everything you can for her because one day she will not be here."
Isaac Lee: "She is the mother of birth. So without a start you can’t finish."
Nefetari Dancers danced to the beat of African drums during a recent Kwanzaa celebration held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum. The celebration was in honor of the second principles of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia or Self-Determination. (photo by Harry Kemp)
