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Election Watch 2012

Election Watch 2012

The Candidates Speak Out On The Issues Facing Community

Starting this week until the February 17 primary elections, your Milwaukee Community Journal will print responses to eight questions we sent to candidates running for Milwaukee mayor, common council, county board and other local elected offices where applicable.

The questions are related to job creation, public transportation, public education, tax reform, affirmative action, public safety, housing foreclosures, and how involved government should be in the daily lives of citizens.

Eleven of the 38 candidates responded by our Monday, January 23 deadline, …

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Good dental hygiene is a must

Good dental hygiene is a must

Carter Drugs Store  Healthful Hints:

Dental hygiene is an important factor in maintaining good health.  Implementing good dental hygiene habits in our children will be beneficial to us as parents and to our children in the long and short term.  Beautiful teeth render a beautiful smile and beautiful appearance.  But there are many other attributes contributed to …

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Sometimes It Takes Another Voice

Sometimes It Takes Another Voice

Recently, I went out of town and despite looking at several different travel options, I realized I would not be able to avoid missing our Sunday morning worship service.

As a pastor, I take very seriously the responsibility of being physically present to those to whom I am charged to minister. I also know that there is only one of me and I cannot be in all places at the same time.

Part of good …

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Perspectives

Local 100 Black Men seeking high school senior scholarship applicants

Local 100 Black Men seeking high school senior scholarship applicants

by Taki S. Raton The 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce the Future Leader Scholarship opportunity initiative....

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President Hines on City Hall Fix: ‘We must act responsibly’

President Hines on City Hall Fix: ‘We must act responsibly’

I commend the Common Council, the Department of Public Works (DPW), and the consultants for the actions taken in addressing the...

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Lawsuit Against Walker ‘Voter Suppression’ Bill to Continue

Lawsuit Against Walker ‘Voter Suppression’ Bill to Continue

Judge Sides Against Walker on Motion to Dismiss; Case to Continue in Fight Against Poll Tax Scheme Madison – A Dane...

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One person can make a difference in what goes on in the world, especially in politics

One person can make a difference in what goes on in the world, especially in politics

With the Name of the Most High I seek refuge in the Lord of the Dawn From the mischief of created...

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Joblessness Devastating the Black Community

Joblessness Devastating the Black Community

What we can do to help   by Ralph Hollmon, President & CEO, Milwaukee Urban League Even in better economic times,...

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Community must join the rest of state in recall effort

Community must join the rest of state in recall effort

MCJ Editorial On Tuesday, hundreds of state Democrats of every color, age, class and occupation made a special delivery to the...

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In 2012, Black Outreach Key for President Obama

In 2012, Black Outreach Key for President Obama

by Michael H. Cottman, BlackAmericaWeb.com Michael Blake, an African-American political adviser for the Obama campaign, is making good on a strategic...

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Upholding voting rights in the memory of Dr. King

Upholding voting rights in the memory of Dr. King

by Benjamin Todd Jealous, President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,...

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Community partners come together to launch ‘Ready, Set, Vote!’ campaign on photo ID

Community partners come together to launch ‘Ready, Set, Vote!’ campaign on photo ID

Effort seeks to educate public on changes to election law and help eligible voters obtain the proper identification to vote Community...

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Upholding Voting Rights in the Memory of Dr. King

Upholding Voting Rights in the Memory of Dr. King

by Benjamin Todd Jealous, President & CEO, NAACP This year, on the day our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,...

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Popular Stories

Anti-violence summit at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Jan. 28

Anti-violence summit at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center Jan. 28

A summit focusing on stopping youth violence will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at the...

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Crown Royal Black Salutes Chuck D

Crown Royal Black Salutes Chuck D

Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) — Crown Royal and the DuSable Museum of African American History have...

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Divasʼ give thanks…

Divasʼ give thanks…

Youth group thanks sponsor for continued support Members of Divas In Training presented bottles of...

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‘Movie about legendary Tuskegee Airmen a hit with Black moviegoers’

‘Movie about legendary Tuskegee Airmen a hit with Black moviegoers’

by Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr. Though it’s not a perfect movie, “Red Tails,” the World...

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Reach Down & Rise Up Foundation Inc. extends 2012 scholarship opportunity to area students

Reach Down & Rise Up Foundation Inc. extends 2012 scholarship opportunity to area students

Local high school students are encouraged to apply for the Reach Down & Rise Up...

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Towering legend, flawed man? MLK’s image evolves

Towering legend, flawed man? MLK’s image evolves

by Brett Zongker and Samantha Gross, Associated Press Washington (AP) — On the National Mall...

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Little-Known Black History Fact: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication

Little-Known Black History Fact: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication

by Erica Taylor, The Tom Joyner Morning Show October 16, 2011 marked the historic dedication...

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MLK and the GOP candidates

MLK and the GOP candidates

An Arc That Breaks Anthony D. Romero, Exec. Dir. of the American Civil Liberties Union...

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Exhibitions for Gallery Night

Exhibitions for Gallery Night

From left to right, Mikal Floyd-Pruitt, Kevin Boatright, and Anwar Floyd-Pruitt are pictured in front...

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Inaugural online Executive MBA class begins at Howard University

Inaugural online Executive MBA class begins at Howard University

Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — Howard University announces the start of the inaugural class for its...

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