by Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt
Is Artieas Shanks a product of his environment? A victim of societal neglect? Or as Police Chief Edward Flynn assessed, “a menace to society?” ... Read more
I-Witness
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by B. White
The Story(ies) that Caught My “I”
A Salute to All 2009 Graduates
I-Witness salutes all graduates of the 2009 Class, be it middle school, high school or universities/colleges. ... Read more
Milwaukeeans enjoy the rhythmic sounds at Cathedral Square during Jazz in the Park. Summer time is booming in the city, as residents are treated to a variety of family and music festivals. (photo by Harry Kemp)
Dynamic duos Who build a dynamic community
Attorney Jeffrey and Dr. Sharneicia Norman
by Kia Marie Green
The power of positive people and positive role models does wonders for a child. Children grow up with aspirations of success, hoping to achieve the same greatness as those they admire. Such was the case for Attorney Jeffrey and Dr. Sharneicia Norman, who, in their youth, were surrounded by love and positive influences. And in the spirit of giving back what was once given to them, today they make it their mission to do the same for area children. ... Read more
Health Care Can’t Wait!
Thousands march on Washington to demand quality, affordable health care for all
by Joan Hollingsworth
Washington, D.C.’s Freedom Plaza was flooded with more than 2500 faith-based organizations, when the groups recently came together in faith and democracy for health care reform. The Gamaliel Foundation, a network of 60 faith-based community organizations in 20 states, led the effort in coordination with Health Care for America Now, a national grassroots campaign to pass health reform legislation this year. ... Read more
SDC honors area youth for their achievements
It can be said: Milwaukee’s youth are on a mission, headed for success. Many of the city’s young people were recently recognized for their achievements and participation in a number of Social Development Commission (SDC) programs. The SDC Youth and Family Development Program honored the youth at the recent annual award ceremony. More than 1,500 youth during 2008 took part in SDC youth programs ... Read more
Brighter Futures study:
Substantial drops in delinquency, child abuse
In a period of increasing poverty and unemployment, Milwaukee County has experienced significant decreases in juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy, and child abuse and neglect over the last five to six years, according to a recent study of key statistics related to youth health and well-being by Community Advocates’ Milwaukee Brighter Futures Initiative. ... Read more
by Rev. Roxanne Cardenas, M.Div
I have a wonderfully naughty dog named Smidget Smuckens. Explaining his name would take a separate article so suffice it to say that his first name came from observing his stature and the second name came from my mother’s inability to remember his first name. ... Read more
