Key to any education reform is unselfishness and compromise for the sake of the children
If the debate over who runs Milwaukee Public Schools--an elected school board or Mayor Tom Barrett and city hall--has accomplished anything, it is getting people engaged verbally and physically in the reform of education in the state’s largest school district. ... Read more
‘No, Thanks!’
Why I’ll Be Skipping ‘Precious’
by Tonya Pendleton, BlackAmericaWeb.com
I have come to realize that when it comes to most black folks, I’m in the minority. ... Read more
What should brothers learn from Obama? Courage
President Barack Obama tours the Great Wall in Badaling, China Wednesday. (AP) ... Read more
I-Witness
Holla!
Ten thousand, five hundred (10,500), down 98, 500 to go I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world one event at a time. ... Read more
The story that caught my I...
A Healthcare Salute
by B. White
There were tears, cheers, and high-fives in the House chamber after lawmakers voted 220 to 215 to pass the historical healthcare reform package. ... Read more
A DeMarco Morgan Update
by B. White
Former WISN 12 news anchor, DeMarco Morgan, who is presently anchoring at NBC in New York, is dancing in the universe. This week he will be emceeing his first major golf tournament as well as the Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball in Los Angels, CA. He will then get on the redeye back to New York to host a fundraiser in honor of the three slain civil rights workers killed doing the civil rights era. And then and then. Holla! DeMarco is one of the most sought after anchors/emcees in the nation. ... Read more
Honoring our heroes!
by B. White
This year, I-Witness wanted to attend the Veterans Day parade. Our soldiers go through so much protecting the freedoms we are so accustom to having in this great nation of ours even with all its imperfection. ... Read more
Thank You
by B. White
I-Witness would like to salute nationally renowned hip-hopper artist/Paramedic /Firefighter, Steve Strickin (EMC) of MED 6 on Palmer and Locust as well as Engine 30 on Teutonia/Locust for the gallant work they did at the Clinton Rose Senior Center. ... Read more
Reuben K. Harpole, Jr. and Mildred Harpole with a check for $20,945 that was raised during the recent event at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee honoring Harpole’s service to Milwaukee and the community promoting education and economic development. The money will go to the Reuben Harpole Scholarship Fund. (photo by Harry Kemp)
Story compiled by MCJ Staff
After several months of speculation as to whether or not he would run for Wisconsin governor, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made it official Sunday...he WILL be the Democratic candidate for the state’s highest office.
More than one in four, or nearly 26 percent of African American households, suffered from food insecurity in 2008, compared to 14.6 percent of whites. This is according to the most recent data on hunger released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. The overall increase from 2007 is the largest one-year increase since the USDA first began publishing the data.
Chicago -- The U.S. Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Census Center recently announced some very positive news in light of today’s extremely tight job market: about 70,000 people will be recruited in the coming weeks to work for the 2010 Census across the Chicago Region--which is composed of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin--between December 2009 and June 2010.
RACE for Success will foster partnership, empower parents and communities
Madison -- As American Education Week begins, State Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) and State Senator Spencer Coggs joined education advocates, professionals, and community members from throughout Milwaukee to introduce a bold proposal for education reform.
Which is exactly what the Green Bay Packers did to remain in Wildcard hunt
by Troy A. Sparks
sparkstroy@hotmail.com
Green Bay -- If the Green Bay Packers learned anything from the last two weeks, it was to play with a sense of urgency. And the pivotal game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday would test their confidence after losses to Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The Packers rebounded in a big way with a 17-7 victory.... Read more
Packers Weekly Report – Week 11
by Troy A. Sparks
sparkstroy@hotmail.com
Recently, the Green Bay players met to express their frustrations after the Tampa Bay loss and held each other accountable for the disappointing defeat to a previously winless team. The turnaround began with a convincing 17-7 home win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. ... Read more
Bucks Weekly Report
by Troy A. Sparks
sparkstroy@hotmail.com
No one knew what to expect from Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings before the season started. The buzz is back in the Bradley Center, and he’s -- as the 1290 WMCS slogan says –- the talk of the town. ... Read more
Religion
God is faithful
God is faithful. I know it may not be a very profound academic statement laced with the grandeur of literary flare, yet that is the summary of this week’s article. God is faithful. ... Read more
Scientists to refute evolution theory at conference in Rome In Response to Pope Benedict XVI’s Call for Both Sides to be Heard
Rome, Italy On the 150th anniversary of Darwin¹s "Origin of the Species," five renowned scientists held a conference at Pope Pius V University in Rome presenting a scientific refutation of the theory of evolution. ... Read more
Lil Wayne to release rock album; Universal announces due dates for Blige and Redman albums
After months of false starts, Universal Music Group has announced that Lil Wayne’s long-anticipated rock-themed album, “Rebirth,” is slated for a December 15 release date. ... Read more
