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For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men

Pulse of the Community

Rising star Barack Obama weighs White House run

by The Associated Press
Washington--Senator Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday he was considering a run for president in 2008, backing off previous statements that he would not do so.

The Illinois Democrat said he could no longer stand by the statements he made after his 2004 election and earlier this year that he would serve a full six-year term in Congress. He said he would not make a decision until after the November 7 elections. More

I-Witness

Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column

"Droppin' It Like It's

by Barbara White
Holla!
Nine thousand, five hundred (9,500) down 246,500 to go, I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, one event at a time.

***Jobs, Jobs, Jobs***

Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership and Big Step Skilled Trades Employment Program will present a general orientation overview for job training, which can lead to family supporting job opportunities. The sessions will be Thursday, November 9 at 10 a.m. (Doors will close at 9:45 a.m.) and November 29 at 5 p.m. (doors will close at 4:45 p.m.), there will be no walk-ins (pre-registration required, each session will take one to one-a-half hours.) Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, have reliable transportation, picture ID and any certificates, resume or any other documents relevant to training and job placement. To register call, 342-9787. Okay y’all get prepared and be on time. Yes you can, can!

Holla-Outs

To: Kitty Wilson over at the Wilson Club! Hey, Kitty thank you for the wonderful dinner, you know chicken wings are my favorite, Holla!

To: My fellow Capricorn, Jerome (JJ) Johnson! Remember our Capricorn creed, Holla!

To: Fay Garland, hope everything went well for you, Holla!

To: Beverly Staples over at Froedert Hospital, I loved that purple and orange, you were too sharp.

To: Chuck Jones over at Chuck’s Barbershop! Hey, Chuck you know you are truly one of the Creator’s True Miracles, keep believing in Miracles, Yahoo Miracles!

Hey, Javetti Walker and Lawonda Agee just wanted to Holla-Out to my little cousins hearing good things, keep advancing that next generation I love it.

To: The Henning Family, Dre’ has a condominium.

To: Carla Keye in the lab and Velma Ware in medical records over at Midtown Health Center, Holla!

Birthday Holla-Outs

To: Justin Knox and Tomara Williams. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, your father Albert Holmes and I-Witness just wanted to Holla at you on your birthday.

To: Jeanette Herreua, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday!

Pssssst...

Hey, y’all want to share some humor with you. This past Saturday, Sweetest Day was WISN 12’s Weekend Co-Anchor DeMarco Morgan Day. Sweetest Day is about giving recognition to those who just make life sweet. Well evidently, DeMarco has made life sweet for a many on Sweetest Day, he received more flowers than all the women combined at WISN 12. Hey DeMarco life must be sweet, Holla!

Mr. Wonderful, (Gaulien "Gee" Smith) of Gee’s Clippers was in Dallas with former Milwaukeean Jack Miles. Miles the former Milwaukee Bucks’ Director of Player’s Security now works for the Washington Wizards as Director of Player’s Services and Security. While there, of course Mr. Wonderful attended the game between the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks. Pssst, he didn’t tell how many sweeties he was, Holla!

Now y’all know who makes life Sweet for me, my two favorites, Mr. Wonderful (Gee), the Distinguish Gentlemen (DeMarco), and of course, all of you, Holla!

Congratulations

To: Andre’ Lee Ellis owner of Andre’s on Garfield. Andre’ is a diabetic who was taking four insulin shots a day. He has been declared insulin independent he no longer has to take shots or pills. He said that through diet and exercise he has been successful at putting the disease in remission where his body is now producing its own insulin again. Andre’ has also been smoke free for 50 days, not one cigarette. Hey, Andre’ I-Witness salutes you for recognizing that one must make the lifestyle changes for good health and the best cure is practicing preventive health care. Congratulations!

To: Richard Perry Thomas who resides in Milwaukee but is now attending Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois. Thomas is starring in the all Black production of August Wilson, "Two Trains Running." August Wilson passed last year. He was considered the Black Shakespeare of theater. Congratulations Richard, "break a leg!"

Condolences

To: The family of Mildred Mouton. Mouton was a part of the support group at CYD of Parents whose children have been killed; our prayers are with you. More

Inside This Issue

Religion

100 Black women honored at Holy Redeemer’s Women’s Day Celebration

I-Witness

Community’s number one columnist has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening!

WEEKEND Edition 10-27-06

I-Witness Exclusive

by Barbara White

Community observes second anniversary of Frank Jude beating; renew call for justice

Debbie Jude, mother of Frank Jude, spoke at rally for her son held recently at city hall. The rally was to commemorate the second anniversary of the beating of Jude and LeVelle Harris by off-duty MPD officers.

by Barbara White
Nearly 100 people of all races packed the City Hall rotunda Tuesday in a show of unity and a call for justice in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the beating of Frank Jude by off duty Milwaukee police officers. More

For The Sake Of Aaron
Celebrating Our Black Men

Vincent Lyles

"We must be leery of the mass culture’s disintegration of our culture and our value systems. Our youngsters are now promoted and marketed to want everything now, fast, and at all costs."

"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs

"There’s nothing we can do for our kids today, but we can do a lot for them tomorrow and that starts today!"

Vincent Lyles

by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
One respects and applauds a man who appreciates the present and enthusiastically examines the possibility.

Armed with astute academic preparation, plus strong professional networks and a desire to promote Milwaukee, the home of his birth, Vincent Lyles continues to reach new plateaus that demonstrate professional leadership and make him our "Best of the Best" honoree, this week. More

First woman African president honored by MU

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (seated front, second from right) was awarded an honorary degree from Marquette University Monday during a ceremony at the university’s Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom. Johnson Sirleaf is the first democratically elected female president of Liberia and Africa. (photo by Harry Kemp)

The Nightlife and Lifestyles Section of the MCJ

Poetry Unplugged at the Onyx

Pictured (l to r) are local poets Autumn Blaze and Sista Monica as they recently ripped the mic at Poetry Unplugged, held at the Onyx Nightclub.
The two, along with many other poets and connoisseurs of poetry, regularly visit the Onyx Tuesday nights for the Nightclub’s open mic set. (photo by Barbara White)

Kaleidoscope wants to know...

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

photos by Harry Kemp

Consuela Kirkendoll: "In the next five years, I plan to be married with a family and possibly owning my own old folks home or group home. I’ve worked in the health field for nine years, coming from a factory job and wanting to do more for our people--especially the ones who are being abused or neglected."

Johnnie Hardwick: "In the next five years, I hopefully see myself more settled as for my living situation, career wise and the relationship with my kids; giving them the attention they need. A lot of stress I have these days, I believe is self-caused, but hopefully in a few years I hope to be a little more stress free."

Delshae Vance: "Hopefully own my own business. I want to start up a soul food restaurant in Madison to give my people somewhere to receive an income. I also hope to start an Urban League for my brothers and sisters to keep them off the streets and teach them there is a better (life) than drugs and violence."

Jameelah Shareef-Alebar: "Five years from now, God willing, I plan to be the successful executive director of an after-school program, called the Centers for Accelerated Learning and Creativity. This program’s mission will be geared toward youths, ages 5-17 in efforts to improve their learning academically and creatively."

Jude files civil rights lawsuit

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Diversifying juror pools

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Grants help local nonprofits

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Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly previews make choosing a film fun

by Kam Williams

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Divas N Babes
New website for stylish moms

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WEEKEND Editions

September 1, 2006

August 25, 2006

August 18, 2006

Low minority graduation rates and rising minority population jeopardize state’s economic future

For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men: State Senator G. Spencer Coggs

Signifyin’: Life lessons passed on to sons

Doyle announces appointments for Business Opportunity Advisory Commission

Pulse of the Community 10-18-06

I-Witness 10-18-06

Religion 10-18-06

Youth and Education 10-18-06

Kaleidoscope 10-18-06

Men’s group to attend movie

The Men’s Nite Out Group, dedicated to showing the positive aspects of positive Black men, invites area brothers to attend the Milwaukee premier of the movie "Catch A Fire" on Friday, October 27 at the Mayfair Mall AMC Theater. The men will meet at Coffee Makes U Black at 2803 North Teutonia Avenue at 5 p.m. There will be food and refreshments. The men will then carpool to the mall. The cost is $20, which covers the refreshments and the cost of the movie. For more information, call Tony Courtney at 916-1526.

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