Democracy requires participation, be that change that you want to see
by B. White
Holla!
Thirty-four thousand, five hundred (34,500) down, 229,500 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 World! ... Read more
Kaleidoscope
Obama applauds hip-hop’s moguls
EurWeb.com -- Barack Obama has already stated publicly that he is a fan of hip-hop. He has songs from Jay-Z and Kanye West on his iPod, and famously brushed dirt off his shoulder in April referencing one of Jay-Z’s biggest hits. ... Read more
Perspectives
Black people did not create this financial crisis
Kaleidoscope
Film Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Miracle at St. Anna’
The Brewers will 'CC' Philly in the playoffs
After a 26-year drought the Milwaukee Brewers have made it to the playoffs. Sunday’s win against the Chicago Cubs clinched the Wild Card spot after the New York Mets lost to the Florida Marlins. C.C. Sabathia pitched another record game only allowing the Cubs to score one run during Sunday’s game. The Brewers went on to win 3-1, after Ryan Braun’s two-run home run. Thousands of fans stayed in ... Read more
Obama energizes supporters, wins over undecided after debate
BlackAmericaWeb.com
With just over a month to go before Election Day, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is taking his message on the road this week as he works to connect with undecided voters, energize the faithful and mobilize an army of volunteers. In the polls, Obama continues to maintain his lead by an average of five points. Following Friday's debate within Republican rival John McCain, a CBS ... Read more
Let your voice be heard
The ABC’s of voter registration
by MCJ Staff
In a mere 35 days, Americans will determine the course of the next four years when they flock to the polls on November 4. As the days and weeks go by, both Democrats and Republicans are heavily advocating their own ... Read more
Doyle, HUD $39 million fund to redevelop foreclosed properties
Governor Jim Doyle recently announced $39 million to help redevelop foreclosed properties throughout Wisconsin in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes. The effort is part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "Foreclosures have a devastating impact on neighborhoods and the state's economy ... Read more
In the wake of potential thievery on Wall Street, should we be profiling rich White men?
by Gregory Kane, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Maybe this racial profiling stuff isn’t a bad idea. Maybe we should take another look at it. And let’s get it right this time. Let’s get more races in the racial profiling mix. Or, as the old joke goes, let’s make sure ... Read more
Wondering why McCain couldn’t look Obama in the eye Friday night? He was ashamed!
by Deborah Mathis, BlackAmericaWeb.com
It says something that Barack Obama was so well acquitted in the first presidential debate on Friday, that many a conservative commentator acknowledged his poise and presidential stature without hesitation. It says that Obama was so good that even those who normally... Read more
September 24, 2008
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MCJ Editorial
Eventual bailout plan must be fair to all Americans, regardless of color
At the risk of sounding racist to some (which we are not), there’s an old saying: “When White America catches a cold, Black America catches pneumonia.” ... Read more
Contrary to the Right’s cries, Black people did not create this financial crisis
by Tonyaa Weathersbee, BlackAmericaWeb.com
The lies and code just keep getting thicker. By now, anyone witnessing the kneecapping of Wall Street through its own rampant greed ought to know how things came to this. ... Read more
4W Community Happenings
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will hold a free, interactive Open House on Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1. It will be held at the UWM Union, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard. It offers more than 175 booths representing the university’s 12 schools and colleges, and all of its student services. The Open House will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Participants can take part in hands-on ... Read more
