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10-24-07

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I-Witness

Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column

"Droppin' It Like It's

by B. White
Holla!
One hundred thirty-five, five hundred (135,500) down 105,500 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--

"Until the Lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
--African proverb--

Thought for the Week

Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety, deserves neither, liberty or safety.
--Benjamin Franklin Read more

Pulse of the Community

Special Question of the Week: "In what way does money affect relationships?"

Photos and question by Harry Kemp

Dionne Webb: "Money affects a relationship in many ways because money is the key to the world. It all depends on the people in the relationship because everyone doesn’t care about money. They would rather have the companionship."

Elder William Pugh: "Money effects relationships in many ways, such as personally, it can cause stress, anger, short patience and just plan old frustration."

Pastor John Johnson: "The Bible says that money is the answer for all things. When there is little or no money, there is a problem. Husbands and wives will get into it. Sometimes they even breakup. The tension is too great. It effects our community."

Constance Clark: "Money is the root of all evil. It can make or break a relationship. A good relationship will not let that happen."

Inside This Issue

I-Witness
Continues focus on Fatherhood Summit

"American Idol" finalist Anwar Robinson to appear in hit Broadway musical "RENT" at Milwaukee Theater

WEEKEND Edition 9-14-07

Teaching children the dangers of lead poisoning

A Head Start teacher at the SDC’s Head Start program reads the story "Lead, a Poison in Disguise" Tuesday to preschool children as part of the observance of National Lead Awareness Week. The reading by the teacher was part of an hour-long "Hour of Unleaded Power" at Head Start sites all across Milwaukee County. The goal is to offer the children ways they can keep themselves safe from lead poisoning. Last year, more than 2,000 children in the state tested positive for lead in their blood.

Our Women,

Our Treasures,

Our Jewels

"Sunday Morning Prayer" by Charles Bibbs ©

Constance Clark

by Kia Marie Green
For some, tragedy breeds despair, but for Constance Clark and her family, tragedy bred creativity. It was nearly 20 years ago when it seemed like life on Milwaukee streets had begun to take a turn for the worst; similar to today, young Black men were being murdered daily. And the Clark family had been directly impacted. Read more

Constance Clark

In My Shoes

Doin’ a little cuttin’ at the barbershop

I-Witness, Barbara White, concentrates on the hairline of Devon during her stint as a barber at Gee’s Clippers II on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. If you look in the mirror behind Barbara White and Devon, you’ll see the person who took the picture, Gee Smith himself, the owner of the shop.

by Barbara White
No longer a place you can get just a shave and a haircut, barbershops have become "One Stop" shops where men are learning more about their health and the importance of wellness and pampering themselves. Read more

U.S. Senate okays $1.9M to combat Milwaukee crime

Washington--Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl recently announced that the U.S. Senate passed the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill that included $1.9 million in federal support for crime prevention programs and summer educational initiatives in Milwaukee. Read more

Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones

Supervisor Coggs-Jones authors amendments to improve recommended 2008 county budget

Milwaukee County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones, who serves on the Finance and Audit Committee, has authored and sponsored several key Budget Amendments that have passed the Committee.
"I'm pleased my amendments have passed the Finance and Audit Committee and look forward to the adoption of these amendments by the full County Board," Coggs-Jones said. Read more

Welcome Home!

Michael Chambers,Jr. is greeted by his mother, Deborah Chambers at Mitchell International Airport upon his return from Iraq where he was deployed as a seaman with the U.S. Navy. Michael is an Operations Specialist, Surface Warfare Specialist with the Navy, which he joined in 2004. He was deployed to the Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

His ship’s main job was to supply ground support to troops using aircraft. His main job was keeping the ship’s crew of 5,000+ sailors safe from unknown air contacts by using a complex identification method.

He is a 2001 graduate of St. Francis High School. Also greeting him were his Father--Michael Chambers, Sr., brother Aubrey Chambers, Michael’s wife Jessica and their two-year-old stepson Clayton.

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