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At the grand opening for his second barber shop, Gaulien "Gee" Smith (center) cuts the ribbon, officially opening the shop. On hand to help him are his brothers (left to right) Steve and Corey Smith.

by B. White
Holla!
Twenty thousand (20,000) down 225,000 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 Wonders of the World--We have survived and continue to survive in spite of those who wish for and work toward our demise.

Holla-Outs

Hey, Judge Derke Mosley and all of Branch 2 at the Municipal Courts, y’all know I-Witness thinks y’all are the greatest, Holla!

To: Officers Alvin Hannah and Rodney Vivette. I have to tell all my sistas while officer Kelly Brown is just fine for no reason down there ... you two are on I-Witness’ "He is handsome" list, Holla!

Hey, Michael, (Mike-T) Terrell just want to Holla at you! Tell Candace Dixon I said, "Holla!"

Want to Holla out to the Ellis (Shimmy) Turrentine, a retired teacher of Community High School housed at Sarah Scott, the proud father of Ellis Jr., a teacher at Ben Franklin Elementary School; Jamal, a teacher at Bell Middle School; Yolanda, a nurse in Minnesota; Takia works for Sony in California; Shamaria who is in college studying to be a lawyer and Courtney who is having a birthday, Happy Birthday to You. She attends Shalomon High School wishing you all continued success.

Birthday-Holla

Okay Mayor Tom Barrett when you do good things I have to say something about that too, So I decide to sing to you on behalf of our friend: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to yoooou, Happy Birthday to you. You know I sound good singing that song to you, Holla! Have a good one.

Hey, Lanetta N. Greer, psssst your brother Charles K. Greer, a Safety Services supervisor over at Children Family and Community Partnerships, a division of the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, has spilled all the goods to me about you. I know you are a Professor at Mount Mary College, pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at UW-Milwaukee. He also told me you are a big fan of the "Community Journal," brothers just tell everything don’t they, and they cannot hold water, Holla!

Well, there is one more thing he shared with me, so I am going to say it for him as well as myself: "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday." Charles is so proud of you. Okay Charles take her on over to Soche’ Milwaukee for that big birthday dinner, do not forget the gifts, like jewelry, a Porsche, oh and cash gifts always work, Holla!

Condolences

To: the Family of Nathaniel Spicer, who was killed by a hit and run driver. Spicer was an assistant at Kagel Elementary School, he also headed the school’s Before- and After-School Program, and we hold you in our prayers.

Places to Go

Soche’ Milwaukee Restaurant and Lounge "Grand Opening" Thursday December 14, 4 p.m.-until. It is a must see; Valet Parking available.

Kwanbean "People’s Champ" Nixon and Mi’Le’ Productions presents Verbal Hustlin Vol. 1 at the Miramar Theatre 2844 North Oakland Avenue. December 16 at 7 p.m.; there will be an after set presenting the release of the Campaign Against Violence’s Fifth Anniversary "Children are Crying" calendar featuring I-Witness. The after set will be held at Sakin Tunmi, 714 North Milwaukee Street. Hey, y’all pick up your yearly calendar.

Asant’e Sana

I want to thank Milwaukee Steppers and Boppers United (MSBU) on their success of the Annual Margaret Bedford Nutcracker Jam for the Sickle Cell Foundation at Children’s Hospital Toy Drive.

Every year they do a phenomenal job making sure the children receive toys for Christmas, they also make a beautiful holiday for more than 10 families who are in need, as well as making toy donations to the Children’s Outing Association. Their humanitarian efforts, Keith Franklin of KG Financial, Lena’s Food Market, the Milwaukee Frontiers and the #1 Stunners Sports Club.

Hey Cynthia and Lisa I know y’all work extremely hard all year long "Stepping in the Name of Love" to make sure every year end y’all can give in the name of love. Keep doing the good stuff, I love the way you do the things you do. More