Question of the week: "With hopes of boosting the economy, the government is planning to send money to taxpayers. Most qualifying, single taxpayers will receive $600, while others will receive more or less. What do you plan to do with your money?"
Dorothy Rouse: "My plan is to pay my bills and buy gas for my car."
Melissa Williams: "My plan is to help my momma with some bills, gas up her truck, maybe buy her an outfit and whatever (is left, I plan to) put it in the bank."
Ulysses Jefferson: "I plan to pay bills and keep gas in my car."
Quentin Carter: "I plan to send my kids to summer camp."
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Hillary majoring in the minor
I-Witness
From buds to flowers
Violence-Free Zone program effective
Violence in Milwaukee Public Schools down
New data from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) officials show the Violence-Free Zone (VFZ) youth violence reduction program continues to produce very positive results. "The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise’s Violence-Free Zone has made a significant impact on the quality of education in the schools it is serving," MPS Superintendent William Andrekopoulos said. Andrekopoulos made his remarks during a news conference announcing the second quarter data at the
Intercontinental Hotel, downtown. Second quarter data from MPS tracking suspensions, violent and nonviolent incidents show significant improvements at the six MPS high schools with VFZ programs in the second quarter of the 2007/2008 school year compared with the same period in 2006/2007. Total violent incidents for the six schools combined decreased 23%, nonviolent incidents 11% and suspensions 9%. ... Read more
by Kia Marie Green
Armed with determination and the memories of her mother, she set out for success. Her chosen career path: podiatry. "Choosing the field of podiatry was an evolution for me," she said. "I feel God intended this path for me." For Dr. Rene’ Settle-Robinson, the road to success wasn’t easy, but after years of struggle, strife and hard work, victory was destined. Dr. Settle-Robinson is a double board certified Podiatric Surgeon with the Aurora Medical Group, servicing Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Fox Point. ... Read more
Local scholars honored
Honorees of the 17th Annual Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund, Inc., proudly display their certificates during the event recently held at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Hotel downtown. Twenty-five area high school seniors were awarded scholarships to pursue higher education. The Willie D. Davis Scholarship Fund was founded by WMCS Radio President and CEO Willie Davis and General Manger, Don Rosette. The fund has awarded scholarships totaling $40,000 each year. (photo by Harry Kemp)
Fair Housing Law: 40 years later
Compiled by MCJ Staff
After 40 years, their work is still not forgotten. Members of the Milwaukee Common Council recently held a special news conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Law, a law passed by the Common Council that struck a blow against housing discrimination in the late 1960s. The law’s original author, Alderwoman Vel Phillips and Peggy Rozga, writer and former wife of the late Father James Groppi, were on hand for Wednesday’s commemorative event. Nearly 40 people were in attendance ... Read more
I-Witness
Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column
"Droppin' It Like It's Hot!
by B. White
Holla!
One hundred ninety-one thousand (191,000) down, 48,000 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 Wonder of the... Read more
Buzz and Spin
Racism blamed for lack of Beyonce-Jay Z magazine covers
by: EURweb.com
Of the big five celebrity glossies out midweek, only "Us Weekly" put news of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s wedding on the cover. The others chose instead to feature Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston, notes "New York Daily News" columnist Ben Widdicombe. Read more
April 23, 2008
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MPS must set timetable to decrease school busing
The Milwaukee Public School Board last week unanimously agreed to reduce massive busing in the school district. However, it did not set a timetable for doing so. ... Read more
Pained by Wright, Obama blasts pastor
by Jackie Jones and Sherrel Wheeler Stewart, BlackAmericaWeb.com
In the strongest language to date, Senator Barack Obama denounced the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, saying his former pastor’s recent statements "contradict everything I have been about." Read more
Nefetari Dancers danced to the beat of African drums during a recent Kwanzaa celebration held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum. The celebration was in honor of the second principles of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia or Self-Determination. (photo by Harry Kemp)
