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Aldermanic candidate Pastor David King says he’ll bring faith and grassroots experience to office
Pastor David D. King
by Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
Sixth District Aldermanic Candidate, Pastor David D. King, said he got into the race to replace incumbent Alderman Michael McGee, Jr. to address issues he feels are being ignored by city hall. Read more
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Sixth aldermanic candidate Josephine Morris committed to building neighborhoods and business development
Josephine Morris
Story compiled from information provided by candidate
A retired licensed nurse and the owner of Joe’s Desk Top and Medical Transcription Inc., Josephine Morris says she will be a compassionate and committed servant if she were elected to succeed incumbent Alderman Michael McGee. Read more
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Inside This Issue
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I-Witness Poets get unplugged as they "spit" at the Onyx
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Perspectives
 
"New York Post" tries to divide and conquer Sharpton and Obama
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The Rivalry Renewed!--The action was furious and intense...and for a good cause as alum from North Division and Lincoln High Schools took to the hard wood for the 35th annual basketball game between the legendary schools that years ago dominated city basketball. The game was played at the North Division Field House and featured alumni basketball players, cheerleaders, dancers, drill team and the awarding of the 2007 North/Lincoln Alumni Scholarship Winners. (photo by Harry Kemp) |
For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men |
"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs
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James Beckum
by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Spring is in the air! Smack, pop, whizz-z-z, pow! Strike one, foul ball, spit ball, out! The smell of leather, dirt, dust, and sweat! It's a hit, the ball is in the air. Read more
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Candidates for various political offices spar at CBC forum
by Barbara White--An I-Witness Exclusive
Though the venue was different for Community Brainstorming's monthly breakfast forum focusing on the April 3 elections, many of the issues were the same and as hot as the coffee served with the eggs and bacon. Read more |
Pulse of the Community
Question of the Week: "April 3 is Election Day. Nine candidates are running for school board. When elected, what should these candidates do to make district schools more effective?"
Photos by Harry Kemp
A.D. Barbee: "1) Take time and interact with the children so they know what their needs are. 2) Be visible and ask the kids’ parents and community for input in improving the system. 3) Get feed back on policies they put into place."
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Mary Harrell: "1) Board members should be committed to improving public schools. 2) Be more visible within the community they serve. 3) Implement more schools that address the failing student rates. 4) Increase funding for public schools."
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Cashauna Campbell: "Students need to have uniform materials. How can students prepare for tests or get outside study time when they are not allowed to take books home? I think this aspect needs to be changed. The ratio of students to teachers needs to be evaluated as well."
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Jason Campbell: "Teachers are just as important as doctors or lawyers. The old saying is ‘You get what you pay for.’ Teachers pay a very important role in our future as well as our children’s future. I think the compensation plan needs to be reevaluated or adjusted accordingly."
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Head of city’s new Office of Workforce Development:
Private and public sectors must work together on workforce development
by Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
With twice as many jobs existing in the private sector than in the public sector, it's important that local businesses commit to hiring people from the central city, said Don Sykes, who is Mayor Tom Barrett's pick to be the first director of the city's new Office of Workforce Development. Read more
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