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Conclusion of Part Five of Solutions to the Culture of Poverty and Death
Self sufficiency and support of community business
by Kevin J. Walker--Part of a continuing series
Cash abhors a vacuum, and the negligence of legitimate financial institutions to allow them to participate in American life in a legitimate fashion is being filled by the Ghettopreneurs as it always has. Many banks have pulled their full service operations and are little more than check cashing operations themselves. Read more
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Thirty-five years ago...
by Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt
I’m starting my lobbying early. To everyone who’ll listen, and coordinators of the North/Lincoln 35th Annual Alumni Basketball game in particular, my message is simple: Let’s do it one mo’ time. Read more
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Inside This Issue
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I-WITNESS
North/Lincoln alumni put on a show during 35th annual basketball game
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Perspectives
Why a nod from Rev. Jackson help Obama’s presidential run |
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MCJ Focus on Small Business
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McGee retains aldermanic seat; wins by overwhelming margin
Compiled by MCJ Staff
One would think a slate of seven candidates challenging incumbent Alderman Michael McGee, Jr. in a recall election would have made unseating the central city alderman easier, allowing the winner to squeak out a win. Read more
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Tommy’s In!--Former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health Tommy G. Thompson gave the thumbs-up sign with young students who were on hand to hear his announcement that he is a candidate for president of the United States at Messmer High School on Capital Drive. (photo by Michael Tucker)
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For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men |
"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs
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Bruce Hamilton, D.D.S
by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Dr. Bruce P. Hamilton loves to call Milwaukee home. He is so confident that "his Milwaukee" has the potential of returning to its 1970s and ’80s image that he has returned to set up his practice. Read more
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Pulse of the Community
Question of the Week: "What will it take to get parents more involved in their children’s education?"
Photos and question by Harry Kemp
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George Salter: "A serious commitment to the future of their family."
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Jesse McSwain, Jr.: "It takes caring about our community and realizing that every child is the foundation of a good community."
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Beverly J. Fair: "Parents need to participate in the classrooms and school, as well as become involved in PTO (Parents and Teachers Organization).
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Janice Gorden: "Children need a ‘village’ (approach). A vicious cycle has begun where young women are having children and later wanting their lives back. We need to encourage our young ladies-village to raise their children, help them to learn and provide them the tools they need."
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Grambling legend Eddie Robinson dies
Eddie Robinson
by Mary Foster
(Courtesy of Associated Press)
Ruston, Louisiana--Former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, who created a football powerhouse at the small, Black college in northern Louisiana that turned out hundreds of NFL players, has died. He was 88. Read more
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