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WEEKEND Edition 6-1-07

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Increasing diversity in higher ed. faculty remains a challenge

by Ami Burger, Special to the NNPA from the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Despite 30 years of affirmative action and hard work, the ranks of faculty of color in higher education remain frustratingly small. Read more

Young people hold march/rally calling for end to violence

Member of Urban Under-ground addresses rally in front of Midtown Mall Saturday. (photo by Barbara White)

by Barbara White
Deciding that "enough is enough," hundreds of young people held a "March 4 Freedom" down Capitol Drive Saturday to call for an end to the violence in the community, as well as combat the negative image of young people often portrayed by the mainstream media. Read more

Inside This Issue

I-Witness lunches with students and fire fighters

Correction:

In last week’s front page lead story on the funeral of four-year-old Jasmine Owens, we reported that the shooting incident that claimed her life occurred in the 2800 block of North 35th Street and Florist Avenue. That information was inaccurate. The incident happened on 29th and Locust. We apologize to our readers for the error.

WEEKEND Edition 6-1-07

I-Witness Exclusive

by Barbara White

Alderman McGee charged with bribery; community expresses sadness and support

Alderman Michael McGee

Milwaukee County D.A. John Chisholm (at podium) and U.S. Prosecutor Steven Biskupic detail some of the charges against Alderman Mike McGee, Jr. (inset photo) during news conference at the federal courthouse, downtown. (photo by Harry Kemp)

Memorial Day is supposed to be a day we pay tribute to America’s military, veterans and those soldiers who fell in battle defending our nation’s freedoms. Read more

For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men

"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs

Dr. Estil Strawn, Jr.

by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
The miracle of birth! The wonder of healing! The joy of good health! The blessing of a quality life! These gifts are the professional foundation upon which devoted men and women who take the Hippocratic Oath serve their patients, their families, and their community. Read more

Pulse of the Community

Question of the Week: "What effect does the Black church have on crime?"

Photos and question by Harry Kemp

Reverend Avis Wright: "The Black churches are reaching out to the community on crime. But every church in the city should be involved including small churches."

Pastor Raymond Davis: "A great effect because the church is in the community for the community. Our door is always open to all who choose to seek God and change their lives, and we are reaching out to all people who need our help."

Myrtle Davis: "Our churches are every effective in our city’s neighborhoods. We have young men and women we’ve gotten off the street and out of prison and off drugs who have been addicted for years. But through the church we have helped them and now they are helping others."

Minister Tony Elerson: "Street ministry has a great effect on the community; reaching out to the youth and letting them know that crime doesn’t pay and prayer helps to keep them encouraged."