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I-Witness
Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column
"Droppin' It Like It's
by B. White
Holla!
Seventy-three thousand (73,000) down 172,000 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 World...
"Until the Lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
---African proverb ---
Thought for the Week
"If you fall, fall on your back; if you can look up, you can get up."
---The People's Champ-Kwabena Nixon
Happy Father's Day
Let us recognize fathers this year in a big way because they are so special in a child's life. Moms, if your child has no active male presence in their life, take him to celebrate with another father. The two of you can make a card to give to that special man. You can write whatever you chose on the card, but the point should be to adopt a dad this father's day. Read more
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Inside This Issue
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I-Witness
Keeping her finger on the pulse of the community
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WKND
Arkansas High School Alum Reminisce about old times
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For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men |
"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs
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Antonio Riley
Through a grant WHEDA received from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC), down payment grant assistance is now available:
Effective immediately. Funds are available for up to 50 loans of $5,000 per household. Read more
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State Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Lawrence University
Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler
Appleton, Wisconsin--Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler of Milwaukee was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Lawrence University Sunday, June 10, at the college’s 158th commencement. Read More |
I-Witness Exclusive
The McGee Defense Fund Rally
by Barbara White
It was a somber evening at All God’s Children Church where over 200 people came to rally support for Ald. Michael McGee, Jr. who remains in jail in lieu of a $100,000 bail and federal and state charges that are under court seal. Read more |
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With training, one can take advantage of trades
by I-Witness (Barbara White)
"In My Shoes" is a yearlong series dedicated to giving visions to those seeking opportunities to strive for a better quality of life. I hope that you have enjoyed I-Witness being in the shoes of workers at McDonalds. Of course, I was the best "fry girl" McDonalds ever had, Holla! Our month long series at Goodwill Industries received great response. Even I-Witness was unaware of the many things Goodwill Industries does in our community. Read more
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