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6-20-07
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Plan presented to improve MPS
Compiled by MCJ Staff
Twenty-one current and former educators representing Milwaukee public schools, secondary education, the faith-based community, business community and government recently presented recommendations to the school district to improve academic achievement and increase high school graduation rates for all students in MPS. Read more |
I-Witness
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"Droppin' It Like It's
by B. White
Holla!
Seventy-seven thousand, five hundred (76,500) down 168,500 to go, I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world, one event at a time. Read more
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Inside This Issue
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I-Witness is on the case! |
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Negro League exhibit rolling into town! |
For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men
Supervisor Willie Johnson
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"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs
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by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Elected officials are chosen to act on behalf of their constituencies. Their posts are important, for our country runs by laws, ordinances and resolutions. Read more
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Signifyin’
Thoughts on fatherhood
by Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt
I woke up Sunday morning to the voice of a grandson wishing me a happy father’s day.
Several hours later, my second grandson called with similar well wishing.
If the universe was just, they would have run into their father’s bedroom and offered him the accolades. But their father died in a car accident three years, one month and 29 days earlier, and unless they pay tribute to their mother, they would essentially have to ignore the holiday altogether. Read more
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Tom Long (far left), president and CEO of Miller Brewing Company, presents a check for $50,000 to Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Ralph Hollmon (center) during the recently held Urban League Black and White Ball held at the Midwest Express Center. With Long and Hollmon is Larry Waters of Miller Brewing and chair of the MUL Board of Directors. The ball raised a total of $227,000. (photo by Harry Kemp)
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Pulse of the Community
Question of the week: "As adults, are we sending the right messages to our children to influence their behavior?"
Photos and questions by Harry Kemp
Tina O’Neil: "As an educator, I feel that I have been setting a good example for our children. I encourage my students to work hard and pursue higher education. I also talk to them about the consequences of bad decision making."
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Warren Buliox: "Very simply, as a community, we need to dedicate more resources to our children. Minority professionals and other positive role models need to work harder to ensure that they are just as big an influence on our children as athletes and rap stars are."
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Joe C. Bowers: "No. We are sending a negative message that we can do as we please without earning it; which makes us and our children selfish. Positive influences are guaranteed through Christ."
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Sandy Lewis: "Yes. Because kids today need a lot of guidance other than their parents."
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Brewers second annual Negro Leagues tribute set for Saturday
Pictured at below: The 53-foot trailer by Roadway Express, which contains a mobile version of the Negro League Museum in Kansas City. The truck contains artifacts from the museum that will expose fans to the legacy of the Negro Leagues and its great players. Read more
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There’s a lot more to construction work than waking up in the morning
The construction site at the expanding Potawatomi Bingo and Casino in the Menomonee Valley. (photo by Barbara White)
by Barbara White
Last week we introduced the Gilbane Building Company, a local construction company that I-Witness worked with for this series segment on construction. Read more
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