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7-11-07
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Due to technical difficulties, "In My Shoes" will not be in this week’s edition of the Community Journal. Look for it in the July 18 edition.
For NAACP to meet the challenges facing Black America it must be "Transformed"
by Mikel Kwaku Osei Holt
The NAACP buried the "N" word Monday. But they forgot to bury the mindset and culture behind it. Read more
Civil Rights leaders fear chilling affect of High Court decision
by Hazel Trice Edney--NNPA Editor-in-Chief
Washington--It came as no surprise. Civil rights leaders had predicted it. Yet, they are dismayed at the U. S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to limit the voluntary use of race in public school desegregation, undermining the spirit of Brown v. Board of Education. Read more
I-Witness
Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column
"Droppin' It Like It's
by B. White
Holla!
Eighty-four thousand (84,000) down 161,000 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
| On Sunday August 12, the Milwaukee Community Journal will celebrate its 31st anniversary by honoring Black Men from our community. Thirty-nine of the "Best of the Best" will be recognized. From among this group the COMMUNITY gets the opportunity to choose the "Man of the Year." Click on the "Man of the Year" link, read their stories and vote for the man you want for Man of the Year. All ballots will close on Thursday, August 2, 2007. |
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For Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men
Click here to vote for "The Man of the Year"
Judge overturns decision to release McGee; support remains strong for alderman
Alderman Mike McGee, Jr.
Story compiled by MCJ Staff
A federal judge overturned a decision by a magistrate judge to release Ald. Mike McGee, Jr. on $10,000 bail and ordered that he be held until his federal trial. Read more |
Brewer executive Aleta Mercer named to Business Journal’s 2007 Women of Influence
Aleta Mercer, senior director--broadcasting and entertainment for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been named to "The Business Journal’s Women of Influence for 2007." Mercer was one of 22 women chosen in 10 different categories. She was selected as one of two recipients for "Behind the Scenes" work. Mercer has been with the Brewers for 15 years, joining the club as a broadcasting assistant prior to the 1993 season. Mercer and the other 21 women will be honored at an awards luncheon, which will be held Friday, June 29 at the Midwest Airlines Center.
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For the Sake of Aaron: Celebrating Our Black Men
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"Men for All Seasons" by Charles Bibbs
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Chief Douglas Holton
by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Milwaukee has been in a state of re-creation for a number of decades now and many who left the city are returning to positive changes which are becoming more apparent, daily, changes they, themselves, are destined to make. Read more
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Pulse of the Community 
Zella Ferguson: "To inspire or encourage people not to commit crimes a person would have to learn the gospel and believe that Christ is the answer to any problem that one may have because sin is the cause."
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Rosalind Baker (Jeter): "The church can teach you the Ten Commandments, but the parents have the responsibility of getting them to church. If you never go (to church) you will never know how to live a God-like life or a life that will please God."
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Marvin Canada: "First of all, respect for our fellowman must be replenished. The community--and church--must find a way to teach our youth to fear the Lord and the beauty of his mercy and grace. If we start with the younger, smaller children we may be able to save a generation.
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Robert Bell: "There is nothing the church can do. It is the family?"
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Avery Family Reunion
Four generations of the Avery family joined together to celebrate their family legacy with Angeline Avery (Big Mama), 81 (seated in wheel chair wearing white pants). The reunion was held June 23 at LaFollette Park. (photo by Harry Kemp)
Should You Use A Lease/Purchase (Rent to Own) Approach to Sell or Rent Your Home?
by Bob Pappas
Have you ever dealt with bad renters? Late payments? Stains on the carpet? Calls late at night about a stopped toilet? Sometimes being a Landlord is not a fun game, especially when you have a nice home and bad tenants. Read more
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