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8-8-07

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In My Shoes

Part Two of Becoming an Apprentice

Apprenticeship classes shows students the in’s and out’s of the skilled trades

Welding is just one of the many skilled trades that can be learned at WRTP and Big Step’s apprenticeship programs that pay well and help sustain a family and build a future. (photo by B. White)

by Barbara White
During my day as a construction worker for the Gilbane Building Company working on the Potawatomi Expansion Project and the newly constructed Manpower Building, I noticed that many of the trades’ people I was working with were quite mature.
In other words, they looked to be close to retirement age. This observation got me to thinking... Read more

I-Witness

Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column

"Droppin' It Like It's

by B. White
Holla!
One hundred fifteen thousand (115,000) down 126,000 to go, I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world one event at a time.
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Inside This Issue

31st Anniversary WEEKEND Edition 8-10-07

African World Festival celebrates the "Big 2-5"!

The legendary group "The O’Jay’s" performed on the Miller Stage during African World Festival last week. (Holt photo)

MCJ to celebrate 31st anniversary; will recognize local Black males

On Sunday, August 12, the Milwaukee Community Journal will celebrate its 31st anniversary by honoring 39 local Black males who are the "best of the best" the community has to offer. Read more

Senator Coggs elected president of National Labor Caucus

National organization will fight to stop export of American jobs and to restore worker’s rights

State Senator Spencer Coggs

Madison--State Senator Spencer Coggs became President of the National Labor Caucus of State Legislators (NLC) at their annual meeting this summer in Boston. The NLC is a bipartisan organization formed in 2001 for the purpose of providing union member and union friendly legislators with an opportunity to share ideas and develop a common working family’s agenda.

NLC is an auxiliary of the National Conference of State Legislatures whose meeting is running concurrently. Participation in the NLC is open to all elected members of state legislatures, regardless of political affiliation, who have demonstrated an interest in a commitment to working families. Read more

Pulse of the Community

Question of the Week: "What did you enjoy most about African World Festival 2007?"

Photos by Harry Kemp

Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson: "What I enjoyed most was the love, kindness and courtesy the (AWF) president, Oshi (Oshiyemi Adelabu) and the African World Festival volunteers showed me and everyone. I also enjoyed the gospel singers and the other entertainment was great."

James Nelson: "The African World Festival for 2007 was heaven sent. It was the most enjoyable and festive weekend I ever experienced. The food was delicious and fulfilling. The music and old friends I ran into gave me a continuous smile and brought joy to my heart."

Arthur Murchison: "The entertainment line-up was fantastic and the overall coordination of the entire event was well done. I just wonder why with the number of African Americans in Milwaukee, why do we only have three days?"

Katrina Lee: "What I enjoyed most about this year’s African World Festival was the different kinds of entertainment. It was nice to see acts for all age groups. I would love to see the talent and step shows for the youth come back. It was also a very peaceful environment."