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9-19-07
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I-Witness
Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column
"Droppin' It Like It's
by B. White
Holla!
One hundred twenty-three thousand, five hundred (123,500) down 117,500 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 ---
Thoughts for the Week
There will come a time when you believe everything is finished and that will be the beginning...
Holla-Outs
Hey, Robert Goodlow, oh I mean Chicken man, Holla! I heard you are a big time I-Witness reader, thank you. You know I love that, Holla!
Congratulations
Is there a doctor in the house? Hey Sabir Muhammad, I hear I can call you "Doctor" now that you just received you PhD from the Educational Curriculum Instruction Department at UW-Milwaukee with your thesis presentation "Teachers Burn Out." Let me say it: "Dr. Sabir Muhammad." It has a ring to me; I love it, congratulations!
Sidney Brown Softball League
The Season has ended for softball lovers and Rose Park Porkie’s Lounge are the league champions with Groovin Inn finishing second and Promises Lounge placing third. You go Porkies!
Last week Zanzibar Lounge Men’s Sunday Pool League knocked off People’s Lounge. But this past Sunday, People’s Lounge made a come back ripping Zanzibar, so they are both 1-1 stay tuned.
Happy Birthday
Hey, Phyllis Spence! It’s yo Birthday, Happy Birthday!
Hey, Rev. Vertram S. Gregg, past presiding elder pastor of St. Mathews CME Church. I heard you celebrated a big birthday, 99 years old, and all you friends threw you a big shindig. Hey, when I grow up, I want to be just like you, Happy Birthday!
In Our Prayers
Brian Pickens, a Wauwatosa West High School Junior aspiring to attend the University of Miami in the Electrical Engineering program, was admitted into Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's pediatric Intensive Care Unit suffering from heart failure with no known cause or family history.
Brian’s hospital stay was for five weeks. He remains under the doctor’s care as he waits to get on the list for a new heart.
Brian’s first symptoms were believed to be distress associated with asthma. Three weeks later, he was admitted to the hospital and properly diagnosed with heart failure. Many in the community have come together to show the young man some love on October 6, Miracles & Blessings a non-profit based organization will host a charity event at the Mary Ryan's Boys & Girls Club 1:00pm to 6:00pm as part of an heart awareness campaign and charity event for Brian. Activities to include entertainment, auction, raffle drawings and celebrity appearances. Let us keep Brian in our prayers and support this young man and his family. Our prayers are with you Brian.
Condolences
To the family of Dolores Gauthier, our prayers are with you. Read more
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Inside This Issue
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I-Witness
attends CYD's annual awards fete
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Religion
Commentary: Pastors giving new meaning to "Laying on of Hands"
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Guardian Angels leader visits Brew City
Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines listens as Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, talks about the positive impact his famed organization can have in helping to reduce crime on the city's streets. Sliwa was in MIlwaukee recently at the invitation of Alderman Tony Zielinski and other city officials to explore the feasibility of establishing a Guardian Angels chapter here. Milwaukee has had at least two previous chapters over the past 20 years. Sliwa also toured a Northside and Southside neighborhood. (photo by Harry Kemp) |
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Alderman Hamilton denies assaulting challenger Owens
Story compiled by MCJ Staff
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton (left photo) denied Monday assaulting a challenger for his first district aldermanic seat last weekend. Read more |
New Channel 12 weekend anchor Jason Newton ready to fill some big shoes
by Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
Jason Newton, WISN Channel 12’s (right photo) new face on their weekend morning show is acutely aware of the fact he has some pretty big shoes to fill, not only on the air with co-host Portia Young, but in the community as well. "Every place I’ve been I heard who it is I’m following," said Newton during a recent interview. Read more |
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Pulse of the Community
Question of the Week: "Wisconsin leads the nation in underage, high school drinking. Each year, about 2,100 state residents die from alcohol or drug related accidents. What can we do about this?"
Tarah Mcvey: "We as a community need to stop being "friends" with our kids. We need to PARENT them. So many (parents) want so much to be their (children’s) friend that many of the rules they should be abiding by are turned a blind eye."
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Jeremiah Mcvey: "We need to stop denying that it’s a problem and actually do something about it. Parents need to be more involved in their kids lives and know where they are and with whom. And if they don’t like it, don’t allow them to."
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Dr. Kirk E. Harris: "Youth need support, role models, guidance and love. Adults need to concentrate on connecting with young people. The more caring adults in a youth’s life the less likely they are to engage in risky behavior."
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Talonda Brown: "I think that teens turn to drinking to fit in. If more kids were involved in meaningful activities such as music, dance, volunteering, they wouldn’t have time to fit in."
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This Brewers' fan loves slugger Prince Fielder so much, he wants him to run for president of the country. His feelings are understandable since Fielder is having a career season in homeruns and other statistical categories this season for the team as it pursues a playoff spot. (photo by Harry Kemp)
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September 12, 2007
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Milwaukee's "Mason-Dixon Line
They say childhood experiences are like injuries; some will leave small invisible scars that are hardly ever noticed. Others result in open wounds that will be painful for the rest of your life. Read more
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Politics 101-Part II: Do Repubicans really hate black people? ‘Some might think that they do’
by Hazel Trice Edney
Editor’s Note: In 2004, Black people voted 89 percent for the Democratic presidential candidate and 10 percent for Bush. Some pundits argue that the Democratic Party is the best hope for African Americans, given the chilling Right Wing bent of Republicans. But some of the nation’s most respected civil rights leaders say the faithfulness of Black voters is not rewarded by Democrats and not desired by Republicans. This two part series. Read more |
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