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9-5-07

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I-Witness

Milwaukee’s Number One Community Column

"Droppin' It Like It's

by B. White
Holla!
One hundred nineteen thousand, five hundred (119,500) down 121,500 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

If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves
-- Thomas Edison

On Katrina anniversary, Nagin expresses hope, challenges nation to stand up to the D.C. bureaucracy

Special to the NNPA from the Louisiana Weekly
New Orleans--Despite the wreckage that still remains from Hurricane Katrina’s assault on New Orleans two years ago, the city’s Mayor Ray Nagin says he is encouraged despite the U. S. Congress’ ignoring serious mental health problems among residents. Read more

State’s kids await word on health initiatives

More than 80,000 state children are without health insurance

by MCJ Staff
As the state legislature seeks to break its impasse on the biannual state budget, over 70,000 Wisconsin children are anxiously awaiting word on whether or not one of two health initiatives will reach Governor Jim Doyle’s desk. Read more

New documents show that the FBI spied on Coretta Scott King

by Errin Haines--Associated Press Writer
Atlanta--Federal agents spied on the widow of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. for several years after his assassination in 1968, according to newly released documents that reveal the FBI worried about her following in the footsteps of the slain civil rights icon. Read more

Inside This Issue

I-Witness

Drops in on a celebration of love...the wedding of Russell Stamper and LaToya Kendall...

...and listens to a little poetry at Soche’ on Martin Luther King Drive

WEEKEND Edition 8-31-07

He's Still the King!

Though Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants is now the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball, fans still stood and cheered the previous record holder, the legendary Hank "The Hammer" Aaron (center) as he waved to the throng at Miller Park during ceremonies honoring the World Champion 1957 Milwaukee Braves team before the start of the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Hank held the record of 755 home runs, far outdistancing Babe Ruth’s 714. Standing with Aaron are former Aaron teammates on the old ‘57 Braves team, Johnny Logan (at far left) and Felix Mantilla (at right). (photo by Harry Kemp)

Our Women,
Our Treasures, Our Jewels

Danae Davis

by Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo
Pearls, a natural treasure, a revered gem! How appropriate then to profile another one of Milwaukee’s treasures, a true gem, herself, the engine, mover, the growth-producing stimulus behind an organization for teens: PEARLS (P: personal responsibility, E: empathy, A: awareness, R: respect, L: leadership, and S: support) For Teen Girls, Inc. Danae Davis is our Best of the Best honoree, this week. And, like the pearl, which dates back before Christ and continues with brilliance, value and beauty, Danae spins her crystalline

Danae Davis

Pulse of the Community

Question of the Week: "How can parents best teach their children morals, manners and good behavior?"

Photos and Question by Harry Kemp

Allen (no last name given): "First, the parents must possess these qualities themselves. They must practice them on a daily basis. Parents must provide an environment where good manners and behavior exists. These qualities must be considered the norm."	Wendy (no last name given): "Parents must lead by example."
Jermain Rice: "By leading by example; and that example starts at home where there is respect. Then you will have a respectful child."	Benita M. Graham: "Respect themselves, respect their family, respect their elders."

Hattie Daniels-Rush picked to be director of communications by County Executive Walker

County Executive Scott Walker recently appointed Hattie Daniels-Rush as his Director of Community Relations.

Daniels-Rush has a Bachelor of Science degree in education, a Master of Science degree in social work, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Trinity University. She is highly active in her service to her church, the community, and nation through various volunteer activities and professional duties. Read more

Hattie Daniels-Rush

A new place to get fit opens!

The owners, staff and members of Curves Fitness Center for Women recently celebrated the grand opening of the new fitness facility at 5324 West Burleigh Street. The new owners are Sherman Park Residents. Visitors had the opportunity to tour the new Curves and receive free figure analysis and took advantage of membership specials and door prizes. (photo by Harry Kemp)