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Guest Commentary
Medicare Scare-Mongering
Commentary courtesy of the New York Times, September 27, 2009
It has been frustrating to watch Republican leaders posture as the vigilant protectors of Medicare against health care reforms designed to make the system better and more equitable. This is the same party that in the past tried to pare back Medicare and has repeatedly denounced the kind of single-payer system that is at the heart of Medicare and its popularity. ... Read more
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Like Bacteria, Old Policies Refuse to Die
by Deborah Mathis, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Reparations for slavery and racial discrimination may have their day some day, but for now, I’d be happy to see the country stop aggravating circumstances by piling on the damages. ... Read more
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Prisons vs. Education: What's Wrong With This Picture?
by Dr. Stephen Jones
According to the “Philadelphia Inquirer” newspaper Pennsylvania intends to build four new prisons for 800 million dollars. Did you know that it also takes $50,000 a year to house a prisoner? ... Read more |
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I-Witness
by B. White
Holla!
One hundred seventy-two thousand, five hundred (172,500), down 104, 500 to go I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world one event at a time. ... Read me |
The Story(ies) that Caught My ‘I’
A look at what’s in the news
SERVE 60
by B. White
Here’s a great idea for those of you in our community who like to contribute to its well being. L. Maxwell McKissick has founded a program called SERVE 60. ... Read more |
Local b-ball stars unite for charity game
by B. White
Many of you may remember Joah Tucker, a native Milwaukeean who graduated from and played basketball at Nicolet High School. After graduation Tucker went on to UW-Milwaukee where he played for the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Men’s Basketball team as a small guard/small forward. ... Read more
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Foundation holds rededication ceremony
Friends, family and supporters pay tribute to Quadrevion Henning at McGovern Park
by B. White
The Quadrevion Henning Foundation hosted a rededication ceremony at McGovern Park to put in place a permanent memorial at the mouth of the lagoon to mark the spot where the bodies of Quadrevion “Drew” Henning and Purvis Parker were found after being reported missing for over a week. It was presumed that both boys drowned in the lagoon. ... Read more |
Westlawn, Meet Me in the Park!
by B. White
Westlawn residents of the ’70s and ’80s held their 2nd Annual Labor Day Cookout at McGovern Park. DJ Daddy (Clyde) Love rocked the park. ... Read more |
AKA Annual Lawn Sip
Sorors thank community, supporters for yearlong efforts
by B. White
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held their Annual Lawn Sip at the home of Veronica Lewis in Mequon. ... Read more |
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This Week's frontpage articles
39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference
Congresswoman Moore hosts forums focusing on veterans, race
by Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
Anyone who follows the rough and tumble world of politics--especially Congressional politics--might think the annual legislative conference held by the Congressional Black Caucus is nothing more than a mini-vacation for Black legislators with the focus being on partying rather than the pressing issues of the day.
Opinion
Black Business Under Siege by White Organization
by the Milwaukee United Coalition of African American Day Cares
Black businesses are under attack and by all accounts, by the State of Wisconsin. Originally, now this is Back in the Day, W-2 was hailed as a success.
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Pulse of the Community
Question of the Week: “What role should religion play in education?
Photos and question by Harry Kemp
Dr. Robert L. Sims: “I believe Christianity should be the foundation for higher secular education.” |
Dr. Robert Wilson: “I believe Christianity is the foundation of an individual’s life and it enhances education.” |
Kenya Hagans: “Since everyone is not affiliated with the same religion, I do not believe education and religion should be combined.” |
Mary Byrd: “When I was a kid, we said the Pledge of Allegiance; and I think it should still be said. Therefore, religion is number one in education to me. God Bless America!” |
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Daily Pulse
Oct. 7, 2009 - 2:04 p.m. CT
African American Chamber of Commerce hosts 3rd Annual Business Awards Banquet
Randy Mims, Manager to basketball star LeBron James to keynote
Whitefish Bay, WI—The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) will host its 3rd Annual Business Awards Banquet on November 7 at 6:30 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 6255 North Santa Monica Boulevard. This year’s theme is Collaboration: The Pathway to Success. ... Read more
Stephanie Berry to Present
‘The Shaneequa Chronicles: The Making of a Black Woman’
at MATC October 14
Oct. 7, 2009 - 3:23 p.m. CT
Milwaukee--Stephanie Berry will present a one-woman play, “The Shaneequa Chronicles: The Making of a Black Woman,” at Milwaukee Area Technical College Wednesday, October 14, in the Cooley Theater in the Main Building at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 1015 N. 6th St. The event runs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., including the performance and an audience “talk-back” session. Admission is free for MATC students and employees with a valid MATC I.D. Public admission tickets are $5 at the door or in advance from the cashier’s offices at MATC campuses in Mequon, Milwaukee, Oak Creek and West Allis. ... Read more |
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Religion
Female pastors on the rise
Income still below that of male pastors
EURweb.com--The percentage of women who serve as senior pastors in churches across America has doubled in the past decade, according to a new survey by the Barna Group. ... Read more
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Church Weekly Announcements
Praise Fellowship
Praise Fellowship’s Octoberfest will be held on October 3 at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 West Vliet Street, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. ... Read more
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Anointed Thoughts
Are you using your features?
by Rev. Roxanne Cardenas, M.Div
prophetess@tangibleword.com
God is so awesome. When you think of how He knew exactly where to place us in the scope of history and allowed us each to live in a specific dispensation, we must admit that God is unfathomably awesome. ... Read more
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Tabernacle Community Baptist greets new pastor
To God Be The Glory!
Tabernacle Community Baptist Church has received God’s blessing and is proud to present Don Darius Butler as the sixth pastor in the church’s 87-year history. ... Read more |
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Youth & Education
Scholarships help keep college affordable
For Nygil Matthews, a scholarship means a little less financial worry, especially with a brother already in college and two parents planning for retirement. ... Read more |
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Sports
The MCJ Sports Page
Brew take two of three from champion Phillies to close home portion of disappointing ’09 season
by Troy A. Sparks
sparkstroy@sbcglobal.net
Who said the Milwaukee Brewers weren’t gracious hosts this season? They suffered enough with a losing record at home. ... Read more |
Weekly Packers Report
by Troy A. Sparks
sparkstroy@sbcglobal.net
On Oct. 5, the nation will watch the most anticipated Monday night game early in the season. It’s the teacher against the pupil, or Brett Favre vs. Aaron Rodgers. The Minnesota Vikings, at 3-0, will battle the Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Last week, millions of people saw an ageless quarterback pull off another game-winning comeback, this time over the San Francisco 49ers, 27-24. ... Read more |
Bucks Media Day
by Troy A. Sparks
St. Francis--Milwaukee rookie point guard Brandon Jennings was humiliated as an international player last season. In Jennings’ second pro season, his first in the NBA, the time for learning on the job with the Bucks is very short. ... Read more |
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Brian McKnight’s triple threat beckons
by Kenya M. Yarbroug, EURweb.com
When R&B crooner Brian McKnight first hit the charts and radio waves in 1992, music fans were not only impressed with his vocal ability, but also his songwriting talent, and his skills as a multi-instrumentalist (he can play nine instruments). Clearly marked as his modus operandi, McKnight has maintained his music career by multi-tasking. ... Read more |
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