MCJ WEEKEND EDITION
October 20, 2006
Report from the Motherland
Africa Action calls on World Bank to cancel Liberia's debt
His and Hers
Husbands, wives, and retirement
Our Story
Like Jackie Robinson, Buck O'Neil helped break color barrier in Major League Baseball in his own way
For Women Only
Nia Long and S. Epatha Merkerson among noted Black actresses highlighting Ninth annual African American Women In Cinema Film Festival
Dress Code: Finding gifts that fit tall women
Missing child
Health and Wellness
Study finds unmarried couples far less likely to have health insurance
Living a healthy lifestyle as you age
African Americans have same risk as pack-a-day smokers for developing peripheral arterial disease, a marker for heart attack and stroke
Aggressive blood cancer twice as likely to affect African Americans
St. Ben's community meal benefits from Hunger Force Show
MCJ Homepage
National News
Succinctly, it is global Black fratricide, morally, mentally, and physically
Milwaukee legislator questions motive of legislative committee chair
Family Time
Improving literacy must focus on writing as well as reading, according to Alliance for Excellent Education; New report identifies 11 strategies to help students become better writers
Bookshelf
"The face of Africa" new book--a fascinating discourse on trials and hope of the African continent
Best Sellers
Arts and Entertainment
Film Noir Review: "The Departed" is year's best film so far!