by B. White
Holla!
Twenty-one thousand, five hundred (21,500), down 238, 000 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
Ponte De Aria
Be Ever Wonderful – (Brazilian Rhyme)
Word of the Week
Effulgence \i-FUL-juhn(t)s\, noun:
Definition:
The state of being bright, radiant, splendor and brilliance.
Sentence:
1. The purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues.
2. The setting sun as usual shed a melancholy effulgence on the ruddy towers of the Alhambra.
Source: Doctor Dictionary.com
Holla-Outs
Hey Holsey Nelson over at Dollar Tree on West Capital Dr. I hear you are a big-time I-Witness reader, thank you! You know I love it!
Your Dollar Store is my favorite because everything in there is truly a dollar.
Condolences
Our prayers go out to Gaulien ‘Gee” Smith and the Smith Family on the passing of their mother, Clara Smith.
Please put them in your prayers.
Patricia (Patsy) Bradshaw recently passed. Patsy was well known through out the city by many of all cultures. Our prayers go out to her family.
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The Story(ies) that Caught My “I”
A Salute to All 2009 Graduates
I-Witness salutes all graduates of the 2009 Class, be it middle school, high school or universities/colleges. I would like to personally salute Rakeem Sellers, who graduated from the Milwaukee School of Entrepreneurship (MSE). Rakeem has been accepted by the University of Illinois where he will study medicine. Amber McClellan graduated from Richard Kluge Elementary School and she has gone big-time. She will be attending Samuel Morris Middle School. ... Read more |
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Milwaukee Urban League holds its annual Black and White Ball
The Milwaukee Urban League celebrated 90 years of service to communities all over the nation at their annual Black and White Ball. The Ball is the premier event in the city and it attracts folks from all over the state irregardless to race or culture. It is their largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s theme was, “As our past unfolds; Our future grows.” ... Read more |
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Local singing artist holds CD Release Party at Brooklyn’s
Patrice Downey held a CD release party at Brooklyn’s Restaurant and Lounge. Her CD is titled, “Believe in Love,” and is Downey’s second release. Bobby Drake was the Emcee. Downey said her first CD was a musical search of herself. The new CD celebrates her finding out who she is and her search for happiness. Her sound is R&B with a bit of the neo-soul sound. Downey has been in the industry for over 15 years ... Read more |
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| The E.B. Garner 11th Annual Sporting Event
E.B. Garner hosted his 11th Annual Free Fishing Clinic at Washington Park. The Fishing Clinics are offered to children throughout Milwaukee County. The children learn the art of fishing from baiting the hook, casting the rod, and reeling the fish in. The children have a ball especially when they actually caught a fish. ... Read more |
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Walking for good health in the community
The Black Health Coalition hosted a African American Prevention and Wellness Health Awareness Walk, which ended at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society where the walkers fellowshipped and had lunch. The Delta Psi Chi has been good at supporting many of our organizations that are promoting health and wellness. They even had their own bus to pick them up after the walk. Holla! ... Read more |
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The Brother Hood of Black Firefighters host Summer Safety Cookout
The Brother Hood of Black Fire Fighters hosted their Eighth Annual Summer Safety Cookout at the Fitzsimmons Boys and Girls Club. The event was organized by Lieutenant Orlando Rice. The hotdogs and hamburgers were a grilling as the music blared across the grounds signaling that it was summer…even if it was raining. But the Brotherhood didn’t let the rain stop their parade of giving children ... Read more |
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