MCJ WEEKEND EDITION

November 17, 2006

Soapbox

Postcards of the Hanging: Race and Sex in Tennessee

Tony Fikes Candidate for President of the
Milwaukee Branch NAACP

 

Family Time

Rate of premature births is increasing; Prematurity is no. 1 cause of newborn death

Health and Wellness

Low-cost, high-quality MRI procedures now available in the Midwest; The first SmartChoice MRI office opened October 30

 

In The Black

The New Hope Project selected to test employment strategy for ex-offenders

How one man changed his life using the real estate to riches course

Google helps African American businesses

Photops

A spirited finale for Ko-Thi

Ko-Thi Dance Company recently completed its two day run of performances during Harvest 2006, "Blessed Offerings" at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, downtown. (photo by Harry Kemp)

Tuskegee Airman honored by Milwaukee Academy of Aviation, Science and Technology

Members of the famed World War II Black fighter pilots, the Tuskegee Airman were honored recently by the Milwaukee Academy of Aviation, Science and Technology. It was the schools second annual event honoring the fighter pilots, several of who attended the event, as pictured above. The theme of the celebration was, "I Believe I Can Fly!" The event was held at the Midwest Airlines Convention Center, downtown. The Tuskegee Airmen toured the school and witnessed the second airplane donation to the school. They also visited veterans at the VA Medical Center. (photo by Harry Kemp)

Learning to make their money talk!

Participants in the Make Your Money Talk program proudly display their certificates during a graduation ceremony held recently at the Hillside Terrace Family Resource Center, 1452 North 7th Street. State Representative Jason Fields was the keynote speaker. The program helped participants learn and understand what it takes to be successful financially. (photo by Harry Kemp)