MCJ WEEKEND EDITION

July 21, 2006

Overdrive!

Mayor Tom Barrett to sign ordinances creating tougher penalties on cruising

Our Story

NAACP kicks off national convention by honoring abolitionist John Brown

 

Health & Wellness

Avoid a stroke: In just 10 minutes Milwaukee community helps reduce the risk of stroke

Family Time

African American Day of Action to support responsible sex education

Getting kids moving can be a slam dunk

Moving with kids made simple

 

In The Black

Manpower survey finds high fuel costs impacting work/life balance

This Week

Lifestyle/Entertainment

Vol. XXV No. 38 July 22-23, 2006

Cover Story

A few minutes of Weeks...
Rickie Weeks

by Yolanda D. White
  Sandwiched between an impending "players only" meeting and pre-game warm up, Milwaukee Brewer star Second Baseman Rickie Weeks recently found a little bit of free time to open up about himself, apart from just baseball. More

Health and Wellness: How to avoid a stroke in ten minutes!; Bookshelf: "Soul Food" author cooks up new book!; Family Time: Getting kids to move can be a slam-dunk!; In The Black: The impact of gas costs on work and life!; Spending a few minutes talking with Brewer star Rickie Weeks; Review of the movie "Little Man"

Brotha’s in Arms!

Never done before: Only Milwaukees own "Lil’ Jewel" (at left) opened "Lil’ Boosie’s" (at right) recent concert at Serb Hall with...Gospel! The concert was peaceful with no incidents. Lil’ Jewel performed at Garfield Days on its mainstage at 3 p.m. and will perform at African World Festival at 5:45 p.m. on August 6 on the Potawatomi Stage One.