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Voter Registration Drive on Highway of ID QuestionsCommunity Leaders EncourageEveryone to Get Registered and Have a ‘Plan to Vote’Article courtesy of Wisconsinvoices.orgCommunity leaders came together to celebrate democ-

racy today, National Voter Registration Day. In 2014, Amer-icans in 36 states will elect a governor, Wisconsin beingone. This is one of the many reasons National Voter Registra-

tion Day is so important. On September 23, all Wiscon-sinites should make sure they are registered to vote.“As the leading democracy of the world, every eligible

American should be able to participate in our great democ-racy, and that begins with making sure that voting is con-venient and accessible,” said Anita Johnson, an organizerwith Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. “We have to ensure our elections are free, fair, and con-

venient. Voter Registration is the first step in the processand must be available to everyone. It’s critical we have amassive education plan because many voters don’t knowabout the new restrictive laws”Groups and leaders many to make sure restrictive voting

laws do not get in the way of having every eligible voterregister and vote.After the press conference, the organizations and volun-

teers went to All Saints Church’s food drive, MilwaukeeArea Technical College’s downtown Milwaukee campus,The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union,and House of Peace.“We all must take responsibility and stand up for what

you believe in, because your vote matters. Let politiciansknow that they need to listen to the Wisconsin people,” saidRev. Willie Brisco, President of MICAH. “Rather thanmaking it harder to vote, leaders should come together to

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Family members of Dontre Hamilton, who was fatally shot multipletimes by a Milwaukee Police officer in Red Arrow Park across the streetfrom City Hall several months ago, were joined by concerned citizens asthey confronted Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn, members of hiscommand staff and members of the Fire and Police Commission (notshown) during Town Hall Meeting held recently in the Milwaukee CentralLibrary’s Centinnial Hall. Holding up placards that read “We Matter!” and other signs, the group

made several demands during the meeting, including: A public retrac-tion of what the Coalition for Justice calls “felonius statements madeabout Hamilton by Chief Flynn, including his immediate resignation, re-lease of the incident report for the officer involved in the shooting, thearrest and charge of murder for the officer that killed Hamilton, as wellas the public relase of the officer’s name. They also demanded that any officer inovled in any crimminal investi-

gation be immediately suspended without pay until the investigation isconcluded. (Photos by Yvonne Kemp)

Emphasizing job creation, safeneighborhoods, improving pol-ice/community relations, stabilizinghomeownership and eliminatingforeclosure blight, and increasing mi-nority participation on the police andfire departments, Mayor Tom Barrettintroduced his 2015 budget to theCommon Council Tuesday.The 2015 budget includes a levy

increase of approximately 1.2% orabout $3.1 million. The levy sup-ported expenditure authority is $1.2billion. The 2015 levy and municipal serv-

ice charge changes result in an esti-mated increased cost of $21.11 or1.4% to the typical residential prop-erty owner.This 1.4% increase for the home-

owner, according to Barrett, is belowthe projected 2015 inflation rate of2%.Saying connecting with jobs is im-

portant to him, Barrett told councilmembers and other city officials inattendance in the council’s chamberswhen residents have jobs, “ourneighborhoods are safer…our chil-dren can imagine themselves in fu-ture work settings.“Local jobs support local busi-

nesses,” the mayor continued. “Jobsbring hope. So let’s take every rea-sonable step to connect Milwaukeeresidents to work.”Putting residents to work is what is

behind the mayor’s “Compete Mil-waukee” plan, a partnership with theCommon Council, workforce devel-opment agencies and private employ-ers to provide residents on-the-jobtraining and temporary work whilethey search for permanent jobs.Set to receive $2 million in fund-

ing ($1.135 million of it infederal/state funds), Complete Mil-waukee’s 2015 goals are to improvethe quality of labor market informa-tion that is available locally, form anindustry advisory board as a resourceto workforce development agenciesas they translate that information intoprogramming and resource allocationdecisions.There are also plans to enrich the

experience of transitional workersemployed by the city to improve theodds that they’ll be able to findmeaningful work, even a career, afterworking for the city for 1,040 hours.The mayor noted the program will

expand to include 130 job opportuni-ties in city departments, like Neigh-borhood Services where participantswill help monitor the city’s inventoryof foreclosed homes. “The individuals hired for these

positions will build skills towardsfull-time employment while makingour city’s neighborhoods stronger.”To reduce tax foreclosures, Mayor

Barrett proposes adding $500,000 innew funding for the Code Compli-ance Loan program and another

KAREN WILSON: “Our culture isusually looked at in a negative man-ner. This is truly a positive aspect forAfrican Americans.”

MONTREL WADE: “It is very im-portant to the Black community be-cause it show our children we can bewhatever we want (to be) in life. It’ssuch a great vibe to shows Black peo-ple doing something positive insteadof what we see on the news everyday.”

NELLIE HILL: “I think it is impor-tant because it defines our Black her-itage.”

VAL COPELAND, NATIONAL PRO-MOTER FOR THE UNIVERSOUL CIR-CUS: “It’s important to let our youth in thecommunity know that there are lots of oppor-tunities available to them. You don’t have toonly be a rapper or a sports athlete to be suc-cessful in life. It’s also important to expose“our” community to international cultures.“Soul” has no color!”

During the recently completed Universoul Circus performances atState Fair Park, we asked four audience members: “How importantis it to have Universoul Circus come to Milwaukee and per-form for our community?”

MayorBarrett’s 2015Budgetfocuses onjob creation,public safetyWill also stress diversity as city sends out call for new MPD recruits Compiled by MCJ Staff

Justice Coalition make demands regarding Dontre Hamilton case, changes in police policies during townhall meeting

One and allcame to theState Fair

grounds towitness

thrilling ac-robats, stilt

walkers,contortion-ists, clownsand death-

defying actsthat wowed

the audienceduring theUniversoulCircus lastweekend.

State Sena-tor Lena Tay-

lor was aguest ring-

master.(Photos by

YvonneKemp)


PULSE OF THECOMMUNITY

Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp

First Lady Michelle Obama iscoming to Milwaukee on Monday,September 29th to campaign forDemocratic candidate for governorMary Burke. The public is invited toattend the event at the WisconsinCenter in Milwaukee, but anyone at-tending MUST have a ticket to theevent. All tickets are FREE.Ticket distribution locations are

listed below, with correspondingtimes at which tickets will be avail-able. For more information, you’reinvited to visit burkefo-rwisconsin.com/Michelle-Obama.NEW LOCATION: Northside Of-

fice – 6522 West Capitol Drive, Mil-waukeeWednesday 9/24 – 4pm -9pmThursday 9/25 – 9am-9pmFriday 9/26 – 9am-9pmDemocratic Party Office -1200 S

Cesar Chavez, MilwaukeeWednesday 9/24 – 1pm -9pmThursday 9/25 – 9am-9pmFriday 9/26 – 9am-9pmDemocratic Party Office – 345

Main St, RacineWednesday 9/24 – 2pm -9pmThursday 9/25 – 9am-9pmFriday 9/26 – 9am-9pmDemocratic Party Office – 820

North Grand Street, WaukeshaWednesday 9/24 – 2pm -9pmThursday 9/25 – 9am-9pmFriday 9/26 – 9am-9pmWisconsin African American

Women’s Center – 3020 W. VlietStreet, MilwaukeeWednesday 9/24 – 2pm -9pm

Free ticketsavailable forFirst LadyMichelleObama’s visit hereArticle courtesy of WITI-Fox 6 News


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$500,000 for loans to help city homeowners at risk of tax delinquency to sta-bilize their homes.“Keeping owners in their homes keeps our neighborhoods strong,” he told

the council. The mayor credited Milwaukee City Treasurer Spencer Coggsfor his efforts in this regard, calling him a “partner in our budget strategy,”adding a new position has been created in the Treasurer’s office to help delin-quent taxpayers, as well as funding for a new data system to stay ahead ofdelinquencies.While noting the importance of police/community relations and the rela-

tionships that have been built by the MPD and various neighborhood groupssuch as the Amani and Metcalfe Park neighborhoods, as well through initia-tives such as “Compete Milwaukee,” Black Male Achievement, the Father-hood Initiative, the mayor stressed the police department must also reflectthe people it serves.He asked members of the council to help MPD recruit minorities from their

districts. The mayor announced the department is in the process of recruitingfor police officers, police aides, and fire cadets.“For our residents and our police and fire departments, we must have a sus-

tained effort to have our public safety departments reflect Milwaukee’s di-

versity.”During a phone interview Monday, the mayor said if the departments (es-

pecially the police) are going to change, it must change from within. Part ofthat change, he said, was in how it reflects the community it protects andserves. Barrett said he wants Milwaukee residents who live (and want to live) in

the city of Milwaukee and who are looking for a well paying (albeit dangerousand challenging) job, should consider joining either department. The policeofficer position starting salary is $49,786.The application period for police officer is now open until October 17,

2014. (A complete list of requirements for police officer is included on Thispage).The Budget speech also touched on Infant mortality and the mayor’s de-

termination to reduce the number of infant deaths in the city, continued in-vestment in Century City, a modern business park in the heart of the centralcity with access to a ready workforce, and expanded pilot program for bodycameras now that the field test is complete. The body cameras are a responseto the death several months ago of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee Policeofficer. The mayor proposes allocating $100,000 for the program.

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW UNTIL OCTOBER 17, 2014THE PURPOSE:Police Officers preserve public peace, protect life and property, work within the community to prevent crime, and enforce ordinances ofthe City of Milwaukee and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Police Officers perform duties involved in the protection of life and property, including, but not limited to:Enforce criminal laws; identify, detain, and process wanted individualsRespond to calls for serviceConduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes and criminal activityInterview suspects and witnesses, and prepare appropriate investigative reportsPrepare and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental, or civil actionPatrol the City of Milwaukee in a police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot as directedOperate a police vehicle in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe roadconditionsPrepare accurate and complete reports of daily activitiesProvide assistance to the community in the areas of crime preventionEnforce motor vehicle laws to promote safety and reduce accidents, expedite traffic flow, and enforce Wisconsin State StatutesAttend in-service training as mandated by the State of Wisconsin, or as directedPerform duties in a special assignment capacity such as Motorcycle Unit, Office of Community Outreach and Education, and NarcoticsDivision, as assignedReasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Minimum age 21United States CitizenshipHigh School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home EducationDiploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI�1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction forapplicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the re-quirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, or a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, at the time of background investigation.Physically able to perform Police Officer training and job dutiesMust successfully pass a Milwaukee Police Department Background InvestigationDISQUALIFIERS:Your application will be rejected if any of the following are true:You have been convicted of a felony.You have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military Service.You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.You have failed a Milwaukee Police Department background investigation within the last two years from the date of application.You have been terminated / discharged or resigned with charges pending from either the Milwaukee Police Department or Milwau-kee Fire Department within the last two years from the date of application.Applicants may also be disqualified on the basis of background standards, which are included on the application.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:Able to read, understand, and explain Wisconsin State Statutes and City of Milwaukee ordinancesAbility to communicate effectively with a diverse population, in-person, via telephone, and in writingCivil, courteous and customer-service orientedAbility to write accurate and complete reports and accurately record information – by hand and using a computer, file records, andprocess paperworkAbility to solve problems, and make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful situationsAbility to maintain self-control and to take direction from supervisorsMaintain a positive attitude, have good moral character, be honest, responsible and trustworthyAbility to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and othersMotivated and able to complete the required educational and physical fitness programsAbility to drive a motor vehicleAbility to work long hours for an extended period of timeWORKING CONDITIONS:Required to wear a uniform and carry a firearm and assigned equipmentMust successfully complete a 16-month probationary periodWill work a 40-hour work week, with rotating off-days by assignment; will be required to work most weekends and many holidaysAfter recruit training, Police Officers are typically assigned to the late (12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.) or early (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 mid-night) shift; day-shift assignments are awarded to employees with seniorityMust earn sixty college credits within five (5) years of hire

TRAINING:Must complete a paid 23-week police training course at the Police AcademyAfter successfully completing the training course, will be assigned to a district police station for field trainingSALARY AND BENEFITS:The current annual starting salary is $49,786.36, with increases to a maximum of $66,606.28. While in the Training Academy, PoliceRecruits will receive a biweekly pay of $1436.15. The city offers a generous benefit package that includes two weeks of paid vacationafter one year of service; 12 paid days off in lieu of holidays; fifteen days paid sick leave per year; health, dental, and life insurance;and tuition and textbook reimbursement.SELECTION PROCESS:The examination process will include a written test, a physical ability test that includes a 1-1/2 mile run, an oral interview, a writingsample exercise, and background investigation. All phases of the examination must be successfully completed in order to continue inthe selection process. Failure in any segment of the examination disqualifies an applicant. Qualified candidates will be notified of the time and location of the written examination, which has tentatively been scheduled to beheld before the end of 2014. Candidates who successfully complete the written examination will receive information about the date,time, and location of the other testing components.If you will be unavailable for one or more portions of the examination due to military service or training, you must provide written no-tification to the Fire and Police Commission, City Hall Room 706 prior to the examination.ELIGIBLE LIST:Candidates who successfully pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for Police Officer, with ranking based uponthe test scores plus any applicable preference points (see below). APPOINTMENTS:Final appointment as a Police Officer is contingent upon passing all pre-employment components, the number of vacancies, and ap-proval by the Fire and Police Commission.PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION and DRUG TEST: Individuals offered employment must passa pre-employment medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug test as a condition of employment.PREFERENCE POINTS: Preference points may be added to the final passing score in accordance with State Statutes and Fireand Police Commission Rules. Qualified veterans will receive military preference points added to the final passing score; a DD-214 is required as proof of service.Military Veterans Preference Points Claim FormPreference points may be added to the final passing score, if you are a bona fide resident of the City of Milwaukee when you apply;proof of residency must be provided.Residency Preference Points Claim FormIn order to receive military veteran or residency preference points, the DD-214 or proof of residency must be provided as part of theapplication. Preference points may not be claimed after the application period closes. Preference points claim forms and supportingdocumentation must be received or postmarked by October 17, 2014 by the Fire and Police Commission, Room 706, City Hall, 200 E.Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3554 or at [email protected] PROCESSThe application process must be completed online. The online application will be available on September 19, 2014 and acceptedthrough October 17, 2014. Further information may be obtained from www.milwaukee.gov/jobs or by calling (414) 286-3751. Onlineapplications may not be submitted after the deadline, unless extended.

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Thursday 9/25 – 9am-9pmFriday 9/26 – 9am-9pmThe event is set for Monday after 2 p.m. at the Wisconsin Center (400 W.

Wisconsin Ave.) in Milwaukee. It is important for anyone who attends to ar-rive early in order to pass through security. Again, a ticket is required forentry into this event.=NOTE: Small cameras and cell phones are permitted in the event, but the

public is asked to limit personal belongings. Do not bring bags, umbrellas,or sharp objects. Water will be provided at the event. Signs will not be per-mitted into the event.

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Free tickets availablefor First Lady’s visit

PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Years ago I resolvedthat because I had no ancestors my-self, I would leave a record of which mychildren would be proud, and whichmight encourage them to still highereffort.”--Booker T. Washington


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n the first twoparts of “Lifeisn’t Fair Un-less we Makeit,” my main

objective for writ-ing this article wasto call our attentionto the following:• The horrific experience of the

American Institution of Slavery or-chestrated against our ancestors fornearly 350 years – why isn’t thisfront and center in everything that wedo; why aren’t we paying honor toour ancestors that paid the ultimatelyprice (dignity, respect, and manytimes their lives) hoping praying thatone day we would be free from thesewicked and Godless captors; • The staggering and alarming in-

equities that Blacks face daily inAmerica (many of these demograph-ics are not new) require that we takea real account and a different ap-proach if we're to ever change the tra-jectory for future generations – theseare not just statistics.These statistics are our mothers,

fathers, brothers, sisters, neighbors,and our children - these negative sta-tistics are “US” – It is extremely im-portant that we “unpack” the rootcauses for this condition and if youdon’t, you almost have to adopt aBlack inferiority position.;

• While there are so many chal-lenging issues we face, none can bemore extreme (crippling every efforttowards independence) than the factthat Blacks have very little/no capitalin the capitalistic democracy we callAmerica – this is our economic real-ity. If you don’t think where you start

matters, you’re not brainwashed –you’re brain dead. Our economic reality is a direct re-

sult to the unfair disadvantage we’vehad since being brought to this coun-try in chains and having to servenearly 300 hundred years of hardchattel slavery without a red cent inreturn for that labor at the same timenumerous individuals (America)builttremendous wealth off the backs ofour ancestors; • Yes, we have been dealt a terrible

hand since we've been in this coun-try, but today, it’s not all what “they”are doing to us; it’s what “we” are notdoing in many cases. We find excuseafter excuse for not working and sup-porting each other. Too many of our Blacks that have

some measure of success, under theguise of “doing my own thing,” haveleft the struggle for self-determina-tion of our people. They have either mailed in their

participation or don’t even believethat they have an obligation to ourstruggle (this is so sad because butfor our ancestors and their tremen-dous sacrifice and courage wewouldn’t be a physically free peo-ple). This behavior, in the form of ex-

ample and sometime leadership, as awhole, has significantly contributedto the psyche of our people creatingour inability to mount any campaigndue to holding self-imposed behav-iors that are absolutely self-destruc-tive to our people (the nearly 2/3rdthat are at or near the survival mode); • Some of us, especially those that

have received some of the spoils ofthis life actually believe that life isfair. If you believe that you must alsobelieve in the inherit inferiority ofour people (you can't have it bothways). Because life isn’t fair and is a race

(with winners and losers), this beliefhas caused us to assimilate and/orwaste invaluable time chasing apipedream that has fundamentallyrobbed us of our own personally re-sponsibility to fight to make life fair;and lastly• From education, religion, lan-

guage, mass media, and now withinour own culture, we are bombardedwith negative images of Black peo-ple that have put us at the deepestlevel of hopelessness and despairever seen that is exhibited by evenour most brightest and talented stars.After getting knocked down, we haverefused to fight to get back up towork towards a “functional” Blackunity on behalf of Black people – toomany have just given up.

Maybe we have been lulled tosleep by the media blitz of false in-formation regarding the success ofBlack people in this country (there isno measurement of success that wecan claim). We hear over and over again about

the billions of dollars Blacks earn an-nually. There is stark difference between

income and wealth. Income is whatwe received when we sell our labor– it is virtually impossible to createwealth with income especially whenmany of us spend more than what weearn. Wealth can be described as an

abundance of items of economicvalue (i.e. money, real estate and per-sonal property, etc.). An individual, who is considered

wealthy, is someone who has accu-mulated substantial assets over andbeyond their personal and familyneeds categorized by: 1) personalproperty, including homes or auto-mobiles; 2) monetary savings, suchas the accumulation of past income;

and 3) capital wealth of income pro-ducing assets, including real estate,stocks, bonds, and businesses, etc. Maybe the election of a Black

President is proof that America iscolor-blind – nothing could be fur-ther from the truth. Contrary to pre-vailing myths, America has neverbeen a color-blind society. Racism continues to be ignored at

all levels of government (i.e. MikeFerguson, Travon Martin, etc.) whilethe nation’s attention and resourcesare focused on less contentious issues(i.e. Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, etc.). These distractions take far away

from the real issues facing our com-munity. Dr. Claude Anderson stated“White society has an out-of-sight,out-of-mind attitude about racismand avoids any substantive discus-sions of, let alone action againstracism,

The callous indifference, disre-spect and sometimes actual hatredthat the majority of society feels to-wards Black people are creating con-ditions that are dangerously parallel

to those in Germany prior to the Jew-ish Holocaust.” The bottom line is my writing is

not aimed at bashing Black people.I’m writing to bash the myth ofBlack inferiority and White superior-ity. I’m writing to bash the disrespect

of our ancestors made by someBlacks who refuse to participate inthe self-determination of our people.I’m writing to bash hopelessness anddespair held by too many Black peo-ple. I’m writing to bash disunity and

everything associated with inactivity.I’m writing to bash the concept thatwe can achieve when we don’t be-lieve. I’m writing to bash the idea that

we can achieve what we want with-out earning it. I’m writing to bash the idea that

life is fair. I’m writing to say that ifwe want life to be fair, we must makeit fair. I’m writing to urge all of us to do

for self and accept the fact that no

one can/will do for us what we mustdo for ourselves.While we can’t control the color of

our skin, the family we are born to,nationality, or life or death but wecan control quality of life, ignoranceand poverty – we can control ourcommitment to the struggle to makelife fair for our people. Now is the time for each and every

one of us to be accounted for – wemust make our participation known.We’re not going to wish our way outof the alarming social-economic con-ditions that continue to threaten thefuture of our children. We must eliminate any/all excuses

that prevent us from taking Actionnow. The more hands (help) involved,

the lesser the burden that any one ofus has to bear. We are hosting aTown Hall meeting on October 23,2014 at 5:30 pm to discuss the issuesfacing Black Milwaukee with thegoal to establish clear action steps.We will utilize your individual skills,expertise and creative input into acollective response to assist our com-munity. You are the fuel that will make this

work, but we need you to ACTNOW! There is power in unity. Rahim Islam is a National Speaker

and Writer, Convener of PhiladelphiaCommunity of Leaders, and Presi-dent/CEO of Universal Companies, acommunity development and educationmanagement company headquarteredin Philadelphia, PA. Follow RahimIslam on FaceBook(Rahim Islam) &Twitter (@RahimIslamUC)

Part Three: Life isn’t Fair Unless we Make It!

UNIVERSALLYSPEAKING

By Rahim Islam

Rahim islam

“Our economic reality is a direct result to the unfairdisadvantage we’ve had since being brought to thiscountry in chains and having to serve nearly 300 hun-dred years of hard chattel slavery without a red centin return for that labor at the same time numerous in-dividuals (America)built tremendous wealth off the

backs of our ancestors...”

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$500,000 for loans to help city homeowners at risk of tax delinquency to sta-bilize their homes.“Keeping owners in their homes keeps our neighborhoods strong,” he told

the council. The mayor credited Milwaukee City Treasurer Spencer Coggsfor his efforts in this regard, calling him a “partner in our budget strategy,”adding a new position has been created in the Treasurer’s office to help delin-quent taxpayers, as well as funding for a new data system to stay ahead ofdelinquencies.While noting the importance of police/community relations and the rela-

tionships that have been built by the MPD and various neighborhood groupssuch as the Amani and Metcalfe Park neighborhoods, as well through initia-tives such as “Compete Milwaukee,” Black Male Achievement, the Father-hood Initiative, the mayor stressed the police department must also reflectthe people it serves.He asked members of the council to help MPD recruit minorities from their

districts. The mayor announced the department is in the process of recruitingfor police officers, police aides, and fire cadets.“For our residents and our police and fire departments, we must have a sus-

tained effort to have our public safety departments reflect Milwaukee’s di-

versity.”During a phone interview Monday, the mayor said if the departments (es-

pecially the police) are going to change, it must change from within. Part ofthat change, he said, was in how it reflects the community it protects andserves. Barrett said he wants Milwaukee residents who live (and want to live) in

the city of Milwaukee and who are looking for a well paying (albeit dangerousand challenging) job, should consider joining either department. The policeofficer position starting salary is $49,786.The application period for police officer is now open until October 17,

2014. (A complete list of requirements for police officer is included on Thispage).The Budget speech also touched on Infant mortality and the mayor’s de-

termination to reduce the number of infant deaths in the city, continued in-vestment in Century City, a modern business park in the heart of the centralcity with access to a ready workforce, and expanded pilot program for bodycameras now that the field test is complete. The body cameras are a responseto the death several months ago of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee Policeofficer. The mayor proposes allocating $100,000 for the program.


Women’s Day events set forMt. Zion MBC Oct. 11 and 12Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2207 North 2nd Street, will

hold its annual Women's Day Services Saturday Oct.11, and Sunday Oct.12,2014. There will be a prayer breakfast Saturday at 8a.m. in the lower level ofthe church, where our own Ms. Marie Carter will be the speaker. On Sunday, the worship service will begin at 10a.m. The guest speaker will

be Minister Jacqueline Katrina Waller of Memphis Tennessee. All are invitedto attend these services. Rev. Louis E. Sibley, III is pastor of Mt. Zion. Formore information about the two events, call the church secretary at (414) 372-7811.

WHAT’S HAPPENING!WHAT’S HAPPENING!In Your Faith-Based Community...

Back to School Praise Talent ShowGrace United Church of Christ will host a Youth Back to School/No Violence Praise

Talent Show Saturday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. Grace United is located at 4920 N.Sherman Blvd. This free and positive event is being sponsored by T.A./USW1114/AFL-CIO and the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. there will be Praise Dancers,Gospel Rappers and Youth Singers, Poets, Youth Choir and Singers. Free hair cutswill also be provided. For more information, call 414-426-3762.

Mason Temple COGIC to host Diamond Jubilee The Women’s Department of the Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction of the Church

of God In Christ (COGIC) will hold a 10th Diamond Jubilee and Worship Celebrationfor Dr. Grace A. Harris, the Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdictional Supervisor. The eventwill be held Monday, September 22, at Mason Temple COGIC, 6098 N. 35th St., start-ing at 6:30 p.m. Superintendent Osie Tatum, Jr. is the host pastor. For more informa-tion, call 414-365-0683.

Brentwood to host comedy showfor its scholarship fund Oct 11The Lois M. Chapple Scholarship fund of Brentwood Church of Christ willpresent “Laugh to Educate,” Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at 7 p.m., in theLeroy Durley Fellowship Hall of Brentwood COC, located at 6425 N. 60thSt. Popular comedian Marlin Hill will perform, along with Chassity Wash-ington. Admission is $10 per person. There will also be a consession standto allow members of the audience to grab some food while watching theshow.

Mt. Zion MBC to hold annual revivialThe Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual revival

Monday, Sept. 22th through Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 2014, starting at 7 pmnightly. The theme for the week is “Finding Faith Through God’s Grace”,Matthew 6:33.Our Lecturer will be Rev. Donald Sibley, Pastor, New Evergreen Baptist

Church, Jena, Louisiana and Speaker, Rev. Harry Blake, Pastor of Mt. CanaanBaptist Church, Shreveport, LA. We look forward to a spiritually upliftingrevival filled with praise, worship and joy. There will also be guest choirsfrom various churches each night of the revival.Mount Zion is located at 2207 North 2nd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Reverend Louis E. Sibley, III is the pastor. All are invited to attend and bring a friend to this soul saving revival. For

additional information you may contact the church secretary at (414) 372-7811.

RELIGIONRELIGION

Rainbowof LoveGreater New BirthChurch to hold itsfirst AnnualWomen WalkingFor AwarenessGreater New Birth Church (GNB)located at 8237 West Silver SpringDrive, will host a Women’s Walkfor Awareness on Saturday, October4. The event will highlight some ofthe colors that represent Health Dis-parities and Diseases.The walk coincides with GNB’sMission “to produce empoweredChristians who will reproduce em-

powered Christians.” It is one of themany activities planned during thechurch’s Women’s Month in Octo-ber. Under the leadership of BishopR.J. and Pastor Patricia Burt theCORE VALUES of the church are:Integrity, Compassion and Excel-lence. These three values are beingdisplayed through this communitywide event. “Colors of love” are the colors thatrepresent different health dispari-

ties, diseases and complications thatthese women walking have, are ormay face - our their friends andfamily are dealing with. Eachwoman will wear a color that repre-sents the disparity that they arewalking to support. Below is a listof the causes (and their respectivecolor T-shirt):AUTISM, DIABETES: ROYAL BLUEAIDS, SICKLE CELL: RED

ALZHEIMER’S, LUPUS,EPILEPSY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FIBROMYALGIA:PURPLEBREAST CANCER: PINKBRAIN CANCER: GREYCERVIVAL CANCER, OVAR-IAN: TEALLUKEMIA, , MULTIPLE SCLE-ROSIS, ADHD: ORANGELUNG CANCER: WHITESPINA BIFIDA, BONE CAN-CER: YELLOWKIDNEY CANCER: GREENThe walk will start at the churchand begin at 8 a.m.Individuals who wish to participatemust choose a color specific to thecause they would like to representand wear that t-shirt on Saturday.The route of the walk is from GNBto 91st Silver Spring, to 91st andAppleton, to 91st and Villard, to84th and Villard, then to Fond dulac and back to the church.

Prophetic Prayer Summit to be held Oct. 10Carolyn Teague Ministry will hold a Prophetic Prayer Summit Friday, Oct. 10, 7

p.m., at For Him International Ministry, 2544 N. 27th St. The theme of the summit is:“It’s Time to Push.” The guest speaker will be Evangelist Catina Vaughn. There willbe anointed prayers, praise and worship, as well as powerful preaching. For more in-formation, call 414-702-9718.Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction of theCOGIC to celebrate the ministery andbirthday of Pastor Claude EdwardsThe Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction (WNJ) of the Church of God In

Christ (COGIC) will hold a 58th church anniversary and 90th birthday cele-bration for Rev. Claude Edwards, the senior pastor of Faith Temple COGIC.Edwards is the oldest pastor in the WNJ. The celebration will be held Sunday,Oct. 5, starting at 4 p.m., at Mason Temple COGIC, 6098 N. 35th St. Thetheme is: “The God of the Breakthrough Commands Victory!” (1 Chronicles14: 10&11). Bishop C.H. McClelland will be among the featured speakers,choirs, singers and dancers.

Rev. Darryl Williams, pastor of St. Mark AME Church, and his wife Laurelyn joined member couples of thechurches congregation in renewing their wedding vows last Sunday during a afternoon program focusingon and celebrating marriage and the sanctity of the institution. Rev. Dr. Fred L. Crouther, pastor of NewCovenant Baptist Church. The event was presented by St. Mark’s annual Women’s Day committee. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

“One thing I ask ofthe LORD, this iswhat I seek: that Imay dwell in thehouse of the LORDall the days of mylife, to gaze uponthe beauty of theLORD and to seekhim in his temple.”--Psalm 27:4

The assigned readings from scrip-ture for this coming weekend are:Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Philippians 2: 1-11; Matthew 21: 28-32. In the Gospel we hear Jesus speak-

ing to the leaders of the religion,those who felt they had it made. Ofcourse, it was all show and tell. Theywanted especially to show the"wicked," the prostitutes and tax col-lectors that they were damned. Andthese "damned" people were the onesJesus hung out with, ate with and al-ways treated with love and kindness.And of course, that is why Jesus waspainted with the same brush as the"damned." Jesus stood up for the outcasts and

had no trouble telling the "saved"that they got it quite wrong as theyassumed that they were speaking forGod as they uttered anathemas andturned their backs on the folks theydetermined were damned. Jesus was constantly speaking up

for the outcasts and challenging the

religious leaders to lighten up andread the scripture as he did; whereGod, his daddy, was in love with allof creation, including those precioussons and daughters of His that mayhave turned away and lived selfishlywithout regard for their sisters andbrothers.In the Gospel under consideration,

Jesus tells the scribes and Phariseesa story and then asks a question.They know pretty quickly that he wasspeaking about them. He asked them which son did his

father's will, the one that said hewould go and work in the vineyardbut didn't or the one who said hewould not go, but eventually went.They knew they were like the onewho said he would go, but never did.And the prostitutes and tax collectorsmay have said no, as one can seefrom their life-style, but heard theGood News and went! They will get into the Kingdom

way before those who claimed right-eousness and pointed their finger atthe "damned."Jesus reminds them that when John

the Baptist came they ignored him,but tax collectors and prostitutes lis-tened and turned around. The reli-gious leaders did not.Let's say, "yes" to working in

God's vineyard. It is a lot of fun.And in the process we learn not tojudge but to love and from that lovewe will become more faithful as wehelp others to hear and live the"Good News."Paul got the message as he turned

around from being an accomplice tomurder to being the Apostle to theGentiles. He says in Philippians that we

should humbly regard others (no dis-tinction) as more important than our-selves. We are to look out for our own in-

terests, but also the interests of oth-ers. We must have the same mindand heart, compassion and mercy asChrist.

The groomsmen, bridesmaids, and flower girl gather around newlywedded couple Bonita (nee Cannon) and Dametris McGee afterthey were joined together in holy matrimony recently at PilgrimRest Baptist Church on Sherman Blvd. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

BREADIN THE WILDERNESSBy Fr. Carl Diederichs,All Saints Catholic Church

Working in the vineyardwith the outcasts of life

If you have a church announcement, email it to:[email protected], or bring it tothe MCJ offices, 3612 N. Martin Luther KingDrive. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL!

Wedding Day Bliss!


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ScottWalker’sBroken JobsPromiseIt isn’t unusual for a candidate to

make promises while running for of-fice, in fact, voters expect a concretevision of what the candidate will doon day one if elected to office. In2010, Scott Walker wasn't shy aboutrepeating his central campaign prom-ise early and often. Playing off the effects of the great

recession, which left tens of millionsof Americans unemployed across thenation, Walker promised to create250,000 new private sector jobs ifelected Governor. His promise didn’tfall on deaf ears. Thousands of unemployed or un-

deremployed Wisconsinites whowere losing their homes and watch-ing the dream of a middle-class lifefade away took Walker’s promise toheart as a plan to get households backto work. Voters craved the prospect of good

paying jobs, family-sustainingwages, the return of industries tocommunities like Beloit, Milwaukee,Kenosha, and Racine. Thoseprospects seemed tangible in ScottWalker’s promise, but four years

later, Wisconsin families face moreof the same issues they did whenWalker first declared Wisconsin openfor business. Walker’s Wisconsin turned out to

be just the opposite. The state is deadlast in Midwestern private sector jobcreation and trails the rest of the na-tion in terms of economic growth.Wisconsin isn’t coming back. In-stead, it’s falling behind. With just a handful of months left

in his first term, Walker is only 40percent of the way to what he prom-ised. In order to reach the stated goal,

Walker would have to add an averageof 36,951 jobs per month in the nextfour months. A highly unlikely pos-sibility since the state has only added8,880 jobs so far this year. The independent fact-checking or-

ganization Politifact, which has beentracking Walker’s progress since thefirst day he stepped into the StateCapitol as its chief executive, saystime has run out for the governor tomake good on his promise. They nowcall Walker’s jobs promise a –“Promise Broken.”Now, in the heat of the toughest

election of his political career, ScottWalker is changing his tone in orderto save his electoral prospects.Walker and his administration con-tinue to offer excuses on why thegovernor has come embarrassinglyshort on his central campaign prom-ise. Walker blamed foreign conflicts,

offered the vague excuse of “uncer-tainty” in markets, criticized the bestavailable jobs data, and even pointedto Wisconsin’s seasonal winterweather as reasons why citizensweren’t going back to work. Walker can’t hide the truth; it rears

its head every time a family has morebills than they can handle or capablegraduates struggle to find wages highenough to pay off their student debts. Walker arrived at his promise of

250,000 jobs through projecting acombination of normal economicgrowth, which was expected to create119,000 jobs over four years, and re-covery of the 137,000 jobs lost in theGreat Recession. UW-Oshkosh professor called

Walker’s promise an expectation to“let the economy get back on track,and take the credit for it.”Walker should have been able to

reach such a low bar, but his extremepolicies undermined the very jobgrowth he promised. Walker’s strategy for job growth

hasn’t worked. When you put thoseat the top and big special interestsahead of working and middle classfamilies – it’s no surprise Wisconsinlags behind on job creation. Marquette University economist

Abdur Chowdhury points out thegovernor's inattention to a histori-cally vibrant and critical part of theWisconsin economy, "One way to re-spond to these recent challenges is todiversify our manufacturing base,"Chowdhury said. "The state govern-

ment has not paid much attention tothis area."Manufacturing, historically the

most active sector of the Wisconsineconomy, only accounts for about 16percent of employment - comparedto 20 percent ten years ago. Of thetop 15 manufacturing states, Wiscon-sin has the 12th slowest rate ofgrowth. Although manufacturing took a big

hit during the Great Recession, manyof our neighbors, Michigan, Min-nesota, and Indiana have posted jobgrowth numbers above the nationalaverage despite the fact that all oftheir economies depend heavily onmanufacturing. To ignore such an important sector

of the Wisconsin economy should bea signal to Wisconsin that ScottWalker never had a proven strategyfor job growth. His 2010 promisewas one that he never truly intendedto keep. Now it’s those same voters who

have to survive in Walker’s Wiscon-sin where another 4,300 jobs werelost just this past August.During his 2010 campaign, Walker

claimed that he "absolutely” wantedto be held to his 250,000 new jobspromise. Now, with his promise to Wiscon-

sin broken, the failure to create jobsshould be placed squarely onWalker’s shoulders.--Article cour-tesy of Urban News Media

make sure every eligible citizen canparticipate. That’s what we are doingtoday.”Unfortunately, these restrictive

new laws have cut back on voter reg-istration opportunities (black-out pe-riod longer, early voting shorter,more difficult to register due to proofof residency, and now Photo ID), es-pecially for some groups, includingseniors, veterans, and folks who havebeen hardest hit by the economic

downturn.Mike Wilder, the Co-Chair of theAfrican American Roundtableframed up the need. “Voter registration is about improv-ing your future. All eligible Ameri-cans should cast a ballot on ElectionDay for their future, their children’sfutures, and the future of our greatnation.” Wilder went on, “In order to keep ourvoting system free, fair, and accessi-

ble, our voter registration systemneeds to be modernized and broughtinto the 21st century to give Wiscon-sinites more opportunities to partici-pate in our great democracy. Moving forward, we need to changethe way we think about voter regis-tration.Today, we must know our rights, reg-ister and make a plan to vote. Tomor-row, we make voting registrationstronger, better, and more fair.”

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Voter Registration Drive onHighway of ID Questions

How to Register to Vote

Wisconsin law requires every qualified voter tomaintain a current voter registration before voting inan election.

Therefore, you must complete a voter registrationapplication if you are a new Wisconsin voter, yourname and/or residential address has changed sinceyou last registered to vote, or if you have not voted inthe past four (4) years.

If you are uncertain of your voter registration name, address or status, you can go to My Vote Wisconsinand select "Regular Voter" to look up your voter record.

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING PROOF OF RESIDENCY:As of April 4, 2014, Act 182 requires that all voters provide a document establishing their proof of resi-

dence as part of the voter registration application. This requirement applies to ALL electors who are notmilitary or permanent overseas voters. More information on what constitutes valid proof of residency canbe found below.

The City of Milwaukee provides four (4) opportunities for completing and updating your voter registra-tion: by mail, at any Milwaukee Public Library, at City Hall or at your voting site on Election Day.

Please Note: Close of RegistrationRegistration by mail and at Milwaukee Public Libraries ends 20 days prior to each election (or the third

Wednesday before each election). This is referred to as the “close of registration” date. You may still regis-ter to vote at City Hall during the 20 days before an election or at your voting site on Election Day.

1. BY MAILDownload and print the Voter Registration Application. Once complete, you may mail the application

along with a copy of your proof of residence document to:City of Milwaukee Election Commission200 East Wells, Room 501Milwaukee, WI 53202Registrations by mail must be postmarked prior to the close of registration date for each election.2. REGISTER IN PERSON AT ANY MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Milwaukee Public Libraries have voter registration applications and registrars to assist you withcompleting the voter registration process during regular hours of operation. You may view a list of Mil-waukee Public Library sites by clicking this link: www.mpl.org.

3. REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE ELECTION COMMISSIONYou may register to vote at the office of the Election Commission, Room 501, City Hall, 200 East Wells.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. 4. REGISTER AT YOUR VOTING SITE ON ELECTION DAY

You may register and vote at your voting site on any Election Day. Click here to determine your votingsite by entering your voter registration address.

Any person registering to vote and voting on Election Day must have lived at their current address for atleast 28 days before the election with no present intent to move and must provide an acceptable proof ofresidence document from the list below.

ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF RESIDENCE DOCUMENTS:2013 Wisconsin Act 182 went into effect on April 4, 2014. Act 182 requires that ALL voters provide a doc-

ument establishing their proof of residence as part of the voter registration application. The requirementapplies to all electors who are not military or permanent absentee voters. Any document used as a proofof residence MUST include:

Your current and complete nameYour current and complete residential address

A visible account or document number (if applicable)AND must be from one of the following proof of residence document types:A current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.A current and valid Wisconsin identification card.Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of

the card holder, but not including a business card.A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.A gas, electric or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing not earlier than

90 days before Election Day.Bank statement.Paycheck.A check or other document or official correspondence issued by a unit of government (this includes offi-

cial mail from a public high school or state college or university, such as MPS or UW-Milwaukee).A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter pro-

vides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to themunicipal clerk.

A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes Election Day (cannot be used when regis-tering by mail)

**Please note: you are able to redact (black out) private information such as account balances or trans-actions on your proof of residence document. However, the last four (4) digits of your account number (ifapplicable), name and address must remain visible.

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KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPEYOUTH&EDUCATIONYOUTH&EDUCATION

Students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukeecan do a lot of learning beyond their coursework.“Here at UWM there are really a lot of different oppor-

tunities for students to get involved. There are leadershippositions, undergraduate research, extracurriculars, or justwhat you want to do for fun,” says Tyler Raphael, a seniorfrom Racine, double majoring in biochemistry and bio-logical sciences and minoring in mathematics. “I reallyenjoyed my experiences here.” Arturo Garcia, originally from Minnesota, found him-

self stepping into leadership roles in the community. “Iguess this was the year where I actually decided to do bet-ter things for myself and for others. I was one of the co-founders of an organization on campus called HispanicProfessionals of Greater Milwaukee.”Raphael participated in the university’s undergraduate

research program, taking on the challenge of applying theskills he was learning in his major in research with a fac-ulty member in a different field. Working with faculty members in Freshwater Sciences,

he went out on Lake Michigan to track data on lake con-ditions, looking for clues to a biological mystery – celldeath in phytoplankton, a one-celled water organism. “I had never been on a boat on Lake Michigan before

and didn’t know how to take water samples,” he says. “Ilearned a little about differential equations and I went tomy first research conference where I could share research

with other students.”Garcia took the opportunity to be-

come involved in the broader Mil-waukee and Latino communities.“Being in Milwaukee pushed me toget involved with other things, too. Ibecame part of the Latino StudentUnion on campus and well as theYES group (Youth Empowered inthe Struggle).” With YES, he trav-eled to Washington, D.C., to lobbyfor the DREAM Act. “That was apowerful thing in my life, buildingrelationships with powerful peopleand people of my age, my color.” He adds: “My cultural background

lies deep in lands of Mexico, . wheremy parents-parents and their parentswere born and raised. My family migrated to the U.S. in

the late ‘80s to fulfill their dreams.My parents always instilled the ideaof education is the gateway to free-dom to both my sister and me whenwe were young and still continue totell us now that we are adults- andthey're right. “Garcia and Raphael found oppor-

tunities in research, internships andon-campus jobs. Raphael worked with the Student

Success Center for four years, assist-ing other students in finding re-sources and mentors to help themadapt to campus life and stick withtheir studies.

“I thought it would be a great way to meet people aswell as help other people interact and have a really goodexperience at UWM. “We have a lot of good information that incoming stu-

dents would like to know. I know if I’d checked it out myfirst year, I would have been able to do a lot more thanjust hang out at the library. That’s something your mentorcan really help you learn.”In addition to his work with YES, Garcia was involved

in WiscAMP (the Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Par-ticipation) program for students involved in science, tech-nology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Healso worked as a mentor in the Student Success Center,helping new students at UWM. And, after an internship with the U.S. Department of

Agriculture in Milwaukee, he moved into a full-time jobwith the agency. “It’s cool to say I’m actually a federalemployee now.” His job is in conservation education,working with the forest service to bring programs to un-derserved areas. “It’s a fun job to have. I’ve always been an outdoorsy

kind of guy,” Garcia says. He’s enjoyed the opportunityof introducing youngsters to the outdoors. “Not too manykids in the urban ‘hoods’ get to experience that so it’sgood to take them out of their realm to a different place,especially when they learn something new and it clicks.”

Malcolm X to house high-performing schoolLegislative leaders misstate facts, ignore MPS effortsto place internationally recognized program in schoolDr. Michael Bonds, president of

the Milwaukee Board of School Di-rectors, issued the following regard-ing the erroneous statement issuedtoday by State Senator Alberta Dar-ling and State Representative JoeSanfelippo regarding the district'splans to continue the development ofthe former Malcolm X Academybuilding:"From the beginning of this

process, Senator Darling and Repre-sentative Sanfelippo have clearlymisunderstood this effort to bring ahigh-performing International Bac-calaureate school to the Malcolm Xneighborhood. Their statement todayonly further serves to illustrate thatfact."There is nothing inappropriate

about the decision made by the Mil-waukee Board of School Directors tomove forward with this project with-out the developer we initially identi-fied. What was most critical to thisBoard is that the project move for-ward."It is unfortunate that Senator Dar-

ling and Representative Sanfelippo have characterized this effort as phony,crooked and obscene. In fact, the Board took the appropriate steps to continuethe project itself and keep our promise to the neighborhood to deliver what itasked for: a high-performing school."I have asked the Office of the City Attorney to provide legal options with

respect to the inflammatory and false allegations by Darling and Sanfelippoagainst the district, alleging corruption."

"It is unfortunate that SenatorDarling and Representative San-felippo have characterized thiseffort as phony, crooked and ob-scene. In fact, the Board took theappropriate steps to continue theproject itself and keep our prom-ise to the neighborhood to deliverwhat it asked for: a high-per-forming school.”--MPS Board PresidentMichael Bonds

Boys and Girls Clubs youth get a plesant surprise...a brand new “Tween Tech Center!”Young members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee get the surprise

of their lives after taking off blindfolds and being led into the new state-of-the-art“Tween Tech Center,” at the Don and Sallie Davis Boys and Girls Club at 1975 S.24th St.Designed by celebrity craftsman Carter Oosterhouse, the center will helpspark kids’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and pre-pare young people for 21st century success. Funded by Samsung, the new Tween Center is a modernized technology class-

room for Club members with moble devices for learning. Along with other clubsacross the nation, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee have customizedSTEM curriculum and eBooks on Samsung gadgets including 20 Samsung Note10.1 (2014 edition) tablets, eight laptops and a large TV display. Developed by edu-cation leader Scholastic, the STEM curriculum will assist kids’ education and literacygoals and encourage Club tweens to work together and invent creative, engineer-ing-based solutions for community needs. Pictured at left is Mayor Tom Barrett, whopresented Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee President and CEO VincentLyles a proclamation recognizing the special day. (Photos by Yvonne Kemp)

UWM students discoverthat learning goes waybeyond the classroom

Tyler Raphael (shown above with female student) has taken his educa-tion beyond the classroom at UWM, becoming involved in the broaderMilwaukee and Latino communities. (Photo courtesy of UWM)

A D V E R T O R I A L

Sista Speak. . .Sista Speak. . .Speak Lord! ! ! Speak Lord!! ! SPIRIT Unbroken Can’t break my stride…Can’t affect my pride.Can’t make me blue…Can’t make me untrue.Can’t put me down…Can’t make me frown.Can’t lessen my worth…Can’t stop me from goingforth.Can’t make me fear it…I am unbroken…Nothing and No one can break my spirit.Sonya Marie Bowman

MeMy energy can be seen.My praise can be conta-gious.My faith can be felt.My dreams are tangible.My smile is loud.

My thoughts can be heard.I am free to be.Zelda Corona

SUNDAY BRUNCHGetting together for Sunday Brunch is a time for us toput on our best for a big breakfast buffet with our cir-cle of friends and or family.We look forward to the dateand time with excitement.We watch our diets until thatday so we can eat as much aswe want.Mimosas are an added bonusfor some of us*:) happySunday Brunch is a joyous occasion which consists ofcatching up on what the other is doing, good food andat times, loud laughter...Such great spirit amongst allin attendance.We leave Sunday Brunch feeling full not only of food…But full of Joy and great spirit, and can't wait until thenext time.During these times in our lives, let's not allow anyoneor anything to break our spirits...Let Go and LetGod!!!!!!!!Always Keeping It Real,Tara R Pulley


As a personal injury attorney, I’m often asked, “What’s my case worth?”Often, clients ask this question during the initial interview, and my answer isalways the same: “We need to wait until the end of the medical treatment.”In this column, I will briefly explain the process and some of the factors ex-perienced personal injury lawyers use to arrive at a just settlement. Let’s start at the beginning. There is a car accident and a man is injured

through no fault of his own by another driver. In general, the person liablefor the accident -- and therefore that person’s liability insurance company --must pay the injured person for any:

Pain and Suffering·ost income and loss in earning capac-

ity• Permanent disability or disfigure-

ment• Loss of family, social, and educa-

tional opportunities, and• Emotional damages resulting from

the above.Calculating the medical bills and in-

come lost is the easy part; there is justno simple way to put a dollar figure onpain and suffering, disability and otherpermanent injuries. Having the bestmedical and occupational professionalswho are willing to write comprehensiveexpert reports is an absolute necessity; along with having an experienced per-sonal injury lawyer is necessary if you want to recover maximum compensa-tion.Let me give you a real life example: James, a 30-year-old man, was injured in a motorcycle accident. The costs

of his medical care amounted to $50,000 incurred over a two-year period.Unfortunately, James also suffered a permanent injury to his spine, permanentscarring to his face and arms and was off of work for a month. The damages that James can demand of the insurance company include:• The full amount of his medical bills ($50,000), regardless if paid by health

insurance at a discounted rate or not.• Two years of past pain and suffering.• 50 years of future pain and suffering from his permanent injury (Social

Security life expectancy table).• Compensation for his facial and arm scars.• Future medical expenses related to expected arthritis and possible back

surgery.• Future prescription drug benefits.• One month for lost wages.• Travel expenses to and from treatment.Other damages may be available, but for purposes of illustration only, I

touched upon the most common.During negotiations, the adjuster for the insurance company typically will

not tell you what formula they use to arrive at how much they feel your claimis worth. They don’t want you to know what dollar amount they would bewilling to settle on; but an experienced personal injury lawyer will have pro-fessional relationships from prior cases with many of the adjusters and all ofthe companies.No amount of money will ever replace a healthy back. But the law does

protect injured victims the best it can, in the form of money compensation.A good settlement is one that gives James the maximum amount of money tocompensate him for past and future pain, disability, lost wages and all pastand future medical treatment. In my next column, I will take a look at Inten-tional Injury and what is going on in the NFL.And, please write to me. I want to hear from you. I hope to use future

columns to answer specific questions you may have about the law and howto protect yourself. What is on your mind? Send your questions [email protected] About the Author: For nearly 25 years, Attorney John P. Casey has been prac-

ticing personal injury law, successfully representing the wrongly injured. AttorneyCasey applies a combination of efficiency, understanding, and tenacity to each ofhis cases. Visit www.casey-injurylaw.com to schedule a free consultation.

COUNSELOR IN YOUR CORNERCOUNSELOR IN YOUR CORNERBy Atty. John Casey

Atty. John Casey

What’s My Case Worth?KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPEt h e MC J l i f e s t y l e & e n t e r t a i nm e n t s e c t i o n

Brandon Currie (Class of 1998, left)and Andrae Reneau (Class of 1996, right)were among 12 athletes and coachesfrom Brown Deer High School to be thefirst inductees into the Brown Deer-Granville High School Athletic Hall ofFame. Currie was a four year letter win-ner in tennis and won both the 1996 and1998 Wisconsin State Tennis Champi-onships. He was also named to the All-State ten-

nis team four straight years (1994-1998).He is now a head tennis coach at a Divi-sion One university in Indianapolis. Reneau was a star running back,

wrestler and track star at Brown DeerHigh School, where he excelled academi-cally, recording a 4.0 GPA three of hisfour years at Brown Deer. Reneau is cur-rently a civil litigation attorney in Atlanta.

(Photo by Yvonne Kemp)

Currie and Reneau among inaugural group of athletesinducted into Brown Deer High School Hall of Fame




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