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Brewers players Brett Phillips (left) nd Jeremy Jeffrees dance up Martha Love, a co-founder of the Human Trafficking Task Force (second from left) addressed a Common Coun- a storm during the Brewers On Deck Dance Off. They were com- cil committee on Public Safety and Health recently about the crisis of human sex trafficking in Milwaukee. peting against teammates Brent Suter and Keon Broxton. Appar- With her were (left to right): Reggie Moore of the city health department’s Office of Violence Prevention, Mil- ently Phillips and Jeffrees impressed the judges with their moves. waukee Police Department Captain Aimee Obregon, commander of the Sensitive Crimes Division and Ald. They won the competition and received glitter ball trophies just Milele Coggs. Each spoke on the issue. —Photo by Yvonne Kemp like the ones given to the “Dancing With The Stars” champions. PULSE Lack of fathers in the homes, OF THE poverty, abuse contributes to COMMUNITY city’s human sex trafficking crisis Photos and question by By LaShawnda “I don’t know why Mil- Yvonne Kemp S. Wilkins, QUESTION OF THE WEEK: with additional waukee, but I do know We asked four Milwaukee We asked four Milwaukee information provided by Brewers fans at the team’s pimps have been praised recent Fan Fest: “What is MCJ Editoral Staff your prediction for the Three Brewers fans strike a pose Noted community activist Martha for a long time.” Love, one of the founders of The team this season with the Brewers players —Martha Love responding to Human Trafficking Task Force of new additions?” Brent Suter (left) and Greater Milwaukee, spoke before the question by Ald. Bob Donovan Keon Broxton (right) Common Council’s Public Safety “The Milwau- wave to the crowd. Speakers attributed the on-going tween eight and 14. Nationally, out of and Health Committee recently on problem of sex trafficking in Mil- the two million individuals trafficked kee Brewers the problem of missing girls in the waukee to a breakdown in the Black for sex, 50% are children. city and how it correlates with human family structure, which is evidenced In her statement to open the dis- will finish in trafficking. Milwaukee is a major by the lack of full time fathers in cussion with the committee, Coggs hub for human sex trafficking in the Black households. said there were 9,000 missing juve- first place this nation. Over 70% of Black households in niles in Milwaukee between 2012 Also speaking on the problem was Miwaukee’s central city are headed and 2017. Dennis Ald. Milele Coggs, Reggie Moore of by single women, a large percentage However, Captain Obregon year in the the city health department’s Office of of whom are poor. seemed to minimize the crisis of Biddle Violence Prevention, and Milwaukee Noting the Task Force has been missing girls in the city by noting (National) Police Department Captain Aimee studying human trafficking for over from 2012 to 2016, 100 percent of Obregon, commander of the Sensi- 10 years, Love revealed the average (continued on page 2) League.” tive Crimes Division. age girls are sold as sex slaves is be- Milwaukee Brewers “I think the fans and baseball fans young and old Brewers will got an early start on make the the upcoming Major League Baseball playoffs this season at the Brew- Robert ers On Deck Winter season. Go Stokes, Sr. Fan Festival at the Wisconsin Center, Brewers!” downtown. The annual event “The Brewers bridges the gap be- tween the Wiscon- will win the Players representing Alderman and Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton with members of the new Collabora- the Beckum-Staple- sin winter and tive Community committee, which will oversee community listening sessions it calls “Hubs” to Central Divi- ton Little League at spring training. The solicit ideas and recommendations from community residents. the fan fest. sion of the event featured auto- National graph and photo New Collabortive Community Committee Ken sessions with League and Montgomery Brewers players, to oversee listening sessions on police advance to coaches, and alumni; interactive the World Series.” Byreform, Thomas E. Mitchell,community/police Jr. 16. relations games, Q&A ses- Using a U.S. Justice Department draft report on the Stressing community input and ideas will be key to cre- sions and game Milwaukee Police Department as its template, a new city- ating a viable and impactful report, the chairwoman of “With the the collaborative, Markasa Tucker, said a series of town- shows with the backed group announced recently it will conduct a series new additions of community hearings to solicit ideas on how to better hall like meetings—called “Hubs”—will be held at sev- players, coaches community/police relations and reform police operations. eral as-yet-to-be announced locations within the community to allow residents an opportunity to freely ex- to the lineup, and broadcasters. Members of the Milwaukee Collaborative Community Committee joined Alderman and Common Council Pres- press their opinions and offer ideas. I predict the There were also ident Ashanti Hamilton in calling on residents to become These Hubs will be safe-zones free of any law enforce- vendor booths with active participants in a series of hearings to be held to cre- ment presence. In turn, officers will have their own Hubs Brewers will where, free of MPD command presence, they can express baseball memora- ate a report that will be presented to city and police offi- be in the Elliott cials in September. their opinions and ideas on how to better serve and work bilia, as well as with citizens to reduce crime and improve relations. Baker extraordi- The report will also be used to help formulate parts of Mittons Dates and locations for the Hubs will be announced playoffs this naire Darrin other fun activi- the city’s 2019 budget. within the next week. Reasby with the The collaborative hopes the report will be used by the season and, possibly, in the ties.—photos by There will be note takers at the Hubs recording the Fox Sports robo- interim police chief and new chief who will replace out- World Series.” mascot Cletus Yvonne Kemp going Chief Ed Flynn, who will officially step down Feb. (continued on page 3) The Milwaukee Community Journal January 31, 2018 Page 2 Michelle Hinton Selected Executive

DirectorNonprofit leader named of to lead UNCOM the United Michelle Hinton Community Centers of Milwaukee The Board of Directors of UNCOM, the United Community Centers of Milwaukee, announced Fatherless homes, poverty, today that Michelle Hinton has been selected as its new Executive abuse contributes to Director. A collaborative of eight inde- pendent agencies, UNCOM agen- (continuedhuman from frontsex page) trafficking crisis cies have 930 employees, 3,200 the missing cases received “clearance,” meaning the youth either made con- volunteers, and $33 million in- tact with their parents or they were given a citation. vested through the combined Obregon indicated about a quarter of the missing juveniles are either found UNCOM agencies’ annual budgets with friends, out of state, or contacted their parents. and services. The revelations by the captain left many attending the committee meeting Hinton comes to UNCOM with wondering how that could be possible given anecdotal evidence and natioal statistics on commercial child sexual exploitation. more than 20 years of experience in One recent study estimates as many as 325,000 children in the U.S., nonprofit leadership, fund develop- Canada, and Mexico are at risk each year of becoming victims of sexual ex- ment, and community relations ploitation. management. Another study estimates 30 percent of shelter youth and 70 percent of street Most recently, she concluded youth are victims of commercial sexual exploitation. seven years with the American Poverty and the fast need for cash, or being forced to leave by a parent after Cancer Society as its Regional Cor- an argument also plays a tremendous role in the victimization. The youths porate Relations Director. may have to engage in“survival sex” to meet daily needs of food, shelter or In prior positions, she worked in drugs. management positions at Aurora Another reason the children are lured into this dark world, according to Health Care in community partner- Love, stems from abuse in the homes. A history of physical and sexual abuse ships and philanthropy and as a is often common among victims. This situation makes it easy for pimps to prey on potential victims. Program Director at the YMCA of They target the aforementioned vulnerable children using psychological Metropolitan Milwaukee. manipulation, drugs, and/or violence. Pimps and traffickers also promise to Hinton earned her MBA at Car- met the victims emotional or physical needs. dinal Stritch University and her BA Often traffickers/pimps will create a seemingly loving and caring relation- from Alverno College. ship with their victims in order to establish trust and allegiance. This manip- Her broad civic involvement in- ulative relationship tries to ensure the youth will remain loyal to the exploiter cludes work with Professional Di- even in the face of severe victimization. These relationships may begin online mensions Charitable Fund Board, before progressing to a real-life encounter. Association of Fundraising Profes- Committee member, Ald. Chantia Lewis, praised Love and her organization sionals, the Wisconsin Minority for their hard work and dedication in trying to eliminate human sex traffick- Health Council, and the African ing. American Women’s Fund Advisory Committee chairman, Ald. Bob Donovan, asked Love why Milwaukee was one of the main hubs of human sex trafficking. Love said, “I don’t know why Board. Milwaukee. But I do know pimps have been praised for a long time.” As its Executive Director, Ms. By that statement, one could assume Love was talking about the public’s Hinton will promote UNCOM’s and media’s fascination with the pimp lifestyle. There have been numerous mission and vision and oversee all books, documentaries, and articles written on the “pimp game.” aspects of its administration, oper- One of the documentairies profiled a pimp who was born and raised in Mil- ations, programs, and services. waukee. There have also been local newspaper articles over the years chron- Hinton begins her work at icling the criminal exploits of men selling women for sex. UNCOM on February 5. The Milwaukee Community Journal January 31, 2018 Page 3 Kenneth Ginlack, Sr. Officially Announces his Bid for 7th District Milwaukee County Supervisor ‘Inspiring Hope and Community Empowerment!’ While some may think of blight of the underrepresented, and is more and despair in reference to Milwau- than willing to be held accountable kee’s north side, Kenneth Ginlack, by his constituents. Sr. has hope based on the resilience Ginlack believes the 7th District of the people and the community. County Supervisor role will be a nat- Resiliency is something Ginlack is ural extension of his work and com- very familiar with on a personal munity involvement. Many in the level. His experiences are very much district wholeheartedly support him: like many residents living on the north side. “You can’t judge the strength of a This, in part, is why he’s seeking boat when it is sitting at the docks. the Milwaukee County District 7 seat You have to judge the strength of being vacated by Michael Mayo Sr. Kenneth Ginlack, Sr. that boat when it is at sea during a Ginlack states: “As a social a greater impact on the community storm; the same thing can be said worker, I have served for more than by serving in politics. about a man. A man who can stand 10 years in the trenches with the peo- “There is a need for less politick- in the face of adversity and bend but ple advocating for ing and more political leadership that not break is a man who has my sup- their needs to improve their quality is about servicing the needs of the port! As an artist, educator and the of life.” The county supervisor can- community.” Ginlack says he will founder of Heal the Hood MKE, I didate strongly believes he can have stand strong on issues, be the voice (continued on page 5) New Collabortive Community Committee to oversee listening sessions on police

(continuedreform, from frontcommunity/police page) The racial relations bias the report reveals was particularly evi- comments and ideas that will be presented. After all the dent in traffic stops in which racial profiling and com- Hubs are held, collaborative members will comb through plaints of disrespect is alleged. The draft report noted that the collected feedback and develop a detailed report that Black Milwaukeeans were stopped three times more than will define the priorities the FPC and police department white residents, but accounted for only two percent of the should focus on. city’s population than whites. Tucker also announced the FPC has created an online Overall, African Americans were three times more portal to allow citizens to read the DOJ draft report. likely to be searched when compared to white drivers, Clifton Crump, operations manager for the FPC, said the both with and without consent. portal was created to allow residents to read for them- In an MCJ article (published in the August 30, 2017 selves the 55 findings and 110 recommendations in the edition) Council President Hamilton said the report rein- Justice Department’s draft, which also contains the re- forced the urgency to recognize there are clear challenges sponses of the police department and commission to its with police-community relations and the public’s percep- findings. tion of police legitimacy in the city. The DOJ draft report was leaked in August of last year. During the city hall news conference announcing the It was an early version of the Collaborative Reform Re- collaborative and its efforts, Hamilton reiterated the need port that was developed by the Justice Department as part for reform within the department. of its review process known as a collaborative reform ini- He added since the Justice Department of President tiative. Donald Trump—under current Attorney General Jeff Ses- It is a voluntary, non-adversarial process aimed at im- sions—has discontinued the collaborative reform initia- proving the community’s trust in a city’s police depart- tive for the nation’s police departments, it is incumbent ment. upon cities like Milwaukee to continue the process of It was requested by Chief Flynn in November of 2015 holding police accountable for their actions. amid public outcry after federal prosecutors declined to “The city is committed to implementing the recommen- charge a now-fired MPD officer in the on-duty fatal dations,” Hamilton said. shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park. Community-based groups interested in hosting a Hub The draft report focused on disparities in misconduct or interested individuals wanting to be part of the process, complaints filed against officers, racial disparities in traf- should call Tucker at 414-226-4289. To view the draft re- fic stops, use of force by officers and disciplinary action port on the FPC online portal, go to for misconduct, or the lack thereof. city.milwaukee.gov/mkecr. The Milwaukee Community Journal January 31, 2018 Page 4 the small-group discussions, held over the next three months on Sundays. The event schedule and topic ‘Circle of Faith areas will be: Sunday, February 11 – Describe an experience with Dialogues’ launches religion that changed you. Sunday, March 11 – Tell a story about a time when February 11 you felt misunderstood or misrepresented because of Members of different religious faiths and the perceptions of your beliefs. backgrounds will have an opportunity to share Sunday, April 15 – Tell a story about a positive ex- RELIGION perience with someone of a different faith or belief tra- RELIGION personal stories and traditions of their faith at dition. the upcoming “Circles of Faith Dialogues.” Each session will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. at NTC. Creators of our African “How much do we really know about other religions Circles of Faith is free and open to the public, and and beliefs? members of all beliefs are encouraged to attend. Circles of Faith will provide a welcoming environ- To register, go to wipps.org/cof1. While registering “A people without the knowledge ment to share stories and get a deeper understanding ahead is welcomed for planning purposes, people may Americanof their past history, origin and cul- legacy of other religious backgrounds in our community,” also come the day of the event. ture is like a tree without roots.” said Julie Bunczak, program manager for Wisconsin If you have any questions, contact Julie Bunczak, —Marcus Garvey Biblical Institute for Public Policy and Service, which is coor- WIPPS program manager, at [email protected] dinating the three-part discussion series at the North- or 715-261-6234. In 1926, a Harvard scholar by the Counseling central Technical College in Wausau. Circles of Faith builds on the success of the 2016 name of Dr. Carter G. Woodson or- Members of different religious faiths will share per- Interfaith Dialogues, also sponsored by WIPPS. That ganized the first annual Negro His- for Today’s sonal experiences, stories and traditions of their reli- series invited community members to hear discussion tory Week. gion, and encourage talk about commonalities of from a wide range of religious leaders from Episcopal, The event happened on the second Christian religion. Catholic, Jewish, Lutheran, Muslim and Baptist faiths. week of February which also coin- Trained facilitators and religious leaders will lead cides with the birthdays of civil rights leaders - Abraham Lincoln and Family Frederick Douglass. By Rev. Judith T. Today, the month of February is set Lester, B.Min., M.Th. aside as Black History Month, a time cousin Bukka White who took him in Playwright: AUGUST WILSON to highlight achievements of African- when B.B. moved to Memphis in (1945-2005). August Wilson was Americans and celebrate the best of 1946. Bukka White taught B.B. born Frederick August Kittel in Pitts- our culture and history. about the blues. burgh, Pennsylvania in August 1945. In honor of this year’s celebration, Wilson wrote his first play, Jitney, in this column will feature three cre- Civil Rights Activist, Educator, 1979. ators of our African-American legacy Humanitarian: MARY MCLEOD Fences earned him a Pulitzer Prize who have shaped our history: a mu- BETHUNE (1875-1955). By her and a Tony Award in 1987. Wilson sician, a civil rights activist and a own words and example, Mary also won another Pulitzer Prize in playwright. McLeod Bethune demonstrated the 1990 for The Piano Lesson. In 1996 These three individuals played a value of education, a philosophy of Seven Guitars premiered on the significant role in enriching the fab- universal love, and the wise and con- Broadway Stage, followed by King ric of our African-American history. sistent use of political power in striv- Hedley II in 2001 and Gem of the ing for racial and gender equality. Ocean in 2004. (Courtesy of www.bi- Musician: B.B. KING (1925- The 15th of 17 children of former ography.com.) 2015). His full name was Riley B. slaves, Bethune grew up amidst Beloved, African-Americans have King. He was known as "The King of poverty and oppression of the Recon- a great and rich history. We owe it to the Blues" and nicknamed B.B. struction South, yet rose to promi- our children and future generations which means "Blues Boy." His father nence as an educator, presidential after them to teach them about our fondly called him B.B. too, short for advisor, and political activist. history. "baby brother" because they were Through her own schooling by As we share our history it raises only 18 years apart in age. missionaries in South Carolina, the cultural competence of our young B.B. King was primarily known as Bethune recognized the importance people and teaches them about whom a blues artist but he also mixed pop of education in the emerging struggle they are and how far we have come. and jazz with the blues. for civil rights. While African-Americans still His first influence came from a In 1904 she founded the Daytona have a long way to go towards racial preacher and distant relative named Educational and Industrial School for equality, our young people need to In Loving Memory Quality Service...a tenured tradi- Archie Fair. B.B. saw him sing and Negro Girls in Daytona Beach, hear about our rich history and cul- play the guitar whenever he went to Florida, which later merged with the ture and it is up to us as parents, tion sincere concern at your time the Holiness Church in Kilmicheal to Cookman Institute to become teachers and community leaders to of need. Offering pre-need, at attend service. Bethune-Cookman College. In 2007, share it. At 9 years old, B.B. King was part the school became Bethune-Cook- The writer does not assume re- need and after-care services to of a gospel singing group along with man University. sponsibility in any way for readers’ families in Milwaukee, Racine, his cousin Birkett Davis and friend Mary McLeod Bethune worked efforts to apply or utilize information Kenosha and other communities Walter Doris, Jr. In 1943 after mov- tirelessly to influence legislation af- or recommendations made in these ing to Indianola, they formed a larger fecting African-Americans and articles, as they may not be necessar- throughout our state. group called "The Famous St. John's women and continued to be an im- ily appropriate for every situation to Gospel Singers," consisting of 5 portant voice for human rights until which they may refer. Rather, the ob- members. B.B. accompanied them her death in 1955 at the age of 79. jective is strictly informative and ed- Earnestine O’Bee-Founder J.C. Frazier, Funeral Director with his guitar. (Courtesy of National Park Service – ucational. If you would like to REAVES, OSCAR B. FULLER, FLOYD JR. Another huge influence was his www.nps.gov.) contact Rev. Lester, write to her c/o HILL, ALBERT T. P.O. Box 121, Brookfield, WI. 53008. Age 82 yrs. January 18, Age 45yrs. January 18, Age 65 yrs. January 10, 2018. Visitation Only, Wed- 2018.Funeral services will 2018. Funeral services will nesday, January 24, 2018 be held on Saturday, Janu- be held on Friday, January CeCe Winans Snags from 3-7PM (Family hr. 6- ary 27, 2018 at 11AM. Visi- 26, 2018 at 11AM. Visitation 7PM) at: tation Saturday 10AM until Friday 10AM until time of Grammy Awards for time of services at: services at: Both Nominations: Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance /Song THOMAS, NANCY SMITH, ANNA HOWARD, ELIZABETH Co-Producer Alvin Love III Lands First Age 71 yrs. January 16, Age 70 yrs. January 16, Age 65 yrs. January 16, Grammy Award for Let Them Fall in Love 2018. Funeral services will 2018. A Memorial Service 2018. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January will be held on Friday, be held on Friday, January (Puresprings Gospel/Thirty Tigers) LOS ANGELES /Christian Newswire/ -- Two for Two! Some 26, 2018 at 11AM at Zion Hill January 26, 2018 at 1PM 26, 2018 at 11AM at Good things just never get old. Gospel music veteran CeCe Winans con- Baptist Church 1825 W. at: Samaritan COGIC 5226 W. tinues to make her mark on the music industry and all those who have Hampton Ave. Visitation Fri- Burleigh St. Visitation Fri- embraced her distinctive vocal sound and message of love. honored for two Grammy wins! Thank you to the visionary, Alvin day 10AM at the CHURCH day 10AM at the CHURCH Fans and peers agree that Winans' latest musical journey has been Love III and everyone who made this project what it is. Also, thank until time of services. The until time of services. The one of her best and creative to date. you to NARAS and my prayer is that the world will hear this music family is served by: family is served by: Encouraged by her son, Alvin, to record the Kris Kristofferson hit and Fall in Love!" says Winans. "Why Me Lord" has opened new doors for Winans, paving the way Every seat was filled at Madison Square Garden when the 60th THOMAS, WENDELL for unchartered territories. Appearances on national stages like Austin Grammy Awards aired live on CBS Television, Sunday night. The Age 76 yrs. January 18, City Limits (PBS), CMA Country Christmas (ABC) and The Grand prestigious music awards show was hosted, once again, by James Ole Opry introduced her to new audiences. The singer's series of sum- Corden. The stars turned out in full force to witness great perform- 2018. Funeral services will mer dates at Grand Ole Opry made her the first artist to perform in ances and show their support of the nominees. Visit be held on Saturday, Janu- honor of Black Music Month for the brand. www.grammy.com for more details. ary 27, 2018 at 10AM at Holy The first string of Grammy wins were announced prior to the live Alvin Love III, Winans' son and Co-Producer of Let Them Fall in Redeemer COGIC 3500 W. broadcast in New York City. Winans was nominated for two top Love, experienced his first Grammy win and had this to say, "What Mother Daniels Way. Visita- awards and snagged them both: Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel a night! Thanks to a team of the most talented musicians and engi- Performance/Song. The latest additions takes the total count up to 12 tion Saturday 9AM at the neers, Let Them Fall in Love scored two Grammys. Thank you, CHURCH until time of serv- Grammy wins for the dynamic singer. Mom. Thank you Jesus!" "Let Them Fall in Love is my best project ever. I am humbled and ices. The family is served by:

Milwaukee Racine 6630 W. Hampton Avenue Families served by: 800 Barker St. Milwaukee, WI 53218 Northwest Funeral Racine, WI 53402 Telephone: (414) 462-6020 Chapel O’Bee, Ford Telephone: (262) 637-6400 Fax: (414) 462-9937 & Frazier Fax: (262) 637-6416 The Milwaukee Community Journal January 31, 2018 Page 5 PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES The State of the Union Adddress 2018:

“Take care of our own, we have no WAUKEE WANTS TO WORK! We too have a dream Mr.obligation President to anyone except our Until families, regardless of color own.” are able to earn a family living-wage! Yet when tension rises around the and be economically independent, Listening to the Presi- ture could employ many while bring- world, we go quickly to allies, as we shall continue to look for salvos MCJ EDITORIALing the U.S. up to the safety stan- they also come to us. We do not live that will never eliminate the problem. dent’s State of the Union dards and mass-transportation in a vacuum and to continue to es- Gainful employment provides Address and the loud au- models of many of our international pouse that is to find ourselves di- food, shelter, better schools, gradua- dience approval (from the allies. But that is new tax money too. vided within and isolated abroad. tions, better employment opportuni- So the campaign to eliminate the debt Clearly things like the drug epi- ties and an increased upward Republican side of the is like whistling in the wind... It ain’t demic, more rehabilitation capacity mobility stream. We want it Mr. Pres- room), one would believe gonna happen! and law enforcement to halt the flood ident. DACA, crime and re-education of illegal drugs into the country are We seek the reciprocal trade deals. we are living in the state through technical training were high real issues. The U.S. has not had reciprocity in of Nirvana, not the points in the address, but directives The question must also be asked trade for a long time, now. United States of America. and initiatives were not forthcoming. where in the strategy and plan is But reciprocal trade should be cou- The language was positive but the there the impetus to create more pled with mandates for employment The areas he addressed are cer- grit, the where with-all to make these tainly salient to building a stronger jobs...to build more employment op- so the Republican “trickle down the- things happen were left to the De- portunities. We still think that re- ory” indeed trickles down, ensure President Donald Trump delivers his State of American. mocrats and Republicans to solve. He spoke openly and enthusiasti- mains a major issue. that everyone has a piece of the pie. the Union address to a joint session of Con- Things like the divisive aura that And the two percent Black unem- Therein lies the “American Dream.” cally about the economy and the in- continues to fester were never not ad- gress. —Photo courtesy of ABC News crease in the 401K’s, except only 50 ployment figures the President The dream that, with hard work dressed, yet people who support the boasted about can be found where? and opportunity, everyone can live, % of the nation are in the stock mar- President most are the ones that say, ket and the rapid increase in the stock We’re looking for where that figure prosper, and share with their heirs. “he speaks the truth;” or “it may not comes from....and how we can join Mr. President, did we miss that in Kenneth Ginlack, Sr. announces market climb only impacts roughly be politically correct, but he says 10% of the country. that employment train. Black Mil- your speech Tuesday? We too have a what many of us say within our fam- waukee needs JOBS ...BLACK MIL- dream! his bid for 7th District Milwaukee Most MCJ readers have never been ilies and among our closest friends; County Supervisor able to participate in the stock market (continued from page 3) and the few who have, through annu- Many of us waited on stand with Kenneth G in his run for office.” ities and retirement investments, -Ajamou Butler, Founder/Director of Heal the Hood MKE don’t begin to broach the billions yesterday to arrive and “Ken Ginlack would make a great County Supervisor for District 7 in spread to the wealthiest of the now that it’s here, we are Milwaukee. He has effective communication skills. He is a team player and wealthy, the two percent that we’ve motivate others to achieve their goals. Ken is very personable and has a always talked about…and often still hoping for better. positive attitude. He is very enthusiastic about the community and improv- loath. Looking deep into the to- ing it to be a better place to live.” -Tajuan Conway, MS CSAC, Former These benefits, that go hand in hand with major debt increases, for morrow, it’s even getting URBAN MY staff of Ginlack and resident/homeowner in 7th District for 10+ years the long haul, are the same increases harder to borrow strength “Kenneth would make a great County Supervisor because he is con- By Torre “ToeJoe” Johnson nected to the constituents in the community and believe in helping others.” the President campaigned upon elim- from the other day, be- -Cierra RaQuel, 7th District resident of 5 years inating. “Kenneth Ginlack spends a great deal of time in the Milwaukee County The debt simply increased “for the cause somehow our DIALOGUE communities while working with the individuals that inhabit these commu- children in the future.” That was the strength has been si- nities. Kenneth does so with the intent to understand the issues that affect mantra promoted during the Trump the individuals from within as well as promote the positive things being campaign originally. phoned. It certainly is the one House We were taught to love and Waiting on done within the communities already. Kenneth shows genuine empathy for the happenings in the community and works with individuals who are tak- Speaker Paul Ryan touted as he to forgive, but not to forget and ing steps in order to address the problems. I believe this gives Kenneth the pushed hard for the Republican can- so many of us remember the motivation and initiative to want to do better for the communities and their didate in 2016. pain as if it’s happening at that people.” -MaryDean Brown, 7th District resident of 5 years Future debt went out the window! Yesterday exact moment, which causes it When searching for better, day to arrive and got surprised And, while new tax benefits may we must not lose focus on while now knowing today will help a small group of citizens...we to remain mentally. Ginlack’s main campaign issues are: 1) Behavioral Health, 2) County Tran- what actually matters. We become yesterday, tomorrow. sit and 3) the park system. Ginlack says he will fight hard to eliminate the are still trying to determine when is We have happiness stored in barriers residents face trying to get needed mental illness and substance abuse it going to hit the pockets in the what’s called our dreams. In an must always know that our If we have a need for better, services. The continued cuts to Milwaukee county bus lines and increased Black community. effort to build up constant struggle has been designed so which we do, we must work Fixing and improving the nation’s fairs further disenfranchises his community. Ginlack says he will make sure hope, we hold on to these that if we are not together in towards getting there together the county’s transit system continues to look at safety issues and work toward Infra-structure is a noble initiative. this life, we will receive very NOW.Love Is in Action We know of the cracking bridges and dreams because the give pur- extending routes to places of employment. As a child growing up in the inner little, the bare minimum or city of Milwaukee, Ginlack recalls a time when the county parks were a the need to repair, revamp and create pose. —Torre M Johnson Sr/ safe and fun gathering place. Seeing the deterioration of the parks over the new bridges and roads. And like the They also give us a reason to even nothing. Xmen United LLC years is something he wants to reverse. As County Supervisor, Ginlack will Great Depression of the Roosevelt continue our journeys. Many of us waited on yester- work at having more family-friendly events in the parks by working closely years, a major overhaul of infrastruc- with local organizations to help provide and sponsor activities. and Now.” After he patiently explained the problems he had been having Ginlack works as a Program Coordinator and Regional Supervisor for Gen- Pioneering Black mayors with the police department, Davis replied: esis Behavioral Health Services and is an adjunct instructor for the University “Had a situation like that in the Army, knew how to handle it. Don’t of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. At Genesis, Ginlack supervises a staff of substance worry. Glad to come. We’ll take care of it, Mr. Mayor. Great admirer of abuse counselors. served big American cities yours. Glad to handle this for you...” Stokes picked it up from there: In his capacity as an instructor, he teaches modern techniques for those “Talk about crisp. The guy talked like a telegram. Sitting there, so straight entering the counseling profession. He also previously served as Vice Pres- with distinction he looked like he was still standing up, Davis exuded a confidence that ident on the board of directors of Daystar, Inc. and currently serves on the By Richard G. Carter quite simply overwhelmed me. Now I knew what a ‘commanding presence’ Sober Assisted Living Spaces (SALS) board. He has an Associate “Chance favors the prepared mind…” Everett McGill, “Under Siege-2 (1995) was. And he was physically perfect for the part. More than six feet tall, Degree/Human Services Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, a Bachelor in With Milwaukee and America set for this week’s start of Black History slim, fine-featured and light-skinned, wavy gray hair, just the sort of ap- Human Service and a Masters in Social Work. Month, it’s instructive to remember the 1967 election of Carl B. Stokes in pearance to offset the fears of the white police. When I left Tampa, I was on To learn more and stay up to date with the Ken Ginlack for 7th District Cleveland as the first Black mayor of a major American city. That’s when cloud nine. That damn police department wouldn’t have a chance...” County Board Supervisor race, please visit http://friendsofkenginlack.com/ the face of Black politics changed. The elections of Stokes and Dinkins arguably did more to stoke the fires as well as the Friends of Ken Ginlack Facebook page. In subsequent years, Black chief executives also served with distinction of Black political pride nationally than just about anything prior to 2008, in cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, when an almost unknown Barack Obama upset the favored Hillary Clinton Newark, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and to become president. Washington, D.C., to mention a few. I was privileged know the accomplished Stokes and Dinkins profession- THETHE Some of their names read like a who’s-who of Black political progress in ally and personally. And the time I spent with both still rank as highlights our country: David Dinkins, Willie Brown, Charles Evers, Andrew Young, of my long career in journalism. Indeed, the prospective Cleveland mayor’s MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE Maynard Jackson, Kurt Schmoke, Harold Washington, Michael White, straightforward campaign slogan in 1965 still ranks as one of the best of all Wellington Webb, Coleman Young, Norman Rice, Sharon Pratt Kelly and time. To wit: “Stokes believes.” COMMUNITY Marion Barry, among many others. Stokes, whom I also interviewed for The Plain Dealer, was a riveting COMMUNITY In 1968, when the dynamic Stokes named the late Gen. Benjamin O. 1994 telephone guest on my WNOV radio program “The Carter-McGee JOURNALJOURNAL Davis Jr. as the city’s first Black safety director, he got the best man possi- Report.” In 1989, I quoted him on the Big Apple’s mayoral election in my Published twice weekly, ble. It was a master stroke. weekly New York Daily News column headlined: “David Dinkins, Carl Because of the urban racial unrest in the 1960s, Stokes’ move was even Stokes and pride…” Wednesday & Friday more noteworthy than Mayor Ed Koch’s appointment of the late Benjamin As a result, Stokes sent me a copy of his book. On the inside front cover, 3612 North Martin Luther Ward as New York’s first Black police commissioner in January 1984. And he wrote the following in blue ink: “To a respected reporter and columnist, King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 in 1989, when Dinkins succeeded Koch as mayor of the nation’s largest Dick Carter. Carl B. Stokes. Dick: It was my honor that you compared me city, millions of Black people everywhere rejoiced, and millions of Whites with Dave Dinkins.” Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 began to see the light. The classy, scholarly Dinkins -- who happily is still with us -- preceded (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: Editorial@communi- Stokes was to become well-known to New Yorkers from his award-win- Rudy Giuliani as New York’s mayor and helped cool racial tensions while tyjournal.net/[email protected] ning sojourn as a reporter and news anchor with WNBC-TV (Channel 4) in comporting himself with dignity. Patricia O’Flynn -Pattillo duction assistance, tech-support the 1970s. In May 1971, he became the first Black anchorman to appear How well I recall when Dinkins and Giuliani appeared at the Daily Founder, Publisher Colleen Newsom, daily on a TV news show in the city, and in 1978 received a local EMMY News’ editorial board as candidates. Rudy snarled and snapped while David Robert J. Thomas, Co-Founder Classified Advertising Sales for distinguished reporting. soothed and sensitized. Assoc. Publisher Leader But few news stories after the 1998 death of the celebrated Gen. Davis Finally, one of my most memorable personal encounters with Dinkins Todd Thomas, Vice President Jimmy V. Johnson, Advertising mentioned that he ran the police and fire departments in Cleveland at a cru- came in February 1998, when he was my special invited speaker at a class I Mikel Holt, Founding Editor, Sales cial time in that city. And it is important to put his signal accomplishments taught on “Media and Race Relations” at the New School for Social Re- Associate Publisher Mike Mullis, Advertising Coordi- in proper perspective. search in New York. Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., nation As one privileged to meet and interview Gen. Davis as a reporter with the Showing up in black formal attire, the dapper Dinkins charmed my stu- Managing Editor Yvonne Kemp, Photographer Cleveland Plain Dealer in the late 1960s, I observed this imposing, soon-to- dents, who were joined by an overflow crowd of city residents who paid to Teretha Martin, Terri’s Innovative Kim Robinson, Photographer retire-general up close and personal. As an Army veteran, I knew military hear him speak. When I mentioned Stokes in my introduction, everyone Computers: Billing Clerk, Pro- Bill Tennessen, Photographer bearing when confronted by it. cheered and Dinkins smiled broadly. Those were the days my friends, we Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not necessarily Stokes described his job interview of Davis at the general’s home in thought they’d never end. But end they did. —Milwaukee native Richard reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. 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