STANDING on the PROMISE! Sylville Smith

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Compiledfound by MCJ Editorial not Staff guilty Cries of anger and disbelief rang out in a Milwaukee County courtroom Wednesday from the family and supporters of Sylville Smith after a jury found former Milwau- kee Police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown not guilty in the fatal shooting of Smith last Au- Dominique Heaggan-Brown gust. Television microphones in the courtroom recorded the emotional sounds from the family Juneteenth Day parade grand marshals WNOV talk show host Michelle Bryant and MCJ photographer Yvonne Kemp (center with as they left the courtroom after the verdict was flowers and scissors) cut the ribbon officially opening the Juneteenth Day festival along Martin Luther King Drive. The event was read. The judge then had the jury removed for the 46th held in the community. Milwaukee has one of the oldest Juneteenth Day festivals in the nation.--Photo by Robert Bell their safety. Reportedly, at least 15 Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies ringed the courtroom. The jury was made up of nine women and three men. Four of the jurors were Black and the rest White. Immediately after the verdict was handed Sylville Smith down, an attorney representing Smith’s family, David Owens, announced Wednesday they have filed a civil lawsuit against the city and Heaggan-Brown charging the city did not address numerous complaints of improper conduct levied against the former officer when he was on the force. Smith's father, Patrick Smith, said there is no justice in the death of his son. Sylville Smith's sister, Sherelle Smith, made a plea for peace. "We all bleed the same. We all hurt the same. And it don't feel good to

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Compiledfrom by MCJpublic Editorial Staff service “Standing on the Promise” was the theme of the 46th annual Juneteenth Day parade and festival held Monday along Martin State Sen. Lena Taylor Luther King Drive. The Festival featured numerous vendors from food to toys, along with community organizations sharing urged controversial Milwau- helpful resources for residents. Juneteenth Day is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the kee County Sheriff David United States. The world-wide event, dating back to June 1865 began when Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day event, organized by Clarke to step down from the Northcott Neighborhood House, is one of the oldest celebrations in the nation. Northcott's mission is to support family public service “until he real- stability, provide educational and recreational programs for youth, lessen neighborhood tensions, combat community dete- izes his allegiance is not to rioration, and provide various social services for the residents of Harambee and surrounding neighborhoods. --All photos, President Donald Trump, but except the photo of the ribbon cutting, by Yvonne Kemp (More photos in this week’s Weekend Edition) to the community and coun- try that elected them both.” Taylor’s comments come after Clarke recently rescinded his accept- Heated contest between two NNPA publishers ance of a position at the U.S. Depart- Sen. Lena Taylor ment of Homeland Security (DHS). Bybodes Hazel Trice Edneywell for Black Press at 190 yearsThe prestige of the two iconic Last month, Clarke announced on a (TriceEdneyWire.com) - As civil candidates, incumbent Chairwoman radio talk show he had been selected by rights and racial justice enthusiasts Denise Rolark-Barnes, publisher of DHS to be assistant secretary in charge the Washington Informer, and Black observe the 190th birthday of the of the Office of Partnership and En- Press stalwart Dorothy Leavell, pub- Black Press, the premier federation gagement. of Black-owned newspapers is hold- lisher of the Chicago Crusader and The senator said Clarke did the right ing its first leadership election in Gary Crusader newspapers, appear thing withdrawing his acceptance of which publishers are permitted to to underscore the significance of the vote absentee this week. Black press in 2017. Black press en- the position. “It was absurd for the During its 2017 Annual conven- thusiasts say their candidacies also Trump Administration to have offered tion at the posh Gaylord National bode well for the strength of Black Clarke any position in the first place. Resort & Convention Center June press perseverance nearing the end “His divisive leadership style, that 20-24, the National Newspaper Pub- of its second century. includes bullying and threatening to lishers Association (NNPA) is al- Denise Rolark-Barnes (left) and Dorothy Leavell (right) are con- "You've got two candidates ‘grab’ or knock out those who question Sheriff David Clarke lowing each of their more than 200 tending for chair of NNPA this week. who've got such successful and pro- him, has only worsened since his man- member publishers to vote absentee for ductive records in the Black press, who crush developed for Donald Trump.” their preferred chairperson, NNPA's highest office. are willing to take and run that organization. The sheriff was a staunch supporter and surrogate for the president Publishers expressed their ballots to the convention by deadline Monday. This is an excellent sign that it's in good shape," says A. Peter Bailey, during his presidential campaign. In past years, qualified publishers have had to attend the convention in order who teaches The History of the Black Press at the University of the District Some observers theorize Clarke withdrew his acceptance of the po- to vote. of Columbia and taught the same course for five semesters at Virginia Com- sition after it was revealed he allegedly plagiarized portions of his 2013 Largely facing the economic realities of 2017, the now 77-year-old asso- monwealth University. master’s thesis on U.S. security. Clarke reportedly failed to properly at- ciation apparently recognized the inability of some publishers to travel to Several factors, including the direction of the organization's digital growth tribute his sources at least 47 times. and journalistic focus make this year's election especially important. Adding the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. for the convention. It will feature Taylor said the sheriff has “let a lot of people down with his to the interest is the fact that the election is a rematch of sorts. Rolark-Barnes the election on Friday as well as a string of social, educational, and issue- unchecked unprofessionalism and partisan vitriol. Maybe he will do oriented events all week. (continued on page 2) the right thing, again, and withdraw from public service altogether.” MCJ062117 Pages_Layout 1 6/22/17 12:08 AM Page 2

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well(continued from for page 1) Black Press prevailed over Leavell by only six votes in the last election two years ago. Both women are NNPA veterans with stellar reputations of commitment to the Black press. But Barnes and Leavell are also known for their dis- tinctly different personalities. Leavell, known for her fiery speeches and fighting spirit, is a National Association of Black Journalist Hall of Fame inductee, who has held a number of NNPA leadership positions, including president during the late 1990s. In her campaign, she promises to fight for government and corporate advertising and to strengthen the NNPA News Wire, which in recent years has been moved from under the NNPA Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, to the association, which is a 501c6 tax-paying trade organization. "For those people who know me, they know I fight. And I fight with a big stick and I'm very passionate about the Black press," Leavell says. "It's not 1827, but so many of the things that are happening in our community are reminiscent of those very same times. The Black press is an activist press. That's how it started out." On the other hand, the even-tempered Rolark-Barnes is known for her mild manner and deliberate leadership style. She says she and NNPA Pres- ident Benjamin Chavis have spent the past two years solidifying the infrastructure of the organization including its staffing and digital components, which she said was a crucial mission as the Black press approaches a third century. Building national advertising must be undergirded by a strong infrastructure, she says, "The two go hand-in-hand." Rolark-Barnes said, due to the lack of proper staffing and operations, NNPA had even suffered the loss of some of its historic documents. "It was really important to bring all that back in and set it up properly and make sure that when we make commitments, even to our publishers, that we can fulfill those commitments. In order to grow national advertising, we had to have an infrastructure." Valerie Daniels-Carter Leavell says she has sent a letter directly to the publishers outlining her vision and agenda. Rolark-Barnes has posted a video message to the organization's members, outlining the successes and goals of her administra- Valerie tion. The dueling qualifications of Leavell and Rolark-Barnes are well-docu- Daniels-Carter mented. Both of their award-winning newspapers are more than 50 years old and the legacies and achievements of both women are featured in The Elected Board HistoryMakers, an online oral history collection of distinguished African- Americans, now featured in the Library of Congress. ChairBOSTON– of AAA AAA recently announced Valerie Daniels-Carter, co- Black press historian Dr. Clint Wilson, author of two books, A History of founder, president and chief executive the Black Press and Whither the Black Press, agrees with A. Peter Bailey officer of V&J Holding Companies Black media focus of panel discussion that the candidacies of Rolark-Barnes and Leavell not only bode well for Milwaukee Community Journal Editor Thomas Mitchell, Jr. (standing far right) was one of the participants Inc, the largest female food service in a panel discussion on the Black media at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. NNPA, but for the institution of the Black press overall. franchise in America, has been elected Vliet St. The discussion was sponsored by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (WBCC), and "It certainly shows stability," says Wilson, a former board member of the chair of the AAA board of directors at NNPA Foundation. "I think over all this is a good sign that the Black press the 114th AAA Annual Meeting in focused on three areas: the importance of advertising in Black media, the future of Black media, and still exists" in various forms - the hard copy newspapers and those that have Boston. who really controls Black print media. Homer Blow, program and music director for WNOV 860 AM reverted to online publishing. "I think that's a good sign of progress." More than 230 delegates and club (standing far left) was also on the panel. The moderator was WBCC President Reuben Hopkins (standing Wilson also noted progress in the fact that an institution started by two officials representing the federation’s center). Other notables who contributed to the discussion were (seated left to right): community activist men now has two women contending for leadership. He was speaking of 38 affiliated clubs in the U.S. and Tony Courtney, Curtiss E. Harris, president of Milwaukee Black Business.com; and Matthew Mixon, John Brown Russwurm and Samuel Eli Cornish, who together founded the Canada were in attendance. Daniels- president of the Mixon Media Group, LLC. --Photo by Yvonne Kemp first Black newspaper, Freedom's Journal on March 16, 1827. Carter, the first African-American The popular quote from their first editorial is known well to Black press woman to hold the distinguished post, enthusiasts: "We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken will serve as board chair for the 57 for us. Too long has the publick been deceived by misrepresentations, in million member, not-for-profit feder- things which concern us dearly." ation for two one-year terms. Wilson concludes that one thing is clear. That is the void that still must “This is a historical time for AAA be filled by the Black press: "There is a challenge to all newspapers right in that it really does reflect the fact now in this high tech era. But the most important thing, looking back over that AAA is a brand that is more than the past 190 years. That is that the need is the same...Clearly, Black people a trusted, go-to resource for millions have a continuing and ongoing need for the news that they can rely upon of drivers and travelers. that is representative of the community and that has the community's interest “It’s a brand that appreciates and is at heart." (continued on page 7) MCJ062117 Pages_Layout 1 6/22/17 12:08 AM Page 3

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Black media focus of panel discussion Milwaukee Community Journal Editor Thomas Mitchell, Jr. (standing far right) was one of the participants in a panel discussion on the Black media at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The discussion was sponsored by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (WBCC), and focused on three areas: the importance of advertising in Black media, the future of Black media, and who really controls Black print media. Homer Blow, program and music director for WNOV 860 AM (standing far left) was also on the panel. The moderator was WBCC President Reuben Hopkins (standing center). Other notables who contributed to the discussion were (seated left to right): community activist Tony Courtney, Curtiss E. Harris, president of Milwaukee Black Business.com; and Matthew Mixon, president of the Mixon Media Group, LLC. --Photo by Yvonne Kemp MCJ062117 Pages_Layout 1 6/22/17 12:08 AM Page 4

The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 4 The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 5 Steph Curry Says Bible RELIGIONRELIGION Study Reminds PULSEPULSE Services held for Darlene Him ‘Why PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES We’re Here’ OFOF THETHE Dumas-Ingram, mother of noted By Ryan Duncan, courtesy of christian- headlines.com, posted June 20 COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY communityServices were held Friday at Hope activist TyroneDollie Mathews Dumas until she got her first Lutheran Church for Darlene job as the first African American Photos and question Dumas-Elerby-Ingram, the mother of hired to work at General Merchan- Steph Curry, a rising star in strengthen the athletes spiritu- not grind and compete in our by Yvonne Kemp community activist and educator Ty- dise. the Golden State Warriors, really and help them stay focused spiritual walk together as rone Dumas. Proceeding Darlene in death was cently told reporters that he and on their faith. According to well." QUESTION OF She died June 10. She was 89. her mother, Mrs. Arvella McNair- Darlene was a successful business Dumas-Twine; Arvella's second hus- a few of his teammates have CBN News, Curry continued to Recently, the Golden State THE WEEK: person (she got her start in business band, J.C. Twine; grandparents formed a Bible study which expand upon the group, saying, Warriors succeeded in winning “What did you from Oscar J. Plotkin), running a James and Mollie McNair, one meets regularly. "Every game day we proba- the NBA championship. number of bars (known as taverns brother, Clay Dumas Jr. and one sis- like about years ago) and restaurants in the 50s, ter, Charlotte Jean Johnson. Hus- According to Curry, the dis- bly have 10, 11 guys show up This marks their second 60s and 70s: The Brown Jug Tavern bands Augustus Elerby and Clarence cipleship group is meant to for the 30-minute Bible study, major victory in the last three this year’s & Restaurant on 8th and Center Ingram preceded her in death. prayer service, daily encour- years. Juneteenth Day?” Street, Darlene’s Lounge at 3160 N. She leaves to mourn her passing “I prayed for a agement — that's the biggest John Gray, an associate pas- Teutonia Ave., and the Charcoal her nephew James Johnson and his RELIGIOUS no-incident festi- House Restaurant at 24th & Wal- daughter Nicole Johnson. Nieces thing," tor of Lakewood Church who nut/Lisbon and The Charcoal House Early photo of Eva Marcia Freeman, Marshia HAPPENINGS "We all have very similar helps mentor the players, be- val. (There were) on N. Green Bay Ave. She also Darlene Ingram Dumas and Niki Carolyn, Brentwood Church temptations, struggles through lieves Curry and his teammates no lost children, worked for Pabst Brewery before they closed their Mil- three children: Anthony Dumas (Star Hines-Dumas), of Christ will cele- waukee plant. Sharon Dumas-Garner and Tyrone P. Dumas (Ceciel). [our] entire walk of faith. For are building a legacy that will the weather was Darlene was very involved in the community, politics, Grandchildren Danielle S. Dumas-Akobundu (Chima), brate its 75th anniver- us on the court we all grind and last. perfect, (and) and other African American businesses. She had many Maurice A. Dumas (Lena), Sabrina Garner, Courtney compete on the floor, so why personal friends who were tavern/restaurant/bar owners. Garner (Chrystal), Ashlee Dumas, Emerald and Dreanna sary with five days of the young peo- She was a NAACP/Urban League member and was in- Moore-Garner. spirit-filled events. ple enjoyed vited to the inauguration of President Lyndon B. John- Great-Grandchildren Chazz Dorsey, Camri Fifer, Thai' son. Dumas Watts, Courtney Jr., Carrington, Adrianna, Elena The celebration will themselves. This Juneteenth was the Born August 15, 1927 to Mrs. Arvella McNair and A host of McNair-Brazil- Scott-Cowan-Mathews- be held July 15-20 at best!” Clay Dumas Sr. in Fordyce, Arkansas. Beckley-Agee-Harrell family members, nieces, nephews, Darlene came to Milwaukee in 1945 from Fordyce, cousins and friends. the church, located at “I worked and initially stayed with her aunt and uncle Jasper and 6425 N. 60th St. The there. The peo- theme for the an- ple came out niversary is: “We’ve and supported Come This Far By us. The crowd Faith”--II Corinthians. was great and Let Faith Guide The theme encom- peaceful, and it passes the churches was a delight to see all the other faithful journey from 3 ways faith can help uphold tolerance, equality and respect vendors.” Your Advocacywho are under threat. its old 35th and By Ehsan Zaffar, Opinion Contribu- American Muslims have raised funds for a Jewish tor to U.S. News, posted May 5 Cherry location to its “I most enjoyed the cemetery desecrated by bigots. Sikh-Americans have en- activities and the "But let justice roll on like a river, dured terrible hate crimes since 9/11 based on the mis- present location. taken belief that practicing Sikh men who wear turbans older people greet- righteousness like a never-failing are Muslims. The guest speaker ing their family and stream" – Amos 5:24 NIV It would be easy for the Sikh community to develop will be Bro. Wesley T. friends. This is our an irrational fear of or resentment towards American day and our inde- What does it mean to live a Muslims (as so many other Americans have). Leonard of Southside pendence day. I am But I know from personal experience that the beauty Church of Christ, Or- moral life? of the Sikh faith has instead encouraged Sikh-Americans one of the oldest I have studied religion as a man of faith and the organizations that represent them to routinely lando, FL. For more Commandos left and as a civil rights attorney and advocate advocate for the rights of American Muslims. information, contact from the NAACP who has fought for religious freedom The Sikh-American community and so many others Youth Council. We were the first security at across the world. The United States isn't understand that faith requires an understanding and the church at 353- recognition that we are created in the image of the Di- the very first Juneteenth Day celebration.” 6757. perfect. We have much to improve upon. vine. But when you treat people in a way that is incon- “I like that the Black But the one thing we do well is protect sistent with that belief, you surrender your faith. community came every person's right to believe (or not be- Let faith serve as your compass. We have lost our way. We vote for people who do not uphold our ideals of out to enjoy June- lieve) as they wish. moral leadership. We vilify others today in the hopes teenth Day without I am motivated by a vision which exists in all of the that our lives will be better in some distant future. great religions: so in everything do to others what you drama! I partici- Hypocrisy is a human trait, but it is faith that reminds would have them do to you. If you believe this as I do, pated in the “Hugs us of our moral dissonance. As you consider who to fight then faith is about a sense of beloved community, of for, why to fight and what to say, get in touch with the and No Drugs” ini- compassion for all people irrespective of their back- values that guide you. tiative. I gave out ground. Ask yourself what you believe, and then advocate on Yet we are living in a world which worships not love thousands of hugs. the basis of those beliefs. If you can't do that, then it's of brothers and sisters, of the poor or the downtrodden, I started out slow, time to question what you really believe. but worships the acquisition of power, influence and Let your faith sustain you. Marches and protests will but everyone got on board. This was the money. tire you out. Letter-writing campaigns require a lot of best 46th Juneteenth Day” I do not believe that this is what Jesus, Muhammad, work. But Muslims pray five times a day, Christians at- Moses or Buddha envisioned. I am not a theologian, nor tend church every Sunday and Buddhists meditate daily. an expert on any of our world's holy texts. But I know Draw upon this consistency. we are living in a time where tolerance, equality and re- THETHE Faith gives one strength to achieve what may other- spect have yet to be achieved, and I think humanity's wise be impossible. Fighting for the rights of others is beautiful faith traditions have the answer. MILWAUKEE prayer and worship in and of itself. It too can be made a MILWAUKEE For those of you who are marching for justice, writing regular habit. to your representatives and preparing to vote (yet again), So what does it mean to live a moral life? I believe it COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY let your faith (irrespective of religious affiliation or no means treating all people, no matter their race, color or affiliation at all) guide you in three ways: stature in life, with respect and with dignity. 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The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 4 The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 5 Steph Curry Says Bible Study Reminds PULSEPULSE Him ‘Why OFPERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES THE GUESTGUEST OPINIOINOPINIOIN We’re Here’ OF THE By David A. Love, courtesy of theGrio.com King Chris Larceny...err Larson By Ryan Duncan, courtesy of christian- headlines.com, posted June 20 COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY White supremacy is the poster child for what’s There are several possible reasons Photos and question wrongto explain why State Senator with Chris progressive liberals Steph Curry, a rising star in strengthen the athletes spiritu- not grind and compete in our by Yvonne Kemp doesn’t care about Larson attempted to derail bipartisan the Golden State Warriors, really and help them stay focused spiritual walk together as legislation that would bring greater QUESTION OF accountability to the Milwaukee cently told reporters that he and on their faith. According to well." QUESTION OF Black respectability, Parental Choice Program (MPCP). a few of his teammates have CBN News, Curry continued to Recently, the Golden State THE WEEK: But neither bodes well for the Democratic Party or poor Black folks SIGNIFYIN’ formed a Bible study which expand upon the group, saying, Warriors succeeded in winning only Black phone.death SIGNIFYIN’ “What did you already confused by the self-right- meets regularly. "Every game day we proba- the NBA championship. The police dash- Reynolds’ 4-year-old daughter was like about sitting in the back seat. eous position of so-called “progres- By Mikel Kwaku Oshi Holt According to Curry, the dis- bly have 10, 11 guys show up This marks their second cam execution of sive liberals.” this year’s We must ask what Yanez thought Larson’s insistence that the MPCP takes tax money cipleship group is meant to for the 30-minute Bible study, major victory in the last three Philando Castile in he was doing, shooting a man who, Wanna-Be-King Chris Larson’s unsuccessful attempt away from the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is also prayer service, daily encour- years. Juneteenth Day?” driving with his fiancée and a young to stop Senate Bill 293 was both nonsensical and politi- deceptive in that Black people also pay taxes, thus it is “I prayed for a child, tells him he has a gun. “I was cally irresponsible. (In other words, it was dumb; unless “their” money which now follows “their” children to agement — that's the biggest John Gray, an associate pas- St. Paul, Minnesota, no-incident festi- scared to death. I thought I was going you know Larson for what he really is.) schools of “their” choice instead of some educrat who thing," tor of Lakewood Church who was released to the to die,” Yanez said on the stand dur- The measure, which ultimately passed 28-5 was not doesn’t know, respect or appreciate “their” offspring. "We all have very similar helps mentor the players, be- val. (There were) ing his trail. “My family was popping only a true bipartisan effort (a rarity in this era of political As for his statements about losses to MPS…well the polarization), but it was also drafted by the Department temptations, struggles through lieves Curry and his teammates no lost children, public Tuesday. up in my head. My wife. My baby governor’s budget includes over $600 million in new al- And if you’re like me, you just girl.” of Public Instruction which, last I heard, was run by a locations, an unprecedented increase that Larson opposes. [our] entire walk of faith. For are building a legacy that will the weather was don’t have time for this sh*t. And what of the black woman and school choice opponent whose campaign was endorsed The accountability problem is one both sides in the de- us on the court we all grind and last. Not today, not any day. The lesson the black baby girl in the car? Did and financed by the same obstructionist special interests bate have argued about for decades. There are some bad perfect, (and) from this case, this recorded lynching that puts its muscle behind Larson. compete on the floor, so why Georgetta you think of them and the trauma schools in the MPCP (about the same percentage as the young peo- of another black man, is that white they will suffer for the rest of their The bill would mandate background checks on em- MPS), and unfortunately, (I hate to admit), most of them ple enjoyed Lawson supremacy doesn’t give a damn lives, Officer Yanez? ployees, allow DPI to expel schools from the program for have been operated by Black “entrepreneurs.” about black respectability and We should ask if Yanez always re- financial irregularities and mismanagement, and earmark Well meaning, but inept or unqualified executives have themselves. This Juneteenth was the whether you were innocent and com- acts to black people with such fear more special needs money for the Milwaukee Public run many of those schools. best!” plied with the cops. and trepidation, and why was he a Schools (MPS). And the sad and disheartening reality is that some en- The only thing of concern to white police officer in the first place if he In all respects, the measure is a win-win for the taxpay- tered the program with dollar signs in their eyes. “I worked supremacy is the criminalization of was so trigger happy when in the ers on either side of the choice issue. If it were left up to most Black MPCP stakeholders, all black people, and the stacking up presence of melanin? Nonetheless, in his disjointed speech before his col- those scam artists and poverty pimps would be run out of there. The peo- of black bodies. Welcome to the world of implicit leagues during a senate debate last week, Wanna-Be King town on a rail. I would also tar and feather their Black The murder of Castile by Officer bias, the disease that infects society Chris Larceny…err, Larson, regurgitated the same old behinds because they not only betrayed a sacared com- ple came out Jeronimo Yanez — former Officer through racist media stereotypes that tired party line rhetoric against school choice, including munal trust, but they hurt our children. And that’s unfor- and supported Yanez, who was found not guilty by seep into the public conscience. lies about the program’s intent, how it takes tax money giveable. a jury last Friday — was an act of Implicit bias tells police officers, “from us” (the public schools) and how the funding for- Obviously, Larson doesn’t view these children through us. The crowd white supremacy. and members of the general public, mula hurts MPS. a similar prism. To Wanna-Be-King Larceny, they are It matters not that Yanez is Latino. that black children are older, bigger, Ironically, he also stressed the need for greater ac- commodities; an illegitimate brood whose lives and edu- was great and Ann He could have been a white cop, he less innocent and more culpable than countability, a point made all the more superfluous given cations are forfeited because their parents dared to leave peaceful, and it Moseby could have been a black cop, and the they really are, and that black adults that the proposal he opposes provides exactly what he the sedentary life on the plantation. outcome would have been the same. are criminals for no other reason than claims is needed! Apparently, poor Black parents don’t have a right to was a delight to see all the other It’ s the mindset that counts, and that their skin. In fact, I couldn’t help but visualize another political seek options for their children, like Larson’s mama did. mindset is one that dehumanizes Racism is so hardwired in the cir- figure who lives in Washington, D.C. as I watched Larson They don’t have the intelligence or parental instincts that vendors.” black lives and perceives us as an ex- cuitry of Americans’ neurological during senate debates uttering lie, after lie, after lie. Larson’s daddy had when he sent his precious little boy istential threat to society. He knows there never were any promises of school “I most enjoyed the systems that shooting to kill an to a private school. (Yeah the hypocrite attended a private This is what happens to you when African-American is the default set- choice being a “cure-all.” Instead, Polly Williams and her school!) activities and the you have the audacity to own a car ting. followers, including myself, repeatedly said the bill’s in- Indeed, in Larson’s way of thinking, anyone who sends older people greet- with a broken taillight and, as Yanez Meanwhile, where is the NRA in tent was to empower poor Black parents with educational ing their family and believed, fit the description. Because (continued on page 11) options. (continued on page 11) all black folks look alike, and by the friends. This is our way, we’re a criminal element, ac- day and our inde- cording to some. pendence day. I am Philando Castile did all the right one of the oldest Shakespeare things. The man had a legal right to We, as black men, must learn to celebrate ourselves by celebrating each carry that weapon, and he notified the Real Love Is The Key To Success Commandos left other’s mission's. We should combine our hopes and goals so that all will sup- Lewis officer that he had a gun. port each brother. from the NAACP Castile gave Yanez his proof of in- URBAN My We, as black men, must be again taught the importance of community, the URBAN My Youth Council. We were the first security at surance and said, “Sir, I have to tell building process as a team and that being competitive without successful the very first Juneteenth Day celebration.” you that I do have a firearm on me.” achievements is ridiculous. Yanez: “OK, don’t reach for it We must also be taught again that being only referred to as a king without “I like that the Black then.” royal duties means nothing. DIALOGUE...DIALOGUE... community came Castile: “I’m… I’m… [inaudible] We, as black men, need to sit aside our selfish egos so that our families can out to enjoy June- reaching.” each grow. We must stop pretending we as one can do it all. Yanez: “Don’t pull it out.” By Torre “ToeJoe” Johnson teenth Day without We must stop ignoring the real causes of our pains and work towards elim- as if we were on top. We must shake our self-curse and allow action to work. Castile: “I’m not pulling it out.” inating the blame game. drama! I partici- Passenger: “He’s not pulling it Most of us have love and respect for each other. I search daily for better. We as black men must stand up and get in place. We have to recognize we Then we have some hanging on to community positions, doing nothing but pated in the “Hugs out.” are falling behind as others continue to climb. We must celebrate life at a level eating. They a re ignoring the statistics and the lack of long term accomplish- Yanez: “Don’t pull it out!” higher than death. We must promote the need to constantly learn by continu- and No Drugs” ini- ments. They are ignoring those many brothers that are still receiving those Yanez fired seven shots, pumping ously educating ourselves. tiative. I gave out Devin long prison sentences. the bullets into Castile. What we We as black men are supposed to be the first protector of the black woman We as black men must do something now, for tomorrow waits on no one. thousands of hugs. Davis can’t forget to mention is that and child, so I wonder why we do not become upset and rally in large crowds When tomorrow arrives, sorrow will not be excused for failure. Today is the I started out slow, Castile’s fiancée, Diamond when a brother kills a brother. Why, do we as black men, do nothing to ensure Reynolds, was sitting in the front day we must overcome the key to our success REAL LOVE... but everyone got on board. This was the that it stops? --Torre M Johnson Sr/President of XMEN UNITED LLC passenger seat and recorded the grue- We as black men must stop sitting on the bottom having the conversation best 46th Juneteenth Day” some killing of her man on her cell- THETHE Millennials Hold the Power: How Millennials MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE demandRadio Frequency identification consistent (RFID) technology started as early as changeWorld in technology COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY War II. Although the possibilities of how these RFID gadgets are endless, everyone is still unaware of the ways technology can make life easier. Well, JOURNALJOURNAL I guess I can say almost everyone. Published twice weekly, In a world growing so large and rapidly, it is inevitable for change not to happen. Everything in our world is changing right in front of our eyes includ- MILLENNIAL Wednesday & Friday MILLENNIAL ing the way we watch T.V, the way we pay bills, how we communicate and 3612 North Martin Luther even how we order food during happy hour. It’s almost rare to see a teen or King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 young adult that is not glued to their handheld device or utilizing some form of technology. MAGICMAGIC Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 So, when it comes to technology, what does the millennial generation mean (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: Editorial@communityjournal.net/[email protected] for technology and the manufactures there of? It means that these creators By Paishance Welch MCJ STAFF: Billing Dept./Publisher’s are almost obligated, in a sense, to keep technological experiences as slick In result of such high demand and need for speed and convenience, mil- Patricia O’Flynn -Pattillo Admin. Assist. and smooth and as user friendly as possible. lennials have now detained the power to guide industry leading technology Publisher, CEO Colleen Newsom, The need for better experiences is not necessarily for the entertainment or businesses in the direction of our choice. Robert J. Thomas Classified Advertising liking of our extravagant generation. According to Wired.com a platform of The website also believes that by examining millennial behavior online, it Assoc. Publisher Jimmy V. Johnson, latest technology news, data and statistics, the reason for a smooth and jazzy can be predicted where technology is heading and how website designs will Todd Thomas, Vice Pres. Sales Rep. experience is for the health of any tech business. Let’s face it, who doesn’t need to adapt to cater to this growing demographic. Mikel Holt, Assoc. Publisher CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: want their business to boom by staying relevant? So technology creators and web design industry leaders, when creating the Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Richard G. Carter, Fr. Carl Industry research showed that this year, the millennial generation will com- next ‘big thing’, be sure to keep us –millennials- in mind! Studies show that Editor Diederichs, Rev. Joe McLin promise the largest online audience. This means that millennials will control, we will pay more for convenience and great user experience and head to the Teretha Martin, Technical PHOTOGRAPHER: regulate and influence the buying power more than any other generation. next thing coming if we receive anything less than that. Consultant/Webmaster Yvonne Kemp How’s that for a powerful generation? Change is inevitable, it is also consistent. If businesses and tech industries Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not nec- Our generation is in the heart of change. Tradition and routine have been a understand the lives and requirements that millennials demand, technology essarily reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Let- thing of the past for years. Millennials are more likely to keep up with the will always continue to cater to our generation without a doubt. ters and “other perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for content newest of any and everything. Accustomed to an “on-demand” lifestyle, we --Paishance Welch , Millennial Magic! and length. desire and somewhat demand a clear and easy technological experience. MCJ062117 Pages_Layout 1 6/22/17 12:08 AM Page 6

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YOUTH & EDUCATION KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPEthe MCJ lifestyle & entertainment section Most museu ms have discounted days. A male friend of mine shared his experience with me when he took his family to the museum. He wondered why so many people What Black were staring at him. YY&&His wife andE childrenE had to tell him he was the only Black man in the building! I am appealing to every father to take his children this summer to the library, museum, The David F. Schulz Aquatic Center Parents and the zoo. I a appealing to every mother if he won’t, you will. We need every parent to make sure their child reads at Must Do least one book per week and to write a book report. I am reminded of the formula Sonya Carson used to develop Milwaukee Recreation is Ben Carson to become the best pediatric neurosurgeon. Thisby Dr. Jawanza Summer Kunjufu This low-income single parent, with a third grade educa- Top Ladies honor top fathers and mentors There is a three year gap between tion, had enough sense to tell her On June 19, Milwaukee Recre- established in 1911 to provide the For more information, contact Brian sons to turn off the television, read a now playing everywhere Black and White students. Many ation will open 22 free summer entire community with affordable Hoffer at (414) 475-8938 or Viviana people love to believe it’s due to in- book and write a report that her sister playgrounds throughout the city of and enriching recreational activities. Buzo at (414) 475-8499. come fatherlessness, educational at- would grade! Milwaukee. tainment of the parent and lack of I have a theory that I can go into Children ages 6-17 are encour- parental involvement. your house and within 5 minutes tell aged to visit a nearby playground I believe a major reason for the you the type of student who lives for arts & crafts, contests, organized gap is we continue to close schools there and predict their future. games, and special events. All pro- for the summer as if we are an agrar- I believe that engineers, doctors, grams are structured and supervised. ian economy. Very few Black youth lawyers, accountants etc. need differ- Select sites will offer free meals, ent items in their house than ballplay- will be farming this summer. If you wading pools, and industrial- ers, rappers, and criminals. multiply 3 months by 12 years you strength sprinklers called Cool I am very concerned when I visit will see the 3 year gap. There is noth- Spots (when the temperature ex- a house that has more cds and down- Forty-six local fathers and mentors (photo at top) who help shape the lives of their children and/or ing wrong with Black youth if their ceeds 85˚). loads than books. My company young people--especially young boys--in a positive way, were honored recently during Father’s schools remained open during the For a nominal fee, children will African American Images has de- summer and/or their parents kept have the option of taking field trips Day weekend by the women’s organization, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. at its 11th annual Out- them academically engaged. signed a special collection of books for boys. Re- to various destinations, including standing Fathers and Mentors breakfast. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 W. Middle-income parents who value Pettit National Ice Center, Incredi- education enroll their children in Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu search shows one of the major rea- Park Place. Above are the ladies of Top Ladies of Distinction. With them are youth members of sons boys dislike reading is because Roll, Stonefire Pizza, and Oak some type of academic experience during the summer. Ridge Farm. Top Teens.--Photos by Yvonne Kemp They also visit libraries, mus eums, zoos and colleges. of the content. The set is titled Best Books for Boys. We also have one An interactive playground map is Other parents allow their children to sleep longer, play available at more video games, watch more television and play bas- for girls, parents and teachers. Enjoy your summer. Let’s close the gap. I look forward to your child’s teacher ask- MilwaukeeRecreation.net/play- ketball until they can’t see the hoop. These students will grounds. Visitors can enter an ad- (continued from page 2) “Valerie has played an integral role in the AAA federa- have to review the same work they had mastered in May ing your child what did you do for the summer? Daniels-Carter to chair AAA board dress, zip code, or playground name appreciated by diverse communities across North Amer- tion, putting her considerable business acumen to work on in September. And your child answering we went to the library, mu- in the search field to find the nearest ica,” said Daniels-Carter. behalf of the organization and its members. And I know Black parents cannot allow their child to lose 3 months seum, zoo, colleges and other great educational places. playground location. “To be the first African American female to step into this that as our new chair, Valerie will help ensure AAA re- every year. Black parents cannot say they cannot afford Excerpt from There is Nothing Wrong with Black Stu- Local media are asked to share the role is important to me and the association. And while mains a vital part of our members’ daily lives.” the library. It’s free! dents. playground "movie trailer" via so- AAA is more than 100 years old, we don’t act 100. I’m A nationally known business leader, Daniels-Carter started her franchise empire with one Burger King restau- cial media: goo.gl/1fLpqU taking over at an exciting time, when innovations are hap- rant in 1982 and built her company into a 137-unit, multi- Milwaukee Recreation is a depart- pening every day, where AAA is taking the lead.” brand organization. ment of Milwaukee Public Schools, Daniels-Carter, who also serves as a director on the Housing Authority Education Initiative Green Bay Packers and various other corporate boards, has A talented basketball player in her own right, Daniels- been active with AAA for 22 years both in her home state Carter has teamed up with one of the NBA’s most famous to celebrate student and family of Wisconsin and nationally. and valuable players, Shaquille O’Neal, to expand the She has served on multiple board committees and, most horizons of Auntie Anne’s Famous Pretzels. Together, they recently as audit committee chair, leading the efforts to have opened 30 new locations nationwide. achievementOn Thursday, June 22, the Housing someThursday of whom will be recognized evening at Milwaukee families. raise the association’s collective preparedness in cyberse- “I view myself as a market innovator and I look forward Authority of the City of Milwaukee this year’s event. In addition, the Housing Authority curity. She was elected vice chair of the AAA board in to helping lead the ongoing innovation and the expansion (HACM) will host the annual Stu- The Housing Authority of the City works with families to achieve self- 2015. of AAA,” continued Daniels-Carter. dent Recognition Event of its Educa- of Milwaukee provides affordable sufficiency through economic, health “As a visionary and committed AAA leader, Valerie will Along with electing Daniels-Carter chair, AAA elected tion Initiative, a program that works housing options to more than 10,000 and social programs. serve the organization well, building and expanding upon as vice chair, William A. Mekrut of Lincoln, Rhode Island. to ensure high school graduation and the trust our members have placed in the brand for more And joining the board for a three year term is Anthony J. academic achievement among youth than a century,” said Marshall Doney, president and CEO Buzzelli, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.--Article courtesy of AAA Newsroom living in public housing. of AAA. The ceremony will be held at the Back to school to-do HACM Community Service Build- ing, 650 W. Reservoir. The HACM Education Initiative is list: Improve your recognized by Harvard University as a “Bright Idea in Government.” The child's online reputation program provides support to develop Article courtesy of the Austin American-Statesman household educational plans that en- via “The Rundown” courage school attendance and Our kids are online and playing with social media, often before they have achievement. the maturity to do so. That rule that you can't be part of social media sites be- A unique aspect of the program is fore 13? Every kid I know broke it in some way and most of them by age 11. a housing lease addendum that re- Now fast forward to age 17 or 18 when they are applying to college or age quires participation in the Initiative. 21 or 22 when they are trying to start a career. All those stupid things they Since the start of the Education Ini- posted online, all those awful pictures they posted and took? They are all tiative in 2005, 91% of high school searchable by colleges and future employers. All the things their "friends" or seniors have graduated. "frenemies" or even the school bully posted about them, they are there, too. These statistics exceed national, Parents don't want their kids to become the example of what not to do. state and Milwaukee high school Now BrandYourself, an online software, which helps people protect their graduation rates, indicating that online reputations, especially in business, has a package for students called youth in Milwaukee’s public housing StudentMakeover. neighborhoods have a greater chance For $100 a year, you get the software that tells you what your online repu- of graduating than if they lived out- tation currently is and how to improve it. It will flag posts as they come up side of public housing. of things that are harming your reputation. The program has also supported Colleges and employers are looking for these things, says BrandYourself continued education among parents, CEO, Patrick Ambron, chief executive officer at BrandYourself.

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The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 6 The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 7 CCoommmmuunniittyy PPooddiiuumm “Program cuts were beating our budget down like a hammer on nails. The smell in the air was a telling sign that more rain Keeping My would be on its’ way. the MCJ lifestyle & entertainment section “I cranked up the fan as I sat at my desk to seek refuge from the two million dollar KALEIDOSCOPEKALEIDOSCOPE Head Above Head Start program cut, the payroll that just cleared my personal checking ac- count, and a grieving building that had al- WaterWater was above ready eradicated the bank; and I needed my ankles. I felt like to map out a plan ASAP for the roof. Noah from the bible “I turned the page on my Daily Word - only I did not have an The David F. Schulz Aquatic Center already feeling resolve that this too shall ark to save me. pass. After all, I am Mac Weddle, Execu- What next; I thought, Mac Weddle tive Director for Northcott, and this has as my feet tread the been my purpose for the last 40 years… stream, while I walked to the next part of Read the continuation of this story at www.Mil- Milwaukee Recreation is the Northcott building. waukeeCommunityJournal.com, by clicking on the Top Ladies honor top fathers and mentors “The roof was leaking on two sides of Community Podium button at the top of the page. On June 19, Milwaukee Recre- established in 1911 to provide the For more information, contact Brian the structure. If I had money like we had You can also “Step up to the Podium” and tell your now playing everywhere truth (100 words or less) by contacting Sister Speak ation will open 22 free summer entire community with affordable Hoffer at (414) 475-8938 or Viviana rain, I would be just fine…but there were Milwaukee at SonyaZelda@MilwaukeeCommuni- playgrounds throughout the city of and enriching recreational activities. Buzo at (414) 475-8499. no funds in the budget for a new roof. Milwaukee. tyJournal.com. We want to share your testimony! Children ages 6-17 are encouraged to visit a nearby playground for arts & crafts, contests, organized games, and special events. All programs are structured and supervised. Select sites will offer free meals, wading pools, and industrial- strength sprinklers called Cool Spots (when the temperature ex- Forty-six local fathers and mentors (photo at top) who help shape the lives of their children and/or ceeds 85˚). young people--especially young boys--in a positive way, were honored recently during Father’s For a nominal fee, children will have the option of taking field trips Day weekend by the women’s organization, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. at its 11th annual Out- to various destinations, including standing Fathers and Mentors breakfast. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 W. Pettit National Ice Center, Incredi- Park Place. Above are the ladies of Top Ladies of Distinction. With them are youth members of Roll, Stonefire Pizza, and Oak Ridge Farm. Top Teens.--Photos by Yvonne Kemp An interactive playground map is available at MilwaukeeRecreation.net/playgrounds. Visitors can enter an ad- Daniels-Carter(continued from page 2) to chair“Valerie has played AAA an integral role board in the AAA federa- dress, zip code, or playground name appreciated by diverse communities across North Amer- tion, putting her considerable business acumen to work on in the search field to find the nearest ica,” said Daniels-Carter. behalf of the organization and its members. And I know playground location. “To be the first African American female to step into this that as our new chair, Valerie will help ensure AAA re- Local media are asked to share the role is important to me and the association. And while mains a vital part of our members’ daily lives.” playground "movie trailer" via so- AAA is more than 100 years old, we don’t act 100. I’m A nationally known business leader, Daniels-Carter started her franchise empire with one Burger King restau- cial media: goo.gl/1fLpqU taking over at an exciting time, when innovations are hap- rant in 1982 and built her company into a 137-unit, multi- Milwaukee Recreation is a depart- pening every day, where AAA is taking the lead.” brand organization. ment of Milwaukee Public Schools, Daniels-Carter, who also serves as a director on the Green Bay Packers and various other corporate boards, has A talented basketball player in her own right, Daniels- been active with AAA for 22 years both in her home state Carter has teamed up with one of the NBA’s most famous of Wisconsin and nationally. and valuable players, Shaquille O’Neal, to expand the She has served on multiple board committees and, most horizons of Auntie Anne’s Famous Pretzels. Together, they recently as audit committee chair, leading the efforts to have opened 30 new locations nationwide. raise the association’s collective preparedness in cyberse- “I view myself as a market innovator and I look forward curity. She was elected vice chair of the AAA board in to helping lead the ongoing innovation and the expansion 2015. of AAA,” continued Daniels-Carter. “As a visionary and committed AAA leader, Valerie will Along with electing Daniels-Carter chair, AAA elected serve the organization well, building and expanding upon as vice chair, William A. Mekrut of Lincoln, Rhode Island. the trust our members have placed in the brand for more And joining the board for a three year term is Anthony J. than a century,” said Marshall Doney, president and CEO Buzzelli, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.--Article courtesy of of AAA. AAA Newsroom

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The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 10 The Milwaukee Community Journal June 21, 2017 Page 11 “To reach 125 years of service is a significant mile- stone," said Kimberly Leach Johnson, firm chair, "and it's Quarles & Brady to been achieved because of the vision, collaboration, and excellent service delivered by every individual who’sWhite supremacy Cop who killed Sylville celebrate 125 years of been a member of the Quarles & Brady team. While we are proud of our past, we are even more excited about our excellence with future, and helping our clients successfully harness theirdoesn’t care about opportunities.” Smith(continued from page 1) found“Smith’s not death atguilty the hands of Heaggan- community According to Quarles & Brady historians, the firm’s lose anybody. So just, please, don't give them a reason. Brown on Aug. 13 sparked two nights of ri- storied history began in June of 1892 when Edgar LibertyBlack respectability, If you can walk away or change your life just please contributions, activities Wood graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law just try to change your life," she said. "It's better that oting in the Sherman Park neighborhood In 1892, Henry Ford hadn’t yet completed his first ve- School. Wood’s firm eventually merged with that of you're here to make our community great." hicle, and we didn’t have zippers or the official state of Bernard Brady and, in 1974, that combined law firmonly(continued from Black page 5) death Jurors found Heaggan-Brown not guilty of first de- and highlighted the strained relationship Arizona. But, we did have Quarles & Brady LLP, which merged with another started by Louis Quarles in 1910. all this? Why are they not backing up their fellow fallen gun owner? Because gree reckless homicide. They began deliberations Tues- over the past 125 years, has grown from a small Milwau- Today, Quarles & Brady is a multidisciplinary AmLawthe NRA is meant to protect the interests and safety of white folks, using fear day around midday after attorneys delivered closing between police and African-Americans in kee law office to a national firm dedicated to clients 200 legal services provider with 500 attorneys practicingof big, bad black men such as Philando Castile as fodder to keep arm sales in arguments in a case that poses the question of whether the city. But the case is different from re- across the world. at the top of the profession in Chicago, Indianapolis,an upward trajectory. the officer was acting in self-defense or shooting a man To carry forth the legacy of the firm’s founders, Quar- Madison, Milwaukee, Naples, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Know this: For white America, the gun always was about keeping the slaves who was no longer armed. les & Brady offices in Milwaukee and nationwide will Tampa, Tucson, and Washington, D.C. It has risen 11at bay, under control and, when necessary, dead for the sake of protecting cent high-profile police shootings that white women and children, and property. The prosecutor who charged Heaggan-Brown with spend this week celebrating the past century and a quarter spots since 2015 in the AmLaw 200 rankings, coming in with team, client, and community appreciation days. The at #118 in 2017. “Damn! What is it gonna take?” asked Philando’s mother Valerie Castile first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of 23-year- have inspired a national conversation firm has made anniversary contributions meaningful to Quarles & Brady also received 13 recognitions as ato a crowd. “I’m mad as hell! Yes I am!” old Sylville Smith told jurors Smith was defenseless about how officers interact with African- local educational partners in each of the ten cities where 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers and U.S. News “My son loved this city and this city killed my son, and the murderer got and “looked like a child” when he was on the ground it has offices. Media Group in the National Tier 1 category, and five ad-away,” she added. “Are you kidding me right now?” the moment Heaggan-Brown shot him in the chest. Americans: Heaggan-Brown and Smith are Community efforts in Milwaukee included donating ditional acknowledgements for exceptional client service The real-time video recording of the violence against us, the clear evidence But one of Heaggan-Brown’s attorneys countered both black and from the north side of the 300 pieces of sports equipment to Benjamin Franklin El- in labor law, labor and employment litigation, real estateof the negrophobic brutality was supposed to liberate us and make it rain jus- that the former officer was forced to make a split-sec- ementary School. Other locations were gifted “Buddy litigation, real estate law, and trust and estates law. tice. But what happens when folks cannot agree that the crime committed on ond decision when confronted with an armed man dur- city where the shooting occurred.” Benches” to promote anti-bullying and kindness efforts, “A lot of vision, collaboration and excellence has gonethe dashcam or cellphone is actually a crime, or a bad thing at all? ing a foot chase that followed a traffic stop. book vouchers to promote reading and donations for into the last 125 years,” Johnson said. “We have a rich Sanctimonious unwoke white folks will assure you that black folks who Smith’s death at the hands of Heaggan-Brown on youth programming to advance success in schools. heritage and a bright future.” don’t comply with the cops will become deceased black bodies. Yet, we know Aug. 13 sparked two nights of rioting in the Sherman that even as black mothers and fathers instruct their babies on how to behave Park neighborhood and highlighted the strained re- — and what to do and not to do when confronting the cops — respectability lationship between police and African-Americans in will get you nowhere. the city. But the case is different from recent high- Becoming a Heathcliff Huxtable is not your lifeline in the face of white su- profile police shootings that have inspired a national premacy and a gun. Following the rules and complying with the law has its conversation about how officers interact with place, but wearing a bulletproof vest might provide better results. African-Americans: Heaggan-Brown and Smith are In light of Philando Castile, black people need to become Luke Cage. And both black and from the north side of the city where that’s real. the shooting occurred. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm told jurors Heaggan-Brown didn’t need to use deadly force against Smith, who had thrown away the gun he was carrying. Heaggan-Brown shot Smith on his right bicep as he threw the gun away over a fence. He shot him again 1.69 seconds later, Larceny...err Larson is the poster child this time in the chest, when Smith fell on his back with his legs in the air. “He’s in the most vulnerable position that he can (continued from page 5) efits. possibly be in,” Chisholm said. “He looks like a fora child to a schoolwhat’s outside the educracy wrong is an enemy of the state. with Literally. progressiveThat’s not to say teachers are uncaring or view liberals the children as a means to child.” Oh, excuse me. Not everyone, not White middle class parents, like his. Not an end. Most teachers are caring and nurturing by nature and trade. Heaggan-Brown, 25, and two other officers had the thousands of White parents who stood in line to enroll their children in But their union is a totally different matter. approached Smith’s rental car because it was parked private schools when the choice program was expanded statewide. And it is the union that provides campaign and financial support to the more than a foot from the curb, and police believed And that’s not to mention half the Democratic legislators who hypocriti- Democratic Party to which Larson holds his allegiance. So, wh en they say a drug deal was happening. Heaggan-Brown and two cally oppose options for poor Black children. jump, he asks how high or over what bodies. In this case, the bodies are officers were making their way back to their district In fact, when Senator Alberta Darling fronted them off during her debate young, Black and poor. station when they decided to initiate one last traffic remarks they looked like Milwaukee deer who crossed the path of a gang- But by carrying the union’s water bucket even when it means contradicting stop. banging thug. himself, the Wanna-Be-King makes a mockery of the Democratic Party Chisholm has said that Heaggan-Brown was jus- While asking for a consensus during the senate session, Darling, who has branding strategy that touts itself as a champion of the poor and downtrod- tified when he fired the first shot, but argues the sec- previously sought to address the problem of failing Milwaukee public schools den. ond shot was unnecessary. (an issue Democrats have conveniently ignored) struck a nerve when she No wonder White working class men and women abandoned the party for Jonathan Smith, one of Heaggan-Brown’s defense asked how many of her colleagues had attended, or are currently sending their Trump. They see both parties as nothing more than different wings on the attorneys, told jurors the former officer didn’t have children to a private school. same bird. And its messing all over America. the benefit of seeing the events unfold in slow-mo- Chris Larceny turned away, the hypocrisy written in scarlet letters on the Larson is a shining example of that reality. tion, which is how prosecutors have shown jurors back of his tanned neck. Which brings to mind what many Black folks surmised after learning of the shooting using still frames from bodycam Which takes me to the first reason for his nonsensical opposition to the leg- the Democratic Party e-mail hacking revelation prior to the last presidential footage. islation. election. That scenario also serves as a possible clue to Larson’s second reason for opposing the accountability legislation. “That first shot was a justifiable shot and that jus- Larson detests the Black sponsors of the legislation—State Senator Lena The hacked e-mails revealed many of our political benefactors were in fact tification did not change in 1.69 seconds,” Smith Taylor and State Rep. Jason Fields. closet racists, or to a lesser extent, missionaries who looked down at the in- said, alluding to the time that transpired before the Not just because they authored the legislation and thereby allowed voters ferior Black constituents who need their authoritative hands to guide and cul- first and second shot. to peep his whole card, but also because of what the two Black lawmakers represent. tivate them. During the brief foot chase, Smith slipped and fell Both have frequently put their people before their party’s rhetoric. And That latter description, if not the former, fits Larson to the bone, inclusive after turning into a path between two houses. Heag- even worse, they didn’t lie down when Larson cracked his whip and declared of his use of racist epithets he was overheard uttering within earshot of a well- gan-Brown fired the first shot almost simultaneously they either get on his bandwagon or face his wrath. known Black Democratic Party activist. She told me Tuesday night that while with Smith throwing away his gun when he got up. But Lena and Jason refused to play Black jesters in King Larson’s court, the target of Larceny’s racist rant accepted his epithet as the cost of being a The fatal encounter transpired over 12 seconds House Negroes blindly serving the “Massa” as he sought to enlarge his plan- Democrat, she took him to task. And later posted his comments. from the time Heaggan-Brown got out of his car to tation. Larson, like many liberals and so-called progressives see themselves as begin chasing Smith to when the fatal shot was fired. When they chose instead to “escape to the north,” Larson put out a bounty missionaries, whose life commission is to help these po’ old darkies who can’t Heaggan-Brown faced up to 60 years in prison if in the form of candidates to run against both. help themselves. The solution is social welfare, to appease and make us com- he had been convicted. Jurors also had the option to He was successful in outing Fields, but miscalculated the political savvy fortable as second class citizens. choose from two lesser charges instead — second- of Lena, who stood tall and unfettered even when the self-anointed king The progressive mission is not to empower, as school choice does, but in- degree reckless homicide and homicide by negligent threatened and slandered her with outrageous lies that she was on medica- stead to make us victims that they can feed upon through social service or- operation of a dangerous weapon. The lesser charges tion. ganizations they control. carried sentences of up to 25 years and 10 years re- But give the king his due. He was successful in putting several other Black As part of that agenda, the Larson’s of the world feel they must lead us by spectively. lawmakers under his thumb, and sought to do the same with county supervi- the hand, particularly as it relates to school assignments where they can orient Heaggan-Brown was fired two months after the sors as he challenged Chris Abele for county executive. and miseducate, pacify and socialize. shooting when he was charged with sexual assault That was to be his throne which he would dole out county contracts to his They put our children on drugs because they are “hyper” (like savages). in an unrelated case. missionary friends and progressive poverty pimps. They throw Black fathers out of the home and replace them with an uncle A number of elected officials responded to the ver- But he underestimated the Black Media and our influence. As we exposed (Sam) because they are only good for breeding. dict. the king in all of his nakedness, including comments he made behind closed They operate schools to teach the single mothers to wrap hamburgers, and State Sen. LaTonya Johnson urged the community doors that were eerily similar to the racial epithets that got Bill Maher in hot then they dole out food stamps and winter fuel assistance because most Black and the city to remain peaceful as it deals with ver- water. folks can’t get to family supporting jobs. dict and the sense of injustice that has become all to In Larson’s case, he learned the hard way you couldn’t use the other “N” Their agenda is profit motivated. The missionaries need to keep us disem- powered, impotent and uneducated because they make money off us. The familiar to residents. word when talking about one Black female lawmaker, while simultaneously missionaries are the true poverty pimps, and the educracy is a pot of gold. “I urge Milwauke to support Sylville’s family by threatening another. But that paradigm is challenged by the MPCP that threatens to empower remembering his life through peaceful, non-violent Black folks are the most forgiving (and some say politically naïve) people the parents with options, and a passport as Malcolm X once advocated. acts that strengthen our community,” she said in a living south of the Canadian-Mason-Dixon line. But even a rubber band will A recent study revealed Black students attending MPCP schools have statement. “Moving forward, we must keep our snap when pulled hard enough. That’s a fact Emperor Chris learned the hard way as the Black vote turned higher graduation rates, significantly higher SAT scores, greater probability focus on healing and building each other up and on him and cost him his quest to become county executive. of finishing college and are least likely to commit crimes. avoid actions that cause us any additional grief, dam- That defeat was reinforced months later when Jason won back his seat and That underreported fact threatens to undermine the poverty pimp industry age, or pain.” Lena had the last laugh, defeating Larson’s handpicked ‘Hue-man’ challenger. and fuel school choice growth. State Rep. David Bowen also expressed disap- Thus, it has to eat at him now that after so much animosity and racial clamor In truth, not all of the schools participating in the MPCP are top notch and pointment with the verdict, noting the second shot that he now has to look across the aisle at Lena and grit his teeth when he can attest to that achievement. Like MPS, one third are considered inferior. was clearly unjustified with Smith on his back and passes Jason in the halls of the state capitol. Lena noted as much during her words before senate colleagues during the de- his hands in clear view. Therefore, it’s safe to assume he fought the bill because of his reported ha- bate. “The family of Sylville Smith and those angered tred (or jealousy) of this Dynamic Duo (Wonder Woman and the Black Pan- And the bi-partisan legislation is not a cure-all. But it does empower DPI, over his death last year deserve to know their loss ther). and it adds a new layer of accountability that can be used to weed out inferior will make our community and system better. Noth- Meanwhile, Jason and Lena are doing exactly what voters asked, putting schools as we have long advocated. ing has changed since last year and no one has apol- us first and advocating for legislation that benefits our community. They are So why in the world would any Democrat vote against a measure that fixes ogized or even committed to preventing these doing so even as the GOP controls state government, seeking compromise problems they have repeatedly said over the years need fixing? In addition to situations. when possible and knocking down walls when necessary. earmarking more resources to MPS. “That is even more painful as people have to make Senate bill 293 is an example of what is possible. Brainlessness? Arrogance? Racism? Or maybe in the case of Larson, all of an active decision to put hope in a system that has In her remarks, Lena said she has good and “challenging” public and pri- the above plus PTSD (Persistently Terminally Stupid Democrat). done little to produce the integrity that the public is vate schools in her district, and has fought long and hard to create a paradigm The legislation is going to be approved with bi-partisan support. But it calling for.” where all children have access to quality education. speaks volumes that a handful of Democrats refuse to put poor Black children, The acquittal of Heaggan-Brown comes less than Lena said she has struggled at times with school choice, but the current the public school system and the DPI before partisan politics, egos and secret a week after a Minnesota officer, Jeronimo Yanez, provision is a major step in the right direction, and will benefit MPCP and agendas. was cleared of manslaughter by a jury in the fatal MPS. Actually, now that I think about it, there could be another reason why shooting of a black motorist. Yanez testified the mo- King Larceny’s disingenuous opposition to the bipartisan proposal is being Wanna-Be-King Larceny opposes Senate Bill 293…Naw, I guess I’m wrong. torist, 32-year-old Philando Castile, disregarded his directed by the teachers’ union agenda to lock Black students into an educa- Even the best contortionist in the world can’t maneuver his head down his back and up his… commands not to pull out a handgun Castile had in- tional monopoly. Hotep. formed him he was carrying. Only a fool believes the union’s top priority is the welfare of our children. Its own bylaws state the union’s sole interest is teacher job security and ben- MCJ062117 Pages_Layout 1 6/22/17 12:08 AM Page 11

(continued from page 5) efits. fa childor to a schoolwhat’s outside the educracy wrong is an enemy of the state. with Literally. progressiveThat’s not to say teachers are uncaring or view liberals the children as a means to Oh, excuse me. Not everyone, not White middle class parents, like his. Not an end. Most teachers are caring and nurturing by nature and trade. the thousands of White parents who stood in line to enroll their children in But their union is a totally different matter. private schools when the choice program was expanded statewide. And it is the union that provides campaign and financial support to the And that’s not to mention half the Democratic legislators who hypocriti- Democratic Party to which Larson holds his allegiance. So, when they say cally oppose options for poor Black children. jump, he asks how high or over what bodies. In this case, the bodies are In fact, when Senator Alberta Darling fronted them off during her debate young, Black and poor. remarks they looked like Milwaukee deer who crossed the path of a gang- But by carrying the union’s water bucket even when it means contradicting banging thug. himself, the Wanna-Be-King makes a mockery of the Democratic Party While asking for a consensus during the senate session, Darling, who has branding strategy that touts itself as a champion of the poor and downtrod- previously sought to address the problem of failing Milwaukee public schools den. (an issue Democrats have conveniently ignored) struck a nerve when she No wonder White working class men and women abandoned the party for asked how many of her colleagues had attended, or are currently sending their Trump. They see both parties as nothing more than different wings on the children to a private school. same bird. And its messing all over America. ForFor 4040 YEARSYEARS,, thethe Chris Larceny turned away, the hypocrisy written in scarlet letters on the Larson is a shining example of that reality. back of his tanned neck. Which brings to mind what many Black folks surmised after learning of Which takes me to the first reason for his nonsensical opposition to the leg- the Democratic Party e-mail hacking revelation prior to the last presidential MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE islation. election. That scenario also serves as a possible clue to Larson’s second reason Larson detests the Black sponsors of the legislation—State Senator Lena for opposing the accountability legislation. COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY Taylor and State Rep. Jason Fields. The hacked e-mails revealed many of our political benefactors were in fact Not just because they authored the legislation and thereby allowed voters closet racists, or to a lesser extent, missionaries who looked down at the in- to peep his whole card, but also because of what the two Black lawmakers ferior Black constituents who need their authoritative hands to guide and cul- JOURNALJOURNAL hashas represent. tivate them. Both have frequently put their people before their party’s rhetoric. And That latter description, if not the former, fits Larson to the bone, inclusive even worse, they didn’t lie down when Larson cracked his whip and declared of his use of racist epithets he was overheard uttering within earshot of a well- consistentlyconsistently they either get on his bandwagon or face his wrath. known Black Democratic Party activist. She told me Tuesday night that while But Lena and Jason refused to play Black jesters in King Larson’s court, the target of Larceny’s racist rant accepted his epithet as the cost of being a informed,informed, House Negroes blindly serving the “Massa” as he sought to enlarge his plan- Democrat, she took him to task. And later posted his comments. tation. Larson, like many liberals and so-called progressives see themselves as When they chose instead to “escape to the north,” Larson put out a bounty missionaries, whose life commission is to help these po’ old darkies who can’t analysedanalysed andand in the form of candidates to run against both. help themselves. 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