HAPPYHAPPY NEWNEW YEARYEAR COMMUNITY!COMMUNITY! Election Watch 2016 (Pg. 6):

“SIGNED,A“SIGNED, list of Milwaukee city and county SEALED,SEALED, candidates who turned in theirANDAND nomination DELIVDELIV papers, setting the ERED!”fieldERED!” for Feb. 16 Primaries www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID VOL. XXXX Number 24 January 6, 2016 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668 The Milwaukee

OMMUNITYOMMUNITYWISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER OUROURJeanetta Prince,NALNAL mother President Obama announces of UWM Vice Chancellor C cheeks as he spoke emotionally about J ArticleC by Josh J actions onthe victims guns of gun violence. in emotional speech vice-chancellor Dr. Joan Lederman, courtesy of “This is not a plot to take away the Associated Press, everybody’s guns,” Obama said. Prince,Funeral services will passes be held Jan- posted January 5 via The “You pass a background check, you uary 11, at St. Philip’s Lutheran Grio.com purchase a firearm. The problem is Church, for Jeanetta J. Prince, the WASHINGTON — President some gun sellers have been operating mother of University of Wisconsin- Barack Obama unveiled an array of under a different set of rules.” Milwaukee Vice Chancellor Joan measures on Tuesday tightening con- At the centerpiece of Obama’s plan Prince. She was 89. trol and enforcement of firearms in is a more sweeping definition of gun St. Philip’s is located at 3012 N. the U.S., using his presidential pow- dealers that the administration hopes Holton St. Northwest Funeral Chapel ers in the absence of legal changes he will expand the number of sales sub- is serving the family. implored Congress to pass. ject to background checks. Under Mrs. Prince was preceded in death by her beloved son, Eugene P. Prince, Obama accused the gun lobby of current law, only federally licensed Jr. and her beloved husband of 65 taking Congress hostage, but said gun dealers must conduct back- years, Eugene S. Prince. “they cannot hold America hostage.” ground checks on buyers. But at gun President Barack Obama talks about the Executive Orders he signed Mrs. Prince is survived by daugh- He insisted it was possible to uphold shows, websites and flea markets, Tuesday at the White House that would tighten control and enforcement ters Deborah Carter, Dr. Prince, and the Second Amendment while doing sellers often skirt that requirement by of firearms in the nation. --Photo courtesy of Carolyn Kaster/AP/NPR via a son Thomas Rhone; grandchildren something to tackle the frequency of declining to register as licensed deal- Truth In Media .com Tracy N. Carter of Milwaukee, ““After years of political obstacles gun violence epidemic. I enthusiasti- mass shootings in the U.S. that he ers. So new federal guidance from Keisha Rhone and William Rhone of said had become “the new normal.” the Obama administration clarified and partisan gridlock on the part of cally welcome this practical and Arizona; and sister Alberta Thomp- Jeanetta Prince The Second Amendment of the Con- that it applies to anyone “in the busi- congressional Republicans, President measured response to the ongoing in- son of Irmo, South Carolina; as well as a host of closely loved great-grand- stitution guarantees the right of citi- ness” of selling firearms. Barack Obama is moving forward action in the House and Senate that children, nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces, other relatives and zens to own firearms. In a statement, Wisconsin Con- with a series of sensible executive ac- has compromised the safety of com- many dear friends. Obama wiped tears from his gresswoman Gwen Moore said: tions aimed at curbing our nation’s (continued on page 8) Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11 at 11 a.m. Visitation will also be on the same day at 10 a.m. at the church until the time of the service. Private entombment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, January 12. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jeanetta’s name to St. Philip’s Lutheran Church (where she was a 55-year member) is an option. For more informa- MILWAUKEE LIGHTS A tion, contact Northwest Funeral Chapel, (414) 462-6020. Wisconsin Coalition Against CANDLE FOR CHANGE Homelessness urges officials to Annual Candle Light Vigil Memorializes provide warming centers for 2015 Homicide Victims homelessThe Wisconsin Coalition this Against weekend Homelessness is urging Wisconsin local government officials to open warming sites to house homeless families and single adults this weekend. Citing weather reports that predict below zero temperatures and noting the spike in the number of homeless families seeking shelter in Milwaukee, the Coalition is urging Mayors and County Executives throughout the State to provide warm and safe places for the homeless. Opening warming rooms will prevent injuries and possibly deaths due to the elements. Citing a Milwaukee WISN TV news report that aired January 4th which reported that calls to the “211” Homeless Shelter Central Access had in- creased by 25% from last week, Joseph Volk, Executive Director of the Coali- tion stated “The report confirmed what we have known for some time; in the Cong. Gwen Moore delivers an emotional keynote speech State’s large cities, including Milwaukee, there is a large, unmet need for as she offered words of encouragement to the victims’ emergency shelter, especially for families. families at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 3114 N. Sadly, more families are added to long waiting lists than those admitted to shelters. When the temperatures plunge to what we expect this weekend, 2nd Street. All photos by Yvonne Kemp. homeless families and children not having a place to stay is just unaccept- Sister Rose Stietz of St. Martin able.” DePorres and Rev. Gregory Two attendees light Ken Schmidt, Board President of the Coalition suggested that government Lewis of Pastor’s United read the each other’s candle. buildings, including City Halls and County Courthouses could be used as names of the 179 homicide vic- temporary shelters for the homeless. Schmidt stated: “An outbreak of arctic tims. There were candles lit rep- cold is as serious an emergency as a flood or tornado and local governments resenting each victim. The need to respond. victim’s families then took the Telling a homeless family with children to call 211 to be put on a waiting candle home with them as a re- list in this weather is not responsible. If the shelters are full, the family should minder of their lost loved one. be directed to warming sites”. Finally Volk stated “WCAH is in the process of contacting local leaders of large cities in Wisconsin, including County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett to urge them to take action immediately to protect the health and welfare of the homeless, especially homeless children, during the upcoming arctic plunge. We do not want to see a repeat of a year ago when Seferin Rios- Flores, a homeless man, literally froze to death on New Year’s Eve on the streets of Milwaukee.” MPS Supt. Driver, Bucks star Jabari Parker invite MPS families to summit

onMilwaukee attendance Public Schools families are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver and Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker on January 11 for a summit focused on improving student attendance. Families will have the opportunity to share their ideas on how to improve student attendance. Jabari Parker and Dr. Driver will also unveil a new in- centive program to encourage student attendance during the summit, on Mon- day, January 11, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MPS' James Madison Academic Campus, 8135 W. Florist Avenue, Milwaukee 53218. A resource fair, breakout listening sessions, child care, translation services and a dinner are provided. The event is free for MPS families. They should Praise Dancer Kimari Barr (continued on page 8) performed during the vigil. Family members of homicide victims at the candle light vigil. Pulse of the Community will return next week! The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 2

Family and friends of Courtney and Hill at the festivities. Two respected commu- nity elders: Tony Court- Giving Them Their Flowers While ney,They a retired educator,Live historian and Black cul- PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES turalist; and Josephine Hill, the founder and owner of the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center (WAAWC) were honored recently by the commu- nity for their many contri- butions and efforts on its behalf at a Jazz and Po- etry Brunch Fundraiser (Left to right): Tony Courtney, NOI-Milwaukee Mosque #3 Student Minister William titled: “Flowers While Muhammad, and Josephine Hill. You Live.” Held at the WAAWC, family and African dancer arouses the friends of the elders spirits of the ancestors...and packed the center’s main the crowd. hall to hear testimonials from the honorees’ re- spective family mem- bers, and be enterained by a some of the commu- nity’s most gifted and tal- ented artists, such as King Kamonzi Dasha Kelly Poet Ajamou Butler of Heal The Hood--who also served as MC of the event--Poet Dasha Kelly, Rapper King Kamonzi, and Poet Melissa Blue. Jazz Saxophonist (and activist) Larry Moore and his trio also performed. The “thank you” event was sponsored by the Milwaukee branch of the Nation of Islam, Mosque No. Three. --All photos by Yvonne Ajamou Butler Melissa Blue Kemp MLK Mentor Weekend Is Mother of Voice of the Fatherless Child founder World’s Largest Celebration given big birthday celebration; recognized by of the Life and Work of Dr. state for contributions to community Martin Luther King, Jr. 500 cities expected to provide mentoring for youth on Dr. King’s Birthday CHICAGO -- On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's 2016 Birthday Weekend, The Black Star Project is organizing the largest commemoration of the great civil rights and human rights leader ever. In 500 cities across America, men and women will mentor boys and girls, and young men and young women, on the life and the practices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spirit of Dr. King, adults and children of all races are encouraged to participate in this event. Mentoring organizations, pre-schools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges, universities, libraries, park districts, faith-based organizations, fra- ternities, sororities, military vetera ns, community organizations, youth or- ganizations, sports teams, street organizations (gangs), men's fraternal and women’s organizations, youth detainment facilities, homeless shelters, pris- ons, police stations and other organizations will participate in the amazing Barbara L. Williams-Mabra, the mother of Voice of weekend of commitment to the ideals of Dr. King and service to their com- the Fatherless Child Founder Monte Mabra, was given munities. a big birthday celebration by her family recently. Whe The MLK Mentor Weekend is scheduled to be a full weekend of activities was also presented a citation by Wisconsin State Sen- that will include a viewing of a relevant film or documentary on Friday, performing a community service project on Saturday, attending a spiritual ator Lena Taylor for her contributions to the commu- service on Sunday and the actual mentor day on Monday. The Monday nity. mentoring session will last for 2 to 3 hours. Born January 4, 1940 in Little Rock Arkansas, Along with reviewing the work of Dr. King, most sessions will include: Williams-Mabra’s family moved to Milwaukee when • Exposing Youth to Career Opportunities • Exploring Educational Options with Youth she was a child and where she has resided her entire • Discussing Local and National History and Culture with Youth adult life. She mothered nine children: Bonita Pridgeon • Motivational Presentations by Guest Speakers RN, Earl Hall Untied States Armed Forces, Helen R. • Teaching Young People Character Development Using the Six Core Ensley, Rickey Ross (deceased), Mary E. Hall, Principles of Muhammad Ali Jacqueline Binns, Fredrick Williams, Monte R. Mabra, • Lunch or Snack • A Certificate of Completion for Youth Participating in the MLK Men- community leader; and Monica Mabra. In the early tor Day Session 60’s Barbara became the wife of Charles W. Mabra Phillip Jackson, Executive Director of The Black Star Project says, “With taking on the name Barbara William-Mabra. violence in cities escalating and failure in schools increasing, officials have Williams-Mabra has worked numerous jobs in and now realized that they cannot be successful developing youth without an intentional and focused mentoring effort. around the community before becoming a bar, pool The societal forces competing for our children's time and energies are hall, restaurant, and property owner. just too strong and unrelenting for youth to overcome without a structured, In the early 1980s, Williams-Mabra battled and over- consistent, positive mentoring program to support them. It is unfortunate came a drug addiction, and by the grace of God, she and a fact that street gangs "run better mentor programs" than most churches was delivered and uses her testimony to inspire others and schools. Until this changes, we have almost no hope!" Organizations or cities that wish to register for this mentoring movement who battle with addiction and problems in living. Her or who need more information should call 773.285.9600 or visit favorite scripture is Psalms 23: “The Lord is My Shep- www.blackstarproject.org. herd.” The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 3 Quote of the Week: PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES “Old School” looks back to help move

“Nefarious“ “Nu“Quixotic” Skool” forward I found the perfect SIGNIFYIN’SIGNIFYIN’ sweatshirt to wear Mikel Kwaku Osi Holt for the Old School when we understand the impor- gration. tance of a Black dollar touching The hard fought battle for deseg- forum Saturday. four Black hands before exiting regation ended with a sham of a I just happened across our community. program that forced Black children I spent my initial presentation to be bused while Whites could the sweatshirt—pur- explaining why I embrace a Black volunteer, but did so only if the bus chased nearly 20 year Nationalistic philosophy. I re- ride ended in their attendance to a ago—deep in my collec- vealed that I was brought up in an specialty school. tion of tees and sweat- area that was isolated by race and The first edition of the Milwau- culture. The Black community was kee Community Journal decried "I will not rest until Black children are taught shirts identifying ghettoized by a system of legal that program and further champi- to love themselves, as themselves." important events in my apartheid, I told the amazed audi- oned the cause for fair busing. But DR. FRANCES CRESS WELSING (1935-2016) life. ence. again those who sought to main- As a young boy I participated in tain the system of apartheid had The sweatshirt in question the Open Housing Marches to sup- greater sway than did the Black was purchased while attend- port a city ordinance introduced re- community. ing the historic African Amer- peatedly by Vel Phillips to end In groups and individual discus- ican Leadership Conference legalized segregation. Anti- sions I painted a picture of Mil- in St. Louis, MO. apartheid supporters marched from waukee, the United States and Maybe my discovery of the 11th and Center Streets to the near various systems of apartheid both Message to the sweatshirt was a Godsend given Southside for 200 days, being met locally and nationally that left that the forum I attended at the by bigots who would have made some of the young brothers—and African American Women’s Cen- the KKK and Donald Trump a few older ones—in awe. Black Community: ter put a half dozen “community proud. Few had heard about Polly elders” in the unique position of They cussed while throwing Williams’ effort to carve out an in- We Can No Longer Remain Silent – explaining to emerging leaders and rocks and bottles at us. The police dependent Black school system concerned brothers (it was a men’s not only allowed those racist at- that preceded the school choice TerrorThe association of is terrorism Terror with Part 3 only event) of the philosophical tacks, they were rumored to have legislation, of our “Black govern- Islam is an old, dirty trick to glorify cornerstones that shaped our roles been responsible for burning down ment,” including a “Black mayor” white supremacy and the religion of in the struggle. our Freedom House, and gassed us and “Black common council” (the Christianity. Two very important The forum was sponsored and on a number of occasions after the late Judge Clarence Parrish was points I would like to make in writing this article: 1.) We need to expand the coordinated by “Old School, We mayor of Milwaukee (at that time the last Black mayor), or how most concepts of terrorism and terrorist. Ain’t Done Yet.” the late Henry Meir) declared our of the city’s Black physicians 2.) We need to stop making the asso- About 200 brothers attended the peaceful demonstrations illegal. worked at our Black-owned and ciation with terrorist acts and reli- educational forum. By the way, the common council operated hospital. And oh yes, did gion. The panel offered roadmaps on never approved Phillips’ bills. It you know that we drank a locally White America doesn’t have the where the “landmines” were lo- was only after federal laws were produced beer made by Black moral right to spew such nonsense cated on the road they will travel enacted that Milwaukee aldermen hands? Yup! In addition to a Black given that they are far from unblem- ery was, it was exceeded by the cap- nomic conditions and structural to Black empowerment and, as is were forced to take a brick out of bank and savings and loan, resi- ished. turing of black peoples’ minds by im- poverty for too many black people my forte, served as a symbolic the apartheid wall. dents of “Blackfish Bay” drank I know Donald Trump is only one prisoning motivation, perception, threaten every aspect of life that con- “Sankofa bird,” providing a look The 1976 school desegregation beer from a Black owned company person, but he represents the proto- aspiration, and identity in a web of tinues for untold black generations – back on the history they don’t (and was another eye opener for me. to flush down food produced by a typical white male image and the fact anti-self-images, language, art, and isn’t this terrorism? won’t) teach in the public schools. The president of the Milwaukee Black owned food distributor from that he continues leading in the polls religion. Like wealth, poverty is inherited In other words, true Black history, School Board testified that she op- a major Black owned grocery means he is representing a significant How convenient for White Amer- and where one’s start in life is ex- versus “His-story.” posed “integrating” “white” store. number of people who think and feel ica to forget about the enslavement of tremely important, black people have The panel offered a plethora of schools because “those Negro chil- “Old School, We Ain’t Done the same way he does. black people, but also the terrorist never had the opportunity to not only White America, from the far left to experience and expertise. It in- dren were uncivilized and would Yet” was conceived by long-time groups like the Klu Klux Klan and inherit wealth, but to create wealth the far right (all of them), benefits Jim Crow laws that supported and because they were enslaved and their cluded Fred Royal, president of the probably urinate in the water foun- activist and cultural educator Tony from the highest level of white “priv- perpetuated the physical and psycho- labor was never compensated. local branch NAACP; Wendell tains.” Courtney as a mechanism to bridge ilege” with the most significant out- logical abuse of blacks for nearly 75 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once Harris, MPS board; Curtiss Harris, The chief of police at the time, the gap between emerging Black come of privilege being the worst years after slavery. stated the worst form of terrorism is entrepreneur; Mathew Johnson, Harold Breier, said he opposed in- youth and elders. form of amnesia. The struggle against terrorism has poverty and all “right” minded peo- Fellas Magazine and Strive Media; tegration because it would “bus We are tasked with passing on I consider selective amnesia as an- never ended for the black man in ple can no longer be silent and re- Andre Lee Ellis creative artist and crime across town.” the torch of leadership and to pro- other form of racism. Did Donald America. After countless struggles, main part of the silent majority. youth activist, and myself. Actually, the quest for integrated vide a map for the road already Trump and White America forget marches, riots, demonstrations, and I believe Donald Trump has for- Everyone’s contribution was rel- schools was a joke on the Black traveled. about the Native American Holo- the passing of civil and voting rights feited his rights to seek the highest evant and occasionally eye open- community because the courts The group also seeks to create a caust and the annihilation of nearly legislation, black Americans have en- office in the world as President of the ing. The presentations covered the could not, and did not order inte- philanthropic arm to support wor- 100 million Indians? tered the new millennium the same United States of America. gamut from the importance of civil grated schools. They couldn’t thy community institutions and to Did Donald Trump and White way they entered the previous four Why? His views are inconsistent rights laws to how our quest for have. The legal remedy for segre- support other Black organizations America forget about the Black centuries – impoverished. with the core of what America is economic parity will only happen gation is desegregation, not inte- and causes. Holocaust and the absolute terror that ]Blacks still bear nearly ten times about. America is represented by Saturday’s forum was a manifes- heaped on the black community by their proportional share of poverty nearly every nationality and religion America by “so-called” God-fearing, tation of those goals. The event and its nasty derivatives (i.e. broken in the world and to be president, you THE God-loving American Christians? homes, drug abuse, incarceration, un- must have the ability and fortitude to THE was held at a Black owned facility, I would love to hear any white per- employment). protect and serve all Americans, es- the African American Women’s MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE son call those Christians terrorists. The redistribution of wealth and pecially the minorities. Center, and while we offered a Like those who deny the existence of power has never been achieved nor This is the real demonstration of COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY look at what once was, we also had the Jewish Holocaust, it’s time for the has any compensation been given to democracy. At a minimum, the Re- to acknowledge that many of the white community to stop denying the blacks for nearly 300 years of free publican Party should disqualify him JOURNALJOURNAL gains of the 60s and 70s, disap- existence and impact of their ances- labor. and not allow him to run. Published twice weekly, peared in the 90s and 2000s. tors’ acts against our ancestors and What we really have seen in Amer- Hasn’t the Republican Party gotten The Black poverty rate, 38% in begin to recognize and accept the ica is social integration, not eco- the message about not holding their Wednesday & Friday the 60s, is now 42%. More Black “massive” benefit and privilege these nomic integration. As Dr. Claude members accountable for espousing 3612 North Martin Luther students drop out of school today acts have afforded them. Anderson stated, “It is extremely dif- racist views? King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 than in 1970. Affirmative action is Even though white slave-owners ficult for black people to progress I don’t want to absolve democrats gone, as is the city’s Minority and the barbaric, criminal and terror- when same hands that held the whip either, because the loyalty of the ma- Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 Business Enterprise program. istic chattel enslavement of blacks still hold all of the wealth and jority of blacks to them hasn’t pro- (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: Editorial@communi- that lasted for over 300 years no power.” duced any positive results. However, tyjournal.net/[email protected] I would venture to guess that longer exists, they must be placed in I liken the current benefits of slav- democrats at least act like they un- MCJ STAFF: Billing Dept./Publisher’s most Black residents don’t know the forefront because America’s ery (white privilege) to the person derstand; we can’t even get to first Patricia O’Flynn -Pattillo Admin. Assist. their neighbors, or trust them. And, greatness is not in the past, but lies in who is criminally charged in a theft base with republicans. Publisher, CEO Colleen Newsom, most telling, while we bragged of the future. even though he or she didn’t “di- We must not remain silent about Robert J. Thomas Classified Advertising a strong community when I was The most lucrative American insti- rectly” participate (i.e. didn’t do the the bigoted statements and media de- Assoc. Publisher Jimmy V. Johnson, growing up, most Black folks tution was the enslavement of back actual stealing). scription of terrorists. Todd Thomas, Vice Pres. Sales Rep. don’t know the importance of the people and it represents one of the What they did was receive and cur- Terrorists are terrorists and noth- Mikel Holt, Assoc. Publisher CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: last five letters of that word, and saddest comment aries on man’s ter- rently use the stolen property and ing more. Terrorists are criminals Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Richard G. Carter, Fr. Carl most Black fourth graders can’t rorism to man in modern history (est. therefore they are “conspirators” in and the only other adjective we need Editor Diederichs, Rev. Joe McLin spell it. 6000 years). the crime – their actions have signif- to place on them is “insane.” Teretha Martin, Technical PHOTOGRAPHER: Yeah, we aren’t through yet, and This history is so brutal and mor- icantly contributed to the massive Those who use religion to under- Consultant/Webmaster Yvonne Kemp Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not nec- those following in our footsteps bid that all of America has tried to level of poverty engulfing the major- take the killing of innocent people essarily reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Let- have a long ways to go. cover it up and for the most part, ity of the black community. are still terrorists and if they are part ters and “other perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for content Hotep. even remove it from history books. Today, nearly 50 years after the of an organization, the organization and length. As cruel and painful as chattel slav- Civil Rights legislation, the eco- (continued on page 8) The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 4 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther

KingChurches Uniting Scholarship Reviving Com- Celebrationleast10 churches Set participated in the RELIGIONRELIGION munity Here Inc. (C.H.U.R.C.H. fundraising efforts in an All-a-Thon RELIGIOUS COMMENTARY Inc.) will hold its 40th Annual Schol- in May, by getting sponsors and do- arship Celebration on Sunday Janu- nations. Some churches held addi- ary 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The event tional events. will be hosted by Matters of the Supporting churches included Ad- Heart Ministry, Rev. Teresa Thomas- vent, Cross, Gospel, Hephatha, Im- Boyd, Pastor, at For Him Interna- manuel, Incarnation, Reformation, tional Ministries, Apostles Joe and and Trinity/Good Shepherd Lutheran Glenda Lovett, 2544 N. 27 St., Mil- Churches, Christ Presbyterian waukee. Church, Matters of the Heart Min- This year’s featured speaker is istry, and the New Saint James Com- Mrs. Angila Allen (Crump), a former munity United Methodist Church. scholarship recipient and long time Other churches are invited to join in supporter of the fundraiser. Angila Allen this worthwhile endeavor. Mrs. Allen is a native Milwau- in her volunteer work. Information will be available at the keean who attended Golda Meir, and As a part of the festivities, Mr. Earl event. There will be a free will offer- Rufus King Middle and High Ingram will receive the Rev. Ernest ing to begin working on the funds for Schools, graduating with honors. Glenn Community Service Award for the 2016 scholarships. She went on to graduate from the his long-standing, deep commitment The next Martin Luther King All- University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee to the youth of the community. A-Thon will take place on Saturday Jim Wallis on President Obama's Executive with a Bachelors degree in Econom- His passion for the advancement of May 28, 2016, beginning at Matters ics. young people is great encouragement of the Heart, 7:30 AM. Her career has focused on real es- for all who follow in his footsteps. Please contact the Co-Chairs of the Action: It is time for Christians to ask the tate, and she is a registered Senior He is the second recipient of this Board for more information: Rev. Loan Officer, helping people get award. Joseph Ellwanger, 414-933-6157, or Lord what we are called to do mortgages for their homes. Her hus- A dozen students will receive Ms. Tuwania Anderson, 414-839- WASHINGTON, DC - I would have to take place. president in tears because he band and two children often join her scholarships at this public event. At 3962. entered the White House The couple I met ended the feels so helpless and a room full yesterday at the same time story about their slain daughter of families who have lost their as did a young couple with a with these words, “And nothing dearest loved ones made me say baby and car seat/carrier has been done by the Congress to to myself: It is time for Chris- that all of us parents are so stop this.” tians to stop, pray, sit down to- Sitting in that room, watching gether and talk, and ask the Lord familiar with. That was un- “My soul finds rest As the clock struck 12 a president cry, seeing the tears what we are called to do. usual for a meeting with (Noon), all in attendance at of so many victims' families, I of *As defined by the Mass leaders at the White House. course asked myself what can or Shooting Tracker, a mass shoot- the Bucyrus Campus were They introduced themselves in God alone; My poised and ready to lift their m ust the churches do, the Chris- ing is any shooting in which four and their 15-month-old daughter, tians who say every life is sacred, or more people were injured glasses to ring in the New whose smile lit up the cold win- those whom Jesus called to be and/or killed. Year! ter day. Then the couple told me peacemakers. --Jim Wallis is a Christian salvation comes The ball dropped, the crowd this: “Her 6-year-old sister was Commonsense gun regulations writer and political activist. He shot and killed at the Sandy and safety is such a lost political is best known as the founder --Psalm 62:1 sang, and Auld Lang Syne re- Hook Elementary School in cause in America, even though and editor of Sojourners maga- from him.” sounded through the indoor Newtown, Connecticut.” most Americans and even gun zine and as the founder of the Then I understood. They were Intergenerational Park! owners support such measures Washington, D.C.-based Chris- The afternoon was filled with there for the same meeting I was and they clearly have saved lives tian community of the same — President Obama’s announce- all over the world. name. Wallis is well known for festive times including food, ment of new executive orders no But aren’t Christians supposed his advocacy on issues of peace non-alcoholic Champagne background checks and other gun to support “lost causes” and and social justice. was live music provided by enforcement and safety issues. change them? Haven’t we done In Loving Memory Saxophonist Bobby Jiles. The East Room of the White that throughout our history? A House was full of the victims and Quality Service... Many of the Bucyrus guests family members of victims of a tenured tradition dressed for the occasion and mass shootings, which occurred sincere concern at your time of need. were judged best dressed 372 times in 2015, killing 475 Offering pre-need, at need and and wounding 1,870.* male and female by their Many families that lost chil- after-care services to families in peers. dren and parents were there. For- Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and The end of the New Year’s mer Congresswoman Gabby other communities Eve celebration found many Giffords and her husband Mark throughout our state. on the dance floor dancing to Kelly were there. Earnestine O’Bee-Founder And it was the people and the J.C. Frazier, Funeral Director the beat amidst the falling con- faces tha t most moved me —and Bond, Georgianna fetti.--Photos by Diane Beck- moved the president. Age 77 yrs. December 21, 2015. ley Much is being made this morn- Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11AM at Mt. ing of his emotional response yesterday. When he said, “our in- Carmel Baptist Church 1717 W. Meinecke Ave. Visitation Monday 10AM a alienable right to life, and liberty the CHURCH until time of services. The family is served by: and the pursuit of happiness, Northwest Funeral Chapel those rights were stripped from O'Bee, Ford & Frazier college kids in Blacksburg and 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020 Santa Barbara, and from high- schoolers in Columbine, and Lathon, Welmer II from first-graders in Newtown,” Age 59 yrs. December 16, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Satur- he had to wipe tears away from day, January 2, 2016 at 11AM at Gesu Catholic Church 1145 W. Wisconsin both eyes. Ave. The family is served by: “Every time I think about those Northwest Funeral Chapel kids it gets me mad. And by the O'Bee, Ford & Frazier way, it happens on the streets of 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020 Chicago every day.” I know Barack Obama and have seldom seen him so emotional. Lanier, Randolph I know the hardest day of his Age 87 yrs. December 23, 2015. Funeral services will be held on presidency was when he had to Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11AM at Metropolitan Baptist Church go up to Newtown to meet and 1345 W. Burleigh St. Visitation Monday 10AM at the CHURCH until talk to the families of 26 students time of services. and teachers — those who lose The family is served by: Northwest Funeral Chapel their lives to another mass O'Bee, Ford & Frazier shooter. And it is clear he is re- 6630 W. Hampton Ave. (414)462-6020 sponding as a dad who has two girls of his own. “LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind. It I think it’s partly because he feels so helpless to do the things always PROTECTS, always TRUSTS, that will matter to save these lives. He announced limited measures within his authority always HOPES, always like working to narrow or close background check loopholes, hir- PERSERVERES. LOVE NEVER ing more ATF agents, increasing funding for mental health treat- FAILS.” --1 Corinthians 13:4.7-8 ment, and supporting gun safety technology — all of which will save some lives. Families served by: There is so much more we Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier could do — but we can’t because Milwaukee Racine the gun lobby blocks anything 6630 W. Hampton Avenue 800 Barker St. happening in the Congress where Milwaukee, WI 53218 Racine, WI 53402 everyone admits the real changes Telephone: (414) 462-6020 Telephone: (262) 637-6400 Fax: (414) 462-9937 Fax: (262) 637-6416 The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 5 Exposure Magazine will be Hosting “SOAR in 2016” Women’s BUSINESS Empowerment events in Milwaukee BUSINESS Exposure Magazine recently an- nounced it will sponsor and host the first “SOAR in 2016,” Women’s Em- powerment event, January 16, at the 3041 Urban Country Club headquar- CORNER ters. NewCORNER Year’s Eve at St Ann’s Intergenerational “Women in Milwaukee are truly strong. They've endured so much Center at the Bucyrus Campus over the past two decades,” said Tam Lawrence, the publisher of Exposure Magazine. “I am so excited to be offering this opportunity to the women of Mil- waukee and surrounding areas. Over 51.9% of head of house- hold(s) in Milwaukee are single par- ent women; the demand for inspiring and equipping women in Milwaukee, said Lawrence, is way overdue. “SOAR In 2016” is open to all women regardless of income sta- tus, race, religion, age, family size or educational background. The goal is to reach every woman who has the willingness to soar. The SOAR committee will be re- leasing its list of accomplished keynote speakers and community leaders on January 5, 2016 as volun- teers work expeditiously to collabo- rate with community organizations, As the clock struck 12 media & press along with supporting (Noon), all in attendance at corporate sponsors. the Bucyrus Campus were About Exposure Magazine Exposure Magazine is a social poised and ready to lift their lifestyle publication featuring arts, fashion, business celebrities, food, travel, and the stories of ordinary people doing glasses to ring in the New the extraordinary. A Marquette University grad student, Lawrence, started her career in entertainment as a professional stand-up co- Year! median. Workiing hard at her craft, she eventually earned the opportunity to be in the limelight as the “Little Lady of The ball dropped, the crowd Comedy.” sang, and Auld Lang Syne re- Lawrence has performed with some of Hollywood’s hottest comedians such as Wayne Brady, Corey Holcumb, and Jamie Fox to name a few. In 2001, Lawrence performed live on BET COMIC VIEW. After that momentous event, sounded through the indoor she hung-up her microphone to devote time to her children, while at the same time, earning her Bachelors in Com- Intergenerational Park! munication degree. The afternoon was filled with After graduation, Lawrence landed an opportunity in Charlotte, North Carolina where she worked with Demoractic national Committee’s Planning Committee. Determined to own a piece of the media for herself, Lawrence stepped festive times including food, out on faith and started Exposure Magazine. Today the publication has the capability to reach 212 countries, with non-alcoholic Champagne translations in three languages. It is available in print and digital format. SOAR is offering vending space and innovative sponsorship opportunities. was live music provided by For more details, contact Taylor Scott at [email protected]. registration packs and sponsorship decks Saxophonist Bobby Jiles. are available. To learn how you can volunteer or how your organization can collaborate or become a community, call Many of the Bucyrus guests Lawrence at (414) 856-5330. dressed for the occasion and were judged best dressed male and female by their peers. The end of the New Year’s Eve celebration found many on the dance floor dancing to the beat amidst the falling con- fetti.--Photos by Diane Beck- ley The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 6 Politics&Government’sPolitics&Government’s

Signed,ELECTIONELECTION Sealed and Delivered!: WATCHWATCHCandidates deliver 20162016 their

signaturesThe candidates include: to get on the February 16 Primary electionnam, Patricia ballot T. Najera MAYOR: Tom Barrett-- and Dan Sebring Seeking his fourth term. District 18: Incumbent-- Challengers: Aldermen Supervisor Deanna Joe Davis and Bob Dono- Alexander van, and James Methu. Challengers: D'Quan CITY ATTORNEY: The Cooper, Martha R. longtime incumbent, Grant Collins-De La Rosa and Langley, who is running Brenda K. Pullen-O'Don- unopposed. nell, all of Milwaukee. CITY COMPTROLLER: The other seven con- Incumbent Martin Matson tested supervisor seats was first elected to the po- and the candidates are: sition in April 2012. District 5: Michael Challenger: Former Mil- Glabere and Marcella waukee County Supervisor Nicholson vying for seat Johnny Thomas. currently held by Martin CITY TREASURER: In- Weddle, who is not seek cumbent Spencer Coggs re-election. Challenger: Rick District 7: Incumbent-- Kissell. Supervisor Michael Mayo MILWAUKEE COMMON Sr. Challenger: Valerie COUNCIL: Sauve District 1: Ald. Ashanti District 8: Tony Bloom Hamilton of South Milwaukee and Challenger: Vincent Toney Challenger: Richard Geldon David L. Sartori of Cudahy vying for seat by Patri- District 2: Incumbent Davis not running due to his District 11: Incumbent--Ald. Mark Borkowski cia Jursik, who did not seek re-election. focus on the mayor’s office. Challenger: Tim Kenney District 9: Incumbent--Supervisor Steve F. Tay- Candidates for office: Jackie Clark-Ivy, community District 12: Incumbent--Ald. José Pérez lor of Franklin activist Tracey Dent, Chevy Johnson, longtime Challenger: Angel Sanchez, a former alderman. Challenger: Patti Logsdon of Franklin. Davis aide Sherman Morton, Keith Bailey and spe- District 13: Incumbent--Ald. Terry L. Witkowski District 14: Incumbent--Supervisor Jason Haas cial education teacher Larresa Taylor. Challenger: Christopher Wiken of Milwaukee District 3: Incumbet Ald. Nik Kovac, District 14: Incumbent--Ald. Tony Zielinski, Challenger: Franz Meyer of Milwaukee. Challengers: Shannan Hayden and Ira Robins Challenger: Meagan Holman District 16: Incumbent--Supervisor John F. District 4: Incumbent-Ald. Bob Bauman District 15: Incumbent--Ald. Russell W. Stamper Weishan Jr. of West Allis Challengers:Monique Kelly and Andrew Shaw. II, Challenger: Sean Muhammad Challenger: Scott Espeseth of West Allis. District 5: Incumbent--Ald. Jim Bohl is running MILWAUKEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT District 17: Incumbent--Supervisor Tony unopposed. Milwaukee County Executive: Incumbent Chris Staskunas of West Allis District 6: Incumbent Ald. Milele Coggs Abele Challenger: Timothy J. Johnson of Greenfield. Challeng ers: Ronny Thompson, Majungaray Challengers: State Sen. Chris Larson and Steve Seven incumbents and two other candidates Watts and Tory Lowe. Hogan of Franklin, a carpenter and retired U.S. Navy will run uncontested: District 1 Supervisor District 7: Ald. Willie Wade is not seeking re-elec- officer Theodore Lipscomb Sr. of Glendale; Milwaukee tion. Circuit Court Branch 45: Candidates vying to resident Sequanna Taylor is the lone candidate in Candidates for District 7: Milwaukee School replace now state Supreme Court Justice Re- District 2; Milwaukee resident Sheldon A. Wasser- Board President Michael Bonds, County Supervisor becca Bradley: Michelle Ackerman Havas and man, a former state representative, is the lone can- Khalif Rainey, Randy Jones, David Crowley, lawyer Jean Kies. didate in District 3; District 4 Supervisor Marina Temeka Williams and Vivian Redd-Fehr. Circuit Court Branch 31: Candidates vying for va- Dimitrijevic of Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood; District 8: Incumbent--Bob Donovan who is cated court seat: Lawyer Hannah Dugan against District 6 Supervisor Jim Schmitt of Wauwatosa; also running for mayor. appointed incumbent and former assistant public de- District 10 Supervisor Supreme Moore Challengers: Rep. Josh Zepnick and Justin fender Paul Rifelj Omokunde of Milwaukee; District 12 Supervisor Bielinski. Circuit Court Branch 44: Candidate vying for va- Peggy Romo West of Milwaukee; District 13 Su- District 9: Incumbent--Ald. Robert Puente cated seat: Gwen Connolly pervisor Willie Johnson Jr. of Milwaukee; and Dis- Challengers: Frank S. Emanuele Jr., David D. Four long-term incumbent circuit judges running trict 15 Supervisor Eddie Cullen of Milwaukee. King, founder of the Milwaukee God Squad; unopposed: Christopher Foley, Mary Kuhn- Beginning in April, supervisors will be paid an an- Jacquelyn D. Heath, Chantia Lewis, John C. Wal- muench, Stephanie Rothstein and Glenn nual salary of $24,295, less than half the current lace Sr., Lamar "Penny" Sikora; and County Yamahiro base pay of $50,679. The Milwaukee County Board Board Supervisor Martin Weddle. Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: chair's annual salary will drop from $71,412 to District 10: Incumbent--Common Council Presi- District 11: Candidates vying for vacated seat $36,442 in April. dent Michael Murphy once held by Mark Borkowski: Yaghnam F. Yagh- --Source for story--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 7 The Milwaukee Community Journal January 6, 2016 Page 8 We Can No Longer Remain PHOTO Silent(continued from – page Terror 3) is Terror is a terrorist. If Americans want to connect the Islam religion with acts of OP terror and use phrases like “extreme Islamist” or Islamic Jihadist,” I say that’s MCJSPORTS hypocritical because we can make the same argument for what “so-called” Christians have done in causing terroristic acts. I don’t believe the religion of Islam or Christianity condones acts of terror –nothing is wrong with the religions. Instead, the insane people who want to disguise themselves under the cloak of religion are unconscionable. Terrorism is terrorism and terrorist organizations and individual terrorists are criminal and evil. WE CAN NO LONGER BE A MEMBER OF THE SILENT MAJORITY – FOR EVIL TO TRIUMPH IT REQUIRES THE SILENCE OF GOOD PEOPLE AND IN SPITE OF AMERICA’S BLEMISHED HISTORY – I BE- LIEVE IN THE GOOD PEOPLE OF AMERICA AND THE MAJORITY WILL REJECT RACISM OF ANY TYPE. President Obama announces

actions(continued from page 1) on guns munities across the United States. “I applaud the president for taking steps within his executive authority to stand against the powerful gun lobby and the right-wing ideologues they sup- port. My House colleagues and I have worked to comprehensively address the mass violence that has plagued our country through the legislative process, but unfortunately, groups like the National Rifle Association have poured mil- lions of dollars into blocking any such efforts. “Simply put, Congress has ducked this critical issue for far too long. The time for action is upon us. “Republicans will undoubtedly paint these reasonable actions as an attack Packers and Vikings fans had fun at last against the Second Amendment, but nothing could be farther from the truth. On the contrary, this move by President Obama will help defend the rights of Sunday Night’s game at Lambeau Field. law abiding gun owners and responsible gun dealers from those who abuse But the fun was at the expense of the Pack and exploit our current system. who lost their final game of the season, 20 Through common-sense measures like background checks, increased fund- ing for more ATF agents, and strengthened domestic violence outreach efforts, to 13. The win gave the Vikes the Division we can make great strides in making our country a safer place to live and Title, their first in several years in the NFC thrive. North Division, which has been dominated In addition to these executive actions, I call on representatives from both parties to enact meaningful reform that will prevent guns from ending up in by the Pack.--Photos by Kim Robinson dangerous hands.” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s office also released a statement: “Over the past decade in America, more than 100,000 people have been killed as a result of gun violence—and millions more have been the victim of assaults, robberies and other crimes involving a gun. Many of these crimes were committed by people who never should have been able to purchase a gun in the first place. A B The executive actions proposed by President Obama will work to decrease violence in Milwaukee neighborhoods and communities across the country.” The White House also put sellers on notice that the administration planned to strengthen enforcement — including deploying 230 new examiners the FBI will hire to process background checks. To lend a personal face to the issue, the White House assembled a cross- section of Americans whose lives were altered by the nation’s most searing recent gun tragedies, including former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and relatives of victims from shootings at Charleston, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech. Mark Barden, whose son was shot to death along with 19 other children at a Connecticut elementary school in 2012, introduced the president with a dec- laration that “we are better than this.” Invoking the words of Martin Luther King Jr., Obama said, “We need to feel the fierce urgency of now.” Sen. Harris Dodd calls on Committee Chair to hold hearings after President

Obama’sMADISON- In response toExecutive President Obama's recent executive Order actions con- cerning gun violence, Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd (D-Milwaukee) today sent a letter to Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), Chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, asking him to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 159 (SB 159) which would require background checks on the sale of all firearms in the state. "Every week, families across my district grieve the deaths of their loved ones," Senator Harris Dodd stated in the letter. "Our state and our nation have been shaken throughout 2015 by deadly acts of gun violence." In 2015, the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission has so far recorded 145 homicides in Milwaukee, with many deaths still being under investiga- tion. Over 80% of those homicides were firearms-related. Senator Harris D Dodd introduced a number of proposals in 2015, including SB 159, in an ef- C fort to combat the growing violence across the city. Senator Harris Dodd's letter explained, "We must be willing to have tough conversations about the use of deadly weapons if we are going to begin to address gun violence in Wisconsin." Outside of her work on legislation to combat gun violence, Senator Harris Dodd annually hosts Unite Milwaukee, an anti-violence summit aimed at con- necting community members of all ages to the resources they need to combat violence in their neighborhood. The 2016 summit is scheduled to be held this upcoming April. MPS families invited to

summit(continued from page on1) attendance RSVP at mpsmke.com/familyroundtable or by calling (414) 475-8285. Media are invited and welcome to attend. Jabari Parker is scheduled to speak at 6:15 p.m., followed by Dr. Driver. The attendance summit is the latest in a series of family roundtables hosted by Dr. Driver. The focus on attendance at this roundtable is tied to the district's Photo A: The Milwaukee Bucks Jabari Parker drives for a reverse overall effort to improve attendance. Efforts include the launch of the "Be in layup as the San Antonio Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge tries to stop School" campaign with Jabari and the Bucks, the creation of attendance liai- him. Photo B: The Spurs Boris Diaw tries to make a pass between son positions and an October gathering of students to hear their ideas on ef- the Bucks’ Jabari Parker and John Henson. Photo C: It was “Young fective strategies to improve attendance. MPS' overall attendance rate is about versus Old,” as Tim Duncan tries to gain position against the 90%, but the average for high school students is lower, creating a barrier to Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo. There is a 18 year age difference graduation and post-graduation success. between “The Big Fundamental” and “The Alphabet.” Photo D: "Being in school all day every day is a critical first step on the path to a Two legendary figures from Marquette’s glorious past. Old “War- successful life after graduation," Dr. Driver said. "After working with families riors” Bow Ellis (left) and Artie Green at the game between the MU and receiving student input, we're excited to hear more feedback about suc- Golden Eagles and Seton Hall. (Photos A, B, C by Bill Tennessen. cessful strategies to put more students on that path." Photo D by Kim Robinson.)