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WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER pawn of the special interests There's no question who we rec- who shoulder the primary bur- ELECTION WATCH 2021 den for the paradigm of educa- ommend you vote for next Tues- tional apartheid in Milwaukee. THE MCJ ENDORCES... Conversely, Kerr has not only day for superintendent of public worked in every educational venue---public, private, and instruction (DPI). Without hesi- charter—but has 13 years serv- ing as the head of a neighboring Deborah Kerr tancy, we encourage you to cast urban district, Brown Deer. She has also served on local your ballot for Dr. Deborah Kerr. and national educational and su- If the race were based solely view of her Monday on WGKB- pervisory boards. on credentials, Kerr would stand ‘The Truth,’ Underly is full of Her resume alone is superior head and shoulders above her contradictions, misconceptions, to her opponent's but is not the opponent, Jill Underly, who and hypocrisy, including her be- sole reason for our support. served as superintendent of a lief Black parents should not As superintendent of Brown small district where the only have educational options for our Deer Schools, she has success- Aisha Carr Black faces residents see are on children. fully closed the academic television. However, as she explained, achievement gap between Black She has no experience over- she is ‘privileged’ and because and White students--an achieve- seeing an urban district like Mil- of her status did not find a con- ment not replicated anywhere Deborah Kerr and Aisha Carr are waukee's, nor has she ever faced tradiction in sending her chil- else in Wisconsin. the Herculean task of closing the dren to a private school. Such And for those who might sug- our choices to champion the ed. achievement rap. hypocrisy shoud not be re- gest her task was more manage- And, if you listened to radio warded. able because Brown Deer is a talkshow host Ken Harris' inter- There is no doubt Underly is a needs of our community’s kids! (continued on page 5) MKE Health Services, Inc. Holds Second Easter Dinner & COVID-19 Safety Kit Giveaway!

ELECTION WATCH Q&A In an effort to feed community members in need of assistance, Milwaukee Health WITH... Services, Inc. (MHSI)—with the help of five other healthcare organizations and food outlets—provided 2,000 grocery dinners to residents via a drive thru. The food give- AISHA CARR away was held at MHSI’s Isaac Coggs Her- Article courtesy of Milwaukeenns.org itage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Why are you running for school board? Drive. Feeding America reports that nearly I am running because representation matters. With over 80% of the 520,000 Wisconsinites do not know where MPS student body population identifying as Black and Brown youth their next meal is coming from. In the state, who reflect diversity in age, generation and culture, it is my belief that One in 11 people face hunger. MHSI and in order to adequately provide each student with a high quality educa- sponsors are working together to reduce tional experience, we must deliver quality instruction from the lens of food insecurity in the Milwaukee area. which each student can closely identify with. —Photo by Yvonne Kemp The lens of the youth and communities that MPS serves embodies the lived social, economic, historical, and cultural context in which they more closely identify with. Further, it is important that the Milwaukee School Board represent every aspect of the children, families and communities that they serve. I represent youth, teachers, families and communities not only in the fourth School district but the entire Milwaukee community, and it is that reason why I have decided to run again for Milwaukee School Board District 4 — because representation matters and if it is aca- demic, social, emotional and economic excellence is what we are try- ing to achieve, we must fight to ensure that leadership is representing those being served! What in your background or make up especially qualifies you for this seat? For almost six years, I served as a Special Education and English co-teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools. During that time, I led two district-wide piloted initiatives — the Black Lives Matter resolution to train, promote and teach equity and inclusion, and the Restorative Practice program to encourage leaders, educators and students to un- Annual Hat Show Fundraiser at WAAWC derstand and resolve conflict and adversity in any capacity. These six ladies shown above show-off their ‘chapeaus’ (a hat or cap) during the annual Hat Show fundraiser held re- Prior to becoming an Educator, I served as a Community Learning cently at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center (WAAWC), 3020 W. Vliet St.. The three day event saw the Center Director with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee in sale of 180-plus used and new hats. The first 100 women who used their smart phone to scan a code on the flyer that the same school that I would later teach at. I’ve worked as a Legisla- was circulated were able to browse 100 hats being offered for sale online.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp (continued on page 9) The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 2 WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN gives $80,000 to feed MKE’ans in American Family Insurance need at and Milwaukee Brewers SHERMAN create new Fearless Dreamer PHOENIX Scholarship Program Program will fund STEM-focused scholarships for Milwaukee students; Christian Yelich also contributing $35,000 to scholarship program American Family Insurance and the Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) have affirmed their commitment to equity in education opportunities by establishing the Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors currently residing in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and American Family brand am- bassador Christian Yelich will also contribute $35,000 to the schol- arship program, which was announced today at American Family Field. The application process opens today. The scholarship program will provide financial support and pro- Women of the community gramming for students pursuing STEM majors (science-technol- ogy-engineering-math). (men too) flocked the Five scholarships awarded every year Sherman Phoenix American Family and Brewers Community Foundation have public market re- committed to endowing the new scholarship over the life of the 15- year agreement to ensure it will continue in perpetuity. Five schol- cently to sample arships will be awarded every year, worth $2,500 per year and the best, most renewal up to four additional years, for a total of $12,500 to the re- delicious cui- cipient. sine from 22 Scholarship recipients will also gain access to mentoring support and be considered for internship opportunities with both organiza- local restaurants tions. and other food “In launching this scholarship program with the Brewers, we vendors at a free hope to remove barriers and help students pursue and achieve their dreams,” said Jim Buchheim, American Family community and so- food festival in recog- cial impact officer. nition of International “Advancing careers in STEM is one way we’re closing equity Women’s Day. gaps, especially as it relates to financial inclusion for Black, Indige- The event was sponsored by World Central Kitchen and nous and other people of color. The Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program will create a talent Caitlin Cullen of @tandemmke. (continued on page 7) The World Central Kitchen granted 13 cities across the country money to support women-owned food bus- nesses and to feed women. Milwaukee was granted $80,000. Enter- tainment was provided by DJ DripSweat to keep the ‘food party’ festive. The Sherman Phoenix is lo- cated at 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave. —Photos by Yvonne Kemp 2021 FELLOWSHIP OPEN HONOREES ANNOUNCED Champion LeRoy Butler and Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas President and CEO Charles R. Matthews to Receive 21st Annual Salute

LeRoy Butler Charles R. Matthews The Fellowship Open, Wis- CEO Charles R. Matthews. consin’s premier corporate and The Legends and Corporate community golf event, today an- Leadership Honorees for 2021 nounced the awards for its 21st will formally receive their annual tournament: two-time awards during Fellowship Open NFL Hall of Fame finalist, golf tournament weekend Au- Super Bowl XXXI Green Bay gust 19-22, 2021 at Silver Packers Champion, and inventor Spring Golf Club in Menom- of the Lambeau Leap LeRoy onee Falls. Butler, and Peoples Gas and Annually, the Fellowship North Shore Gas President and (continued on page 9) The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 3

The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 4 TV One’s ‘Unsung’ and ‘Uncensored’ celebrate Easter with Gospel Trailblazers Observations of HEZEKIAH WALKER & DONNIE RELIGIONRELIGION MCCLURKIN on Sunday, April 4 SILVER SPRING, MD - ‘Passover’ & ‘Resurrection All-new episodes of TV One’s original, docu-se- Hezekiah Sunday’ (Easter Sunday) ries' UNSUNG and UN- CENSORED continue this Walker Sunday, April 4. UNSUNG leads the night Two ministers—one a Baptist, one a with Hezekiah Walker at 9 p.m. ET/8C, immediately fol- Catholic— share their views on the lowed by UNCENSORED with Donnie McClurkin at 10 significanceFor Christians, Resurrection of Easter to Christians p.m. ET/9C. Sunday is the most important RESSURRECTION This season, fans are treated to day of the year. Jesus Christ is a sneak-peek look at episodes the only One who has ever died SUNDAY’S with the new digital series, Un- and been raised to life again. wind with Syleena Johnson. Did Jesus raise Himself? IMPORTANCE Each episode will be published No. He was dead. The Holy on TVOne.TV and TV One’s so- Donnie Spirit - the third Person of the TO CHRISTIANS cial media platforms. McClurkin Godhead or Trinity - raised Syleena will react to clips, Jesus. We find the proof of this Rev. John Richard Walton, Jr., share anecdotes, and provide in Romans 8:11. D.Min. Senior Pastor cocktail recipes for viewers to It says, “But if the Spirit of Calvary Baptist Church of Milwaukee unwind to as they watch both Him who raised Jesus from the UNSUNG and UNCENSORED. dead dwells in you, He who Christ appeared to five hundred tain, a relationship with Jesus She’ll end each episode re- raised Christ from the dead will people, James and the Apostles Christ provides a life anchor. minding viewers of their chance also give life to your mortal bod- and, of course, He appeared to Let us heed the words of Ruth to win a $250 Amazon gift card. ies through His Spirit who Paul on the Road to Damascus. Caye Jones, “Be very sure… UNSUNG: dwells in you.” This is a JOYOUS time of Your anchor holds and grips the Hezekiah Walker After the Holy Spirit raised Celebration! Because He got Solid Rock. This Rock is Jesus. Hezekiah Walker is a singer Jesus from the dead, Jesus ap- up, we can get up now and later. He’s the One.” May God richly and pastor whose ministry has pushed the boundaries of traditional church and worship. Bishop Walker peared many times bodily. He Because of the eternal and pres- bless all this Easter/Resurrection gets candid about the ups and downs of a trailblazing career and his personal journey that inspired his appeared to Mary Magdalene ac- ent HOPE we have in Him, we season. greatest hits. The six-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG continues the season with cording to Mark 16:9. can live in certain assurance and equally unforgettable stories from a wide array of artists including Keith Washington, Mystikal, Syleena He appeared to other women VICTORY. Johnson, Bobby V, Lyfe Jennings, and The Jones Girls. UNSUNG, one of the network’s longest-running in Matthew 28:8-10. He ap- If you have not accepted “Accepting Christ series’, highlights the careers and explores the personal lives of some of the most talented, versatile, and peared to Peter according to Christ, I humbly ask that you brings peace of influential black vocal artists. Luke 24:34. He appeared to 10 TRY HIM today. John 3:16 UNSUNG is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and is Executive Produced by Arthur Smith disciples in Luke 24:36-43 and says, “For God so loved the mind, and satisfac- and Frank Sinton of A. Smith & Co. Productions. Mark Rowland also serves as Executive Producer. For John 20:19-25. world that He gave His only be- TV One, Jason Ryan is Executive in Charge of Production; Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is Senior Di- He appeared to the Eleven, in- gotten Son, that whoever be- tion for the soul. rector of Talent & Casting; and Robyn Arrington Greene is Head of Original Programming and Produc- cluding Thomas according to lieves in Him should not perish The peace comes tion. Mark 16:14 and John 20:26-29. but have everlasting life” (New UNCENSORED: Donnie McClurkin Where else? Mark 16:19, 20, King James Version). Accepting in knowing that The hit autobiographical series UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as Luke 24:50-53, and Acts 1:4-12 Christ makes Easter Sunday they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. provide accounts of His Ascen- meaningful. He is with us now This week’s episode hits a high note with Gospel music trailblazer Donnie McClurkin. sion. Accepting Christ brings peace (through the Holy Donnie McClurkin has made his mark on the world as a multiple award-winning gospel singer, minis- He appeared to the disciples of mind, and satisfaction for the ter and actor. After overcoming extreme adversity as a child, sharing his testimony and ministry with the on the Emmaus road (Mark soul. The peace comes in know- Spirit) and we will world has helped him find peace within himself. 16:12,13; Luke 24:13-35). He ing that He is with us now UNCENSORED is produced for TV One by Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, James Seppelfrick and Paul also appeared in Galilee. (through the Holy Spirit) and we be with Him Hall (Executive Producers), Jay Allen (Co-Executive Producer), and Nikki Byles (Producer) of Swirl Then, the Apostle Paul records will be with Him forever. In this forever.” Films. For TV One, Jason Ryan is Executive in Charge of Production; Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is in I Corinthians 15 that the risen world where few things are cer- Senior Director of Talent & Casting; and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Pro- gramming and Production. My Sisters and Brothers, The Grace and Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of WHAT HAS God and the friendship of the Holy Spirit be with you! ‘PASSOVER’ Our Jewish brothers and sis- ters have just celebrated MEANT FOR Passover, going from slavery to freedom. We Christians will claim our US? own “Passover” as we remember Father Carl Diederichs, Parish Priest the cruel and bloody murder of without measure. I think, for God a reality here on earth. To our Lord and Savior and His me, the only way to have that “Passover” from death to life. passing over from death to life. never-ending love of God be- I hope and pray that during What has “Passover” meant come really real is through this Holy time we can truly be- for us? It means we can claim prayer and reaching out to others come instruments of peace and victory for the Lamb that was without counting the cost. And justice because we ourselves slain and has been raised up. the cost can be profound. have been shown such great But not so fast. The wounds that need binding mercy and love. We are living in that “in-be- up are many. The wound of tween time” where the Lamb is racism keeps festering, the “It is the time for still suffering in so many of our spending of billions of dollar on brothers and sisters. self-defense, so that we can kill Christianity to be- So, what has that to do with our enemy many times over, the come what it was al- me, you say. Everything! As persistence of hunger and deep people of God our calling is to poverty, the ever widening gap ways supposed to help build God’s culture here on between rich and poor, all de- be, a teller of Good earth. mand the attention of a follower That means to do our very best of Christ, not just cozy prayer! News to the people to eradicate pain and suffering And that effort will include poli- and not some hol- and every other kind of evil that tics. is destroying people. We know all too well how pol- low preaching about This is the hard part: all of us itics can be used to help or hurt personal salvation Christians are capable of ignor- those on the margins. And the ing our Baptism and the anoint- progress that has been made can but about a call to ing we received to be prophets, often snap back like a rubber join with others on to speak the truth to power in band to a less just and peaceful spite of the consequences. society. the journey to make We walk away without realiz- It is the time for Christianity to ing that we are anointed to be in- become what it was always sup- the culture of God a struments of peace and justice. posed to be, a teller of Good reality here on We forget that Jesus our Forgiv- News to the people and not ing Victim is alive in us and some hollow preaching about earth. To loves us without measure. personal salvation but about a ‘Passover’ from So, we cannot love without call to join with others on the measure if we don’t feel loved journey to make the culture of death to life.” The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 5 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Black girls...Don’t be afraid to use your voice. Your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are just as important as anybody else’s. Your voice matters and so do YOU!”—Stephanie Lahart, courtesy of instagram in the damn mirror. Black apathy, poor parenting, and a sense of in- feriority have allowed these interests to exploit us. For the life of me, I just can't Underly's opponent, Dr. Deb Kerr, conversely, would be a godsend PERSPECTIVES for Black children, a John Brown of this education civil war. PERSPECTIVESunderstand it. She not only priorities children over adults, but will focus all of the Given the stakes, Tuesday's elections state's energies and resources on closing the academic achievement gap, instituting much-needed reforms, and providing our children with will be the most important for Black Mil- what Malcolm X called our ‘passport’ out of poverty. waukeeans this century. And her goals are not a pipedream or political rhetoric. Kerr is the But most of you either don't know, don't care, or are too brainwashed former superintendent of Brown Deer school district, which is the to understand its significance. only—ONLY—district in Wisconsin where Black and White children The April 6th elections will determine the future of another genera- are on near equal footing, where 80% go on to college. tion of Black children, whether they will be trapped on the plantation She’s proven it can be done with a strong board, cooperative teach- of poverty and dysfunctionality, or empowered through education to ers, and a vision. escape and prosper. All of which makes her a threat to the plantation's overseers, includ- The elections will determine if the special interests who have con- ing the local and state teachers union, the White Working Family Party, tributed mightily to the system of educational apartheid will be al- and the Democratic Party. lowed to sustain that paradigm, or whether we---ostracized and For the teachers’ union, it's about job security and controlling the irrelevant Black people--will step out from under the shadow of slav- resources at the expense of Black students. ery and take our rightful place on the battlefield to control our own Just last week, Rev. Al Sharpton revealed under the existing system, destinies. African American government school students were two grade levels It will clarify whether poverty pimp massas' will continue laughing behind before the pandemic! at the dumb darkies who have allowed themselves to be chained by I suggest it is far worse now because they have essentially lost an our ignorance and apathy. Or whether we can finally awaken and slay entire grade level because of the Milwaukee Teachers Education As- the dragon of dysfunctionality. sociation (META) insistence to keep the government schools closed NEEDED April 6: Yeah, I'm bold and blunt about it, and it hurts my heart to repeatedly despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. sing this same old blues tune. Remember, before Covid19, Milwaukee had the worst reading re- Black voters electing Yet, I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired of Black people cry- sults for 4th and 8th-grade Black students in the country. I doubt it im- ing out for freedom yet unwilling to step from under the shadow of proved. education candidates slavery that I'm close to bursting! I know it's considered a sin to question, much less criticize a Demo- I am beyond frustrated with all of you people who march around in crat these days. To do so is to invite being called a maverick, or worse, circles, led by missionaries and poverty pimps for political panaceas a conservative. But my responsibility is to the Black Community, not committed to change! and symbolic achievements, yet refuse to march to the polls for local political parties. And, as the African proverb goes, a teller of truth has In this week’s Signifyin’ by elections that will determine the lives of our children. no friends. EDITOR’S NOTE: So be it. Milwaukee Community Journal (MCJ) Associate Pub- The next state superintendent of DPI and Milwaukee school board will be on the ballot on April 6. In case you can't figure it out, the Democratic Party is under the lisher and Columnist Mikel Holt, he is critical of the thumb of the teachers union and thus will do its bidding, even though lack of attention the community is paying to the school The candidates who will best serve our interests—Dr. Deb Kerr for the state superintendent position, and Alisha Carr for school board-- it has proven to be a significant barrier to educational equality. board race, and the race for state superintendent of are at a severe disadvantage because a coalition of special interests is Conversely, I guess I should be happy our Democratic leaders have public education, as well as one of two candidates for spending over $1,000,000 (that’s million!) to maintain the walls of not joined the MTEA in waging a similar campaign against school that position, Jill Underly, who is running against Deb- apartheid. board candidate Aisha Carr because she, like Kerr, puts our children orah Kerr, the former superintendent of Brown Deer’s One million dollars, along with a coordinated smear campaign rem- before adults and vows to tear down the walls of apartheid. school district (who the newspaper supports in an en- iniscent of Donald Trump's presidential strategy. It's an unprecedented Carr is a former MPS teacher. She is also a community activist. dorsement that can be found on the front page of this financial investment until you understand the stakes---continued con- More importantly, she is an independent-minded Sister who cares edition you’re holding). trol (by special interests groups within the edu-acracy of the billion- more about the children than those who profit from them. Included in this week’s edition, on page two, is an ad dollar monopoly. Even if she were to win, Carr’s task will be Herculean as she will from the Underly campaign the newspaper received The disingenuous status quo's DPI candidate, Jill Underly, is a be the only director who is not under the thumb of the teachers union. from Urban Media, a Black-owned multi-media entity farmer with no clue or interest in tearing down walls of educational All of the current members of the board have been given the stamp of which acquires and sells advertising for, and to, the apartheid. She conversely opposes educational options for poor and approval by the MTEA. Several are former union officials, including MCJ and two other African American newspapers in Black people yet sends her children to private schools. a past president. the community. If there were any doubt of my assertions, you could listen to the pod- You may remember that the MTEA initially supported Wendel Har- This may seem hypocritical on its face, but the Com- cast of Dr. Ken Harris' interview of Underly on Monday on ‘The Truth’ ris, but ran a candidate against him and mounted a smear campaign munity Journal is—first and foremost—a business. As radio station. when he, a former opponent of school choice and the NAACP's vice such, we accept election advertising from any and all Based on what she said (or didn't), she will do nothing to repair the president, voted to merge a successful charter school with a failing high school. political candidates regardless of political party. damage of a century of institutional racism in education. In fact, she As a former member of the MTEA, Carr exposed the union's covert Advertising is how we have—and continue to—thrive came across as being ignorant of the failings of urban education. tactic. She also revealed how the coalition thwarts any effort made for close to 45 years. Mr. Holt is not trying to have his And there is no doubt it's because of Underly's shortcomings, igno- by school district superintendent's past and present to initiate needed cake and eat it too: be critical of Underly and her quali- rance, and hypocrisy that those who support her are going to the max to get her elected. reforms. fications while the newspaper he writes for takes her (Two Black former superintendents, Howard Fuller and Robert Pe- campaign’s ad dollars. Mr. Holt was unaware of the ad Simply put, they want a DPI superintendent they can control, some- one who will maintain the failing status quo, even though it has terkin, wouldn't succumb to the union dictate and sought meaningful placed by Urban Media. It was handled by one of the doomed hundreds of thousands of Black children to poverty and de- reforms. The MTEA sued Fuller and ran Peterkin out of town when newspaper’s sales representatives. spair. he initiated the school choice journey. Yeah, you read that right. It And whether you believe their lies and blame the victims or are sim- was Peterkin who brought together private and community schools to ply happy to keep your head in the sand, the data is irrefutable: our participate in a school choice program under a proposed public/private community is in chaos in large part because the government educa- partnership.) tional system has failed them. Carr's whistle-blowing was viewed by the union as a cardinal sin, The blame cannot be put solely on the doorstep of teachers' unions, prompting a union official to declare Carr 'dangerous.' poverty pimps, and the Democratic Party, which supports them. Look (continued on page 9)

are trying to smear Kerr and buy the election to put their spokesper- son in office. Still, we recalled the so-called Workers Family Party trying to convince us they supported Black empowerment. Deborah Kerr and Again, we were wrong. We guess the same can be said of Planned Parenthood, which is Aisha Carr are our 'investing' money into Underly's campaign. That unprecedented ac- tion will undoubtedly cast a shadow over PPW, which African Americans have supported for decades amid attacks from conser- choices to champion vatives and many Black church leaders. If you care about the future and believe the status-quo has failed the ed needs of our Black children, vote Kerr on Tuesday. Likewise, if you live in the 4th school district, vote for Aisha Carr. A former MPS teacher, Carr is a well-respected student advocate community’s kids! and community leader. She was the top vote-getter in the recent pri- (continued from front page) mary, which sparked an all-out assault by the teachers’ union suburban community, it should be noted that over 70% of Brown against her. This is the same union which engineered the elections Deer’s students are eligible for free and reduced lunches. Yet, 80% of all of the current MPS board members. of them are accepted into college. The teachers’ union—the Milwaukee Teachers Education Asso- Dr. Kerr has angered special interests, including the local and ciation (MTEA)—has even gone so far as to paraphrase a Malcolm state teachers’ union, because she has said children are her top pri- X axiom in its effort to derail this independent voice for Black Mil- ority, followed by parents, and, lastly, teachers, who she will sup- waukee: 'we must get rid of her by any means necessary.' port and provide necessary tools for success. Union representatives also quoted former FBI director J. Edgar But her primary responsibility is outcome-based, and she will Hoover by asserting that Carr, like Martin Luther King, is "danger- move her office to Milwaukee, where she will have first-hand in- ous.' volvement. To whom? Yes, she is dangerous to the failing status quo, the Moreover, she has declared that she will institute some of the particular interest profiting from Black failure, and poverty pimps. proven strategies for achievement at Brown Deer. But she is anything but dangerous for our children, who will ben- Those commitments have sparked a multi-million dollar crusade efit from having at least one voice on the school board representing to derail her campaign. The same special interests who have his- their interests, the interests of their parents, and the interests of the torically blocked educational reform while sustaining the walls of community. Carr will be one voice that will not be intimidated into the academic status-quo want to maintain their power advantage at silence or complicity. the expense of Black children. Vote Carr. No one should be surprised that the state and local teachers’ union The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 6 proper ballot in its place. NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR After Voting the Ballot COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 10 After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security AND SAMPLE BALLOT sleeve, so the marks do not show. The voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central April 6, 2021 count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION place promptly.

TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The 6, 2021, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candi- selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent dates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, in the voter. sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO VOTERS A sample of the official ballot is posted with this notice. Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification, and sign the poll book before being permit- Wards 60, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 117, 144, 147, 148, 149, 172, 173, 174, ted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may ob- 178, 183, 184, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, and 199 will have the following tain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not County Supervisor, District 10 contest on their ballot in addition to those contests registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her shown on the sample ballot. residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. County Supervisor, District 10 Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his Vote for 1 or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by Darrin B. Madison, Jr. the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indi- write-in cate a particular voting choice. Wards 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 116, 117, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, Where Optical Scan Voting is Used 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 160, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 189, 191, The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, and 214 will have the following each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does School Board Director, District 4 contest on their ballot in addition to those contests not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her shown on the sample ballot. choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval next to the write-in line. School District of Milwaukee School Board Director, District 4 When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark” or “ExpressVote”), to mark Vote for 1 an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select the Dana Kelley name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends Aisha Carr to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter write-in shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. Wards 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, Spoiled Ballots 185, 187, and 188 will have the following School Board Director, District 5 contest on If the voter spoils an optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official their ballot in addition to those contests shown on the sample ballot. who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be is- sued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defec- tive in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 7 School District of Milwaukee School Board Director, District 5 Wards 190, 196, 197, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 227, 259, Vote for 1 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, Alex Brower 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 326 and 327 will have the following School Jilly Gokalgandhi Board Director, District 7 contest on their ballot in addition to those contests shown on Write-in the sample ballot.

Wards 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, School District of Milwaukee 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 320, 321, 322, School Board Director, District 7 323 and 324 will have the following School Board Director, District 6 contest on their Vote for 1 ballot in addition to those contests shown on the sample ballot. Henry Leonard write-in School District of Milwaukee School Board Director, District 6 Vote for 1 MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Marcela Garcia Tim Posnanski Rick Baas Dawn Martin write-in George L. Christenson Milwaukee County Clerk

City provides technical assis- Applications tance, planning resources, and grant money to fully fund these now being opportunities for community members. accepted for Projects may include basic elements such as seating, flow- Healing ers, walking paths or lighting, and relaxation elements like Spaces little free libraries, positive sig- nage, bird baths and more. In- Initiative terested applicants should visit Applications are now being the program website here to fill accepted for the City’s new Ald. Milele Coggs out an interest form and to re- “I am excited about the po- Healing Spaces Initiative view additional guidelines. tential of this program to not which aims to build relaxing Applications must be submit- only create new, vibrant public natural environments on avail- ted by Monday, April 26th. spaces but to also help utilize able city-owned vacant lots Grants will be awarded on vacant city-owned lots while while also eliminating blighted May 21st with projects slated allowing residents the opportu- spaces and engaging residents. to begin this summer. nity to play a key role in the Alderwoman Milele A. Those interested must also process,” said Alderwoman Coggs sponsored the budget attend a Healing Spaces Initia- Coggs. amendment and subsequent tive orientation session. There “Our neighborhoods are legislation establishing the are upcoming sessions on April stronger when we collaborate program that formally kicked 7th at noon, April 8th at 6 p.m., on projects like this, and I en- off last week. April 20th at noon and April courage any Harambee resi- 21st at 6 p.m. dent or community based The Healing Spaces Initia- organization with an idea for a tive is supported by the City of healing space to submit an ap- Milwaukee, Neighborhood Im- plication today.” provement Development Cor- Harambee residents or com- poration, Bader Philanthropies munity based organizations Inc., Eras Senior Network, who work in the Harambee Groundwork Milwaukee, Safe neighborhood are eligible to & Sound and True Skool, Inc. apply for the initiative. The American Family, Brewers create new

(continuedscholarship from page 2) program pipeline for high-demand tech careers that benefits not only em- ployers, but positively impacts the entire community. We’re also grateful for the support of Christian Yelich and his generous con- tribution.” Scholarship parameters To be eligible for a Fearless Dreamer scholarship, applicants must be a graduating senior (or a high school graduate not previously en- rolled in post-secondary), live in Milwaukee and intend to enroll in a full-time two- or four-year accredited university. Students who “A MAN WHO STOPS identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and participants of American Family Insurance- sponsored STEM programs are encouraged to apply. ADVERTISING TO SAVE “We are proud to partner with American Family Insurance to es- tablish and launch the Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program,” said Cecelia Gore, Brewers Community Foundation executive director. “The support offered through financial funding and further men- MONEY IS LIKE A MAN torship programming will help to fill the gaps for low- to moder- ate-income students working tirelessly to break through into STEM careers.” Application process opens today WHO STOPS A CLOCK Fearless Dreamers living in Milwaukee who want to learn more about qualifications and apply for one of the five scholarships can ” visit this link. Applications for 2021 scholarships will be accepted TO SAVE TIME! —HENRY FORD from today, March 29 to April 26, 2021, with announcement of re- cipients to be made in June of 2021. Commitment to Milwaukee community Don’t STOP your business from PROFITING and GROWING! When American Family and the Milwaukee Brewers announced an expanded partnership in January 2019 it included a commitment Place YOUR display or classified ad in YOUR... to partnering with the Brewers Community Foundation on commu- nity-based initiatives and investing in the greater Milwaukee com- munity, in addition to stadium naming rights. Focus areas for investments include education, culture and envi- ronment, and whole family support (which includes social and emo- M I L W A U K E E tional well-being and mental health). Additional joint community initiatives will be announced in the coming months. American Family investment part of larger initiative American Family’s contributions to this scholarship program are C O M M U N I T Y part of Free to Dream, a new initiative announced recently that sup- ports investments and partnerships that close equity gaps and drive J O U R N A L ! social impact in communities. The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 8

LEGALSSUMMONS Dated &this 19thCLASSIFIEDS•LEGALS day of March 2021. by publication as a Class 3 notice Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 legal& custodyCLASSIFIEDS or physical placement Date: 2-27-2021 (PUBLICATION) KIMBERLY A LYONS for three (3) weeks in a row prior to N 9th St Milwaukee WI 53233 and judgments or orders. BY: RICARDO BONILLA STATE OF WISCONSIN 4056 N 67th Street - PLAINTIFF: the date of the hearing in the Mil- to RICARDO BONILLA 2515 S (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner 2515 S 9TH PL CIRCUIT COURT Milwaukee WI 53216 waukee Community Journal, a 9TH PL Milwaukee WI 53215 shall provide a party, for inspection Milwaukee WI 53215 MILWAUKEE COUNTY (414) 870-2465 newspaper published in Milwaukee or purchase, with a copy of the 028/3-10-17-24-2021 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR 032/3-24-31/4-7-2021 County, State of Wisconsin. It is recommended, but not required statutory provisions in this chapter NAME CHANGE HEARING Dated: 3-24-2021 that you have an attorney help or generally pertinent to the action. Case No. 21CV001243 PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE COURT: represent you. THE COMMUNITY’S PULSE! Assumed Name: NEKAROLL HON. CARL ASHLEY In the matter of the name change of: MONIQUE JILES Circuit Court Judge If you do not demand a copy of the AMBER BRITTANY BROOKS Principal Place of Business: 034/3-24-31/4-7-2021 Petition within 40 days, the court By (Petitioner) AMBER BRIT- 4047 N 93rd Street, Milwaukee, WI SUMMONS may grant judgment against you for TANY BROOKS 53222 (PUBLICATION) the award of money or other legal United States of America STATE OF WISCONSIN action requested in the Petition, and NOTICE IS GIVEN: NAMEHOLDER(S) CIRCUIT COURT you may lose your right to object to A petition was filed asking to Name: JILES NEKAROLL MILWAUKEE COUNTY anything that is or may be incorrect change the name of the person MONIQUE NOTICE AND ORDER FOR in the Petition. listed above: Address: C/O 4047 N 93RD NAME CHANGE HEARING From: AMBER BRITTANY STREET Case No. 21CV001353 A judgment may be enforced as BROOKS To: AMBER ALYVIA MILWAUKEE WI 53222 provided by law. A judgment award- CHAVEZ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA In the matter of the name change of: ing money may become a lien Birth Certificate: AMBER BRIT- By typing my name, I, the under- VICTOR KEVIN WYEN against any real estate you own now TANY CHAVEZ signed certify that I am signing this or in the future and may also be en- document as the person whose sig- NOTICE IS GIVEN: forced by garnishment or seizure of IT IS ORDERED nature is required or as agent of the A petition was filed asking to property. This petition will be heard in the person(s) whose signature would be change the name of the person Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, required who has authorized me to listed above: You are further notified that if the State of Wisconsin. sign this document on his/her be- From: VICTOR KEVIN WYEN to: parties to this action have minor Judge’s Name: HON. CARL ASH- half, or in both capacities. I further VICTOR KEVIN VALYN children, violation of 948.31 Wis. LEY BR. 33 Room 500 PLACE: certify that I have completed all re- Birth Certificate: VICTOR KEVIN Stats., (Interference with custody by 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- quired fields, and that the informa- WYEN parent or others) is punishable by consin, 53233 tion in this document is true and fines and/or imprisonment: DATE: APRIL 16, 2021 TIME 9:30 correct and in compliance with the IT IS ORDERED A.M. applicable chapter of Minnesota This petition will be heard in the If you and the petitioner have minor Statutes. I understand that by sign- Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, children, documents setting forth IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: ing this document I am subject to State of Wisconsin. the percentage standard for child Notice of this hearing shall be given the penalties of perjury as set forth Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHY M support established by the depart- by publication as a Class 3 notice in Section 609.48 as if I had signed WITKOWIAK Room 415 PLACE: ment under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., for three (3) weeks in a row prior to this document under oath. 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- and the factors that a court may the date of the hearing in the Mil- SIGNED BY: NEKAROLL consin, 53233 DATE: APRIL 23, consider for modification of that waukee Community Journal, a MONIQUE JILES 2021 TIME 11:45 A.M. standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis newspaper published in Milwaukee MAILING ADDRESS: C/O 4047 Stats. are available upon your re- County, State of Wisconsin. North Ninety-Third Street IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: quest from the Clerk of Court. Dated: 3-24-2021 Milwaukee WI 53222 Notice of this hearing shall be given BY THE COURT: EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NO- by publication as a Class 3 notice You are notified of the availability HON. CARL ASHLEY TICES: for three (3) weeks in a row prior to of information from the Circuit Circuit Court Judge [email protected] the date of the hearing in the Mil- Court Commissioner as set forth in 036/3-24-31/4-7-2021 033/3-24-31/4-7-2021 waukee Community Journal, a 767.105 WIs.Stats. newspaper published in Milwaukee SUMMONS SUMMONS County, State of Wisconsin. 767.105 Information from Circuit (PUBLICATION) (PUBLICATION) Dated: 3-15-2021 Court Commissioner. STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE OF WISCONSIN BY THE COURT: CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK (2) Upon the request of a party to an MILWAUKEE COUNTY MILWAUKEE COUNTY Circuit Court Judge action affecting the family, includ- NOTICE AND ORDER FOR NOTICE AND ORDER FOR 035/3-24-31/4-7-2021 ing a revision of judgment or order NAME CHANGE HEARING NAME CHANGE HEARING under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: Case No. 21CV001244 Case No. 21CV001354 (PUBLICATION) (a) The Circuit Court Commissioner

STATE OF WISCONSIN shall, with or without charge, pro- In the matter of the name change of: In the matter of the name change of: CIRCUIT COURT vide the party with written informa- CHRISTINA MARIE FORDHAM RACHEL ELENA FLAATA MILWAUKEE COUNTY tion on the following, as appropriate By (Petitioner) CHRISTINA DIVORCE - 40101 to the action commenced: MARIE FORDHAM NOTICE IS GIVEN: Case No. 21FA000308 1. The procedure for obtaining a A petition was filed asking to judgment or order in the action. NOTICE IS GIVEN: change the name of the person 2. The major issues usually ad- A petition was filed asking to listed above: In Re: The marriage of: RICARDO dressed in such an action. change the name of the person From: RACHEL ELENA FLAATA BONILLA and Respondent: 3. Community resources and family listed above: To: RACHEL ELENA VALYN MARIA DE AVILA PEREZ court counseling services available From: CHRISTINA MARIE Birth Certificate: RACHEL ELENA to assist the parties. FORDHAM To: PHOENIX FLAATA THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO 4. The procedure for setting, modi- CHRISTINA MARIE VERA THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE fying, and enforcing child support Birth Certificate: CHRISTINA IT IS ORDERED AS RESPONDENT: awards, or modifying and enforcing MARIE WHITE This petition will be heard in the You are notified that the petitioner Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, named above has filed a Petition for IT IS ORDERED State of Wisconsin. divorce or legal separation against Place your legal This petition will be heard in the Judge’s Name: HON. CARL ASH- you. Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, LEY BR. 33 Room 500 PLACE: or classified ad State of Wisconsin. 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- You must respond with a written de- HERE, in YOUR Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E consin, 53233 mand for a copy of the Petition MARTENS BR 27 PLACE: 901 N. DATE: APRIL 26, 2021 TIME within 40 days from the day after MIlwaukee 9th Street, Room 403 ***TO BE 10:00 A.M. the first day of publication. HELD VIA ZOOM*** Milwaukee, Community Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: APRIL IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: The demand must be sent or deliv- 27, 2021 TIME 1:30 P.M. Notice of this hearing shall be given ered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Journal!

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Mil- waukee Community Journal, a newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. Dated: 3-16-2021 BY THE COURT: HON. KEVIN E MARTENS Circuit Court Judge 037/3-24-31/4-7-2021

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS PUBLICA- TION SUMMONS Case No. 21SC004215 To: TIFFANY F SMITH 3780 N 62ND ST MILWAUKEE WI 53216

You are being sued by Plaintiff KIMBERLY A LYONS in the Small Claims Court for Milwaukee County, Milwaukee County Court- house Courtroom 400, 901 N. Ninth St Milwaukee WI 53233. A hearing will be held at 8:30 A.M./2:30 P.M. on APRIL 26, 2021 before a Small Claims Commissioner. If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. A copy of the claim has been mailed to the ad- dress above. The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 9 SUMMONS consin, 53233 DATE: May 5, 2021 change the name of the person (PUBLICATION) TIME 1:30 P.M. listed above: STATE OF WISCONSIN From: YVONNE AUSTIN To: 2021 FELLOWSHIP OPEN CIRCUIT COURT IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Dy’mond Yvonne Austin MILWAUKEE COUNTY Notice of this hearing shall be given Birth Certificate: YVONNE NOTICE AND ORDER FOR by publication as a Class 3 notice AUSTIN (continuedHONOREES from page5) ANNOUNCED NAME CHANGE HEARING for three (3) weeks in a row prior to Open acknowledges individuals Case No. 21CV1440 the date of the hearing in the Mil- IT IS ORDERED who have had demonstrable waukee Community Journal, a This petition will be heard in the positive impact in improving the In the matter of the name change newspaper published in Milwaukee Circuit Court of Milwaukee of: KeNosha Chante’ Ward County, State of Wisconsin. County, State of Wisconsin. lives of people in America, with Dated: 3-24-2021 Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM S specific focus on those who NOTICE IS GIVEN: BY THE COURT: POCAN RM 401 PLACE: 901 N. have created significant oppor- A petition was filed asking to HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tunities for youth. change the name of the person Circuit Court Judge 53233 DATE: APRIL 30, 2021 Past recipients include Jackie listed above: 038/3-31/4-7-14-2021 TIME: 8:45 A.M. Joyner-Kersee, Oscar Robert- From: KeNosha Chante’ Ward To: son, Hank Aaron, Dan Bader, Tru D’Vine Ward SUMMONS IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Birth Certificate: KENOSHA (PUBLICATION) Notice of this hearing shall be given Commissioner Bud Selig, Vel “When Wisconsinites think about greatness, no one CHANTE’ WARD STATE OF WISCONSIN by publication as a Class 3 notice Phillips, Frank Robinson, CIRCUIT COURT for three (3) weeks in a row prior to Wayne Embry, Senator Herb leaps to mind more than LeRoy Butler...while he is cred- IT IS ORDERED MILWAUKEE COUNTY the date of the hearing in the Mil- Kohl, Sidney Moncreif, Bobby ited for creating the Lambeau Leap tradition, his legacy This petition will be heard in the NOTICE AND ORDER FOR waukee Community Journal, a Dandridge, Tommie Smith, Circuit Court of Milwaukee NAME CHANGE HEARING newspaper published in Milwaukee Thelma Sias, Junior Bridgeman, County, State of Wisconsin. Case No. 2021CV001580 County, State of Wisconsin. in service to youth and community as the Fellowship and many others. Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTO- Dated: 3-19-2021 Open Legends Honoree will forever salute his loyalty PHER R FOLEY BR 14 Hearing In the matter of the name change BY THE COURT: The Fellowship Open is one will take place by phone please call of: YVONNE AUSTIN HON. WILLIAM S POCAN of the nation’s premier commu- and excellence off the field.” the Court at (414) 278-4582 at the Circuit Court Judge nity and youth empowerment date and time of hearing. PLACE: NOTICE IS GIVEN: 039/3-31/4-7-14-2021 events, attracting participants —Fellowship Open President John W. Daniels III. 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- A petition was filed asking to and support from more than 25 states. 1990's All-Decade team, 4-time his teammates in the NFL Hall male students as described in About the Fellowship Open Associated Press All-Pro selec- of Fame maybe testimony to his the Office of Civil Rights re- The Fellowship Open was tion, and 4-time NFL greatness as an athlete, but his port? Would you want to founded in 2000 by a group of Pro Bowl selection, labors in enshrinement as the 2021 Fel- change the district’s approach corporate and community lead- the tradition of Green Bay Pack- lowship Open Legends Honoree to this issue if elected? ers to engage and inspire Mil- ers and Fellowship Open Leg- solidifies his legacy in service to I am not satisfied with the Dis- waukee youngsters toward ends Willie Davis, and his good the young people of Wisconsin. trict efforts to address the dispro- professional careers, and to fos- friend and championship team- He will always be a champion to portionate discipline of Black male students. ter support for diversity and in- mate Dr. George Koonce. Milwaukee.” In order to create a more equi- clusion in Wisconsin’s civic and LeRoy Butler’s impact on About Charles R. Matthews table, racially just and restorative business communities. Milwaukee’s social justice land- Peoples Gas and North Shore district, the district must practice The event’s list of honorary scape is enduring and constant. Gas President and CEO Charles consistency, urgency and trans- chairs includes Wisconsin’s “After I had chosen to make R. Matthews will be recognized parency in its deliverance of eq- most prominent professionals in Wisconsin my home forever, it as the 2021 Fellowship Open uity and inclusion trainings, business, government, and civic was John Daniels and the Fel- Corporate Leadership Honoree. policies, practices as well as affairs. lowship Open that gave me the Mr. Matthews oversees the progress monitoring. Each year, its ranks expand opportunity and a partnership to strategic expansion, daily oper- It’s a step in a positive direc- with individuals that bring out- give back to those who had done ations, and administrative func- tion to lay out plans for racially standing attributes and commit- so much for me in my career,” tions of WEC Energy Group’s equitable, inclusive and restora- ment to the event. Over the past remarked Mr. Butler, 2021 final- two Illinois utilities, which col- tive disciplinary practices, how- 20 years, the Fellowship Open ist for induction into the Pro lectively provide natural gas Election Watch Q&A with... ever, it’s another thing to actually has contributed more than $3 Football Hall of Fame and NFL service to more than 1 million implement those named practices Champion with the 1996 Green customers in the city of Chicago throughout the district, holding million to programs and projects each and every professional ac- supporting over 100 youth-serv- Bay Packers along with team- and 54 communities within the (continued from front page) your district in particular? countable to those policies and ing organizations and initiatives mates George Koonce, Reggie northern suburbs. AISHAtive Staffer on Capitol Hill for WhatCARR do you think should be procedures. throughout Wisconsin. White, and . “Our work delivering safe, re- former Wisconsin Sen. Russ done about these issues? Do you agree with MPS’ deci- “When Wisconsinites think “While I certainly appreciate liable energy to communities is Feingold, and have worked with To name a few, some of the sion to keep most students in about greatness, no one leaps to this award personally, to me it is accompanied by the equally youth and young adults nation- most important issues facing the all-virtual instruction until mind more than LeRoy Butler,” validation that what we're all vital tasks of creating jobs and wide in other capacities. board and District 4 in particular April? If not, how would your remarked Fellowship Open trying to do to engage youth in developing education and work- are: COVID-19 reopening plan; I have a bachelor’s degree in plan be different? President John W. Daniels III. Milwaukee is working through force training opportunities for racial/social/academic/economic social work, one master’s degree It is my belief that school “While he is credited for creat- the Fellowship Open. community members,” re- in educational leadership and disparities impacting students should remain virtual for the re- throughout the city; the recruit- ing the Lambeau Leap tradition, I am humbled and grateful and marked Mr. Matthews, whose policy analysis and another in mainder of the 2020-21 academic his legacy in service to youth will continue to support this career took him from Southern urban special education while ment and retention of Black and school year. and community as the Fellow- great organization and its mis- Company in Georgia, to Ja- completing a two-year service Brown educators; overworked, Instead of having students back ship Open Legends Honoree sion to empower community.” maica Public Service in commitment for Teach for Amer- under-resourced, under-compen- for a month of instruction, put- Leroy's personal story is rife Kingston, to WEC Energy ica Milwaukee region. sated educators; underutilization ting everyone at risks for con- will forever salute his loyalty Lastly, I am the proud single and vacancy of MPS buildings; tracting the COVID-19 virus, this and excellence off the field.” with examples of overcoming Group here in Wisconsin. “I will mother of a school-age MPS stu- inequitable funding; increased time should be spent revising About LeRoy Butler adversity. use the Fellowship Open honor dent and a former member of the accountability for the District’s each school’s budget, allocating Overcoming hardship and ad- From impoverished to em- to advance that work, and our Milwaukee Teachers’ Education traditional and charter schools; funding to train educators, sup- versity has been the path by powered, even a wheelchair civic engagement and leadership Association. punitive disciplinary policies; port staff, administrators, stu- which LeRoy Butler has come could not prevent this servant overall. Furthermore, each and every support for culturally responsive dents and families for extensive, to understand the need for giv- leader and elite athlete from a “I am excited to join the class one of my life’s experiences has curriculums, etc. rigorous, high quality summer ing back, especially to youth lifelong pursuit for access and of Super Bowl Champion been rooted in education, youth Simply put, there’s so many and fall academic instruction. who are vulnerable, impression- inclusion. LeRoy Butler, and am extremely important issues facing the dis- development, service and com- For some, the resources will be able, and critically at-risk. It has been his exemplary proud and humbled to receive trict and that is why representa- munity. present to provide quality aca- work ethic and unrelenting pas- this award.” tion is needed to ensure these Like many former Packers My personal and professional demic enrichment support thus whose connection and commit- sion to move people to equity The Fellowship Open golf educational experiences reflect issues are being brought to the at- keeping those students on a tra- ment to the community runs which drives this Super Bowl tournament event is scheduled my life’s principles and values tention of key stakeholders, stu- jectory for academic success. deep in Wisconsin, LeRoy But- champion. for Friday, August 20, 2021 at and have equipped me with the dents, families, educators and For others, a strategic plan of ler has dedicated himself to “The core leadership group Silver Spring Golf Club in knowledge, skills and resources communities who are all in posi- action will be necessary to ad- necessary to be successful in my tions to change the narrative and dress the academic skill deficien- being a part of the solution from the ‘96 Super Bowl Cham- Menomonee Falls. All Wiscon- future role as a Milwaukee create high quality educational cies pre-and-post COVID-19. through efforts like his Butler pion Packers was led by LeRoy, sin state mandates regarding so- School Board Director, represent- and social experiences for all stu- In order to meet the needs of versus , and Brett Favre,” cial distancing and public health ing students and families in Dis- dents throughout the District. every student, a solid plan of ac- Bullying initiative. The two- noted John W. Daniels, Jr., Fel- and safety will remain priori- trict 4 and beyond. Are you satisfied with the dis- tion is needed and I am unclear. I time NFL Pro Football Hall of lowship Open Founder and tized and will be strictly en- What are the most important trict’s efforts to address dispro- am not confident that the District Fame finalist, member of the Chairman. forced. For more information issues facing the board — and portionate disciplining of Black has developed that just yet. Pro Football Hall of Fame “Leroy’s nomination to join visit www.fellowshipopen.org.

(continuedNEEDED from page April 5) 6: Black votersmovement and was well education coordinated and resourceful, candidates as one could expect difference committed despite the union that supposedly to representschange! them. Most recently, a union official said all efforts must be made to derail from truly concerned parents. I also understand why more Black teachers are in private and charter her school board candidacy. A supporter of Carr heard the official say But as in all civil rights movements, it is always a minority who en- schools than the entire MPS institution. she should be stopped by 'any means necessary.' gage in the battle. If we counted on the masses of Black folks, we To be honest, I can understand. Many Black teachers I've commu- Apparently, the white official didn't know the author of that famous would still be on the plantation. nicated with oppose union politics. But they realize that the only way quote, Malcolm X, was referring to people like her. Polly's mentor, Harriet Tubman, once declared, in similar circum- to change the system is by electing people committed to change. I can provide a history of union interference, manipulation, and con- stances, that she freed hundreds but could have freed many more if And in that regard, they don't believe that Black folks have their trol if you wish, but it would fill this paper. they knew they were slaves. backs. Instead, note the late 'independent' Black Democrat Polly Williams The April 6 election is about our children's future, our survival, our They realize most of y'all are AWOL, MIA, or a POW to slavery shared my frustration. She responded by sponsoring legislation to dwindling hope that institutional racism will be exorcised before and ignorance regarding this last civil rights battle. carve out a separate Black school district, one we could control. Yeshua comes back. Of course, you can prove them wrong and take a step toward true She had reached the point where she believed that unless the union From that perspective, it is more important than the presidential, sen- liberation and empowerment by voting next Tuesday. and its cronies were neutralized, the walls of educational apartheid atorial, or congressional races. And if not…well, don't call me when your son or daughter doesn't would remain. And she was right. Make no mistake, we have many excellent and caring teachers. graduate, calls you for bail money, or asks for a few dollars to pay their Polly's legislation passed the assembly but was derailed by the union Most superintendents accepted their high-paying, albeit thankless job, child support, rent, or repair their hoopty until they get their check in the senate. The renowned African American state representative with plans to improve the quality of education and close the achieve- from McDonald's. then redirected her energies toward bringing Peterkin's dream to reality ment gap. And definitely don't come to me with that symbolic chant about by bucking her party and poverty pimps to create the school choice The current superintendent said all of the right things when he was Black Lives Mattering. Because if it only relates to police killings, program. first appointed. But from my sources, he has been nothing short of it's putting the cart before the horse. As I noted in my book, ‘Not Yet Free at Last,’ it was a coalition of frustrated by the union control and the board's impotence. Hotep. Black and Brown parents who led the school choice crusade. Our I don't envy him. Nor do I envy those teachers who try to make a The Milwaukee Community Journal • March 31, 2021 • Page 10