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www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID VOL. XL Number 13 October 19, 2016 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668 The Milwaukee OMMuNiTYOMMuNiTYWiSCONSiN’S LARGEST AfRiCAN AMERiCAN NEWSPAPEROuROuRNALNAL CongressmanCC calls for multi-racialJJ coalition Trump uses race, sexism byto Mikel divide Holt and conquer Milwaukee’s status as the country’s most segregated city makes it an ideal center to initiate a new multi-racial movement, Minnesota’s first Black con- gressman declared Friday. Speaking at the 27th Annual James Baker Award Dinner, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) told the audience gathered to honor this year’s recipient, Wanda J. Montgomery that Black Americans need to be at the vanguard of a new move- ment to build racial solidarity. The racism, bigotry and misogynist undertone that has defined this year’s presidential election is not accidental, Ellison declared, adding there is a strategic objective behind the rhetoric that has tainted the campaign. “It’s not just the random rambling of a crazy fool; although Donald Trump is that,” he said to laughter. Instead, the election is about the desires of the 1% who control 75% of the nation’s wealth, maintaining control over the majority. It’s money vs. man, he said, the rich seeking to undermine the democratic process to benefit their agenda. Teju Ologboni poured a traditional African libation during the unveiling of the “In our democracy, one person’s vote is (equal) to their (rich) one vote,” new mural called ‘The Gift’ at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society at 27th he said, but it only takes 50% plus one to nullify the interest for the majority and Center Street. At right photo young dancers celebrated the historic occa- by maintaining policies that benefit the few; to support a social and economic sion. The new mural was drawn by George Gist of Pittsburgh and focuses on agenda that only benefits the 1%. the many inventions we made to society, with an emphasis on women. (photos Because the majority outnumbers the privileged, they must deceive and di- by Yvonne Kemp) vide voters. “The Koch brothers have no interest in the will of the people,” he continued. “They don’t want the democratic system to tell them what to do.” Unfortunately, too many grass root citizens think because they have right on their sides, “that’s good enough. But right is not enough,” he said. Black coalition shocked by NAACP People must mobilize and fight to make democracy work for their best in- terests. America is politically and socially polarized today as a result of a concerted effort to pit different ethnicities against each other, he continued. CINCINNATI—BAEOThe president of the gies about charter schools above what is in the best porting them just like we must continue supporting moritorium on public school charters “What does a construction worker have in common with Donald Trump?” Black Allianace for Educational Options (BAEO) interest of our children,” said BAEO President traditional district schools to make them better for he asked rhetorically. expressed shock and dismay at the decision of the Jacqueline Cooper in a statement following the our children. Nothing, unless that Trump supporter can be convinced that he has “White NAACP to suport a moratorium on school char- vote. “It is inexplicable to me that such a storied “Banning new charter schools will only widen privilege,” and that minorities and the poor are responsible for their plight; ters. organization, responsible for leading a powerful the achievement gap for Black children by reduc- the loss of jobs and tax dollars being diverted to social services. The NAACP Board of Directors voted to ratify civil rights movement to tear down barriers for ing the number of high-quality options available One way to tear down the wall of racism and misconceptions in America a resolution in support of a moratorium on all new generations of Black people, would erect new ones and increasing the number of names on existing is to convince the supporters of the 1% that racism hurts White people as well charter schools during the organization’s fall board for our children.” waiting lists. Low-income and working-class as minorities, Ellison theorized. meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Not all charter schools are perfect, she said. Black families deserve more choice, not less.” A byproduct of Florida election scandal of 2000, during which the con- The ratification came despite hundreds of letters “Just like traditional district schools, some are As tragic as this decision is by the NAACP's gressman said Black votes were purged from the voting rolls, was the election from Black leaders and parents encouraging the working very well and some are not. High-quality Board of Directors, BAEO remains committed to of George Bush, who in turn started an unnecessary and unjustified war in NAACP to reject efforts to deny parents educa- schools should be supported and schools that are working with the organization in areas where we Iraq that resulted in 5,000 Americans being killed, most of whom were White. tional options. not educating our children should be improved or mutually agree to increase access to high-quality The Southern strategy under Nixon, based on racism, ushered in the war “We are absolutely stunned that the NAACP closed. But with more than 700,000 students en- educational options for low-income and working- on drugs, which was designed to hurt Black Americans but eventually, hurt voted to put distortions, lies and outdated ideolo- rolled on charter campuses, we must continue sup- class Black families. Whites as well. Racism also influenced the election of Ronald Reagan and “we are wit- nessing a similar ‘strategy’ today with the appeal of Donald Trump. “If they win, you lose.” Unless people can begin to look beyond melanin, and work together for the benefit of all Americans, we will continue down a path that divides the country and hinders true democracy, he explained. Conversely, Black Americans must make the Democratic Party more ac- (conitnued on page 9) PULSEPULSEOFOF THETHE COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp QuESTiON Of THE WEEK: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MALIK OBAMA’S ENDORSEMENT OF DONALD TRUMP Patricia Dixon: George Williams: I believe tha this is a set up created by Donald Nobody should endorse Trump as a weapon Donald Trump, espe- against Hillary Clinton. I cially any person of think this is part of a color. Donald Trump is Trump strategy to for himself and has lit- change minds of the one tle regard for women. who are with Clinton. He is a male chauvinist Ninety year old activist Opal Lee joined State Senator Lena Taylor and other community citizens in a march to promote Juneteenth President Obama’s half pig. And you have to Day as a national holiday. Ms. Lee has been walking across the country to lobby for the holiday that commemorates the day African brother should be be out of your mind to vote for Donald Trump! ‘slaves’ in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, in 1865. Ms. Lee stopped at Northcott Neighborhood House, the sponsor ashamed of himself. Patricia Dixon Period. George Williams of local Juneteenth Day activities, while on her 1,400 mile trek to promote the holiday. (photo by Yvonne Kemp) There probably are some personal issues involved in this action. SomeSome wantwant toto denydeny ourour painfulpainful pastpast Jessie Jackson: Charlotte Lewis: I’m pretty sure Snoop Doggy Dud didn’t go see the new film ‘Birth of a Nation’ last weekend. Actually, given the receipts for first two-weeks of the I think President I’m not surprised at any- Obama’s half brother is thing that Donald Trump acclaimed movie about Nat Turner, chances are you didn’t either. mad at him and has and the Republican I hope it’s not for the same reason as the Doggy Dud’s. fallen for the Donald Party will stoop to. I The “Dogg” (a moniker that probably relates as much to his level of in- Trump Republican Party think Donald Trump is telligence as it does his personality), said earlier this year that he was tired trap. the devil. I really have and repulsed by the influx of “slavery” and similar nonfictional genre films SIGNIFYIN’SIGNIFYIN’ He is probably getting no regard for Obama’s and television shows produced in the last couple of years. paid by the Republican half brother for joining Jessie Jackson: And if that disingenuous statement wasn’t ludicrous enough (there has Party for opposing the ‘give me some Charlotte Lewis: only been three slave movies among thousands of productions), he called By Mikel Kwaku Oshi Holt Hilliary Clinton. money and I’ll do and on his “fans” to boycott the television remake of the miniseries “Roots,” To his credit, the “Dud” did say “they” (which I assume to mean White say whatever you want and to forego seeing other “period” films like “12 Years a Slave,” or the tel- filmmakers) should make more “positive” Black films, which I hope me to say’ club. evision series “Underground.” (continued on page 9) The Milwaukee Community Journal October 19, 2016 Page 2 Dr. Lester Carer was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Milwaukee Common Council recently. The noted Black pharmacist and entrepreneur has operated a pharmacy at 24th and Burleigh for nearly 50 years. Alderman Khalif Rainey said Dr. Carter is well known for his pa- tient and gentle nature adn teated each of his patients with respect and courtesy. Dr. Carter, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Medical College of Wisconsins last year is shown with aldermen.(photo by Yvonne Kemp) The Milwaukee Community Journal October 19, 2016 Page 3 DidDid JesusJesus Weep:Weep: BecauseBecause BlackBlack ReaderPERSPECTIVES raps PERSPECTIVES‘Clowns’‘Clowns’ spottedspotted onon locallocal highwayhighway NAACP position LivesLives MatterMatter Too?Too? by Keith Magee onTo thearea editor: charters For the last four visible years America has endured, Mikel Holt’s story (column) on the once again, the polarizing effects of racism and injus- NAACP’s decision to fight school charters was as enlightening as it was tice.