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BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID GuessVOL. XLI Numberwhich 1 July sport 25, 2018 was Black America’swww.milwaukeecommunityjournal.com favorite before 25 basketball?Cents MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN INSIDE: PERMIT NO. 4668 WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER GARFIELD AVENUE BLUES, JAZZ, GOSPEL & ARTS FESTIVAL Council President Organizers, government officials like Milele Coggs and Mayor Tom Barrett, and dignitaries on the mainstage during Hamilton praises opening ceremonies. selection of Willie Wade as new employment Compiledagency by MCJ chief Editorial Staff Milwaukee Common Council Presi- dent and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton hailed the selection of former council colleague Willie Wade as the new presi- The 21st annual Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival was held in the Bronzeville neighborhood just off of Martin Luther King Drive. Local musicians entertained crowds throughout the day on dent and CEO of Employ Milwaukee. four stages. There were more than 100 vendors along the festival corridor. The event was free and open to the public. Attendees were able to register to win tickets to the upcoming Black Arts Festival MKE. Look Wade was recently appointed to the po- for more photos in this week’s MCJ Weekend Edition. This was the last festival for the original board, which will step aside to make way for a new and younger board.—Photos by Yvonne Kemp sition by Mayor Tom Barrett. “The keys to Milwaukee’s top work- force agency could not have been en- trusted to an individual more qualified than Willie Wade, a close ally and friend, and a very familiar name to anyone fol- lowing city and community issues during the past 15 years,” said Hamilton in a statement. Ashanti Hamilton Joining the organization in 2016 after stepping down from the Common Coun- cil, Wade has been its Chief Marketing Officer for more than two years and served under Earl Buford, who left re- cently for a workforce executive position Mama Nana and her Festival attendee gets his grove on as he listens to Blues in Pittsburgh, PA. crew at festival.. Singer Jeannie Holiday during her concert. Created in 2012, Employ Milwaukee connects area job seekers with education, training, and resources to obtain employ- QUESTION OF THE WEEK: ment in high demand industries while supporting regional economic growth. PULSE Former Brewers Slugger Prince Fielder was recently hon- The organization works closely with OF THE ored by the team with a plaque that will be on the Wall of businesses to prepare an educated and COMMUNITY skilled workforce. Willie Wade Honor in Miller Park. We asked four Brewers fans: “WHAT IS Before joining the agency as a top of- Photos and question ficer, Wade spent 11 years as a board member. “His experience on numerous by Yvonne Kemp YOUR MOST MEMORABLE PRINCE FIELDER MOMENT?” boards and committees as a member of the council (more than a dozen in “In 2007, “I used to total) prepared him well to excel and push Employ Milwaukee forward to Former greater success.” Prince hit 50 hang with (continued on page 4) Brewers home runs (former Slugger that season. Brewers Prince That was shortstop) memorable. AARON Rickie Weeks, NATALIE Fielder WILSON BUTTS His determi- my cousin, honored nation to play in every game and Prince. We used to cab Dr. Ivor Benjamin no matter what. That’s a real around Milwaukee and baseball player!” kick-it!” “I am a “My memo- Prince Fielder rable moment MCW’s Dr. Ivor Benjamin appointed fan and I will of Prince is watching him National Board President at always be a American Heart Association Prince Fielder in the (pre All- The American Heart Association (AHA) recently elected Dr. Ivor Ben- Star game’s) jamin, a cardiologist and director of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Car- One of the most prolific left-handed power hitters in franchise history, fan! My BRENDA RON diovascular Center, as their new President of the National Board of Directors. Prince Fielder was honored in a special pre-game ceremony at Miller WAOH Homerun GORDON Dr. Ivor Benjamin has a 30-year volunteer history with the American Heart Park recently. Fielder is shown above holding a plaque bearing his like- Association and is a highly regarded physician-scientist of molecular cardio- ness and accomplishments, which will be placed on the Wall of Fame memorable Derby. But inside the ballpark. Fielder was one of four individuals honored during vascular remodeling, as well as a founding member of the Journal of the the ceremony. The others were former player Geoff Jenkins and former moment s are coming to most of all, the excitement American Heart Association. As chair of the American Heart Association re- team general managers Doug Melvin and Harry Dalton. Drafted in the search committee from 2015-17, he expanded opportunities in research for seventh round overall by the Brewers in 2002, Fielder spent seven of games and watching him hit Prince brought back to Milwau- women, minorities and undergraduates. his 12 major league seasons in Milwaukee. While with the team, he bat- Benjamin will serve as the Association’s national chief science and medical ted .282 with 230 homeruns, and 656 RBI (Runs Batted In) in 998 those homeruns.” kee, Miller Park and baseball!” games. He was also a three-time All-Star.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp (continued on page 4) point of view. Many people who want to According to E.T. Boris in the Wisconsin Non- help people or contribute to Profit Brief of 2015: “Nonprofits have long been viewed as catalysts for change and a mechanism humanity in some way have for serving societal needs. Repeatedly and increas- ingly, public policymakers are turning to nonprof- been prone to say to them- its to find local solutions for community NON selves or others: “I want to problems.” leave the world a better place The number of non-profits vary depending on WhatPR youO didn’tF IknowTS what you consider a non-profit. According to the than when I entered it.” Non-Profit Center of Milwaukee, as of 2015, there about these “non-busi- There have been many individuals—famous and were almost 500 non-profits in Milwaukee alone. non-famous—who have fulfilled that desire But, according to a 2015 brief by an organiza- ness entities,” but always (dream). And an almost equal number probably tion called Nonprofit Wisconsin, there were wanted to ask! started at a non-profit social service organization. around 1,500. Many of these organizations have A non-profit organization, also known as a “non- the same shared philosophy and advocate for the By Princess Byers business entity,” is dedicated to furthering a par- same thing. ticular social cause or advocating for a shared (continued on page 9) The Milwaukee Community Journal July 25, 2018 Page 2 1-2-3You’ve had a long day at work. AsREAD! soon as you make it home, the first thing on your mind is to change into a cozy pair of pajamas while you catch up on your favorite television show. Before long, you hear these little footsteps and to your surprise, you see your little toddler. He has a book in his hand and you already know what he’s about to ask you. “Maybe another night, but no reading tonight. Mommy is tired,” you say. Little do you know, ucts at Sendik’s Food Markets and receive one every night of reading makes a difference and skipping just one night of reading to your child can Families can receive free free admission to the Museum on Saturday, July impact them in many ways. Now, you don’t necessarily have to read to your child every night, but admission to Betty Brinn 28, when presenting their receipt: (One admis- according to The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics, sion per product.) children who are read to at least three to five times a week have an increase in literacy, as well as Children’s Museum’s • Loaf of Breadsmith bread numeracy skills. (Child development Institute, LLC) Reading to your child each night is a small in- Sendik’s Day event on • Fyffes bananas (2 lbs. or more) or one vestment that will end in capital gain for you as a parent and your child. pineapple The saying “Practice makes perfect,” can be referenced in this scenario. Reading is a skill, not July 28th by shopping for • Any Kemps Sweet Me super premium ice everyone can do it. 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We can all relate to long nights and cess the Museum’s hands-on, educational hibits, like Velocity, and enjoy favorites like the early mornings, but one thing your child will always be able to relate to is you.