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WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER happy ANNIVERSARY Milwaukee community journal! 44 YEARS AND COUNTING of having our finger on Black Milwaukee’s pulse! Compiled by MCJ Editorial Staff omy; church and faith; the flag, connoting political awareness; Friday (Weekend) editions, a burgeoning digital presence, the building neighborhoods and country; and the schoolhouse, rep- holder of a state certification as an official newspaper publishing This week marks the 44th Anniversary resenting education, the key to upward mobility and solidarity. legal notifications, along with being the largest circulated Black of your Milwaukee Community Journal These principles and institutions were—and are—the definable Publication in Wisconsin, are hard earned achievements that are objectives of our focus and delivery. They have remained au- deeply respected by our peers in the industry, the city and com- (MCJ), upon which we embarked on our thentic for 44 years. Community is more than a word, it is a mis- munity. mission and goal: “We want to accentuate sion. The symbols within the logo hold as much weight today as Even during COVID-19 and an unprecedented year of change when we began. and advertising losses, MCJ has proven itself an “essential” in- the positives” of the city’s African Ameri- From a paltry group of four individuals: Patricia O’Flynn stitution. With a reduced staff of talented professionals who just can community. (Thomas ) Pattillo, Robert Thomas, Jimmy Ewing and Mikel keep on giving and fighting to exist and succeed, MCJ has man- The MCJ logo pretty much spells out what we’re about--our Holt, this institution has served and employed, driven by the aged to reach another anniversary. We thank every reader, ad- community--and those things that are at the foundation of what principals of the initial logo. vertiser and every staff member who simply refused to let the makes up a community: home and family; business and econ- The Milwaukee Community Journal, with its Wednesday and (continued on page 2)

Elise Ashley Tyler Baldwin Anna Dannecker Jaazmin Hairston-Chainey Malik Johnson Cameron LeFlore University of Murray State University Emerson College 4th Year Miramar College DePaul University DePaul University Wisconsin-Madison 1st Year Undergraduate Undergraduate 5th Year Undergraduate 4th Year Undergraduate 3rd Year Undergraduate 2nd Year Law School Major: Communications/ Major: Comedic Arts Major: Medical Interpreter Major: Cello Performance Major: Secondary Major: Law Business Marketing Minor $2000 Scholarship $1000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship Education $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship THE

2020TERENCE N. Jerrell Lovett Autumn Mays Olivia Osunkwo Mackenzie Robertson Alethia Tilford Medical College of WI DePaul University US Air Force Academy John Hopkins Sch. of Ad- THOMAS 1st Year Graduate Cardio- 1st Year Undergraduate 5th Year Undergraduate 3rd Year Undergraduate vanced Internatl’ Studies; SCHOLARSHIP vascular Physiology Major: Performing Arts Major: Nursing Major: Biology/Pre-Med 2nd Year Graduate Studies; $2000 Scholarship Management $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship Major: International Studies RECIPIENTS $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship The Origional Black Panthers to send children back to school in style! Another ‘worst’ for the ‘Brew City’! --voter turnout rate, volunteer rate, percentage of pop- Research organization tabs ulation on parole, share of veterans and percentage Milwaukee as worst of 48 U.S. of single parent households. With 70% of African American families in Milwau- cities for racial equlity in civic kee being headed by a single parent, Wisconsin engagement; single parent ranked dead last in that category, significantly im- pacting the study results. families a major contributing And, with the highest Black male incarnation rate in the country, it was not surprising that Wisconsin factor was ranked 45th in its share of adults on parole. By Mikel Holt Wisconsin ranked 41st for veterans, and 38th for That long ignored elephant in the room just keeps volunteers. Photos from the 2019 Panthers growing and growing. Surprisingly, Wisconsin ranked 33rd for Black Back-to-School event.—Photo cour- Milwaukee, identified by several national research voter turnout. tesy of the Panthers’ Facebook page. organizations as the worst city in America for African WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez attributed the voter Americans based on seven negative social indicators, turnout ranking to restrictions imposed to limit Black The Original Black Panthers will hold its 5th annual Back- has now been tagged for yet another. voter participation, including ID requirements. to-School event Saturday, August 22, in the Fryerz’s park- This time, a national economic research firm has “In order to make sure that people of all races have tabbed Milwaukee as the worst among 48 of the na- the same opportunity for political participation, we ing lot, located at 2636 W. Fond du Lac Ave. from 12 noon tion’s largest cities for racial equality in civic engage- should start by making it easier to register to vote,” to 3 p.m. The first 100 children who register for the event ment. Gonzalez said. will be given brand new athletic shoes in a brand new Milwaukee, at 48th of the 48 cities studied, edged “One way to make registration easier is by having book bag containing school supplies. The Panthers will out Washington, D.C., for this ‘distinction.’ it be ’opt-out’ rather than ‘opt-in’ so people are reg- At the other end of the spectrum was Albuquerque, istered by default, which 16 states have already im- also feed the children, neighborhood—and community— New Mexico, which despite having a relatively small plemented. with a bar-b-que cookout. Registration of children for the African American population, nonetheless scored “When it comes to Election Day, we should make event is happening NOW! To register, call the Panthers at much higher on metrics used for the study. sure that minorities have as much access to polling 414-366-0221. Registered children and their parents The report was commissioned by the economic or- stations as White Americans, and we should consider MUST be present! ganization WalletHub and was based on five metrics- (continued on page 3) The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 2 Election Watch 2020: Mike Brox Assembly candidate says economics, education, policing, and healthcareEconomic development, edu- musttackle if elected be to the addressedstate As- Brox is vying for the in seat onceorderfirst African to American bring elected change to 17th district cation funding, police reform, sembly District 17 seat. held by former state Rep. David to the position in the county’s “I promise to ex- and healthcare are the top four The founder of Afro Fest, and Crowley, who is now Milwau- history. pand healthcare areas Mike Brox promises to an MPS educator for 28 years, kee County Executive, and the Brox will face off against Mil- waukee County Supervisor to include people 8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events , with disabilities, highlighting art, music and more...online! and Chris Walton. Under the campaign slogan: our seniors, as ‘We Are In This Together!’ Brox believes he can bring the district well as counsel- together to fight for: ing to help fami- • Economic Development— Brox says he will fight to see lies and Mike Brox that businesses and families in individuals address the district receive the financial support they need to weather the the tremendous strain both mentally COVID-19 pandemic and be- and financially on the community.” yond it. • Policing Policies—Brox • Expanding Healthcare Op- “My number one priority will promises to fight to eliminate tions—“The Coronavirus has be too see that (the 17 district’s) the use of ‘choke holds’ during placed (the state) in uncharged needs are met immediately dur- police arrests, including the waters. I promise to expand ing this Coronavirus pandemic.” ‘knee-to-the-neck restraint used healthcare to include people • Restoring Education Fund- Photo by Pat A. Robinson to kill George Floyd in Min- with disabilities, our seniors, as 2020 Bronzeville Week continues with a variety of dents in need. Donation drop-off locations include ing—Noting historic cuts to the neapolis three months ago, that well as counseling to help fami- virtual events for the entire family that will highlight Pete’s Fruit Market located at 2323 N. Dr. Martin state’s K-12 schools, tech col- art, music, wellness and more. Luther King Jr. Dr. and Milwaukee Police Department has sparked protests across the lies and individuals address the leges, and the UW-System, All events throughout the week can be viewed on the District 5 station located at 2920 Vel R. Phillips Ave. nation and world against police tremendous strain both mentally Brox said he will fight to restore Bronzeville Week Facebook page at https://www.face- This year donation requests include masks, hand sani- brutality, and calls for police re- and financially on the commu- funding in the public education book.com/BronzevilleWeek. Events will also be avail- tizer and disinfecting wipes. form, and the elimination of sys- nity.”—Article compiled able for playback on the Bronzeville website at By the time of this edition’s publication, several system. milwaukee.gov/bronzeville. events will have taken place. temic racism. by MCJ Editorial Staff “We are celebrating Bronzeville week differently this On Thursday, August 6th the Milwaukee Public Li- year, but I am thrilled that we can have events that brary line dance class Mind Body and Soul will be showcase the rich history of the Bronzeville District streamed live at 2 p.m. Residents are invited to join in and African-American community,” said Alderwoman to get fit and have fun with instructor Nzinga Khalid. Milele A. Coggs. Thursday also features Be Counted: History of the Cen- “I want to thank all the sponsors, members of the sus, a discussion of why the Census is so important cu- community and everyone else who has helped make rated by LaShawndra Vernon at 3 p.m. The day Bronzeville Week a success thus far. It has taken a lot concludes at 5:30 p.m. with the second Artist Conversa- of creative thinking and a true team effort to make this tion with Imagine MKE: Why Storytelling is Your Most become a reality.” Powerful Selling Tool presented by Stephanie Sorrina Taking place throughout the week has been the Beecher. Bronzeville Letters Painting led by Artists Working in The full schedule of events for 2020 Bronzeville Education (pictured above). This will occur on N. Dr. Week can be viewed at Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. between Clarke Street and city.milwaukee.gov/BW2020Schedule. Additional in- Wright Street and features the painting of letters that formation can also be found on the Bronzeville District spell Bronzeville. In advance of Friday’s Bronzeville website at milwaukee.gov/bronzeville. Bronzeville Sleepover for Education, donations of school supplies Week is sponsored by the City of Milwaukee, Alder- will be accepted throughout the week, and all supplies woman Milele A. Coggs and Historic King Drive Busi- will be distributed to Milwaukee Public Schools stu- ness Improvement District 8. The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 3 Yet even as Milwaukee has become an alarming national showcase in that regard, highlighted by the nation’s largest poverty, unemployment and academic The Brew failure rates in the country, politicians and Black lead- New Good Hope Library Opens! ership continue to hide their heads in the sand. Re- publicans continue to blame the victims of American City’s newest apartheid, while Democrats promote programs to make the poor comfortable in their poverty, instead

‘worst’!(continued from front page) of empowering them to break the chains of depend- making the day a federal holiday or at least extending ency. voting hours so that everyone has the time to go The report indirectly notes the causation between vote,” she said. poverty and the nation-leading Black male incarcer- Wisconsin’s voting status was impacted by the ation rate. The poverty index is exacerbated by a sin- most recent election in which only a handful of gle-family income. polling sites were open in Milwaukee, compared to Not only does single parent households generally dozens in suburbs and cities with small Black popu- mean impoverishment, but it also impacts crime, and lations like Madison. lower education attainment. The local election commission came under fire for Separate studies have revealed a majority of prison its inability to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. inmates come from poor, female headed households. The head of the election resigned after the fiasco. Most also lack a high school diploma or were aca-

The report’s statistical data revealed what some so- demic underachievers. cial analysts have long feared as a major contributing This toxic mix also impacts the electoral process, factor to poverty—single parent headed households. with fewer poor Black individuals participating in A half century after the controversial Moynihan elections. Report, the author’s predicted sociocultural paradigm That may change this fall because of the focus on has become a reality elections in light of the George Floyd national The slow demise of the Black nuclear family has protests which are being led, primarily, by Black

Mayor Tom Barrett recently helped cut the ribbon offi- resulted in a state of dysfunctionality. youth.

cially opening the new Good Hope Library, located at

7717 W. Good Hope Road. This state of the art mixed-

use development has been in the works for several

years and will be the first library to reopen amid the

continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The new branch fea-

tures meeting spaces, a children’s area, greater access

to technology, and much more. While some restrictions

will apply, access to computers and Wi-Fi, book pick-

ups, and reference services will be available. This li- brary will serve as another staple of the New 9th as it continues to make the district and the northwest side one of the best places to work and play in Milwaukee. —Photo by Pat A. Williams

Despite pandemic, state legislative candidate holds fundraiser! 11th district Candidate recently held a ‘meet and greet’ at Casablanca Restaurant on East Brady Street. In above photo Drake (second from right) poses with former state Sen. and current City Treasuerer Spencer Coggs and his wife Gershia (to her husband’s right), and Hannah Skroch, campaign social media manager for Drake (far right). Drake wears a mask as she addresses the gathering. —Photos by Pat Robinson

Google Arts & Culture highlights all that

MilwaukeeLast week it was announced that Googlehas had launchedto aoffer Milwaukee ex- perience on its virtual Arts & Culture platform which aims to make local culture more accessible to anyone, anywhere at any time. Milwaukee be- comes the second city to receive this designation. The Milwaukee Google Arts & Culture page can be found by visiting g.co/Milwaukee or by downloading the Arts & Culture iOS or Android mobile app. Common Council President Cavalier Johnson is excited for Milwaukee to receive this recognition. “Those of us who live here know just how amazing the arts and culture scene is in in Milwaukee, particularly during the summer months,” said Alderman Johnson. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the amount of activity that can happen this summer, people from across the country and the world will be able to experience Milwaukee virtually and discover how great out city truly is.” The page titled “Milwaukee: Fiercely Independent, Wholly Unex- pected” includes more than 2,000 pieces of art and artifacts from local in- stitutions. Visitors have the option to choose an adventure based on meeting creatives, taking a tour, exploring food, checking out art and much more. Google Arts & Culture Milwaukee partners include: Milwaukee Art Mu- seum, Radio Milwaukee, Visit Milwaukee, the Grohmann Museum at MSOE, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Imagine MKE, Sculpture Milwau- kee, the Haggerty Museum at Marquette University, Milwaukee County Parks, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Public Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, First Stage, the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear, and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 4

RELIGIOUSRELIGIONRELIGION COMMENTARY By Otis Moss

AThe writerMessage James Baldwin to the courageouslyChurch seek to exorcise stated in 1962, “It is, alas, the from our body politic. truth that to be an American Portland and cities such as writer today means mounting an Chicago, where I live, work, and unending attack on all that Amer- serve, offer an additional chal- icans believe themselves to hold lenge to people who want to be sacred.” free of the lie that comes with lov- It is the truth that to be a person ing whiteness over ethnicity and of faith in America today is to rec- power over democracy. One must ognize that America desires Jesus understand whiteness is a socially slogans over morally grounded constructed identity, created in re- Jesus-inspired action. action to Blackness. Ethnicity, on America as a nation stands on the other hand, is a culturally the precipice of what Rev. rooted identity of shared story, William Barber II refers to as “the Otis Moss music, and usually, good food. third reconstruction,” a moment bore you with historical details, One quickly sets up a hierarchy. in history when the zeitgeist of but scholars such as Michelle The other sets a table and tells the nation clashes with the myth Alexander, Ibram X. Kendi, Carol stories enabling people to struggle of our history. Anderson, and Richard Rothstein to find common chords in the col- The nationwide unrest, wit- make the case powerfully that lective human enterprise. nessed from Maine to California, America has a spiritual malady Federal troops being sent to is part of America’s reckoning supported by institutions that ei- Portland, and possibly Chicago, with a lie this nation has refused ther aggressively promote these complicates the movement for to acknowledge. ideals or willfully ignore their re- Black lives. The case of Portland As a nation, racialized thinking ality. serves as a map to help us avoid and white supremacy is part of Our national reckoning and marginalizing Black voices: In a not only our history, but saturates possible reconstruction rest at the city that is 77 percent white, all of our institutions. I will not epicenter of this myth many today (continued on page 5)

LEGALS& CLASSIFIEDSSUMMONS ered to the court at: Clerk of Court, legal custody or physical placement change the name of the person CIRCUIT COURT IT IS ORDERED (PUBLICATION) Milwaukee County Courthouse 901 judgments or orders. listed above: MILWAUKEE COUNTY This petition will be heard in the STATE OF WISCONSIN N 9th St Room 104 Milwaukee WI (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner From: ZARIAH BEASON To: NOTICE AND ORDER FOR Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, CIRCUIT COURT 53233 and to MARIO U FLOW- shall provide a party, for inspection ZARIAH HAMONI BEASON NAME CHANGE HEARING State of Wisconsin. MILWAUKEE COUNTY ERS 4031 N 48th St Milwaukee WI or purchase, with a copy of the Birth Certificate: ZARIAH BEA- Case No. 20CV3903 Judge’s Name: HON. DAVID C NOTICE AND ORDER FOR 53216 statutory provisions in this chapter SON SWANSON PLACE: Room 413 To NAME CHANGE HEARING generally pertinent to the action. In the matter of the name change of: be held via Zoom 901 N. 9th Street, Case No. 2020CV002802 It is recommended, but not required IT IS ORDERED CAILIN GRACE OLSON-AN- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 that you have an attorney help or Date: 7-17-2020 This petition will be heard in the DERSON DATE: September 10, 2020 TIME In the matter of the name change of: represent you. BY: MARIO U FLOWERS Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, By (petitioner) CAILIN GRACE 2:30 P.M. ISAAC CRAIG MCMILLIAN 166/7-22-29/8-5-2020 State of Wisconsin. OLSON-ANDERSON NOTICE IS GIVEN: If you do not demand a copy of the Judge’s Name: HON. PEDRO IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: A petition was filed asking to Petition within 40 days, the court SUMMONS COLON PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, NOTICE IS GIVEN: Notice of this hearing shall be given change the name of the person may grant judgment against you for (PUBLICATION) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233 A petition was filed asking to by publication as a Class 3 notice listed above: the award of money or other legal STATE OF WISCONSIN DATE: August 19, 2020 TIME 3:00 change the name of the person for three (3) weeks in a row prior to From: ISAAC CRAIG MCMIL- action requested in the Petition, and CIRCUIT COURT P.M. listed above: the date of the hearing in the Mil- LIAN To: ADISAORUNMILA- you may lose your right to object to MILWAUKEE COUNTY From: CAILIN GRACE OLSON- waukee Community Journal, a MENIHERU anything that is or may be incorrect NOTICE AND ORDER FOR IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: ANDERSON To: CAILIN GRACE newspaper published in Milwaukee AUSARDAMBAL- in the Petition. NAME CHANGE HEARING Notice of this hearing shall be given OLSON County, State of Wisconsin. LAHKHRISHNA OMOKUNRI- Case No. 2020CV003911 by publication as a Class 3 notice Birth Certificate: CAILIN GRACE Dated: 7-21-2020 NOFFELILANGARA A judgment may be enforced as for three (3) weeks in a row prior to OLSON-ANDERSON BY THE COURT: Birth Certificate: ISAAC CRAIG provided by law. A judgment award- In the matter of the name change of: the date of the hearing in the Mil- HON. DAVID C SWANSON MCMILLIAN ing money may become a lien THERESA PURIFOY waukee Community Journal, a IT IS ORDERED Circuit Court Judge against any real estate you own now newspaper published in Milwaukee This petition will be heard in the 176/7-29/8-5-12-2020 IT IS ORDERED or in the future, and may also be en- NOTICE IS GIVEN: County, State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, This petition will be heard in the forced by garnishment or seizure of A petition was filed asking to Dated: 7-16-2020 State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, property. change the name of the person BY THE COURT: Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTO- State of Wisconsin. listed above: HON. PEDRO COLON PHER R FOLEY Room 414 Judge’s Name: HON. KEVIN E You are further notified that if the From: THERESA PURIFOY To: Circuit Court Judge PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwau- MARTENS Room 403 PLACE: parties to this action have minor THERESA IVERY-HOPGOOD 168/7-22-29/8-5-2020 kee, Wisconsin, 53233 – The hear- 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- children, violation of 948.31 Wis. Birth Certificate: THERESA LONG ing will take place by phone please consin, 53233 DATE: August 28, Stats., (Interference with custody by SUMMONS call 414-278-4582 on the day and 2020 TIME 10:30 A.M. parent or others) is punishable by IT IS ORDERED (PUBLICATION) time of the hearing. fines and/or imprisonment: This petition will be heard in the STATE OF WISCONSIN DATE: September 1, 2020 TIME IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, CIRCUIT COURT 8:30 A.M. Notice of this hearing shall be given If you and the petitioner have minor State of Wisconsin. MILWAUKEE COUNTY by publication as a Class 3 notice children, documents setting forth Judge’s Name: HON. CHRISTO- NOTICE AND ORDER FOR IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the percentage standard for child PHER R FOLEY Room 414 NAME CHANGE HEARING Notice of this hearing shall be given the date of the hearing in the Mil- support established by the depart- PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwau- Case No. 20CV002578 by publication as a Class 3 notice Benjamin Chavis, president of waukee Community Journal, a ment under 49.22(9), Wis. Stats., kee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: Au- for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the National Newspaper newspaper published in Milwaukee and the factors that a court may gust 21, 2020 TIME 8:30 A.M. In the matter of the name change of: the date of the hearing in the Mil- Publishers Association- County, State of Wisconsin. consider for modification of that ZYAIRE BEASON waukee Community Journal, a BlackPressUSA Dated: 7-20-2020 standard under 767.511 (1m). Wis IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: By (Petitioner) MARSHA E BEA- newspaper published in Milwaukee BY THE COURT: Stats. are available upon your re- Notice of this hearing shall be given SON County, State of Wisconsin. HON. KEVIN E MARTENS quest from the Clerk of Court. by publication as a Class 3 notice By (Co-Petitioner) ANDRE L REID Dated: 7-21-2020 "COVID-19 is Circuit Court Judge for three (3) weeks in a row prior to BY THE COURT: teaching us 167/7-22-29/8-5-2020 You are notified of the availability the date of the hearing in the Mil- NOTICE IS GIVEN: HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY of information from the Circuit waukee Community Journal, a A petition was filed asking to Circuit Court Judge that we can SUMMONS Court Commissioner as set forth in newspaper published in Milwaukee change the name of the person 175/7-29/8-5-12-2020 (PUBLICATION) 767.105 WIs.Stats. County, State of Wisconsin. listed above: get the truth STATE OF WISCONSIN Dated: 7-15-2020 From: ZYAIRE BEASON To: SUMMONS CIRCUIT COURT 767.105 Information from Circuit BY THE COURT: ZYAIRE KENDRELL BEASON (PUBLICATION) out (about MILWAUKEE COUNTY Court Commissioner. HON. CHRISTOPHER R FOLEY Birth Certificate: ZYAIRE BEA- STATE OF WISCONSIN the virus) in Case No. 18FA006719 Circuit Court Judge SON CIRCUIT COURT Divorce-40101 (2)Upon the request of a party to an 169/7-22-29/8-5-2020 MILWAUKEE COUNTY a timely action affecting the family, includ- IT IS ORDERED NOTICE AND ORDER FOR In Re: The marriage of: MARIO U ing a revision of judgment or order SUMMONS This petition will be heard in the NAME CHANGE HEARING manner... FLOWERS Petitioner and Respon- under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (PUBLICATION) Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, Case No. 20CV003713 dent: LAWANDA M JONES (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner STATE OF WISCONSIN State of Wisconsin. The last shall, with or without charge, pro- CIRCUIT COURT Judge’s Name: HON. TIMOTHY In the matter of the name change of: THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO vide the party with written informa- MILWAUKEE COUNTY WITKOWIAK BR 22 Room 415 KRYSTIN MARIE STOUT thing the THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE tion on the following, as appropriate NOTICE AND ORDER FOR PLACE: 901 N. 9th Street, Milwau- By (Petitioner) KRYSTIN MARIE Black AS RESPONDENT: to the action commenced: NAME CHANGE HEARING kee, Wisconsin, 53233 DATE: Au- STOUT You are notified that the petitioner 1. The procedure for obtaining a Case No. 20CV002577 gust 27, 2020 TIME 10:00 A.M. community named above has filed a Petition for judgment or order in the action Dated: 6-11-2020 NOTICE IS GIVEN: divorce or legal separation against 2. The major issues usually ad- In the matter of the name change of: BY THE COURT: A petition was filed asking to needs (at this you. dressed in such an action. ZARIAH BEASON HON. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK change the name of the person You must respond with a written de- 3. Community resources and family By (Petitioner) MARSHA E BEA- Circuit Court Judge listed above: time) from mand for a copy of the Petition court counseling services available SON 166/7-22-29/8-5-2020 From: KRYSTIN MARIE STOUT the Black within 40 days from the day after to assist the parties. By (Co-Petitioner) DEVON DENT To: KRYSTIN MARIE JONES the first day of publication. 4. The procedure for setting, modi- SUMMONS Birth Certificate: KRYSTIN Press is si- fying, and enforcing child support NOTICE IS GIVEN: (PUBLICATION) MARIE STOUT The demand must be sent or deliv- awards, or modifying and enforcing A petition was filed asking to STATE OF WISCONSIN lence." The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 5 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We must acknowledge that issues like sys- temic racism, economic inequality, and the achievemen gap are the result of man-made policies.”—U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley OPENPERSPECTIVES LETTER BY BLACK WOMEN LEADERS IN THE MILWAUKEE PERSPECTIVES COMMUNITY JOURNAL RESPONSE TO THE NARRATIVE SURROUNDING FORTY-FOUR YEARS BLACKBlack women are many WOMEN things. We are business executives, NOMINEES political strategists vice presidentialFOR vetting VICE committee, a formerPRESIDENT Governor, a top political donor, or and elected officials, philanthropists, and activists. We are health and wellness a small town mayor: We are not your Aunt Jemimas. The use of the racist myth AND(continued from COUNTING front page) ! practitioners. We are entertainers and faith leaders. We are wives, mothers, of a happy, Black servant portrayed as a happy domestic worker loyal to her community down. daughters, educators, and students. We set and shift culture. We build power and White employer is not lost on us. While some of the relentless attacks on Black This year, MCJ does not have its anniversary we are powerful. women and our leadership abilities have been more suggestive than others, make Special Edition, nor will we have our annual We are the highest propensity voters in this nation. We are a coalition of Black no mistake--we are qualified and ambitious without remorse. Scholarship Brunch at the Italian Conference women leaders, who, in this inflection point of the Black liberation movement, We are servant leaders -- motivated by a desire to uplift and advance our com- Center due to COVID-19. where people around the world are galvanized to action, know that the time for munities and nation. And we will not tolerate racist or sexist tropes consistently But through continuing eduction grants, Black women in the United States is now. utilized in an effort to undermine our power. No matter who you are supporting buffered by the bequeath of Mrs. Ernestine Over the past few months in the media, we have witnessed many Black women for Vice President, you should be equally outraged by the blatant disrespect of O’Bee, plus the generosity of the Dr. Terence put forth as potential Vice Presidential candidates including former Gubernatorial Black women. N. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. Candidate Stacey Abrams, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Mayor Keisha Lance Black women have been and remain vital across sectors. We are indebted to Bottoms, Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Val Demings, and former US women like Ella Baker, Septima Clarke, Shirley Chisholm, Angela Davis, Fannie Board, corporate friends and people who have Ambassador Susan Rice, be publicly critiqued. We have also watched many of Lou Hamer, Barbara Jordan, Ruby Doris Robinson, and Ida B. Wells just to name witnessed the successes of the Dr. Terence N. these highly-credentialed women be disrespected in the media over the last few a few. These women have fought to move us forward and are collectively re- Thomas scholars, a virtual celebration of weeks. sponsible for much of this country's progress. Black women have been leading, “Seeding Success” shall proceed Sunday, Au- Regardless of your political affiliation, whether it's the media, members of the and we must honor, protect, support, and uplift them. gust 9. In solidarity, Glynda Carr A'shanti Gholar Jeanine Liburd Karen A. Robinson Expect to learn more as this celebration is Lynette Castille-Hall Monique Gilliam Chanceé Lundy Lydia Robinson recorded and digitized for a Premiere Commu- Aimee Allison Candi Castleberry Amy R. Goldson Dee Marshall Angela Rye nity-Wide Fundraising Event on Thanksgiving Angela Angel Emmalesha Christman Trudy Grant Zola Mashariki Kailee Scales weekend. Several pieces of art shall be avail- Shavon Arline-Bradley Reecie Colbert Nicole Grayson Bre Maxwell Amanda Seales able for bid, along with compelling oral stories Raymone Bain Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Linda Mercado Greene Flo McAfee Dana Vickers Shelley about the success of past alums of the Dr. Cora Masters Barry Cole Mamee Groves Alexis Mitchell Janine Sherman Barrois Thomas Fund, as they congratulate the Class of Julie A. Bayley Maurita Coley Joyce Harley Minyon Moore V. Joy Simmons 2020. Jacqueline L. Bazan Christina Cue Kynderly Haskins Laura Murphy Eris Sims Two new scholars will be inducted into this Nadja Bellan-White Maya R. Cummings Kristi Henderson Rachel Noerdlinger Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i class. Yet 25 superb scholars sought the $ 2000 Cheryl Benton The Reverend Leah D. Holli Holiday Denise Nicholas Denise Young Smith per annum stipend, issued to varied accepted Talia Boone Daughtry Tamara Houston Dr. Amira Ogunleye Marcia Smith scholars throughout their academic careers. A Karen Boykin-Towns Marilyn Davis Ifeoma Ike, Esq. Lt. Governor Sheila Vanessa Spencer total of nine additional scholars, from sopho- Rhonda Briggins Suzanne DePasse Amy Elisa Jackson Oliver Sherri Killins Stewart more to senior year, along with two post gradu- Roslyn Brock Tara DeVeaux Debbie Jarvis Uriridiakoghene Ono- Ed.D ates, one being in the International Clayola Brown Michelle Dubois Keisha Sutton James vakpuri Lyric Swinton Communications and Policy at Johns Hopkins University, and the other in the University of Dy Brown Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Michelle Jawando Barbara A. Perkins Makani Themba LaTosha Brown Jotaka L. Eaddy Marissa Jennings Karen Carter Peterson Rev. Dr. Regena Wisconsin-Madison School of Law, will be Erin Broyard-Stennis Lenora Abraham Eaddy Star Jones Tracie Pough Thomas granted their awards again. Our requests exceed Cassandra Butcher Sonya Ede-Williams Suzanne Kay Andrea Pugh-Kelley Sandi Thomas our funds; and their needs exceed our desire to Valeisha Butterfield Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins Niija Kuykendall Tamisha Raqib Angela Bundrant Turner support. Ninety-eight percent of the scholars graduate and 85% continue post graduate stud- Jones Heather Foster Dr. Nicol Turner Lee Libi Rice Nicole Venable Melanie Campbell Michelle Gadson- L. Toni Lewis, MD Karen Richardson Christine White ies. Yolanda Caraway Williams Peggy Lewis Ebonie Riley L. Joy Williams The Dr. Thomas Fund tracks every scholar from their acceptance into the fund throughout

Oshkosh and Jonathon Tubby of Green Bay, two men their academic and professional careers. We “seed success” that is traceable and exponential murder by police, will be there to share their stories. Coalition to March The Coalition is working to unite more families, par- in strengthening families, neighborhoods, cities ticularly in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas, to and states. on the DNC attend and speak at the event. Join us in celebrating these magnanimous The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist & Political leaders. Toast their tenacious scholastic to Announce Repression, a Coalition member, is an integral part in prowess and record them as future leaders. the fight for justice for victims of killer cops locally. Watch for the “Seeding Success,” the Dr. Ter- They’ve led or participated in many of the actions de- MarchOn Thursday, August Route 6, at 4:30 PM the Coalition to ence N. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund March on the Democratic National Convention (DNC) manding justice for “Thee Three” - Alvin Cole, Jay An- Premiere on Thanksgiving weekend; and plan will be holding a press conference to announce the derson, and Antonio Gonzales. to donate to excellence. Support education. “What we’re hoping to do during the DNC is shine planned march route for the demonstration on August Education strengthens all of the other symbols a spotlight on the fact that killer cops exist everywhere, 20. in the MCJ logo and brand. The press conference will take place just outside the whether it’s a big city like Milwaukee or a smaller town Now, we toast you, we thank you; you are the entrance to the Wisconsin Center on the corner of Vel like Oshkosh. We want to bring together as many fam- community in our logo, our mission, our pas- R. Phillips and Wisconsin. ilies as possible from across Wisconsin and the greater demanding that Joe Biden and the Democrats stop Midwest,” said Lauryn Cross, a leader with the Mil- sion and our success. “Since we started organizing the March on the DNC, these killer cops who operate in Democrat-controlled waukee Alliance. Your Milwaukee Community Journal…age our main goal has been to defeat Donald Trump. cities like right here in Milwaukee. “We want to make sure their cases get the national 44; saluting the Dr. Terence N. Thomas Schol- He is the key figure in promoting racist killings of This is why we’re organizing to march on the DNC. attention and pressure that they deserve. Cops are oc- ars Class of 2020. Mark your calendar. They Black, Latino and Native people, whether by vigilantes We must continue to build the people’s movements, but cupying our communities all across the country, killing are becaue you care! or the police,” said Ryan Hamann, one of the co-chairs especially against police crimes and for community con- Black, Latino, and indigenous people without conse- of the Coalition. trol of the police.” We, the staff and management of the Mil- quence. We can’t breathe,” said Cross. Hamann continued, “But we need to also be clear in Representatives of the families of Isaiah Tucker of wauke Community Journal THANK YOU!

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the police, reparations, courageous conversa- in power, but the proximity to power recuses THETHE tions on race, repentance, and what does jus- them from the call to resist, rebel, and join RELIGIOUS tice look like in America to legitimate revolutionary movements. The prophet, on the MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE constitutional questions that again failed to ac- other hand, seeks to disrupt power and has a COMMENTARY(continued from page 4) knowledge Black suffering. heart that holds the memory of Rachel’s tears, where a coalition organized and led by Black COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY Republicans using the Lee Atwater and Karl the orphan’s death, and the poor’s exploitation activists is speaking directly to America’s lie Rove handbooks seized upon this moment to as sacraments for a faithful journey. People of of equality, we witness the stories Black an- JOURNALJOURNAL speak of “outside agitators” to frame an “alt- faith, in this moment, must decide: Shall we Published twice weekly, guish quieted by those on the Left and the right” interpretation of the protests. follow a dark-skinned Palestinian Jew, who Wednesday & Friday Right along with media commentators. This strategy is not unlike the propaganda cast his lot with those who had their backs Federal troops in camouflage, without in- 3612 North Martin Luther deployed against Martin Luther King Jr. by against the wall, or will we march with the ad- signia, have engaged white protesters in a George Wallace in Alabama. America’s racial visers of Herod, hoping our presence is King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 manner Black people have screamed about to Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 lie has an undercurrent that does not believe enough to keep an arrogant Herod from harm- (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: Editorial@milwau- this nation since the early formation of polic- that “three-fifths semi-citizens” have the in- ing all the Hebrew children? keecommunityjournal.com/[email protected] ing, modeled after southern slave patrols. Patricia O’Flynn -Pattillo Colleen Newsom, tellectual capacity for free agency and must The deployment of federal troops as a White protesters in Portland were given a Founder, Publisher Classified Advertising Sales be under some “sinister” influence from the Roman legion seeking to posses the streets of glimpse of how Black lives do not matter in Robert J. Thomas, Co-Founder Leader Left. Portland and Chicago must be resisted by peo- Jimmy V. Johnson, the face of state-sanctioned violence. As a re- Assoc. Publisher Again, Black suffering was silenced and ple of faith, who have been baptized by the Todd Thomas, Vice President Advertising Sales sult, protests swelled in Portland and news white discomfort and pain was lifted up in the radical notions of Jesus who lived, loved, and Mikel Holt, Founding Editor, Mike Mullis, coverage increased — not to highlight racial process. People of faith, those who claim ministered with and to the disinherited. How Associate Publisher Advertising Coordination inequity, Black pain, or the racialized deploy- Jesus, have a moral obligation and spiritual we respond to this moment will determine the Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Robin Davis, ment of the police, but instead to highlight the call to resist participation in this complicated future of the American church. Shall we be Editor Circulation Manager horrific federal transgression of constitutional Teretha Martin, Terri’s Innovative Yvonne Kemp, Photographer social sin. chaplains or prophets? The question is upon authority. Computers: Billing Clerk, Pro- Kim Robinson, Photographer How people of faith answer in this moment us. What shall be your answer to this moment The heightened sensitivity was again con- duction assistance, tech-support Bill Tennessen, Photographer will determine the future of the American of history? nected to America’s historical lie reasserting Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not necessarily church. Will believers in Jesus decide to be Otis Moss III is senior pastor of Trinity itself. White citizens were being treated as reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Letters and “other chaplains for the empire or prophets to the na- United Church of Christ in Chicago. perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for content and length. “three fifths” of a person. tion? The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 6

Notice of Partisan Primary and Democratic Party Representative to the Assembly, District 11 Sample Ballots Vote for 1 Curtis Cook II August 11, 2020 Dora Drake Tomika S. Vukovic Carl Gates OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION write-in

TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 11 Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in the City of Milwaukee on August 11, Vote for 1 2020, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the Orlando Owens candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are write-in given under the title of the office under the appropriate party, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, if any, in the sample ballot included with this notice. Constitution Party Representative to the Assembly, District 11 Information to Voters write-in

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 permitted to vote. If a Wards 33 and 34 will have the following State Senator contest on their ballot rather than the one voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo ID for shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence Democratic Party in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors State Senator, District 8 must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting Vote for 1 booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be Neal Plotkin accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter write-in of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. Republican Party At the partisan primary, the voter shall select the party of his or her choice. Voting for State Senator, District 8 candidates of more than one party may invalidate the ballot. The voter must cast a vote for Vote for 1 individual candidates. Alberta Darling write-in

Where Optical Scan Voting is used Constitution Party State Senator, District 8 • If a party preference is designated, and votes are cast for ballot candidates of another write-in party or write-in votes are cast in another party, only votes cast in the designated party will count. Wards 33 and 34 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot • If a party preference is not designated, and votes are cast for candidates (or write-in rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: votes are cast) in more than one party, no votes will be counted

Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate Democratic Party of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose Representative to the Assembly, District 22 name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her write-in choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval next to the write-in line. Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 22 When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark” or “Express Vote”) to mark an optical Vote for 1 scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the party of his or her choice. The voter shall then touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which write-in he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write- Constitution Party in vote. Representative to the Assembly, District 22 write-in The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be al- lowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to Wards 44, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 83, 84, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 and 166 will have the following State Senator contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Spoiled Ballots

If a voter spoils an optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall Democratic Party issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. State Senate, District 6 If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter Vote for 1 shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. LaTonya Johnson Michelle Bryant After Voting the Ballot write-in

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve, so the Republican Party marks do not show. The voter shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the State Senate, District 6 sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the Vote for 1 voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an Alciro Deacon inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. write-in

A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the Constitution Party presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding State Senate, District 6 English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering write-in assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. Wards 44, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 83, 84, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 78, 79, 80 and 81 will 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 and 166 will have the following Representative to the have all the contest shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice:

Wards 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53 will have the following State Senator contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Democratic Party Representative to the Assembly, District 17 Vote for 1 Democratic Party Mike Brox State Senator, District 4 Supreme Moore Omokunde Vote for 1 Chris Walton Lena C. Taylor write-in write-in Republican Party Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 17 State Senator, District 4 Vote for 1 write-in Abie Eisenbach write-in

Constitution Party Constitution Party State Senator, District 4 Representative to the Assembly, District 17 write-in write-in

Wards 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, Wards 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 49, 50, 51, 52 and 53 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on their 122, 123, 124, 125, 140 and 146 will have the following State Senator contest on their ballot ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 7

Democratic Party Democratic Party State Senator, District 4 Representative to the Assembly, District 16 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Lena C. Taylor write-in write-in

Republican Party Republican Party State Senator, District 4 Representative to the Assembly, District 16 write-in write-in

Constitution Party Constitution Party State Senator, District 4 Representative to the Assembly, District 16 write-in write-in

Wards 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277 and 278 will have the following State Senator Wards 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: 122, 123, 124, 125, 140 and146 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Democratic Party State Senator, District 28 Vote for 1 Democratic Party Adam Murphy Representative to the Assembly, District 10 write-in Vote for 1 David Bowen write-in Republican Party State Senator, District 28 Vote for 1 Steve Bobowski Republican Party Dan Griffin Representative to the Assembly, District 10 Jim Engstrand write-in Julian Bradley Marina Croft Constitution Party write-in Representative to the Assembly, District 10 write-in Constitution Party State Senator, District 28 write-in

Wards 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 167, 168, 169, 171, 172, Wards 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277 and 278 will have the following Representative 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 and 214 will have the to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included following State Senator contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot with this notice: included with this notice: Democratic Party Democratic Party Representative to the Assembly, District 84 State Senate, District 6 write-in Vote for 1 LaTonya Johnson Republican Party Michelle Bryant Representative to the Assembly, District 84 write-in Vote for 1 Republican Party write-in State Senate, District 6 Vote for 1 Constitution Party Alciro Deacon Representative to the Assembly, District 84 write-in write-in

Constitution Party State Senate, District 6 Wards 82, 85, 86, 87, 93, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 178, 179, write-in 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, Wards 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 167, 168, 169, 171, 172, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 and 214 will have the 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, following Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310,311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, the sample ballot included with this notice: 326 and 327 will not have a State Senator contest on their ballot:

Wards 82, 85, 86, 87 and 93 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on Democratic Party their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Representative to the Assembly, District 18 Vote for 1 Democratic Party Representative to the Assembly, District 14 write-in Vote for 1 Republican Party write-in Representative to the Assembly, District 18 write-in Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 14 Constitution Party Vote for 1 Representative to the Assembly, District 18 Bonnie Lee write-in Steven Shevey Linda Boucher Wards 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, write-in 151, 152, 170, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 187, 188, 189, 190 and 191 will have the following State Senator contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this Constitution Party notice: Representative to the Assembly, District 14 write-in

Democratic Party State Senate, District 6 Vote for 1 Wards 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, LaTonya Johnson 184, 185, 186, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 248 will have the following Representative Michelle Bryant to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included write-in with this notice:

Republican Party Democratic Party State Senate, District 6 Representative to the Assembly, District 19 Vote for 1 Vote for 1 Alciro Deacon write-in write-in

Constitution Party Republican Party State Senate, District 6 Representative to the Assembly, District 19 write-in Vote for 1 Helmut Fritz write-in

Wards 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150, Constitution Party 151, 152, 170, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 187, 188, 189, 190 and 191 will have the following Representative to the Assembly, District 19 Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample write-in ballot included with this notice: The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 8 Constitution Party Wards 206, 207, 213, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 279, 280, 309, 310, 311, 312, 326 Representative to the Assembly, District 9 and 327 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than write-in the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice:

Wards 222, 223, 224, 225, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 249, Democratic Party 250, 251, 254, 255, 256, 257, 321, 323 and 324 will have the following Representative to the As- Representative to the Assembly, District 7 sembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this Vote for 1 notice: Daniel G. Riemer write-in Democratic Party Representative to the Assembly, District 8 Republican Party Vote for 1 Representative to the Assembly, District 7 Sylvia Ortiz-Velez write-in JoAnna Bautch write-in Constitution Party Representative to the Assembly, District 7 Republican Party write-in Representative to the Assembly, District 8 Vote for 1 Ruben Velez Wards 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest Angel C. Sanchez on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: write-in

Constitution Party Representative to the Assembly, District 8 Democratic Party write-in Representative to the Assembly, District 13 Vote for 1 write-in Wards 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 313, 314, 315, 316 and 317 will have the following Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample ballot included with this notice: Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 13 Rob Hutton Democratic Party write-in Representative to the Assembly, District 20 Vote for 1 Constitution Party Christine M. Sinicki Representative to the Assembly, District 13 write-in write-in Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 20 write-in Wards 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 226, 227, 252, 253, 258, 259, 260, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 306, 307, 308, 320, 322 and 325 will have the following Constitution Party Representative to the Assembly contest on their ballot rather than the one shown on the sample Representative to the Assembly, District 20 ballot included with this notice: write-in

Democratic Party All other contests will be the same as those on the sample ballot posted with this notice. Representative to the Assembly, District 9 Vote for 1 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Christian Saldivar Tim Posnanski Rick Baas Dawn Martin write-in George L. Christenson Milwaukee County Clerk Republican Party Representative to the Assembly, District 9 Vote for 1 Veronica Diaz write-in The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 9 SUMMONS Failure to comply with the order of Re: Name Change motion for good cause or with spe- Meeting ID: 968 9786 0169 (PUBLICATION) the Court, including failure to pro- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: cific approval of the Court upon Password: 134495 STATE OF WISCONSIN vide required information, may Notice of this hearing shall be given This matter will not be adjourned stipulation by all parties. If you have questions or problems CIRCUIT COURT cause appropriate sanctions to be by publication as a Class 3 notice by the court except upon formal **PLEASE DO NOT APPEAR IN connecting to the Zoom hearing. MILWAUKEE COUNTY imposed pursuant to sec. 802.10(5), for three (3) weeks in a row prior to motion for good cause or with the COURT** Please contact the court directly at FAMILY DIVISION Wis. Stats. the date of the hearing in the Mil- specific approval of the court upon This hearing is being held via video (414) 278-4506. Thanks ORDER FOR PRETRIAL waukee Community Journal, a stipulation by all parties. conferencing. You may join this Milwaukee County Circuit Court ORDER TO APPEAR Dated: 6-19-2020 newspaper published in Milwaukee hearing by video or phone. Date: June 26, 2020 Case NO. 20FA1197D BY THE COURT County, State of Wisconsin. This matter will not be adjourned By Video: https://zoom.us/join.com 178/8-5-12-19-2020 WILLIAM SOSNAY Dated: 8-3-2020 by the Court except upon formal By Phone: 1-(312) 626-6799 In re the marriage of: REGINA 174/7-29/8-5-12-2020 BY THE COURT: WADE petitioner, and JOHN WES- HON. JEFFREY A CONEN LEY WADE JR respondent. SUMMONS Circuit Court Judge (PUBLICATION) 177/8-5-12-19-2020 Place your IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT UMMONS above action is scheduled for a pre- S trail hearing before the Honorable MILWAUKEE COUNTY (PUBLICATION)

WILLIAM SOSNAY, Branch 8 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR STATE OF WISCONSIN legals, Date: September 10, 2020 Time: NAME CHANGE HEARING CIRCUIT COURT 2:00 P.M. Location: Room 512, Case No. 20CV2675 MILWAUKEE COUNTY Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 NOTICE OF HEARING affidavits, North 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wis- In the matter of the name change of: Case No. 2020CV003481 consin. ADAM MICHAEL GAFF By (Petitioner) ADAM MICHAEL In Re: The name change of: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GAFF LASHAWN MONIQUE BEAMON the attorneys (if any) who will actu- divorce, ally try the case and both parties NOTICE IS GIVEN: LASHAWN MONIQUE BEAMON must be present unless appearance A petition was filed asking to 6038 N. 62ND STREET is waived BY THE COURT. In the change the name of the person MILWAUKEE WI 53218 name event a stipulation is reached, the listed above: matter will be heard and a divorce From: ADAM MICHAEL GAFF This case is scheduled for: Name granted at the time of this pretrial if To: ADAM BARKER UNIVERSE Change Hearing , all required information is on file. Birth Certificate: ADAM Date: 9/9/2020 Time: 10:30 A.M. change MICHAEL GAFF Location: Milwaukee County If the respondent fails to appear, the Courthouse Room 403 PLACE: 901 evictions, Court may proceed with the case. IT IS ORDERED N. 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wiscon- Action that may be taken includes This petition will be heard in the sin, 53233 Circuit Court Judge/Cir- granting the divorce, dividing prop- Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, cuit Court Commissioner HON. erty, awarding or permanently deny- State of Wisconsin. TIMOTHY WITKOWIAK-22 liens here! ing maintenance, assigning Judge’s Name: HON. WILLIAM S responsibility for debts, making or- POCAN Room 401 PLACE: 901 N. ders for the custody and placement 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, of minor children, making or modi- 53233 DATE: August 14, 2020 fying child support orders. TIME 9:30 A.M.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: each party shall provide to the Notice of this hearing shall be given Court and to the other party, at least by publication as a Class 3 notice 14 days prior to the pre-trial, current for three (3) weeks in a row prior to financial information, including the date of the hearing in the Mil- proof of earnings, on a signed finan- waukee Community Journal, a cial disclosure statement under oath. newspaper published in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin. The parties shall be prepared to: Dated: 7-6-2020 a. discuss property valuation BY THE COURT: and whether written appraisals are HON. WILLIAM S POCAN needed, or if the parties can agree Circuit Court Judge on the value of the real and personal 160/7-15-22-29-2020 property, and pensions; SUMMONS b. agree on appraiser(s), if needed, before or at this pretrial, (PUBLICATION) subject to the Court’s approval (if STATE OF WISCONSIN parties cannot so agree, the Court CIRCUIT COURT will appoint needed appraiser(s) a MILWAUKEE COUNTY the pretrial); NOTICE AND ORDER FOR c. advise the Court of any NAME CHANGE HEARING custody or visitation disputes, Case No. 2020CV004470 whether mediation has been at- tempted, and whether a guardian ad In the matter of the name change of: litem may have to be appointed and IVONTAE DUWAYNE SIMMONS the parties’ ability to pay the fees of By (Petitioner) RANDY DOMINIK the guardian ad litem; LOVE d. indicate what issues the By (Co-Petitioner) ALIZE parties have agreed on and those is- MICHELLE COOK sues that have not been resolved. NOTICE IS GIVEN: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that A petition was filed asking to the petitioner, not less than 5 days change the name of the person prior to this hearing, serve a copy of listed above: this order upon the Department of From: IVONTAE DUWAYNE Child Support Enforcement, Court- SIMMONS To: RANDY DO- house Room 101 If either party re- MINIK LOVE JR ceives any W-2 benefits (including Birth Certificate: IVONTAE employment positions, work pro- DUWAYNE SIMMONS grams, job access loans, education and training, health and/or child IT IS ORDERED care, or transportation assistance), This petition will be heard in the or medical assistance, or if a child Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, of the parties is in foster care. State of Wisconsin. Judge’s Name: HON. JEFFREY A IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that CONEN Room 402 PLACE: 901 N. no adjournments will be granted 9th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, without Court approval. 53233 DATE: September 10, 2020 TIME 2:00 P.M. The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 10