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WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile HABARIHABARI talks about having “A Seat at the PASSAGESPASSAGES Table” Former columnist GANIGANI?? Greg Stanford (What’s The News?) remembered as Nat’l News Briefs HABARI GANI is a Swahili term meaning “What a trailblazer is the news?” It is used when greeting others dur- ing Kwanzaa and year-round to greet a friend or and mentor relative. By Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr. Greg Stanford, a former columnist at Legendary Johnson the Journal Sentinel, and a Publishing Company founding member and first president of filesJohnson Publishingfor bankruptcy Company, the historic African- American media powerhouse responsible for the start the Wisconsin Black of Ebony and Jet magazines, has filed for bankruptcy. Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic National Committee and political analyst makes a Media Association, The company sold Ebony and Jet three years ago point as former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte looks on during a conversation on women in leadership to a private equity firm, so Tuesday’s filing for Chapter will be remembered 7 bankruptcy liquidation will not affect the publica- and politics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The conversation was called, “A Seat At The as a mentor and trail- tions, the Chicago Sun Times reports. Table: Women in Leadership & Civic Engagement. The event was held in the Wisconsin Room of However, the company plans to sell the rest of its the UWM Union.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp blazer who opened assets, which include Fashion Fair Cosmetics. doors for Black jour- Stanford As the Journal reports, the decision to liquidate came after failing to restructure, obtain alter- nalists. Stanford died recently after a long illness. He was 72. native financing or find a buyer, Johnson Publishing said in a news release. “This decision was not easy, MUL’s Dr. Eve Hall among Current and retired Black journalists called their col- nor should it have been,” the company added in an- league and friend a voice for the city’s Black commu- nouncing the move, the Sun Times reports. “Johnson panelists at forum focusing on nity; as its advocate who wrote stories that spoke to Publishing Company is an iconic part of American their challenges living, working, and raising a family in and African-American history since our founding in how to do business with the a hyper-segregated metropolis struggling with race and 1942, and the company’s impact on society cannot be DNC during 2020 convention racism. overstated.” Tuesday’s filing marks another turning “He was in a unique position to advocate,” said Mikel point for the firm begun in Chicago in 1942, when the Holt, columnist and associate publisher of the Milwau- late John H. Johnson started the company with a kee Community Journal. Holt remembered that Stan- $500 loan and the goal of presenting positive, aspira- ford started—as most Black journalists in media did tional images of African Americans to the world.— back in the day—with the Black press, more specifi- Source: TheRoot.com (continued on page 2) New York man charged with threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar Milwaukee Urban League President/CEO Eve Hall (pictured at right A New York man is in and above with, from left to right, Marty Brooks of the Wisconsin custody after having been Center, David Caruso of Dynamic Events, Alex Lasry, of the Mil- arrested and charged waukee Bucks, and Jason Rae representing the Democratic Na- with threatening to as- tional Committee) spoke at a Flash Forum on how the city’s sault and murder Rep. businesses can get involved and benefit from the Democratic Na- Ilhan Omar, according to tional Convention to be held here in 2020. The forum was held at the US Attorney's Office the Good City Brewing and Taproom, directly east of the Fiserv for the Western District of Forum, where the political convention will be held. New York. —Photos by Yvonne Kemp Patrick W. Carlineo, Jr., 55, of Addison, New York, Rep. Omar threatened to kill Omar because of her Muslim faith, Few cat owners would be surprised by according to a criminal complaint and accompany- the conclusions of a new study that con- ing affidavit. Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, is one of the first two Muslim women serving in Congress firms their “feline friends” possess the after being elected in the 2018 midterms. ability to discern various words includ- A call was placed to Omar's Washington, DC, of- Retiring domestic fice on March 21, an FBI agent stated in the affi- ing their names, but simply choose to ig- davit. During the call, an individual, who identified nore their “masters” when called. violence advocate honored himself as Pat Carlineo, said to a staff member: "Do That’s one of the reasons why I have never “owned” a Dolly Grimes-Johnson (above), the shelter director at you work for the Muslim Brotherhood? Why are you By Mikel Kwaku Oshi Holt cat, preferring dogs, although I haven’t had one since my Sojourner Family Peace Center speaks during a retire- working for her, she's a (expletive) terrorist. I'll put a first marriage ended. ment celebration in her honor at The Box. Grimes-John- bullet in her (expletive) skull." son has spent 36 years at the agency as a domestic (Oops, that didn’t come out right. I meant to say my violence advocate. At the celebration, it was estimated Omar's office referred the threat to the US Capitol SIGNIFYIN’ first wife and I had a dog, but she passed—the dog—and Police, which began an investigation with the FBI. she was a lifeline to at least 30,000 women and children several years later, my wife and I had an amicable divorce —Source: CNN through the years and the ripple affect of her work in- Those wiley, for totally unrelated reasons. I ended up with my son, and cluded 100,000. Grimes-Johnson was acknowledged would have taken the dog too, but as I said, she passed for making Sojourner more than just a shelter, but a Black conservative away before the Stephen King book Pet Sematary). home for those in the midst of a crisis. She was pre- doggone, In any event, according to a study by Japanese re- sented citations from Congresswoman Gwen Moore Candace Owens blasts and Mayor Tom Barrett at the event. (continued on page 5)

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Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp Committee hate crimes darnTHE COMMUNITY cats! hearing QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Controversial Black conservative activist Candace “Of the almost 20 declared Democratic candidates running for Owens was critical of a hearing on hate crimes and “Of the almost 20 declared Democratic candidates running for White nationalism by the House Judiciary Committee president, who is your choice to run against Trump?” Tuesday. Testifying at the hearing, Owens accused the “My choice for “Kamala Harris. committee of “fear-monger- “Bernie “Bernie ing” rather than trying to Sanders. I the presidential She represents address racism. Sanders. I candidate is be- “The hearing today is not would choose the now and fu- about White nationalism or would tween hate-crimes, it’s about fear- him because of ture of American mongering, power and con- or Bernie trol,” said Owens, choose Mr. his pulse on politics and expressing skepticism over Sanders. I think whether or not hate crimes the younger democracy. She

OF Sanders be- NICOLE KENDRICK that both candi- IESHA FRANK have risen in America in re- Owens generation, can be expected cent years. cause of his WALLS ALLEN dates align with SPREWELL WILSON “We’re hearing [terms like ‘white nationalism’] sent to take on force- around today because what they want to say is that and I believe the same views and thought as my- brown people want to be scared, which seems to be stance on education and he can bring a new or refreshed self. They are both committed and fully the economic, health, and social the narrative that we hear every four years ahead of a presidential election,” Owens said, according to The prison reform.” platform to the political agenda.” proven leaders.” justice issues.” Hill.—Source: thegrio.com The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 2 fortunate to be able to work in the Black media where he didn’t have to worry about his articles being “edited” to reflect “alternate facts” as Habari Gani it related to such particulars as the number of Black people participating in a protest march. LOCAL? Holt said such methods by the GIANNIS mainstream (white) press reflects the HONORED fact that newspapers—and the media in general (the Black press admits it AS BEST has an agenda in the way it writes)— EUROPEAN have secret agendas as it relates to PLAYER how the powers-that-be were por- trayed in newsprint or on television news at six and 10 o’clock. star Giannis Ante- “Greg cherished his days working tokounmpo was for the Black press,” Holt noted. “He laid the foundation for my work in all smiles after re- it.” ceiving the award Stanford would also, at times, ex- for being the best press his frustration to Holt about European Player being one of the few Black journal- of 2018.—Photo ists on the staffs of the Journal and its one-time rival, the Sentinel. by Bill Tennessen “People don’t know how much racism he had to endure at the Jour- nal,” Holt said. “He would get letters from racist White readers baiting him and calling him all sorts of racist names. But he never gave up. “He had a lot of courage to endure what he endured. For a long time, he was the lone voice writing about Black folks (in the mainstream press). He was a mentor to James Causey (a Journal Sentinel columnist who knew and worked with Stan- ford). “You could see the influence Greg had on James because James’ writing style is somewhat similar to Greg’s writing. “He was a brilliant warrior.” MCJ Publisher Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo, who knew Stanford going back to his Star-Times days, called him a “solid man and a superb writer” who was “a devoted, impas- sioned foot soldier for justice. “I shall long appreciate his willing- Greg Stanford (second from right) who passed away recently after a ness to journey with us when love of lengthy illness, is shown in this photo taken several years ago with fellow change empowered his every Black journalists at a Wisconsin Black Media Association event. He’s pic- thought. He will be missed and his tured with (left to right): columnist and “Black Nouveau” co-host James legacy shall long endure.” Causey, his fellow “Black Nouveau” co-host Joanne Williams, MCJ asso- Causey, who met Stanford when ciate publisher and columnist Mikel Holt, and retired “Black Nouveau” pro- he was a 7th grader at Jackie Robin- ducer Libby Collins.—Photo courtesy of Mikel Holt son Middle School at its career week and caught the writing bug listening to his future mentor talk about his Former columnist Greg passion for writing, called his friend in a lengthy Facebook post, “a major influence and supporter. (continuedStanford from front page) passes“He would sayat the 72same thing I cally the Milwaukee Star-Times, a would say (as it related to covering “Throughout my journalism career Black weekly newspaper and precur- Black issues) and get attacked by Greg has been there for me with sor to the Community Journal. White readers, while I–writing for words of wisdom and encourage- Holt said he and Stanford would the Black press—wouldn’t because ment,” Causey wrote. “When I lost often do similar topics in their my audience was Black. He was a lit- my father five months ago, he was columns and call each other to com- tle jealous of that.” one of the first people to express his pare notes afterward or just to talk is- The MCJ associate publisher re- condolences to me.” sues and journalism. called Stanford saying to him he was (continued on page 3) The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 3 Birthday girls four-legged

Ayahmisurprise! Johnson got a really big surprise when she stepped outside of the Nigerian Community Center on Hampton and Teu- tonia during her 13th birthday party and found...A HORSE!, which was a gift from her parents. Ayahmi is a student at Nico- let High School. Her schoolmates were also wowed by the gift as well. Not a bad way to officially enter your teen years! —Photo by Yvonne Kemp Bully Me Not! Greg Stanford(continued from page 2) “Throughout my journalism career Greg has been there for me with words of wisdom I woke up this morning and saw a and encourage- post on my Facebook timeline about ment.” —James Causey an 11-year-old girl who committed Causey said when he finished a suicide after being bullied at school. fellowship at Harvard University in When I went to search the little girl’s name online, I came 2008, Stanford was retiring from the Journal Sentinel’s editorial depart- across a slew of teenage suicides that were the end result of ment. school and cyber bullying. “When he retired, he told me that Before I knew it, my morning was filled with stories and im- it was my time to become the com- ages of little boys and girls who lost their lives to a rapidly grow- munity griot. When I came back to ing epidemic of teen bullying. the paper, I told them there was only one job that I wanted. Greg’s job.” This is something that children seem to take lightly. They may Another retired Journal and Jour- never expect that their words and actions could be the very thing nal Sentinel colleague, Eugene Kane, that end a peer’s life. in his Facebook post about his friend, Last week, we spoke about how peer pressure and social media called Stanford: “the golden standard can be a negative influence on the teenage mind. We learned that for Black columnists—any columnist really—in Milwaukee and set the bar self-esteem issues stem from an array of things like social media, for anyone who attempts to have the negative friends and in this case, bullying. same impact with their words. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 14 percent “I knew Greg for more than 30 of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 years, from my first days in Milwau- percent have attempted it. kee. I saw him as the ‘Dean of Black columnists’ and when I started writ- It has also been noted that bully victims are between 2 to 9 ing a column, there was no better ex- times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according ample to follow. to studies by Yale University. In addition to that, another study “He was a friend and a colleague in Britain found that at least half of suicides among young people and someone I respected.” are related to bullying. After his retirement from the newspaper, Stanford started the It has been said that bullying typically spikes in the 6th and Ayzha Fine Arts Gallery. He contin- 7th grade. During this time period, it’s seen very often because ued to give back to young people by children are attempting to find where they fit in. judging writing contests and award- While wanting to be a part of something is often seen as nor- ing scholarships. mal behavior, when it comes to establishing a place in these Funeral services for Stanford will be held Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at teens’ situations, fitting in may be at the expense of another Wisconsin Memorial Park “Chapel child’s peace of mind and mental stability. In return, this can lead of Chimes,” 13235 W. Capitol Drive. to possible suicide. He will lie instate Sunday 1 p.m. at If you suspect your child is being bullied or is the one doing the “Chapel of Chimes” until the start the bullying, it is important that you try your best to get to the of the services. Visitation is Saturday, April 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. Family bottom of what’s going on. will receive guests from 6-7 p.m. at Talk to your child about how dangerous it could be if they han- Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W. dle being bullied the wrong way. Never take any threat or suici- Hampton Ave. dal comment lightly. Get your child immediate medical help. If you suspect your child is doing the bullying, talk to them and see if they are troubled. They may be experiencing emotional turmoil and don’t know how to express it positively. If this is the case, seek professional help. Your efforts as a parent or guardian can save a life. • National Bullying Prevention Center: 952-838-9000 | 800- 537-2237 • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Paishance Welch Tweens, Teens & Young Adults

References: Bullying & Suicide http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/con- tent/bullying-and-suicide.html. Web 2019

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RELIGIONRELIGIONAtlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory becomes first African American to lead D.C.’s Catholic Archdiocese In the wake of the child sexual abuse knowledge the unique task that awaits us.” The AP noted that Gregory may have been a top con- scandal that has rocked the Catholic tender for his support of Pope Francis’ progressive di- church, Pope Francis has named Atlanta rection for the church. The Chicago native headed the U.S. bishops conference after it adopted a “zero-toler- archbishop Wilton Gregory to lead the ance” abuse policy in 2002. Gregory supported Francis’ Washington, D.C. archdiocese on vision while heading the archdiocese in Atlanta since Thursday, making him the first African- 2005. Despite his track record, Gregory has not been able to American to hold the position. escape controversy himself. The AP reports that in 2014, The appointment of Gregory, 71, comes after former the Atlanta archdiocese was accused of using $2.2 mil- archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl, submitted his resig- lion in donations to buy and renovate a new home for nation in October after being linked to the child sexual the archbishop. He would later apologize and the man- abuse scandal. sion was sold after public outrage. According to the Associated Press, Wuerl was impli- But with experience having handled a scandal of his cated in covering up abuse by a Pennsylvania grand jury own, Gregory has won praise and many are confident report which claims that he protected child molesting that he will be able the ability to handle the crisis in the priests. Wuerl’s predecessor, Theodore McCarrick, was church, while Pope Francis continues to work toward also implicated for reportedly sexually abusing minors reform. throughout his career. In February he became the first “Gregory has impeccable credentials for dealing with cardinal to be defrocked for abuse. the sex abuse crisis, which is essential for healing the “This is obviously a moment fraught with challenges church,” the Rev. Thomas Reese, an expert on the Amer- throughout our entire Catholic Church, certainly, but ican church, said in a column for Religion News Service nowhere more so that in this local faith community,” on Thursday. Gregory said at a Thursday press conference in Wash- The Rev. James Martin, a leading author and Jesuit ington. “And as in any family, challenges can only be priest, said in a statement that Gregory was a “superb overcome by a firmly articulated resolve and commit- choice” and is “someone who knows how to reach out ment to do better, to know Christ better to love Christ to marginalized populations.” better, to serve Christ better. I would be naive not to ac- Local pastors to read the Seven Last Words of Christ at Mt. Zion MBC on Good Friday The seven last words of Second Word- Jesus Christ will be read Pastor Patrick by seven area pastors on Greer, Sr. Good Friday at Mt. Zion Third Word-Pastor Baptist Church from 12 Walter J. Lanier noon to 3 p.m. Fourth Word- Mt. Zion is located at Pastor Sibley 2207 N. 2nd Street. Rev. Fifth Word-Pastor Louis E. Sibley, III is pas- James A. Phillips tor. Sixth Word-Pastor The pastors who will be Russell reading the seven last B. Williamson words of Christ are: Seventh Word-Pastor First Word-Pastor John R. Walton, Jr. Martin Childs, Jr. The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 5 SIGNIFYIN’: Those doggone, selfish, snobbish

(continued from front page) cats in their home environments and the research, the more I concluded MPS board members with union liarities of those prosperity preacher plans, I act like I don’t hear her. The cats: They’reas a result never entertained more the that there’s a lothuman of similarities be- pacifiers willthan benefit Black students, youpu…uh…kitties, think! who drive up to same trait surfaces when she asks searcher (I read about it in the Wall Street Journal—yeah, I read both thought of “adopting” one myself. tween a Felis Catus and a Partisan and you would think you were talk- their mega churches in their quarter me to go shopping. sides), most Felis Catus (that’s a Without exception, I view them as Political…uh…that word—which ing to Garfield the Cat at mealtime. million-dollar cars to sell insurance But that doesn’t mean I prefer cats house or kitty cat…OR another pompous, snobbish, self-serving, begins with a “P” but I can’t use in Or, Mizialko (the same “progres- to poor congregants who they prom- over dogs. Dogs make for better name that we can’t use in this paper sneaky and irresponsible. this family newspaper you’re hold- sive leader” who dissed Michelle ise will get their reward in the “next companions, they will fight for you, because it is also a slang term for a In fact, I go so far as to refer to ing (cat). Obama a couple of weeks ago after life.” guard your house and wake you up particular area of the female them as the pimps of the animal Try this test: Ask a Democrat if declaring Black folks shouldn’t be BUT, only if you pay their insur- if the house is on fire or Snoop anatomy that if I write it will get me kingdom. they support reparations for the sur- allowed to run a predominantly ance premium on Sunday morning. Doggy Dud is on television. on the “#me too” hit list) can distin- They do nothing but eat, play, vivors of slavery and apartheid, and Black school) will give you some The cost is 10% of your meager in- Which is not to say I’m ever guish sounds, including nouns, and cozy up to you for affection and “ac- I can almost guarantee you’ll get the catnip about Black children can’t come. That’s gross, not net. going to adopt another one. Indeed, know when you’re calling or scold- cidently” spoil your carpet. same reaction you would if you learn because of poverty, the murder Ask the pimp—err, pastoral pu… after recently reading civil rights ing them. They also give little in return. called your cat by his name while it rate and dysfunctional family struc- uh, you know—about Matthew: 19- and health icon Dick Gregory’s last But like President Donald Trump Kinda like some politicians I know. was playing with a dead mouse tures—which is an indirect way for 24 (about it being easier for a camel book, I’ve sworn off all four-legged when asked to reveal his tax returns, In fact, when I read the research (note the symbolism). missionaries and liberals to call your to fit through the eye of a needle pets. cats make a conscious choice to “ig- conclusion that cats comprehend In fact, ask them—politicians or mothers whores, and thus unable to than for a rich man to get to heaven) Written before his death in 2017, nore you,” sometimes with a smirk what you say, but act like you were cats—how they would resolve any make decisions for themselves. and I guarantee your question will Gregory’s book, “Defining Mo- on its face that borders on arro- speaking Chinese, it brought to of the myriad problems stagnating Giving teachers more money, and be met with that cat-like look of dis- ments in Black History: Reading gance. mind SEVERAL politicians I’ve ob- the Black community: unemploy- blocking the charter school doors traction or disdain, if they don’t Between the Lies,” is an eye-open- Research by Atsuko Saito, a psy- served over the years. ment, segregated housing, and poor won’t close Milwaukee’s nation change the subject to a discussion ing series of essay that touch on a chologist at Sophia University in The research revealed that if you government schools—and their re- leading achievement gap between about the meek inheriting variety of topics ranging from his Tokyo, reveals cats are a supercil- watch cats closely enough, there is sponse will be a feline smirk, their Black and white students, but it will “Trump’s” earth. relationship with civil rights stake- ious breed of animal, and very good some tell-tale sign that they actually eyes will either roll up in their sock- insure job security for teachers, To be honest, most men I know holders to unmasking “His-story- at hiding their emotions, unless you hear and understand you. With ets, or they will stutter as they give which is why the district was cre- (even if we say a dog is a man’s best cal” distortions. tick them off. Or neglect them. Or politicians, it’s a little harder, since you something most would identify ated, was it not? Or at least that’s friend) have a little pus…uh “pud- In one section he hypothesizes admonish them. they are masters at rhetoric and mis- as “cat do-do.” what both my childhood mentors die” cat in us as well. You know, that family dogs, whether we call Then they can be very vindictive direction. And if cornered, they will Of course, politicians are not the Tom and Sylvester told me. “cool cat,” “black cat,” etc. them adoptive family members, pets (that’s why your drapery was torn simply blame the other major party, only creatures with cat traits. Ask There are some, who would swear And I’m not without a few of their or man’s best friend, are in reality up a day after buying them a or provide some garbage about how teacher union president Amy many preachers possessed cat traits attributes either. slaves. Yes, slaves, as in property, cheaper brand of cat food). they can relate to our pain and suf- Mizialko how that organization’s as well. When my wife asks me to do servants or our captured ancestors I’ve observed several people’s fering. disingenuous (and deceitful) cam- Now that I think about it, the new something that’s interrupting the who were treated like dogs (pun in- In fact, the more I ventured into paign to replace the majority of research brings to mind some pecu- ballgame, or interferes with my tended). Gregory said we can control the dog’s freedom of movement, we THETHE don’t pay them for their service Celebrate (guard duty) and we put chains MILWAUKEEMILWAUKEE around their necks when they are “allowed” to venture outside our COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY Positivity personal plantations (homes.) URBAN MY Call them what you will, but if JOURNALJOURNAL you used that description without Published twice weekly, By Torre “ToeJoe” Johnson explaining who or what you were Wednesday & Friday Through ture? began labeling children leg- talking about, the innocent observer DIALOGUEDoing this without waiting ends. would think you were talking about 3612 North Martin Luther on a funeral or a vigil, or these We must stop making the ex- a slave. King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 LifeWhy is it that we can work You can’t use that analogy for a Phone: 414-265-5300 (Advertising and Administration) • 414-265-6647 often darken celebrations? cuses for the killing of each (Editorial) • Website: communityjournal.net • Email: Editorial@communi- throughout our lives to accom- cat. That furry creature of mystical tyjournal.net/[email protected] plish things that only truly be- I watched the thousands other only to turn around and power (according to the ancient come recognized after death? come out to support the bro question how dare the others Egyptians) on the other hand, will Patricia O’Flynn -Pattillo duction assistance, tech-support Our mission to bring together- Nipsey Hussell. for killing a brother. In the fight if you put a collar on it, give Founder, Publisher Colleen Newsom, I did not know of him but lis- hood, there is no such thing as you nothing in return for his “ser- Robert J. Thomas, Co-Founder Classified Advertising Sales ness for betterment shouldn’t tening and reading his story, I getting hit by friendly gun fire. vice”—which has yet to be de- Assoc. Publisher Leader be allowed to only happen after fined—and ignores you when you Todd Thomas, Vice President Jimmy V. Johnson, Advertising someone dies or is killed. was and still am impressed, be- If we are supposed to be our cause I know that sacrifice of brother’s keepers, the protec- call or try to train it to pick cotton. Mikel Holt, Founding Editor, Sales If someone’s death does have That doesn’t leave me with many Associate Publisher Mike Mullis, Advertising life for a life is deeper than tors of the women and chil- a direct impact on others’ lives, options for four-legged companions, Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., Coordination how do we use it positively and many are willing to compre- dren, then we need to become unless Simba wants to visit. Editor Yvonne Kemp, Photographer hend and I believe it’s not re- the first responders while But, there’s always fish. Just not Teretha Martin, Terri’s Innovative Kim Robinson, Photographer not just momentarily. spected much as it should be. working directly towards pre- catfish—unless it’s on a plate and Computers: Billing Clerk, Pro- Bill Tennessen, Photographer If we use it momentarily, how do we use it so that we In life, we must stop cele- vention –Peace smothered in hotsauce. Opinion and comments expressed on the Perspectives page do not necessarily —Torre Johnson X Men Hotep. reflect the views of the publisher or management of the MCJ. Letters and “other build in the present, for the fu- brating death more than we do perspectives” are accepted but may be edited for content and length. living. Some of us have even United The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 6 The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 7 The Milwaukee Community Journal April 10, 2019 Page 8