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A Democratic Socialist INSIDE: SPECIAL SALUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA! www.communityjournal.net 25 Cents BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE VOL. XL Number 27 January 25, 2017 PAID MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN The Milwaukee PERMIT NO. 4668 OMMUNITYOMMUNITY OURNAL WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPEROURNAL Families and community mem- CC bers learned aboutJJ cancer preven- tion and ways to improve health Gov. Walker unveils and cancer-related racial dispari- ties from Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) students and “next-gen” welfare health experts during a recent health fair at the school, located at 2300 W. Highland Blvd. reform package MHSA students were among 400 from the school who partici- But two lawmakers question plan’s pated in a service learning part- impact on poor families, jobless nership involving the school, the Compiled by MCJ Staff Medical College of Wisconsin A“next-generation”welfarere- (MCW) Cancer Center, the Ameri- form package requiring able-bodied can Cancer Society and Kohl’s adults with children older than six Healthy Families. and receiving FoodShare benefits MPS students use art, The project happened thanks to and housing assistance to work 80 a grant from the American Cancer hours per month or participate in a Society and Kohl’s Healthy Fami- job training program was unveiled creativity to address lies to the MCW Cancer Center. Monday by Gov. Scott Walker. Through the grant, MHSA stu- The plan—which the governor calls, “Wisconsin Works for Every- dents studied cancer and related cancer prevention and one”—will be included in his 2017- racial disparities in Milwaukee and 2019 budget proposal. heard from MCW guest speakers. health disparities During a news conference at the The students’ experience culmi- offices of ResCare Workforce Serv- Sen. LaTonya Johnson (Pictured above): A repre- nated in the fair, which featured ices in Milwaukee—one of four stops promoting the reforms, Walker said his sentative from the Medical everything from detailed scientific plan is based on the “Wisconsin Works” welfare reform law championed by School of Wisconsin ex- presentations to spoken word po- former Gov. Tommy Thompson in the 1990s. plains the particulars of etry about cancer disparities. “Wisconsin Works” ended the Aid to Families with Dependent Children cancer research and dis- Cancer and cancer-related mor- (AFDC) program and replaced it with a work-based program. The reforms tality affect a disproportionate covery as a result of that helped drive sweeping welfare reform across the country. amount of African Americans in Said Walker in a news release: “We’re reinstating some of the obvious research with a health fair the region, including higher inci- things, some of the common sense proposals that were included in Wisconsin attendee at the Milwaukee dence and mortality rates for lung, Works. High School of the Arts. liver and colon cancers and a “But we’re going to go further,” Walker continued. “We’re saying we want (Pictured at left): students higher breast cancer mortality rate to make sure that we break down other barriers along the way.” hold displays related to for African American women. Though Walker’s plan was cheered by conservatives and business organi- cancer due to tobacco Prostate cancer rates among zations like Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, which said the welfare system in Wisconsin and the nation creates a disincentive to work, two Black use.--Photos by Yvonne African American men are double those in the population as a legislators released statements either condemning the plan or taking a wait Kemp whole. and see stance. “I believe it is morally unfair and unjust to threaten reduced access to food “The construction and opening of and shelter for low-income families with children,” said state Sen. LaTonya Artist rendering of new arena. this new arena has the capacity to be Johnson. a truly transformative moment for (continued on page 2) Milwaukee,” Alderman Johnson said. “But in order to make sure our Aldermen Stamper and residents benefit from this opportu- nity, we are paying special attention Rainey defend Sherman to making sure that Milwaukeeans of all backgrounds are involved in the process.” Park neigborhood The meeting will also offer Mil- waukee residents the opportunity to revitalization plan, say be certified for the city’s Resident Preference Program. critics “misinformed” The RPP provides job opportuni- Compiled by MCJ Staff ties to city residents with construc- Responding to criticism of a Common tion skills to work on development Council initiative utilizing developers and projects. contractors in renovating and selling vacant, Contractors bidding on certain city-owned foreclosed Sherman Park area In partnership with the Wisconsin public and private projects within homes, Aldermen Russell Stamper and Khalif Entertainment and Sports Center, the City of Milwaukee must hire a Rainey defended the plan, calling those critics Residents invited Alderman Cavalier Johnson will certain percentage of City of Mil- “misinformed.” host a town hall meeting this Thurs- waukee residents to work on those In a joint op/ed article in the city’s daily re- day, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. for res- projects. cently, the aldermen said the critics of the to learn about idents who are interested in learning To verify one’s eligibility, the City Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initia- more about family-supporting ca- of Milwaukee issues a certification tive misunderstand the requirements of the reers that will be available at the to qualified individuals. program. new Milwaukee Bucks arena. Anyone who is interested in at- The critics expressed their concerns during jobs working at tending this jobs town hall is asked a recent hearing at City Hall. They are wor- The town hall will be held at the Ald. Russell Stamper, II Next Door Foundation, 5310 W. to RSVP at wisconsinesc.com/ca- ried the plan would favor large, out-of-state Capitol Dr. reers. developers rather than smaller, local busi- new Bucks arena nesses and families hoping to purchase homes. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Critics also claimed the program will lead PULSEPULSEOFOF THETHE “Recently, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to “gentrification,” because the renovated tar- get homes could be priced out of range of threatend a Milwaukee resident on Facebook follow- Sherman Park residents interested in buying ing an encounter the two had on a flight. Has the the homes. COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY The aldermen explained the renovation ini- ssheriffheriff gone too far? Why or why not? Photos and question by Yvonne Kemp tiative grants up to $1 million to subsidize the “At that point (the “Yes, I think Sheriff “David Clarke is “It certainly isn’t renovation of 100 houses in the Sherman Park neighborhood by March 2018 in the target encounter during Clarke has gone too not for Milwaukee what Jesus would area from North Sixth Street to North 20th the flight) no. I feel far. Lately Clarke County. He does not say! Our sheriff Street, from West Capitol Drive to West the Milwaukee resi- has gone over, ensure the safety of should be more Lloyd Street. Ald. Khalif Rainey dent started the en- overboard. With all our people, mean- conscientious with Developers will be required to purchase counter. But I think the negative things ing minorities. He how he uses his five or more city-owned foreclosed properties for $1 each, renovate them to Sheriff Clarke over that have been said downgrades his words and be more code-compliant standards and hire at least one unemployed or underemployed steps his authority about Milwaukee, own people. His methodical as an Milwaukee resident for each house purchased. and doesn’t repre- Sheriff Clarke has choice of words are elected representa- The maximum grant per house is $10,000, and that grant is awarded when sent his position in Johnny not helped.” John just as bad as Don- Kimberly tive.” Claudia the renovation work is completed. the manner a Mil- Thomas Stanley ald Trump. He is anBrown Brewer “The job opportunities being created with the initiative, coupled with the waukee County embarrassment to chance of bringing these homes back to life to boost the overall quality of life sheriff should.” the sheriff’s department. He has gone too in the area, make this a solid win-in for the community and the city as a far with this last situation.” (continued on page 2) The Milwaukee Community Journal January 25, 2017 Page 2 dose,” said County Executive Chris Abele. “These are our sons and daughters, schools, social media blitzes, city-wide “wear red” days, and resource and Milwaukee County Executive Chris our brothers and sisters, our parents, neighbors and friends. Milwaukee information booths at Marquette basketball games and other community Abele Announces Prevention Effort County has resources available for individuals and families struggling with events. A full list of events can be found at www.lightunitered.org. addiction. The Light & Unite Red campaign is an opportunity for us to raise The press conference preceded an addiction information resource fair, Against Substance Abuse awareness about how we can help.” hosted at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center (902 15th Avenue, County Executive Chris Abele yesterday announced the launch of Light & The Light & Unite Red committee consists of more than 25 health depart- South Milwaukee, WI). Here, County Executive Chris Abele shared a procla- Unite Red, a campaign spearheaded by Milwaukee County to increase aware- ments, schools, nonprofits and other community organizations who are work- mation, announcing this week as National Drug & Alcohol Fact week. Other ness about substance abuse among Milwaukee area teens. The campaign is ing to provide information about drugs and alcohol to counteract the myths speakers included Mike Lappen, Administrator of the Behavioral Health Di- in its second year in Milwaukee County and is part of National Drug and Al- that teens learn from the internet, social media, TV, movies, music or from vision; Erik Brooks, Mayor of the City of South Milwaukee; and Michelle cohol Fact Week (January 23 – 29, 2017), an effort that unites communities friends.
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