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Editorials pg 2 Running Rebels Community Organization Comes Full Circle Entertainment/ Feature pg 3 their lives, and have decided to would deter them from partici- pursue a college education. pating in gang activity, substance Upcoming Other youth were also rewarded abuse, and other negative activi- for their improvements they ties. He began by utilizing basket- Events pg 4 have made educationally and ball to teach not only the funda- personally. Running Rebels’ mentals of the game, but also the Alumni shared their stories of characteristics of the game that how the organization has carry over into life: discipline, Running Rebels Community Or- changed their lives, and how they focus, communication and team- ganization celebrated its 25th are now back at the organization work. Victor went from funding Anniversary at their Scholarship/ to help with the next generation the entire operation himself, to a Awards banquet on Friday, No- of youth. Running Rebels also current operating budget of over vember 4th at the Italian Com- unveiled its building plans for the 1.5 million dollars. Running Re- munity Center. The keynote rehabilitation project of their bels Community Organization 1300A W. Fond du Lac Ave speaker for the evening was current location where they have now employs over 75 men, Milwaukee, WI 53205 Larry Hisle (former player for been operating since 1999 and women, and young adults who Phone: (414) 264-8222 the Milwaukee Brewers). Mr. recently purchased. Plans include facilitate programs for high risk Fax: (414) 264-8233 www.runningrebels.org Hisle encouraged youth to set new office areas, expanded rec- youth including: mentoring, tu- goals, work hard, and never give reational facilities, an auditorium, toring, crisis stabilization, anger up their dreams. Over 350 peo- cafeteria, work-out center and management, daily living skills, INSIDE ple were in attendance. gymnasium. The Capital Cam- job preparation, an after-school THIS ISSUE: paign for this project will begin in and summer safe and sound pro- The purpose of this event was to January. gram, a school safety initiative, celebrate the accomplishments gang reduction program and “A Whole New 2 of the organization over the last 25 Years ago, Founder/Executive separate programs for serious Light” quarter century and also recog- Director Victor Barnett saw a chronic offenders and firearm nize and reward the youth who need in the community for addi- offenders. have overcome the obstacles in tional outlets for youth that

High School 2 Scholarship recipients included: De’Marcus Mitchell - UW-Plateville ($500), Tanya Evers - Cardinal Stritch Basketball University ($500), LeaDrean Jordan - UW Milwaukee ($250), and Curtis Allen - Iowa Lakes Community Col- lege ($250). “It’s All About 3 Raffle prize winners: 1st prize (IPOD) Randall Logan, 2nd prize (19’’ color TV) Tom Alberg, 3rd prize (DVD/ the Bu$ine$$, VHS player) Rafal Krolik, and 4th prize (Running Rebels t-shirts and latest youth CD project) Devon Ellis. Women!”

“Black 3 Creativity” Milwaukee Youth: Local Success Stories Running Rebels History Poetry Night 3 #3 Congratulations to Honor Roll R., and Quaran S. Those recog- -Excerpt from upcoming novel- students who turned in their nized for Honorable Mention “Ten years ago, the Running Rebels “My Point ran its programming out of a church 4 report cards and received a (2.0 and above) are: Antonio P., Exactly” recreational facility. Because the grade point average of 3.0 and and Deandre W. Keep up the youth did not attend that church, we above: Jaylen H., Job H., Deon’ta good work and we hope to see were not allowed use of the facility.” J., Jessica T., Danielle B., Derrick those who didn’t make the list No matter the differences, we must S., Sabrina S., Deshawn J., Ceron on the list next time! work together!!

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Health Center Medical Things To Come RECONCILIATION Supply By Job Harper By Andre Burnett Accepts Medicare and Medi- caid Hi everyone! The biggest event of I’ve made peace with the enemy 2323 N. Martin Luther King the upcoming year for the Running Erased negative energy Jr. Dr. Rebels will be the renovation of To the best of my ability Milwaukee, WI 53212 our Community Organization. A Whole New Light

Hours: Monday-Saturday That’s right, the RR headquarters By Derrick Shoates 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is going to receive a complete I’ve reconciled (414) 562-1177 makeover, which will cost roughly Although last season was not the

(414) 562-1277 (fax) around $2 million. You don’t have best for our hometown team, Smiled at the mean-mugger Yefim & Lana to imagine what types of exciting there is hope for the Bucks. Lead- Shook hands with the thugger things will happen with that magni- ing into this season, fans were Gave attention to the bugger tude of money: just make sure you unsure about how things were IMPORT DESIGN check out the next newsletter going to turn out, but with the Fashion Hats, Clothing and volume in 2006, when we cover I’ve reconciled Shoes for Men & Women what the remodeling will include. combination of Bobby Simmons, Leather, Sequins & Afro- Andrew Bogut, as well as T.J. Centric Dresses, Figurines & Until Next Time... Ford’s return this season, they are And, finally, now I can say Art The burdens have truly gone on the right track. In fact, it’s very 2323 N. Martin Luther King away...for all of US Jr. Drive likely that they’ll be playoff- bound. Milwaukee, WI 53212 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to

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Mary A. Wunderlich Loan Officer The City Conference has the potential to have a balanced attack again this year. Tech, King, and Vin- 15525 W. National Ave. cent should rumble for a first place finish, while Custer High School is expecting a big year behind the New Berlin, WI 53151 leadership of Marc Mitchell. The Cougars are loaded with size and talented guards. South Division also should compete at the top of the conference as they return two four year starters in Steve White and Telephone: (262) 796-5844 Thomas Shumpert. The best of the rest includes: Juneau, Riverside, Bay View, Washington, and Mar- [email protected] shall. Players to Watch: Board of Directors Michael Mayo, Sr. Player High School Height Year 7th District Supervisor Fredrick Woods Riverside 6’7 Sr. Courthouse, Room 204 Brandon Allen Vincent 6’2 Sr. 901 N. 9th St. Perry Petty Juneau 5’11 Sr. Thomas Shumpert South Division 5’10 Sr. Milwaukee, WI 53233 Steve White South Division 6’6 Sr. Phone: (414) 278-4241 Mitchell Carter Rufus King 7’0 Sr. Louis Pruitt Rufus King 6’2 Sr. Phelps Painting Dwight Buycks Bay View 6’2 Jr. Professional Painting William James Marshall 6’2 Jr. Interior/Exterior" Dominique Scott Vincent 6’3 Jr. Fair Prices Byqius Perine Vincent 6’2 Jr. There is no job too small!” Jaquin Pruitt Washington 6’0 Jr. (414) 531-7703 Kori Lucious King 5’10 So. (414) 234-8518 Monte Gordon Custer 5’9 So.

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Margaret Henningsen, and It’s All About the One thing that makes a busi- Shirley Lanier, owner of Legacy nesswoman so strong is that she Bu$ine$$, Bank, are just some of our local never gives up. Much is involved, Women! African-American business- Visit By Jessica Turner though, in the process of being women. www.runningrebels. business-savvy. For example, you Everyone knows that you need an education, which in- It goes without saying, then, that org won’t be successful without volves studying your profession African-American women have for knowing some background to the fullest. In order to remain come a long way in history. descriptions of information about the career of in the business, you have to stay From freedom of slavery, to the your choice. These days it’s all focused and confident. Many rights of education, to voting, our programs, about the businesswomen. African-American women in our women have continued to raise ways you can African-American business own back yard have been suc- the bar on the meaning of suc- women to be precise. help us, and cessful in owning and running cess, and there’s no stopping I learned that it’s very hard to their own businesses. them now. upcoming

get people to take women Valerie Daniels-Carter, owner of events. Hold your breath men, because seriously, especially African- various Burger King restaurants here we come! American women, when open- in Milwaukee, and Deloris Sims, ing their own businesses.

but took no part in the assault. He Black Creativity served four years in jail. The female More about Mr. Cameron and the By Kendall Baer victim later confirmed that he had museum in the next issue. no part in the assault, and he was paroled. The museum is located at 2233 N. 4th St. Phone: (414) 264-2500. “Being down to That “third man” who miraculously escaped the lynching is Milwaukeean earth keeps you James Cameron. His creative spirit KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! led him to write a book, “A Time of The following organizations work grounded.” Terror”, about that fateful night in The video “The Third Man” tells with the Running Rebels Commu- 1930. about three young black men ac- nity Organization to make the - Andre Burnettk cused of robbery and rape in 1930’s community better: In 1988 he founded America’s Black klan country, Marion, Indiana. Two Holocaust Museum. He wanted to of them, Tom Shipp, 18, and Abra- - Nehemiah M Project help people have “a deeper under- ham Smith, 19, were lynched. standing of history as it related to - New Concept Self-

racial injustice and the African Development Center The third, a 16 year old, was not American experience.” hung. He admitted to being there

published author. As always, we will Poetry Night #3: “A Family have surprise special guests as well. Poetry Night #3

Affair” Tickets for those attending poetry night Friday, December 30th, 2005 By Andre Burnett @ the Running Rebels Com- with a photo of family members on their munity Organization I have good news for those of you that clothing will be $1.50 and $3.00 for 1300A W. Fond du Lac Ave. have the “drive” to write and speak those without family photos on their (13th and Vine) poetry. I just saved a bunch of money clothing. All proceeds will go to the Running Rebels Music Program, a pro- 6pm-9pm on car insurance by switching to….Nah. Our 3rd Poetry Night event gram that helps youth to better their Tickets: is happening on Friday, December 30th, music skills as well as business skills in $3.00………….general tickets 2005 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. The theme the music industry. During the evening, -or- for this event is “A Family Affair”. Bring there will be an open mic session, allow- $1.50………attendees wearing all of your family members and enjoy a ing poets to take their poetry from the clothing w/family photos night of poetry with hosts Chantel and paper to the people. For more info, call me, Andre. Our special guest will be (414) 264-8222, and ask for Andre or Dasha Kelly, a renowned poet and self- Chantel. See you there!

It turns out that traveling from Milwau- with negativity, it shouldn’t seem far- MY POINT EXACTLY: kee to Camden, NJ was to my benefit: fetched to hear of a supporter of posi- Do What You Love and/or Love The director of the Scottish Rite Audi- tive music “going the distance” to What You Do torium, as well as India.Arie allowed me catch a glimpse of rarity. By Andre Burnett to sit in on her rehearsal, where I was In one of my favorite songs and hers the only audience member in the quite as well, “Strength, Courage, and Wis- small auditorium watching their sound dom”, she talks about her being fearful check. of a situation, realizing that she has the I had the opportunity to meet and con- potential to face the situation, and verse with her and her mother before finally utilizing her abilities to over- and after the show. come them. I’ve faced and overcame

similar situations in my lifetime. India.Arie is a R&B soul artist, who plays As an avid traveler, I’ve been to the the acoustic and sings about the In fact, I’ve named the photograph of west side of the country before; I beauty of things in life that other artists us “Strength, Courage, and Wisdom” visited my brother in Las Vegas in often pass up. Her peaceful lyrics, because of our ironic order in the 2000. I’ve been to the south many paired with her smooth, soulful voice photograph as well as our roles. She, times; both my paternal and maternal and the perfect guitar melodies, provide at left, is a source of strength to her family are from the south, and of for a listening experience unlike any fans, I guess you could call me course, I’ve been all over the Mid- other. “courage”ous for traveling to NJ for west. the first time, and her mother, Ms. To date, she has released two , Simpson, at right, is wise, which shows So I decided to boldly go where no “Acoustic Soul” and “”. man has gone before: 1500 + miles to through India.Arie. Her highly anticipated , “India’s the east in the middle of November Song”, is expected in March ‘06. In a My advice to you is to “do what you to see one of my favorite artists, the time where many music artists, includ- love, and love what you do”. beautiful India.Arie, perform live. ing those in R&B, fill their performances Even if it takes 1500 + miles to do it!

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Upcoming Events

Spreading Holiday Wednesday, December 21st, 2005 Running Rebels Community Ways to Help Running Cheer Organization’s Breakfast Special Rebels This season, the staff at Running 9am-11am $3.00 per plate, which includes eggs, Rebels Community Organization CDs and T-shirts for sale. will be helping the youth and and your choice of meat or grain. Meat– sausage, bacon, or croquets Running Rebels Community Or- families throughout our commu- Grain– rice, biscuits, or pancakes ganization sells CDs containing nity. If you would like to help music from jazz to R&B to posi- also, please feel free to send your Thursday, December 22nd, 2005 tive rap. Proceeds from each sale donations to the Running Rebels Running Rebels Community Organiza- go to the various programs pro- Community Organization. Thank tion’s 1st Annual Holiday Celebration moting youth entrepreneurship. you for your support. -Open to the community- Donations are also appreciated. 12pm-7pm

12:00pm-3:30pm: Santa’s Gift Shop;

3:30pm-5:00pm: RRCO Holiday Snack and Food Giveaway;

5:00pm-7:00pm: Holiday Dance with performances by Rebel Life Entertain- ment.