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BULK RATE PART TWO: THE NEW FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER! U.S. POSTAGE PAID VOL. XLIII Number 14 Oct. 23, 2019 www.milwaukeecommunityjournal.com 25 Cents MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668 WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER HABARIHABARI Gov. Evers calls for GANIGANI(What’s The News?)?? National News Briefs special session to Democratic Chairwoman and California take up gun bills Congress- woman Maxine Black lawmakers praise governor for Waters slammed Face- his leadership on the issue book CEO Mark Compiled by MCJ Editorial Staff Zuckerberg for its practices. He was the sole wit- State Rep. David Crowley, ness before the House Financial state Sen. Lena Taylor, and Mil- Services Committee hearing on waukee Ald. Cavalier Johnson Facebook’s proposed Libra digital Portrait of former mayor Marvin Pratt currency. She chastised the CEO recently praised Gov. Tony for his company’s lack of diversity, the anti-trust investigations into unveiledMarvin Pratt, The only person at in schoolMilwaukee history to named hold both the offices after of mayor and himMilwaukee County Evers for calling on the state Facebook, and his company’s im- Executive, and his wife Diane admire the portrait of himself as it was unveiled by Milwaukee Public School legislature to convene a special pact on society. Waters said given Superintendent, Dr. Keith Posley, and Janice Carter, principal of Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School, where Facebook’s size and reach, it’s session to act on common sense the ceremony was held before the students, faculty, and district officials. Pratt Elementary was formerly opened serious discussion of gun safety reform. whether the social media company Silver Spring Elementary School. The name was changed in 2016. It’s the hope of school officials the por- State Sen. Taylor should be broken up. Stunned, the trait will inspire future generations of students. It will hang near the school entrance so all students can Saying it was “the right thing to do,” Zukerberg smirked and whispered view it often and understand the legacy of the man for whom their school was named.—Kemp photo Evers made his call for a special session to his staff. Victorious, Waters during a news conference at Milwaukee’s turned the mic over to the GOP mi- city hall where he signed executive order nority member.—Thegrio.com #54, which requires the convening of the special session to address the gun violence. The U.S. Evers wants lawmakers to vote on two Postal Service bills during the session scheduled for No- will honor the late trailblazing vember 7. One measure would enforce uni- veteran journal- versal background checks, and the second ist Gwen Ifill (called “Extreme Risk Protection Orders” or with a com- ERPOs) would allow the courts to remove Rep. Crowley memorative guns from individuals who may harm them- stamp. Ifill, a selves or someone else. PBS news an- chor who died “We’re not talking about theory here,” in 2016 of can- said the governor. “We’re talking about ac- cer, was among the first African tions that the legislature can take that will Americans to hold prominent posi- literally save lives in the state of Wiscon- tions in both broadcast and print sin.” journalism. The stamp will be the 43rd postage stamp included for Saying the proposed measures take a real the Black Heritage series. Ifill previ- step toward decreasing senseless gun vio- ously worked at The Washington lence, while maintaining Second Amend- Post, The New York Times, and ment protection, Rep. Crowley said the Ald. Johnson NBC News. She was to receive the NEW BUCKS-BRANDED WASHINGTON PARK COURT REFURBISHMENT UNVEILED measures have widespread public support. 2016 John Chancellor Award from Members of the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin health network joined Milwaukee Bucks A recent summer poll showed 80% of Wisconsinites support gun safety Columbia Univ. for her work as a mascot Bango recently to celebrate the newly Bucks-branded refurbished basketball court at Washington reporter, moderator and trusted laws—including gun owners. voice in media and journalism Park, 4164 W. Washington Blvd. The celebration included the unveiling of the court, which was presented Ald. Johnson cited a Marquette University Law School poll of 2018 in when she passed.—Thegrio.com by the Bucks and FMCW, as well as a youth basketball clinic and a community resource fair. the FMCW which 80% of Wisconsin residents favored extending background checks health network also introduced its Community “Care-A-Van,” designed to provide residents access to free (continued on page 4) The law team health screenings, education, coaching and health navigation.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp that represented former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger ON THE TABLE WITH MUL! has started the OF THE process to over- PULSE turn her convic- tion for the killing of Botham Jean by filing an COMMUNITYBy Yvonne Kemp “intent to appeal.” Guyger was handed a 10-year sentence for fa- QUESTION OF THE WEEK: tally shooting Jean in his apartment, after mistaking his place for her “How important is gun safety own. The trial evoked issues of race, police misconduct and legal and reform in making our definitions of self-defense. Because Guyger garnered sympathy from community safer?” Judge Tammy Kemp in her case, “Gun safety is im- Dr. Eve Hall, president and CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League moderated a panel discussion the organiza- “It is imperative the Dallas County D.A.’s office tion hosted recently as part of the city-wide “On The Table” discussions at North Division High School, 1011 wants Kemp replaced by another portant because that we change W. Center St. The panel participants (pictured above with Hall) spoke on the criminal justice system and its judge. The county’s D.A. John socioeconomic impact on African American families and the community as a whole. The panelists were (left as a community, Creuzot faces a contempt hearing. the gun laws, so to right): Dr. Mohammad Dakwar, provost at MATC, Dr. Sadique Isahaku, a dean at MATC, and Leonard Simp- Kemp found him in contempt for son, who works at MATC helping incarcerated individuals pursuing college credits. Sponsored by the Greater we have seem- taking part in an interview ahead of it will be harder Milwaukee Foundation, “On The Table” is a annual, one-day event in which citizens of all backgrounds and the trial, even after she issued a ingly forgotten races talk about issues impacting them and Milwaukee in general. The discussions are held a various venues gag order.—Thegrio.com for people to around the city and are done over breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee.—Photo by Yvonne Kemp the importance of PATRICIA purchase that if they dream it, they can achieve it. Reasby caring what hap- MAC taught them how to create their own businesses and pens in and A. BRIGHAM weapons who WEDDLE Services set for teaching entrepreneurial skills through workshops and exposing them to other leaders in the commu- around our community home and have no busi- “renaissance man” nity. neighborhood. Education is key.” ness ever trying to get a gun.” Through “Born2Dream,” Reasby did everything DarrinServices celebrating Reasby the life of community ren- for the youth, from helping them attain scholarships aissance man Darrin Reasby, who died last week- for school to helping them open savings accounts “Gun safety is im- “I believe that gun end, several years after receiving a heart transplant, and learn money management and how to save for portant as too safety is a major key will be held Saturday, October 26, at Jerusalem the future. often children are Missionary Baptist Church, 2505 W. Cornell St., on After receiving a heart transplant, Reasby refused to healing our com- either seriously the corner of Cornell and Teutonia Avenue. Visita- to let the challenges that go with such a life extend- munity. The focus tion will start at 11 a.m., followed by the celebration ing surgery slow him down or stop him from giving hurt or killed be- starting at 12 noon. back to the community. cause they’ve should be equally di- A lifelong Milwaukee resident who worked with Reasby was a creative genius and had so many gained access to vided between both many companies, organizations, as well as with sev- ideas he wanted to impart to the young people in the eral celebrities, Reasby’s greatest joy was serving community. weapons that have CHERYL citizens and our law MARCOS his community as an advocate for children and One idea was his new venture: a bakery for young no gun locks or enforcement depart- youth. He enjoyed teaching the youth entrepreneur- people to work in and run called, “Are You Kidding properly put away. ISABELL KING ial skills and training them how to start their own Me Bakery.” Children don’t ments. We are all re- businesses by creating his organization called, Reasby was a chef, a fashion designer, event co- sponsible for the condition/social climate we “Born2Dream.” ordinator, and carpenter. He was also a son, brother, know the dangers. However adults do The organization aim was to teach young people father, cousin, leader, and friend. and should take better precausations.” are establishing for our future generations.” The Milwaukee Community Journal•October 23, 2019•Page 2 speaking with leaders and repre- MPS. Still, there is so much more believe was possible. sentatives from UWM, MATC and to accomplish. Graduates like Eric An- MPS. We share a better understanding drekopoulos are proof of how lives Also, we were honored with an of how to work together. Leaders have been so positively impacted Advancing award at the University Economic and stakeholders from all three in- by the M3 collaboration.