RUNNING REBELS COMMUNITY Running Rebels Community Times ORGANIZATION “We are what you read!” SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: VOLUME 16 FEBRUARY 06

Editorials pg 2 Black History Month Mayor Barrett Declares “Victor Barnett Day” Entertainment/ Feature pg 3 This newsletter, like In Milwaukee Upcoming every issue of the Run- ning Rebels Community Events pg 4 Times, is designed to note the positive aspects going on in the During the Running Rebels Community Organization’s annual community of Milwaukee, as well holiday celebration on December 22nd, 2005, Mayor Tom as inform you of the events hap- Barrett paid a surprise visit to the agency to present the Ex- pening nationally. This edition ecutive Director of the organization, Victor Barnett, with a especially is purposed to give you Proclamation from his office announcing December 22nd to an understanding of how the efforts of African Americans be Victor Barnett Day in Milwaukee. shape and mold what we do today. Over 100 youth and adults attended the momentous occasion 1300A W. Fond du Lac Ave in which Victor humbly accepted the award and thanked Milwaukee, WI 53205 Reality is, if we didn’t have peo- Mayor Barrett for taking time to visit the facility and recogniz- Phone: (414) 264-8222 ple like Martin Luther King, Jr., Fax: (414) 264-8233 ing him for his 25+ years of service to the community. www.runningrebels.org Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tub- man, Sojourner Truth, C.T. Victor’s message to the community is that we must recognize Vivian, Rosa Parks, and others and support the grass roots organizations who are working on INSIDE who fought tirelessly for equality, the front lines with Milwaukee’s youth and families, and that THIS ISSUE: we wouldn’t have the opportu- nity to write articles, and, in we must continue to work together in order to solve the turn, we wouldn't be able to many problems that are plaguing our community. Men’s Night 2 produce this newsletter. So, Out before you read any articles, acknowledge the fact that the fight was fought, and won to a The Running Rebels Community Organization has officially certain extent, for African kicked off its Capital Campaign. The plans have been unveiled for the “Black Creativ- 2 Americans to show that they are rehabilitation of their current location where they have been operat- ity” just as capable as anyone else to ing since 1999, but have only recently purchased. Plans include new read, write, and change peoples’ office areas, expanded recreational facilities, an updated computer lab lives for the better. Because of and library, and an auditorium and gymnasium. For information on “WAKE UP!” 2 this, we can truly say that “we how you can help the Capital Campaign, please call Victor Barnett at are what you read!” (414) 264-8222.

Food For 3 Thought– Ahman Green Takes Running Rebels Youth on Outing Poetry Edition Pro Bowl Running Back for the Milwaukee. After enjoying a buf- graph with Mr. Green and re- Movie Synopsis/ 3 Green Bay Packers, Ahman fet meal and getting a chance to ceived an autographed certificate Movie Review stating that they participated in Green, took out time in his busy get to know Mr. Green, they then the “Ahman Green Bucks Night schedule to meet with positive attended the Bucks game vs. the “My Point 4 Out”. This was a once in a life- youth from various organizations Cleveland Cavaliers where Mr. time opportunity that the Run- Exactly” on January 4th, 2006. The youth Green escorted them on a tour ning Rebels Community Organi- were picked-up in a limousine of the locker room and even zation, as well as organizations and taken to meet Mr. Green at through the players tunnel. Each like COA, were honored to be a the 311 restaurant in downtown youth took an individual photo- part of.

PAGE 2

Health Center Medical Men’s Night Out “Glory Road”. (Preview of the Black Creativity Supply By Damon Shoates movie on the Feature page {pg. By Kendall Baer Accepts Medicare and Medi- 3}). ilwaukeean James Cameron is the caid On Saturday, January 14th, M 2323 N. Martin Luther King there was a “Men’s Night We arrived at the mall, lined up creative spirit behind “A Time of Ter- ror”, a book about his escape from a Jr. Dr. Out”. The “Men’s Night Out” two-by-two from eldest to lynching in 1930. The same spirit that Milwaukee, WI 53212 is a night dedicated to black youngest, and walked quietly drove Mr. Cameron to write his story Hours: Mon-Sat men in the community coming from the entrance, to the movie led him to found the Black Holocaust 9a.m. to 5p.m. together to promote a positive theater itself. Museum. This nationally known mu- (414) 562-1177 image of African-American seum features exhibits such as photo (414) 562-1277 (fax) men. The sight of the 40 black men highlights from an early lynching to the Yefim & Lana walking together peacefully modern civil rights movement, a repro- There were discussions about through the mall definitely made duction of the interior of a slave ship, plus many other pictures and artifacts IMPORT DESIGN problems in the community an impression…a good one for a and networking opportunities important to black history. Fashion Hats, Clothing and change. Shoes for Men & Women to work with different organi- We would like to thank Tony One of the artifacts presented there is Leather, Sequins & Afro- zations from around the city. a Griot (gree-oh). What that is will be Centric Dresses, Figurines & Courtney for the huge role he The focal point of the evening featured in the next issue—but if you Art played in organizing this event. was when we went to the May- cannot wait, visit the museum at 2233 2323 N. Martin Luther King N. 4th St. or call (414) 264-2500 for Jr. Drive fair movie theater to view the the answer! Milwaukee, WI 53212 movie, Mon - Fri 9a.m. to 5:30p.m.

wisconsinboxing.com

Visit online for Wisconsin’s leading amateur STEELERS 2/5/2006 SEAHAWKS boxing SUNDAY resource. See schedules of upcoming events, NFL CRUNCH TIME news, photos, and past By Exie Tatum results. Go online now to find After a season like this one, you have to already be anticipating next year, but let’s finish this one a local boxing club near you. first. After all the controversy (T.O.), natural disaster (Katrina), and the Colts being knocked out in their first playoff game again, you must be ready for the Super Bowl. We have witnessed the fall CHASE Home Mortgage of some great teams, and saw some new power houses come alive. Now it’s time for the show, “Super Bowl XL”. Are you ready? For those of you that have expected “THE BUS” to have that Mary A. Wunderlich trophy before his retirement, expect to see it in Detroit on Super Bowl Sunday. Mike Holmgren Loan Officer and his Seahawks have put together a great season, but the Steelers have shown what wins foot- 15525 W. National Ave. ball games: Defense. Get the popcorn & pizza ready, and I’ll see ya in front of the T.V. on February New Berlin, WI 53151 5th. Telephone: (262) 796-5844 Just Announced: Pittsburgh Wins! PITTSBURGH 21 SEATTLE 10 [email protected]

wound was not life- ember a 40-bar song, but can’t Board of Directors WAKE UP!! threatening, but the reason even read at a high school Michael Mayo, Sr. th for the gunfire was. level. 7 District Supervisor By Clifton Phelps Courthouse, Room 204 th After an investigation, it was As a nation and as a commu- 901 N. 9 St. On Wednesday, January l1th, found that two groups of nity, we must wake up and Milwaukee, WI 53233 2006 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, teenagers were arguing over a realize that in order to survive Phone: (414) 278-4241 at approx. 12:35pm, a single cell phone, when suddenly the as a people, we must first bullet ranged out of a 9mm argument erupted into gun- learn to get along and under- Phelps Painting handgun (which was in the fire. stand not only ourselves, but Professional Painting possession of a teenager), also each other. Interior/Exterior" traveled some three city Wake up, my community, Fair Prices blocks, finally hitting a 5 year where having a “grill” is more There is no job too small!” old African American girl out- important than feeding your Clifton Phelps is a contributing writer (414) 531-7703 side during recess, playing on own child. Wake up, my com- for the Running Rebels Community Times. (414) 234-8518 the playground. The bullet munity, where youth can rem-

RUNNING REBELS COMMUNITY TIMES VOLUME 16 PAGE 3 Feature Page

(cont’d) LOCAL SUCCESS STORY: FOOD FOR THOUGHT Al Jarreau

all they doin’ is raising h*#$ going to jail Visit and they souls’ sell By Andre Burnett and they all acting twelve www.runningrebels.org barely doin’ for themselves On December 27th, 2005, the for descriptions of our Ford Motor Company presented programs, This edition of Food for Thought the next generation $25,000 to the UW-Milwaukee ways you can help, will feature an excerpt of poetry by another future of degradation Maurice l., entitled “motivated by Foundation on behalf of Milwau- and the people”. no mental emancipation kee native jazz musician Al Jar- upcoming events. depending on the man for the reau. occupation it’s upsetting me and education He noted how making funds ‘cause they can’t see and transportation available to the future teachers nor hear and residence studying at [UWM] will benefit every year another generation of not using the youth who are taught by nor think for themselves their common sense them. Way to go, Mr. Al Jar- the books dust on the shelves reau!

today as a major impact in sports, aspirations to be a chef. But when “Nobody said you have “Glory Road”: putting aside once and forever a she finds out through a CT scan A Synopsis stereotype about blacks and for- that she has only weeks to live, her to be gangstas, h**s- - - ever changing sports. hopes and dreams are shattered, or are they? read more, learn

Georgia takes something negative more, change the Movie Review and turns it around as she vies to “Last Holiday” live the lavish life that she always globe.” By Carey Jenkins & Damon Shoates desired. The actors did a wonderful job, but it felt as if the writers were -Rapper “Nas” “Glory Road” is the story of the trying to squeeze as much as possi- first NCAA team to start five black ble into the beginning of the movie. For that reason, I’ll give “Last Holi- men. In times past, there was an unwritten rule for teams to play no By Andre Burnett day 3 out of five stars. LL Cool J, more than three black players at a Timothy Hutton, Alicia Witt, and Gerardo Esposito also co-star in time. Though the story took place ueen Latifah stars in this movie Q this movie. decades ago, the impact that the as Georgia Byrd, a shy woman with coach demonstrated still lingers *****

A Mentor at Running Rebels Responsibilities of a Man tion, accept the consequences that By Kendall Baer By Steven R. Jenkins come with it, and take care of your personal responsibilities. When I was young, I asked people Everyday young boys claim that they Understand that although men be- who helped me, “What can I do to are men. However, they lack the finan- come discouraged at times, they still ever thank you? cial capabilities of providing for even manage to get it done. The keys to themselves. Now is the time to teach being a good man are to be unselfish, They said, “Whatever we’ve done that our BOYS the true responsibilities of willing to sacrifice, and being able you’ve appreciated, pass it on to some- manhood. speak your mind. Remember, you’re one else in the future.” just a man striving to be as perfect as In order to be acknowledged as a man, possible. one must be responsible, respectable, That is what I am doing when I’m at the Running Rebels Community Times and willing to comprehend the bigger Our condolences and sincerest thoughts newsletter meetings—passing on ideas picture. Young adults who have been go out to the family of Chris Griffin, girls’ incarcerated and given a second chance, basketball coach at Vincent High School and thoughts that have proved success- and Flenard Burnham and family, who ful in my life. I hope my efforts will be it’s up to you to understand the position have spent many years helping youth in of value to their futures. you are in. You must step up, take ac- our community.

women didn’t do these things for artist, including a stint as a member of a MY POINT EXACTLY: publicity. In fact, they were thrust into group called “The Travellers”, he also Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Lou Rawls, and Richard Pryor: Today’s the spotlight involuntarily after making recorded duets with his childhood Black History an effort to support civil rights in the friend, Sam Cooke. Rawls was most By Andre Burnett most peaceful way. They are a true recognized, though, for his tireless ef- source of strength to any woman or forts in working with the United Negro man who stands up for what they feel College Fund, always informing folk that is right. We can take solace in the fact “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” He that they lived and died peacefully. helped raise over $200 million dollars over multiple decades with the fund- CORETTA SCOTT KING and ROSA raiser. PARKS

(1927-2006) and (1913-2005)

Coretta Scott King was the driving LOU RAWLS force behind Martin Luther King, Jr’s (1933-2006) RICHARD PRYOR continuous efforts for equality and I can remember—I was in my early non-violence. In 1968, in Memphis, (1940-2005) teens—listening to the announcer on TN, before his march in support of an adult contemporary FM radio sta- garbage workers, King Jr. was assassi- Pryor was known for his raunchy hu- tion mention that the song, “Lady nated. Before he was buried, Mrs. Love”, sang by Lou Rawls was coming mor, including his use of the controver- King took his place at the front line. up. I immediately got my AM/FM cas- sial word that stirs up tension in the

sette player ready, placed the cassette African American community. But he She continued fighting for human in its place and popped the pause set an example for the African Ameri- rights until her death on January 31st, button, then the record/play button, can community when, after a visit to 2006. And all of us know of Rosa anxious to catch every word of this Africa in the mid ‘80’s, he stopped using Park’s bold refusal to give up her seat song. In addition to his more than 60 the word in his stand-ups. He will truly on the basis of her skin color. These albums and 50+ years as a recording be missed, but always remembered.

**To place an advertisement in our newsletter, to become an eRebel News subscriber ( r eceive updates through your email as well as the electronic version of our newsletter ) , or for questions on any of the articles in this newsletter, contact Natasha at ( 414) 264-8222, or [email protected]** Upcoming Events

Wednesdays, February 1st–22nd, Saturday, February 11th, 2006 2006 CAREER DAY African Men Educational Network Ways to Help Running 1pm-Until (AMEN) Presents Rebels @ the Running Rebels Community An African History Community Educa- Organization tion Project CDs and T-shirts for sale. Run- (Address and phone # on front page) Held weekly @ Washington, Villard, ning Rebels Community Organiza- Atkinson, and Center Street Libraries tion sells CDs containing music from Enjoy a day where successful Milwau- from 6:30p.m.-8p.m. jazz to R&B to positive rap. Pro- kee businessmen and women speak ceeds from each sale go to the vari- about their careers and give advice to ous programs promoting youth en- Mondays, February 20th-March trepreneurship. Donate to our Capi- youth. 13th, 2006 tal Campaign by sending a check to “Understanding Who I Am” Friday, February 24th, 2006 Running Rebels or by calling our A self-exploration series for young organization for more information. @ the Holton Detention Center males, grades 7-12 Located on Holton St. and Capitol @ Capitol Library Drive 3969 N. 74th St. Black History Celebration 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. 4:30-6:30p.m. To enroll, email Venice Williams at -Performances by Rebel Life Enter- [email protected] or call (414) 445- tainment 7447/(414) 873-9550.