VOTE AUGUST 11! Sample ballot on page 6!BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID VOL. XLIV Number 3 August 5, 2020 www.milwaukeecommunityjournal.com 25 Cents MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMIT NO. 4668 WISCONSIN’S LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER happy ANNIVERSARY Milwaukee community journal! 44 YEARS AND COUNTING of having our finger on Black Milwaukee’s pulse! Compiled by MCJ Editorial Staff omy; church and faith; the flag, connoting political awareness; Friday (Weekend) editions, a burgeoning digital presence, the building neighborhoods and country; and the schoolhouse, rep- holder of a state certification as an official newspaper publishing This week marks the 44th Anniversary resenting education, the key to upward mobility and solidarity. legal notifications, along with being the largest circulated Black of your Milwaukee Community Journal These principles and institutions were—and are—the definable Publication in Wisconsin, are hard earned achievements that are objectives of our focus and delivery. They have remained au- deeply respected by our peers in the industry, the city and com- (MCJ), upon which we embarked on our thentic for 44 years. Community is more than a word, it is a mis- munity. mission and goal: “We want to accentuate sion. The symbols within the logo hold as much weight today as Even during COVID-19 and an unprecedented year of change when we began. and advertising losses, MCJ has proven itself an “essential” in- the positives” of the city’s African Ameri- From a paltry group of four individuals: Patricia O’Flynn stitution. With a reduced staff of talented professionals who just can community. (Thomas ) Pattillo, Robert Thomas, Jimmy Ewing and Mikel keep on giving and fighting to exist and succeed, MCJ has man- The MCJ logo pretty much spells out what we’re about--our Holt, this institution has served and employed, driven by the aged to reach another anniversary. We thank every reader, ad- community--and those things that are at the foundation of what principals of the initial logo. vertiser and every staff member who simply refused to let the makes up a community: home and family; business and econ- The Milwaukee Community Journal, with its Wednesday and (continued on page 2) Elise Ashley Tyler Baldwin Anna Dannecker Jaazmin Hairston-Chainey Malik Johnson Cameron LeFlore University of Murray State University Emerson College 4th Year Miramar College DePaul University DePaul University Wisconsin-Madison 1st Year Undergraduate Undergraduate 5th Year Undergraduate 4th Year Undergraduate 3rd Year Undergraduate 2nd Year Law School Major: Communications/ Major: Comedic Arts Major: Medical Interpreter Major: Cello Performance Major: Secondary Major: Law Business Marketing Minor $2000 Scholarship $1000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship Education $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship THE 2020TERENCE N. Jerrell Lovett Autumn Mays Olivia Osunkwo Mackenzie Robertson Alethia Tilford Medical College of WI DePaul University Marquette University US Air Force Academy John Hopkins Sch. of Ad- THOMAS 1st Year Graduate Cardio- 1st Year Undergraduate 5th Year Undergraduate 3rd Year Undergraduate vanced Internatl’ Studies; SCHOLARSHIP vascular Physiology Major: Performing Arts Major: Nursing Major: Biology/Pre-Med 2nd Year Graduate Studies; $2000 Scholarship Management $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship Major: International Studies RECIPIENTS $2000 Scholarship $2000 Scholarship The Origional Black Panthers to send children back to school in style! Another ‘worst’ for the ‘Brew City’! --voter turnout rate, volunteer rate, percentage of pop- Research organization tabs ulation on parole, share of veterans and percentage Milwaukee as worst of 48 U.S. of single parent households. With 70% of African American families in Milwau- cities for racial equlity in civic kee being headed by a single parent, Wisconsin engagement; single parent ranked dead last in that category, significantly im- pacting the study results. families a major contributing And, with the highest Black male incarnation rate in the country, it was not surprising that Wisconsin factor was ranked 45th in its share of adults on parole. By Mikel Holt Wisconsin ranked 41st for veterans, and 38th for That long ignored elephant in the room just keeps volunteers. Photos from the 2019 Panthers growing and growing. Surprisingly, Wisconsin ranked 33rd for Black Back-to-School event.—Photo cour- Milwaukee, identified by several national research voter turnout. tesy of the Panthers’ Facebook page. organizations as the worst city in America for African WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez attributed the voter Americans based on seven negative social indicators, turnout ranking to restrictions imposed to limit Black The Original Black Panthers will hold its 5th annual Back- has now been tagged for yet another. voter participation, including ID requirements. to-School event Saturday, August 22, in the Fryerz’s park- This time, a national economic research firm has “In order to make sure that people of all races have tabbed Milwaukee as the worst among 48 of the na- the same opportunity for political participation, we ing lot, located at 2636 W. Fond du Lac Ave. from 12 noon tion’s largest cities for racial equality in civic engage- should start by making it easier to register to vote,” to 3 p.m. The first 100 children who register for the event ment. Gonzalez said. will be given brand new athletic shoes in a brand new Milwaukee, at 48th of the 48 cities studied, edged “One way to make registration easier is by having book bag containing school supplies. The Panthers will out Washington, D.C., for this ‘distinction.’ it be ’opt-out’ rather than ‘opt-in’ so people are reg- At the other end of the spectrum was Albuquerque, istered by default, which 16 states have already im- also feed the children, neighborhood—and community— New Mexico, which despite having a relatively small plemented. with a bar-b-que cookout. Registration of children for the African American population, nonetheless scored “When it comes to Election Day, we should make event is happening NOW! To register, call the Panthers at much higher on metrics used for the study. sure that minorities have as much access to polling 414-366-0221. Registered children and their parents The report was commissioned by the economic or- stations as White Americans, and we should consider MUST be present! ganization WalletHub and was based on five metrics- (continued on page 3) The Milwaukee Community Journal•August 5, 2020•Page 2 Election Watch 2020: Mike Brox Assembly candidate says economics, education, policing, and healthcareEconomic development, edu- musttackle if elected be to the addressedstate As- Brox is vying for the in seat onceorderfirst African to American bring elected change to 17th district cation funding, police reform, sembly District 17 seat. held by former state Rep. David to the position in the county’s “I promise to ex- and healthcare are the top four The founder of Afro Fest, and Crowley, who is now Milwau- history. pand healthcare areas Mike Brox promises to an MPS educator for 28 years, kee County Executive, and the Brox will face off against Mil- waukee County Supervisor to include people 8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events Supreme Moore Omokunde, with disabilities, highlighting art, music and more...online! and Chris Walton. Under the campaign slogan: our seniors, as ‘We Are In This Together!’ Brox believes he can bring the district well as counsel- together to fight for: ing to help fami- • Economic Development— Brox says he will fight to see lies and Mike Brox that businesses and families in individuals address the district receive the financial support they need to weather the the tremendous strain both mentally COVID-19 pandemic and be- and financially on the community.” yond it. • Policing Policies—Brox • Expanding Healthcare Op- “My number one priority will promises to fight to eliminate tions—“The Coronavirus has be too see that (the 17 district’s) the use of ‘choke holds’ during placed (the state) in uncharged needs are met immediately dur- police arrests, including the waters. I promise to expand ing this Coronavirus pandemic.” ‘knee-to-the-neck restraint used healthcare to include people • Restoring Education Fund- Photo by Pat A. Robinson to kill George Floyd in Min- with disabilities, our seniors, as 2020 Bronzeville Week continues with a variety of dents in need. Donation drop-off locations include ing—Noting historic cuts to the neapolis three months ago, that well as counseling to help fami- virtual events for the entire family that will highlight Pete’s Fruit Market located at 2323 N. Dr. Martin state’s K-12 schools, tech col- art, music, wellness and more. Luther King Jr. Dr. and Milwaukee Police Department has sparked protests across the lies and individuals address the leges, and the UW-System, All events throughout the week can be viewed on the District 5 station located at 2920 Vel R. Phillips Ave. nation and world against police tremendous strain both mentally Brox said he will fight to restore Bronzeville Week Facebook page at https://www.face- This year donation requests include masks, hand sani- brutality, and calls for police re- and financially on the commu- funding in the public education book.com/BronzevilleWeek. Events will also be avail- tizer and disinfecting wipes. form, and the elimination of sys- nity.”—Article compiled able for playback on the Bronzeville website at By the time of this edition’s publication, several system. milwaukee.gov/bronzeville. events will have taken place. temic racism. by MCJ Editorial Staff “We are celebrating Bronzeville week differently this On Thursday, August 6th the Milwaukee Public Li- year, but I am thrilled that we can have events that brary line dance class Mind Body and Soul will be showcase the rich history of the Bronzeville District streamed live at 2 p.m. Residents are invited to join in and African-American community,” said Alderwoman to get fit and have fun with instructor Nzinga Khalid.