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It’s more to sagging than mets the eye! Written by Yolanda James Some would say that addressing the sagging issue is frivolous, that we need to deal with more pressing problems such as unemployment. That might be true if the only thing we were trying to do is legislate against a fashion trend, but there are much deeper and more serious aspects of this practice that have been neglected. Because our young people will one day be the leaders in our community , it is our job as elected officials, parents, and productive citizens to educate, set high standards, and lead by example.
First, sagging was started in the
prison system and has its roots in prison culture. Belts are a means of suicide and used as weapons in prison, so they are not allowed. Also, it serves as an introduction and invitation to other men for homosexual activity. Sagging was never meant to be a fashion statement.
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, whether we like it or not, people are judged by the way they dress. By ignoring or marginalizing sagging, we are not preparing our young
people for employment or properly operating in social settings. If you saw someone on the street with their pants hanging down (picture above), would you not immediately make a negative judgment without even knowing them? Come on. Let’s face it. If you will be honest, all of us have seen someone dressed like this and thought to ourselves, “that is ridiculous” and have been upset by their lack of discretion. Yet, they could be a Harvard graduate or the next Bill Gates. Why doesn’t that cross our minds? These young people, without realizing it, have already knocked themselves out of the path of opportunity, regardless of their talent and intelligence, because they did not have the education to present themselves in a better manner. I think that our
young people deserve more from us than “oh, it’s just the style”. They are worth our time and effort to instill respect for themselves and others.
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, studies have shown there is a correlation between the way young people dress and their behavior and performance in school. Principal Bobby White from Westside Middle School in Memphis, TN experienced this for himself. In an effort to combat the sagging issue, they instituted a practice called “urkeling” based on the popular character Steve Urkel from the TV show “Family Matters”. Staff put twist ties around the waist of all students who were sagging and their pictures were put up on a bulletin board of students who were
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“urkeled” The sagging rate went from 80 students per week to 18 per week and they saw a improvement in grades and attitudes of the students. 21st Century Preparatory School, located at 1220 Mound Ave, Racine, has a uniform dress code. At one point, the school allowed students a casual day on Fridays where they could wear what they wanted.. The school has recently discontinued the practice because of the rate of discipline issues on that day than any other. To further emphasis a point, a former substitute teacher from the Racine Unified School District shared with me that she was teaching in a high school class room and asked a student to come to the front. As this young man did, he was sagging, and when asked by the teacher to pull his pants up, his private parts were exposed as he did so. The teacher sent him to the office and surprisingly, no action was taken against this student. What kind of message are we sending to our children when standards are lowered to allow for a style that will diminish their success in the long run? Rest assured, if not addressed, these young people will show up at your business meeting, special family function, church wedding, funeral, and any other occasion that requires modesty, sagging, because they have not been taught the importance of dressing properly . Oh, by the way, that unemployment problem that we thought was more important is going to get worse because these young people will show up at the interview sagging and Please turn to next page
“TOP” program help young enterpreneur start-up Hot Dog business downtown Caleb Robinson, a 26 years old entrepreneur, has been making his living for 2 years in the hot dog business. He is the owner of “Top Dog Hot Dog” located at 520 Main Street, Racine. Robinson was born and raised in Racine. He attended Case High School where he played baseball and football. From there, he proceeded to UWWhitewater and transferred to UW-Parkside where he is currently finishing his bachelor’s degree. Difficult economic times is what inspired Robinson to start his own business. He was employed by Phoneix Chocolate Shop, but was laid off because of the recession. He found another job but hated it. He said, “I remember going downtown for lunch and walking around thinking about what a great idea it would be to have a hot dog cart downtown.” There he began his journey. Robinson started with one cart and worked the downtown area through the summer. He did pretty well which is what prompted him to go further. In addition, the owner of the space he now occupies wanted to have that particular area
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rented by wintertime. His hard work paid off. He now has 3 carts now in addition to the business. One of those carts is on a project a couple days a week. The other outdoor carts will be put in use as soon as the weather permits. He has used the carts at the Regency Mall and at Westgate Mall when there was a Farmers’ Market. However, he said, “My priority is downtown because that is where I started and it draws so many people.” Robinson attributes a portion of his success to working in the corporate world at an early age and being a part of the “TOP” program sponsored by S.C. Johnson. This program is geared toward helping minority students who are at the top of their class get started in business. He shared that he gained valuable experience in this program. His advice to young people who want to be in business, “Starting a business can be difficult, but look for a market where you can start a business.” He stated that your attitude, the way you dress, and the way you present yourself will make a huge difference in your success.
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friends, at the basement party, or in other appropriate youth social settings . Not out in public places where their attire could prevent them from being respected as a contributing member of society or achieving their career goals. Therefore, instituting an ordinance about sagging on Racine County Property is not unreasonable and should be coupled with education regarding its stigma. For that reason, the Insider News, Pastor Melvin Hargrove, a member of the Racine Unified School Board, and several churches of Racine are sponsoring a workshop, luncheon, and open forum with Principal Bobby White in April. Details regarding the event will be forthcoming.
The cover above and the picture inserted, was photographed by Kenneth Lumpkin. Stepping out into life, Lance Hale is making history in his own way. As a twenty-one year old African American, Lance started his adolescent life hanging with the wrong crowd. In middle school, at the age of fourteen, Hale became a father for the first time. Hale is the father of three, ages seven, one, and four months. Hale is the third of seven children in his immediate family. Despite Hales rough ride as a teenager, he has returned to school. He is a student at OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center), Youth Build program, located at 1020 Washington Avenue, Racine Wisconsin. Some of Hale’s goals are to further his education so he can open his own construction business, put his kids through college and to become a better parent. Hale is working on achieving his HSED and obtaining a construction trade.
Black History Month 2011: Facts on the Annual Celebration Today marks the start of Black History Month, when African-American history is celebrated in the classroom, on television and in daily life. One of the running good-natured jokes about Black History Month is that it just so happens to be celebrated in February -- the shortest month of the year. How did February become Black History Month? Surge Desk presents the history of, ah, the history month. According to the Library of Congress, Black History Month has its roots in something called Negro History Week. In 1925, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an AfricanAmerican historian who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, proposed Negro History Week as a way to encourage people to learn more about black history. He selected a week in February that included the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and black abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The first Negro History Week was celebrated in February 1926. "The response was overwhelming," says the Library of Congress. "Black history clubs sprang up; teachers demanded materials to instruct their pupils; and progressive whites, not simply white scholars and philanthropists, stepped forward to endorse the effort." In the early 1970s, Negro History Week was rechristened Black History Week to reflect the changing language used to describe African-Americans. Then, in 1976, as America observed its bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded to the full month we celebrate today. Every February since 1976, the U.S. president issues a proclamation declaring the second month of the year Black History Month or National African American Page 4 The Insider News, February 15-30, 2011
Racine County Workforce Development Board Seeks New and Innovative Businesses to Apply for Apollo Award Do people react to your new venture with phrases such as: “Wow!,” “Very Innovative!,” “How Creative!,” or the ever-popular “Cool?” If so, your business may be the perfect candidate for the 8th annual Apollo Award sponsored by the Racine County Workforce Development Board. The Apollo Award recognizes the accomplishments of a business owner or entrepreneurial team who started a new and innovative business in Racine County in the last three years. The award-winning business will receive a $2,000 prize for marketing, product development or research and development. Previous award winners include the following local businesses; Image Management, Smart Choice AV Solutions, Med Advocates, Alliance Enterprise, Ictect, Inc., and Perceptral, LLC. Jonathan Pearl, president and chief scientist of Perceptral, LLC and the 2010 recipient had this to say about the award: “Racine is a great community in which to foster and develop a business. As a result of the award, Perceptral decided to hire a marketing intern to help propel our projects and growth forward. In two years, we grew from one to a current staff of seven. We're projecting continued growth and expansion in 2011.” Pradeep Jain, lead XML architect of Ictect, Inc. and the 2009 recipient had this to say about the award:
“The award provided recognition to Ictect in the local and state-wide media. We received some inquiries and interest in our offerings as a result of the award. Further, the money was helpful toward additional business development activities that we undertook." The award was developed to promote the entrepreneurial spirit in Racine County, and to encourage creative, innovative business people to make their dreams a reality while providing jobs and economic stimulus for our area. The selection committee includes representatives from the Workforce Development Board, Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce (RAMAC), the UW-Parkside Small Business Development Center, Racine Unified and Burlington Area School Districts, Gateway Technical College, and last year’s winner, Perceptral. Nomination forms are available on line at www.wdc.racineco.com under News and Announcements or by contacting Kim Bartel at Kim.Bartel@goracine.org. Nominations will be accepted until March 15, 2011. The Apollo Award will be presented at the RAMAC Annual Meeting and dinner, to be held on April 13, 2011 at the Racine Marriott. Tickets will be provided to the award winner and guests.
Department of City Development 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53403 Phone: (262) 636-9151 FAX: (262) 635-5347 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 2011 CDBG/HOME/ESG FUNDING CYCLE Notice is hereby given that two Subgrantee Orientation Sessions will be conducted by the Racine Department of City Development to provide information about applying for 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Housing Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding: Session #1 Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:00 P.M. Room 205 Racine City Hall 730 Washington Avenue Racine, WI
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Session #2 Thursday, February 24, 2011 7:00 P.M. Room 205 Racine City Hall 730 Washington Avenue Racine, WI
The purpose of these orientation sessions is to provide information on how interested departments, agencies, and organizations may submit applications for 2011 CDBG, HOME, or ESG program funds. Each session will include a discussion of eligible and ineligible activities, the timetable for submitting applications, and the required application format. Attendance at one of the orientation sessions is required for any department, agency, or organization planning to apply for funding. Applications from anyone not attending an orientation session will be returned by the Department of City Development. Applications for funding must be received by the Department of City Development no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 25, 2011. Questions regarding the orientation sessions, or the application process in general, may be directed to the Department of City Development, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 (Phone: 262-636-9151). H: 2010-2014 CONPLAN/ ORIENTATION SESSION NOTICE
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NECKBONEOLOGY By Kenneth Lumpkin
Local Daily Paper Takes Sagging Issue Lightly Recent cavalier coverage of AfricanAmerican issues in the daily press is a glaring example of the importance of the black press. Historically, the Black newspapers were the dominant means of communication of black culture. These papers functioned as the conduit through which black news moved at a time when white America virtually ignored everything of real concern to blacks. In Racine, whether its photo ID for voters, Racine sheriff’s refusal to carry out his sworn duty to collect racial data, minorities concerns over sagging, or the flammable Park 6 saga, Racine’s daily paper in most cases gives its perspective from a white viewpoint, one that is slanted and printed to appease their primary white reading base. The Journal Times did recently what they have accused others from the Black community of doing in some cases, they pulled the “race card.” In a hasty statement made by then candidate Obama on a MTV program broadcast, he said, “Any public official who is worrying about sagging pants probably needs to spend some time focusing on real problems out there.” The JT used this statement to suggest that if President Obama, an African-American, sees no problems associated with individual sag-
Top photo: Members of South Lodge #6 F&AM, Badger Chapter #5 OES and Grady Fields #3 KOP are shown at an open house and donation drive for HALO, The event was held January 29 at the Masonic Hall, located on the corner of Dekovan and Mead St.in Racine. This event was open to the public to show what these fraternities are accomplishing as well as collect donations for the needy who lives at HALO Homeless Shelter. Above Marian Tharpe (Worthy Matron of Badger Chapter #5 OES) said that it was a huge success; they collected personal hygiene items, can goods and non perishable goods. Shown with Tharpe is Johnny Green. Page 6 The Insider News, February 15-30 , 2011
ging, then why is this an issue with some in Racine’s minority community. Recently in an article on their opinion page entitled, “County has more important issues than saggy pants,” the paper gave several instances to trivialize why an individual might not be able to pull his or her pants up from below their buttock. Two instances they suggested that, “Maybe that particular young man isn’t making a fashion statement. Maybe he didn’t own a decent pair of pants and borrowed one from his father. Maybe he has lost a lot of weight recently.” While the Journal Times sought to chastise my position on the sagging issue, they failed to tell their readers that in one of their unscientific polls with over 1,200 responses, 72% felt that something needs to be done to stop the sagging practice in public. This is not a Black community issue. Sagging publicly demeans how others view Racine overall. As a quality of life issue, it could easily drive people away from our city threatening to expand the unemployment gap between AfricanAmerican males and others. Oh by the way, does the JT and others really feel that President Obama would welcome saggers to sit down at his dinner table at the White House and enjoy dinner?
Janela Smith
A journey to a successful business ownership has been one of both talent and determination Janela Smith, owner of Shea Brojae’s, is running a growing business specializing in natural hair and locking and selling shea butter, black soaps, and oils. Her journey to a successful business owner is one of both talent and determination. Smith, originally from Jamaica, was raised as an only child and learned at the age of 13 that she was adopted. She recalled feeling at a very young age that she was different and did not quite fit with her family. When Smith learned the truth, she admits that she did not take the news well and struggled with the information. The struggle continued when Smith’s adopted mother passed and she had a nervous breakdown. The doctors told her that she was in such a state of depression and that she would be on medication for the rest of her life. All these setbacks drove Smith to search for a better life, determined not to be what the doctors has predicted. To begin combating her diagnosis, smith created an outlet for herself. She said, “I did not come to the states to be a basket case, so I started making jewelry. The jewelry she made was so creative that her husband encouraged her to start her own business, therefore, “Heavenly Creations” was born in 2002. Smith gave the business this name because she never took a class or had formal training, yet people were attracted to the beauty of her jewelry. In February of 2006, Smith moved to the Flatiron Mall and began selling her natural skin products as well as braiding hair. Her son suffered with eczema and she had tried many remedies that failed. That was her motivation in finding skin care product. Not only did she have a need for them, but others did too. Smith attributes her ability to create natural products to God and to her mother. She said, “I grew up watching my mother make everything; lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap; she never bought any of those things. So as an adult, I learned to make my own products.” She stated how she prays and asks God for guidance when people come to her with different skin issues. Smith shared that her business and life is really a testimony to how wonderful God has been to her. Through her experiences, her message to women is that your life is not determined by what family, friends, or even professionals have said, but by what you believe. Page 7 The Insider News, February 15-30, 2011
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr...2012 Hip-Hop Vote: Determining the Future of America By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (NNPA) — In less than 10 months from now the final countdown to the next national elections in the United States will begin. The future of America and to a large extent the future of the world will be at stake. During the next year there will be millions of new young voting age persons that will have to be registered to vote and mobilized to go out to the voting polls across the nation. It is a well-documented fact that it was the number of voters that turned out for the national elections in November 2008 between the ages of 18 and 30 that provided the margin of victory for President Obama in the key swing states of North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado. Overall, voter turnout for the 2008 election was the highest in the last 40 years and President Obama received the most votes for a presidential candidate in American history. It was the “Hip-Hop Vote” that made the critical difference in the outcome of the 2008 elections. In 2012 there will be the potential for a greater number of youth voters to be registered and to vote in the next national elections. But, this youth voting potential cannot and should not be taken for granted between now and 2012. There is no
question mined by an effecthat the tive, protracted use of grassroots camInternet paign to register technoland mobilize milogy and lions of youth votsocial ers who love hipmedia hop music and were culture. Thus it effecwill be the “Hiptively Hop Vote” in 2012 utilized that will help to in an shape the future of unprecethe world. dented Timing is manner important here. in the We should not 2008 wait until it is too elections late to get all of by the this work done. It Obama is going to cost cammoney, time, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. paign. energy. I am But, the winds of regression and negaalways amazed to witness so-called protive campaigning against further inclusive gressive and liberal political forces to political empowerment in the United waste valuable time when it comes to galStates are blowing stronger today than vanizing and re-activating the potential ever before and these right-wing forces progressive political base in America. are now also using Internet technologies There is no effective substitute for grassand more social media to mobilize what roots organizing precinct by precinct in appears to be their growing constituencies every Congressional District, city by city nearly in every state. Thus, the difference and state by state. The truth is that in in 2012 will not be determined just by the 2008 there was a last minute scramble to technology use factor. It will be deterget out the youth vote in many key states. That mistake should not be repeated. The time to make the difference is now for the mobilization of the youth vote. In the hip-hop community, we all know that you make progress whether you are in a studio, a corporate suite or in a street Winston shared that he has worked all organization by how well and consistent kinds of jobs since he was a teenager. He grew up around cars and worked in the car detailing area as well as being a car salesman. When his father became ill, his motivation to start his own business became intense. He worked all kinds of jobs and began saving money. When his father passed away, he took the money he saved and opened Winston Automotive and Detail. Winston did the unusual, he began his business without any type of funding or loans. He said, “After my father died, I wanted to have something where my brothers could make a living. If my family needs something, they can come right there.” Winston renovated the building himself where he operates and continues to upgrade and make improvements. He eventually wants to build his establishment so he can provide Uhaul rentals and other services. Services that Winston Automotive provide include cash washes, interior detailing, exterior waxing or buffing, stereo installation, custom rim and tire packages, automatic starters and alarms, and much more. Winston can be contacted at (262) 515-wash (9274) or (262)-412-2341 or check out his website: www.winstonautomotive.com.
Winstons dream to open a car detail shop was not easy Mike Winston, 27 years old, knows what it means to work hard. His dream to open a car detail shop was not easy, but he made it happen and now is the proud owner of Winston Automotive & Detail, located at 1207 DeKoven Ave., Racine.
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that you “grind” or work tirelessly until you have perfected your gift and talent to share with the world. We must start grinding to get the Hip-Hop Vote now and keep grinding until we set another historic record of the highest youth voter turnout in American history in November 2012. The states with the largest number of electoral votes New York, California, and Texas are showing a significant increase in the number of persons that have become 18 years of age since November 2008. A national campaign needs to be properly organized, funded and systematically launched in all the states, especially in those states where there are clear margins where the youth vote is determinative. 2012 will present the most decisive election in American history in terms of whether or not the United States will move forward in the 21st century as a pluralistic, inclusive democracy or begin to move backward to the old divisive, racial, and elitist politics of the past. Hip hop transcends race, class, and other social divisions. Hip hop is the cultural phenomenon that represents the transformative character of youth consciousness and responsible social action. Let’s work to ensure that both the opportunity and the challenge of the youth vote is taken seriously for the remainder of 2011, as we prepare for the battle of 2012. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the senior advisor for the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) and the president of Education Online Services Corp.
Colin L. Powell to be Honored at Benefit for Camel - Feb 26 and 27 Changed to Full Gospel Church NAACP Image Awards
Retired Gen. Colin L. Powell will receive the NAACP’s 2011 President's Award at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live from Los Angeles on March 4. Vicangelo Bulluck, executive producer of the telecast and executive director of the NAACP’s Hollywood Bureau, made the announcement Feb. 10. This prestigious award will be presented by NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous in recognition of special achievements and distinguished public service. Previous President's Award recipients include Van Jones, Muhammad Ali, Susan Taylor, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ryan White, Bryant Gumbel, Alexis Herman, Venus and Serena Williams, Tavis Smiley, Tom Joyner, Condoleezza Rice, President Bill Clinton, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Ella Fitzgerald. "General Colin Powell has led an extraordinary life of public service," said Jealous in a statement. "As the first African American to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and later the
first to serve as Secretary of State, General Powell holds a unique place in American history. He is a man of conscience and conviction, who uses his vast influence to promote education and self esteem to our country's youth. Although his position on the Iraq War was controversial, he was often the voice of reason in the prosecution of that war. He rose from humble roots as the son of Jamaican immigrants to become a distinguished military leader, a statesman, a humanitarian and a philanthropist. He is an inspiration to us all." Gen. Powell became the 65th secretary of state on Jan. 20, 2001. He brought extensive experience with him to his office. Before becoming secretary of state, Colin Powell served as a key aide to the secretary of defense and as national security advisor to President Reagan. He also served 35 years in the United States Army, rising to the rank of four-star general and serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989 – 1993).
Robert Camel, age 25, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Disease in 2008. The medical bill began to add up. Robert is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant and must receive it by February 15. “It’s been really amazing,” says Robert. “It’s hard sometimes because you feel negative and brought down by the whole situation, but then everyone comes together and supports you, and it’s like impossible to be negative. You just have to keep going.” UPDATE(Change of location for event): The Songs of Faith is hosting a Benefit Musical for Robert Camel on Saturday, February 26 @ 6:00 PM and Sunday, February 27 @ 3:00 PM. The Benefit will be hosted at the Full Gospel Church, 3309 Kearney Avenue. Guests groups invited: Songs of Faith, Wrights Singers, Tru Light Singers, Christian Man Gospel Group, Abundant Life Church, Just 4, Full Gospel Church and other guests. Lymphoma is a term for cancers that develop from cells of the lymphatic system (which is part of the body's immune system) called lympho- cytes (a subset of white blood cells responsible for immunity and fighting infections). Lymphomas first start from errors that occur in the DNA of lympho- cytes in either the lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissue. When one of these cells undergoes a transformation into a malignant cell and begins to grow abnormally, lymphoma arises. Special Note: Donations can be sent to Educator Credit Union, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Benefit Account, on behalf of Robert Camel.
Announcement All members of the Racine Branch NAACP as well as non-members are invited to attend the General Membership Meeting on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 10:0 a.m at the John Bryant Center, 601 21St Street, Racine, WI 53403. The meeting will be held in the multipurpose room. David Hazen from the Racine Unified School District will speak on the Reinvesting Plan for the Distrit. Please come and learn about the plan and get your questions answered.
Gospel Mission Ministries
Pastors Breon and Karen Norton 945 N. Memorial Drive • Racine, WI 53403 262.634.3156 Sunday Service • 1:30 p.m. Wednesday • 7:15 p.m. Friday Prayer and Praise Dance • 7:15 p.m.
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ZOE OUTREACH Ministries
1120 Grand Ave. Racine, Wis.
262-632-1467 www.stpmbc.org
2130 Racine Street Racine, WI 619-3027
Christian Faith Fellowship Church
Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Worship Service 7:45 AM & 10:40 AM
Bishop Lawrence L.
Racine, Wisconsin Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott
Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Dinner - 5:30 PM
262-631-0196
Rev. Melvin Hargrove, Pastor Sunday School - 8:45 a.m.
1201 Center Street • Racine, Wis. 53403
Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.
(262) 880-6521
Sunday NA Meeting 6:30 PM
Worship with us at: Sunday Worship Service • 10:00 AM Sunday School • 9:00 AM
KIRBY
Wednesday Bible Study • 6:30 PM
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Gilmore Middle School’s Auditorium 2330 Northwestern
Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church
Community Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Midweek Worship 6:15 a.m.- 8:15 p.m. Thursday NA Meeting 6:00 PM
Come Worship with us at: Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 Pm - 8:00 PM
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YMCA Sunday Mornings at 10:30 am! We at NCC Exercise our FAITH!
Christ Centered • Kingdom Driven • Family Focused
Pastor Tony & Sonya Visor
Welcome You!
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Phone: (262)632-9920 Email: nccracine@yahoo.com Mailing: P.O. Box 081512 Racine, WI 53408-1512
Rev. Willie Riley, Senior Pastor 262.633.4421
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825 21st Street • Racine
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210 7th St. - (262) 632-1201
Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church
Greater St. Luke’s
Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday School • 9:00 AM Sunday Worship Service • 10:45 AM Bible Study (Wed.) • 6:00 PM Word of Life (Youth Program) (Thur..) • 6:30 PM
929 State Street • Racine, Wisconsin 53404
637-1606
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.
Trinity United Missionary Baptist Church 306-5th Street, Racine, WI
Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Bible Class (Wednesday) • 6 pm
Pastor Keith Evans
“A God Glorifying, Christ Centered, Spirit-Filled Church”
Sunday School Worship Service Mid Morning Worship Service Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study Wednesday Dinner Wednesday Evening Bible Study Saturday Morning Prayer
Prayer Service (Thursday) • 6 pm
Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Prayer Service (Wed.) 5:00 PM Bible Class & Prayer (Wed.) - 6:00 PM
262.635.1994 Pastor Jessie Summerall
1326 State Street 632-4146
email: tumbcc@ameritech.net Rev. Buddy Vinson Senior Pastor
Pastor Joseph L. & First Lady Thomas
New Brighter Day Baptist Church 1225 25th Ave., Kenosha, WI
262-552-8090 Joseph L. Thomas, Pastor Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
What does Black History mean to a person like me? When first introduced to Black History Month as a youth, I received the fairy-tale version of my descendents who were brought to America. The storyline ran that Africans came as slaves, Lincoln freed them, Martin Luther King Jr. brought about equality and today we can have that "American Dream." Of course this is in no way comparable to the truth of Black History and does not entail the over three hundred years of pain, suffering and struggling of the descendents of the Africans first brought to this country and surrounding islands as chattel slaves. Black History Month as well as the color of my skin reminds me of the chosen people who suffered the iniquities and pain brought about by human cruelty. Yet in spite of the enslavement, hatred and abuses placed upon them, they fought and prevailed as best they could. There were many people who died so that my peers and I may have opportunities and inalienable rights that were handed from God and not man. Black History Month is not just a reminder of Black American History, but of American History. The economy and social order that we see today was built off the backs of the freelabor slaves working 14 hours-a-day for almost 200 years as well as the blacks who were (and are still) denied equal wages and opportunities although they were qualified and performed the same jobs.
I hope that in the future we are all, of every race, reminded that the black race exceeded the expectations of their oppressors. Black Americans, were intended as subhuman - three-fifths human to be
exact - and servants in this country, meant to affirm the supposed superiority of white Americans. Yet in spite of it all, the perceived "mules" of society have been able to prevail against immense opposition. These triumphs cost the lives, blood, security and hard work of many Americans. The struggle has not ended. People
assume that because the physical bodies of blacks were emancipated that the mentalities were rehabilitated. We somehow forget that up until 50 years ago the murder, rape, torture and lynching of blacks were pervasive. My grandparents and parents suffered abuses during and prior to the Civil Rights Movement that left them disappointed and heartbroken, yet they were expected to successfully raise me as a black woman in America. Racism today is veiled in the form of racial profiling, institutional racism and other basic everyday images of black Americans as aggressive people, promiscuous athletes, welfare-abusers and criminals, amongst other things. Yet, again, I am expected to somehow raise children in this society where they will be impacted by the negative images they see of their people through the media and other sources? Until we choose to look at the reality of our social system and the effects that we have on others, it will be impossible to eradicate the existing inequalities of today. It is my hope and my prayer that we strive individually and collectively to be better humans in search of brotherhood and sisterhood that transcends color lines and connects through the soul. You must learn from the past to reach the future. Terri Baxter
Black History Month, by its very name, is a time for us all to remember
Beverly Hicks, second right, stands in cold weather with high school students to honor Dr. Martin Luther King birthday at a ceremony held at the base of his statue located on the corner of State and Marquette Street in Racine. Hicks is the 2nd Vice President of the NAACP and the chairperson of the branch Education Committee. She is also a former Racine Unified School teacher.
By Beverly Hicks Black History Month, by its very name, is a time for us all to remember. It is the time for us to remember the successes, the failures, the trials and the tribulations of the past. From slaves, cowboys, inventors, teachers, entrepreneurs, military heroes, actors/actresses, activists to the President of the United States, Black Americans have played a vital role in the development of the U.S and the world. Black History Month is a time for the world to be reminded and to acknowledge the long road traveled since the founding of America and the roles many Blacks have played and continue to play in the shaping of U.S. and World History. Many children (Black, White, Latino and Asian) have left our educational school systems without learning about the contributions of Black Americans. Perhaps we have outlived it’s original purpose as we have seen it’s inception grow form a week to a month and now it’s presence is celebrated not only in the U.S., but in Canada and in England. Therefore, Black History Month is time for us all to remember the hatred of racism, the pride of overcoming prejudice and fighting oppression. It is a month to remember that the fight for civil rights is not yet over, but that we are making great progress. Black History Month should be seen as everyone’s month of celebration and education; a time of learning about the past that is not always taught and acknowledged in our present.
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$100.00 Cash! Black History Quiz The first serious uprising among slaves took place in 1739 and resulted in passage of the Negro Act, which placed restrictions on the ability of slaves in South Carolina to assemble and move freely. This uprising was: The Nat Turner Rebellion The Stono Rebellion The Denmark Vesey conspiracy
Known as the "father of black history," he documented AfricanAmerican stories and achievements, often ignored by historians at the time. To gather information, he used innovative research approaches, including legal records, diaries and oral histories – methods that have since been widely adopted by historians. He is the founder of the quarterly publication, "Journal of Negro History", and Negro History Week (now Black History Month) and also established the first historical society devoted exclusively to research on the black American. This historian is: Benjamin Bannaker Alain Locke Carter G. Woodson This amendment to the U.S. Constitution declared "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude... shall exist within the United States". After initially being rejected by the House of Representatives, this amendment passed and was ratified in 1865, outlawing slavery. This amendment was: The 13th Amendment The 14th Amendment The 15th Amendment This 1896 Supreme Court case gave legal backing to the concept of "separate but equal" facilities for black Americans. The case was: Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka Plessy v. Ferguson Powell v. Alabama After her husband's assassination, she fought for 30 years to get justice for her husband's murder. An all-white jury deadlocked in the case, thereby acquitting Byron De La Beckwith, a white supremacist whose fingerprints were on the murder weapon. After uncovering stolen evidence and crusading for justice, she was able to see his sentencing for the murder in 1994. She also became the first woman to chair the NAACP. She is: Betty Shabazz Coretta Scott King Myrlie Evers-Williams Contuine on next page
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It’s going to be a spectacular year with many community activities for PWNS The Professional Women’s Network for Service has planned its 2011 program year. It’s going to be a spectacular year with many community activities. PWNS has three program committees that are explained below. The Educational Empowerment Committee will conduct its “Baby Lits”….literature is the tool for success. Children between 3-8 years old will be introduced to literature and reading. They will have the opportunity to take their new books home and start their own libraries. The objective is for parents to read to the children and the children reread the books to themselves so they become readers. The goal of the program is to build spoken language and for the children to learn about books. This literacy program will be held at Cops Georgann Stinson-Dockery, President of PWnS ‘N Kids Reading Center. The National & Global Initiatives Committee will continue its work with the Birthing Project. The group will mentor pregnant women between 16-44 years of age. The sisters’ friends will meet with the women on a continuous basis and monthly meetings will be held to help the women learn about health issues for their children. The babies will receive help from before birth to 1 year of age. This will show the women that PWNS loves and want to help care for their babies. PWNS has started an important Health Committee to address African American health issues such as nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The group plans to have a health expo in the fall. It will tackle all various health topics and encourage our citizens to be proactive. The African American Health Collision is an exciting new upcoming organization. The Arts Committee will continue its work with the Southeastern Wisconsin Underground Railroad as its project. The National Network for Freedom has honored Racine by allowing it to have three recognized sites. One is monument square, formerly Hay Market, which commemorates Joshua Glover, a fugitive slave and the brave abolitionists who set him free. The second is the Maritime Marker that commemorates Dutton, the Granary Factory where Joshua Glover hid before he escaped to Canada. The third is the Racine Heritage Museum. National Network for Freedom facility Undergorund Railroad exhibit. The PWNS has partnered with the Racine Heritage Museum for over fifteen years to make these sites possible. PWNS is making a walk way to freedom at the Martime Marker site. It’s a pathway for you to follow when you visit the Underground Railroad Maker. The committee will continue by marking other undergrounds sites that are important. A highlight of the year was the annual dinner held in December, where PWNS was honored to have Kathryn Hall-Trujillo as a guest speaker. She is the founder of the Birthing Project and was initiated into the organization. She and Lyda Davis were welcomed into the chapter. Georgann Stinson-Dockery, President of PWNS stated, “This will be another exciting year for our organization. We want to improve the quality of life in the African American community thru our educational health and wellness.” She furthered said. “It is our goal to serve the community.”
She witnessed the East St. Louis riots in 1917 and immigrated to France just six years later. She was a singer, dancer, nightclub owner and a member of the French resistance during World War II. This popular entertainer is: Ma Rainey Bessie Smith Josephine Baker A gifted student and award-winning athlete, he went on to medical school and to an illustrious career as a medical researcher. He revolutionized blood storage practices by determining that plasma could be transported and preserved for longer periods of time, a discovery that had a major impact on emergency medicine. He also initiated the use of "bloodmobiles" – trucks equipped with refrigerators during World War II. This scientist was: William Eric Dyson Charles R. Drew Charles Henry Turner Growing up with a white Jewish mother and an African-American father, he was exposed to racism and anti-Semitism from an early age. Strongly influenced by Alice Walker's "The Color Purple", he created the enduring character of Easy Rawlins in a series that included "Devil in a Blue Dress", "A Red Death", "White Butterfly", and "Black Betty" among others. This award-winning author is: Chester Himes Walter Mosley Langston Hughes This son of an African slave and a French pirate established a trading post near Lake Michigan in 1772, thus becoming the first permanent resident of the settlement that became Chicago. He has since been officially recognized as the founder of Chicago. This founding settler is: Jean Baptiste Point DuSable M. Le Page du Pratz Harold Washington This director, screenwriter and actor was born in Atlanta but relocated to Brooklyn, where he later established a film company. Whether working with a low-budget and unknown actors or Hollywood heavyweights, his films continue to be controversial and push racial boundaries. He directed an award-winning documentary about the government's response to Hurricane Katrina and ways in which the storm's aftermath affected African-Americans. He is: Gordon Parks Spike Lee Melvin Van Peebles After an early childhood spent in Barbabos, she moved to New York City, where she excelled at school and became a teacher and later a leader in early childhood education. After a successful career as a teacher, she was elected to the New York Assembly. She then became the first black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, where she worked for 13 years. She also was the first black woman to actively run for president. She is: Ella Bully Cummings C. Delores Tucker Shirley Chisholm This talented musician was blind at an early age; raised chickens in his childhood; and taught himself to play music. Fusing spirituals with folk music, he developed his own style of guitar playing with unusual chord progressions – partially due to a hand injury – that became his trademark. Critics consider him to be one of the most innovative and influential blues guitarists of the century. He is: Ray Charles Gary Davis James Baldwin
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