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Mt. Eagle Soars Into the Future Greater Mount Eagle, which as been a part of Racine’s near north side community for more than 50 years, recently completed a 15,000-square-foot building which seats 500in its sanctuary.

Addition will help church broaden its horizons The new Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church stands in the shadows of Dr. Martin Luther King statue, which is located on the corner of State Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Like King, the church congregation has had a venerable commitment to the near north side community for over 50 years.

In 1959, Rev. J. W. Wilkerson, with six individuals as a basis, the group started to organize Mt. Eagle Baptist Church. The first

service of the church was held on the banks of Lake Michigan.

Rev. E. E. Woods, Rev. Willie Riley, Jr., Rev. Charles Thornhill, and Rev. Jeoffrey L. Shropshire, have all been pastor at Mt. Eagle.

Rev. Keith T. Evans became the Pastor of Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church on January 12, 2002, and overseen of the building of the recently completed a 15,000square-foot addition to their existing church building at

929 State St. By building the new facility at that same location, Greater Mount Eagle exemplifies the vitality of the city’s north side, said Craig Oliver Sr., of Stonebridge Diversity Consulting. “It draws you to this part of town and shows that it is still a vital part of the city.”

Prior to the church new building, Sunday school classes were held in the Fellowship Hall of GME’s existing building, which was built some

time in 1898, with only dividers separating the classes. Today there are four separated classrooms, providing a private astrosphere to spiritually teaching members of the congregation, which have grown in recent years. Today there are nearly 500 members of the church.

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Pastor Keith Evans cuts ribbion at the grand open of the new church

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Above photo: A Racine fireman shows Ayana Crenshaw, 9, how to operate the fire engine water pump while Aryanna Crenshaw, 7, her sister observes. Right photo: Calvin Simmons talks with neighborhood families as he prepares to cook for the backto-school bash held on the 1400 block of Geneva St.

Community Activist hold neighborhood event Calvin Simmons said he is thankful to God that he was working at a garage shop on Byrd Avenue Thursday afternoon January 20, 2011. When the house next door, which belongs to his girlfriend's father, ignited, Simmons was there to help rescued his girlfriend's stepmother from the burning house.

Last weeekend he return to his old neighborhood, saying that he want to held rescue young people from the danger on ganglife in the inner-city. “The best way to improve the lifestyle of young people is to give them something to do constructive,” said Simmons, a 1993 Park High

School graduate, who later went on to study machnic at Lincoln Technical Institute, located in Union, New Jersey.

This weekend event that he organized in the 1400 block of Geneva Street was attended by 500 neighborhood adults and children. Attraction included a fireengine, a tow truck from Floyd Towing, a moble tool truck from Snap-On tools, and a racing cars from African American Racing Club. “In order to steer young people in the right direction, we must show them the option that are out their for them,” he explain.

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Rahsaan Patterson keeps getting better with time A unique blend of Luther, Donny and Prince Sandra Varner’s Celebrity Profiles The buzz is afoot.

Many are calling, Bleuphoria, the latest album from Rahsaan Patterson (from Mack Avenue Records http://www.mackavenue.com/artists/detail/rahsaan_patterson/ ), his best yet --hefty praise-- given the string of celebrated projects the esteemed vocalist has released over the past decade. Prior to Bleuphoria, The Ultimate Gift, Patterson’s Christmas project released December 2008, was the last time we spoke.

I caught up with him recently and we talked about Bleuphoria in addition to his amazing talent.

Sandra Varner (Talk2SV): It seems that you’ve picked up where you left off with this new album because it truly feels like a gift to your fans.

Rahsaan: Wow, it’s interesting that you say that. First, thank you. Secondly, the whole concept of picking up where I left off and using your term, a gift, in fact, this album does pick up from where The Ultimate Gift left off, particularly, in terms of the sonic scope of the album and the atmosphere of Bleuphoria. It actually began during the making of The Ultimate Gift so I had to continue from there.

Talk2SV: When we last talked, it was during the Christmas holiday season almost three years ago. One of my fondest memories was walking into a Sephora store and hearing one of your songs playing. It signaled to me that your music translates much in the tradition of Luther Vandross.

Rahsaan: That’s nice to hear. To your point, I have so much respect for Luther, unfortunately, I never got a chance to meet him in person and tell him how much I appreciated his work. We have similar stories in that we’re both from the Bronx (NY); we both began as background singers, arranging vocals, writing songs and guest features before we took the leap into solo recording careers. I also believe that the natural sentiment of whom he was, his spirit, and how he articulated that through music is a similarity that I possess. Particularly, when you look at and compare what I do to the other male artists that I am on the scene with. When I recall Luther’s presence in the midst of all the other male vocalists during the era in which he was very popular, he stood out. It was tender and it was sweet. I do feel I have that similarity to him as well. For you to acknowledge the parallels between myself and him is evidence to me as well.

Talk2SV: And yet, there are parallels between you and other artists. Surely, you’ve heard it time and again how much this album has notes of Prince throughout. In some ways, it is also carries retro vibes in the way that it makes you want to dance, much as we did in the 1980’s.

Too, I hear echoes of Donny Hathaway in the way that his sound was unmistakable and difficult to duplicate, as is yours.

Continuing his legacy, you and Donny’s daughter, Lailah, have collaborated. Do you view yourself as being a part of a rare breed, much like they were?

functions in mid-trip, marooning them without medical care or a way to call for help, they are shocked to find that it has been deliberately sabotaged. As they face one gruesome attack after another, it becomes frighteningly clear that someone is engineering a deadly plot aimed at killing them all. With their options for rescue dwindling, Sara and the others struggle to fend off the sharks, get help and stay alive long enough to reach the safety of dry land.

Walls states of his role in Shark Night 3-D, “It’s stuff you don’t get to do every day. We trained on underwater apparatuses. We had to learn how to make sure our swimming strokes were appropriate for the lake, get familiar with the tank, and remember the lines at the same time. I got so caught up in the action, sometimes I would jump off the boat and then forget what I was supposed to say next.”

Shark Night 3-D is rated PG-13, from Relativity Films.

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Rahsaan: Absolutely. I further believe that it becomes more confirmed for me with every album. I owe it to those artists because not only do I come from the same distant planet that they probably came from creatively, but, I learned from them how to communicate in this manner.

As a child listening to their music, I was very receptive to what they were communicating and how they were communicating it beyond the surface level of them being great singers. I was able to pick up on something much deeper. I definitely attribute my being in that space to them because I am a student and I pretty much graduated with honors. I’ve studied them and gotten what it is to be an artist, to be authentic and pure regardless of the outcome.

Talk2SV: I have been thinking of ways to capsulate my interpretation of this album. The description that I’ve come up with is “singing in the note of joy.”

Rahsaan: Wow. Read more at www.Talk2SV.com.

Sinqua Walls costars in Shark Knight 3-D SINQUA WALLS (Malik) played a recurring character on ABC Family’s acclaimed drama “Lincoln Heights.” In July, he began on another critically acclaimed show airing on the network, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” Walls has also appeared on series such as “Friday Night Lights” and “Blue Mountain State,” in roles that allowed him to demonstrate his athleticism.

Other television credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Chuck” and “Savage County.” For his performance in the dramatic short film The Second Half, Walls netted Best Lead Actor nominations from both the Southern California and Pan African film festivals.

When not acting, Walls enjoys a variety of sports and is an advocate for the homeless. He is also a published poet.

Walls will next be seen in the anticipat-

ed thriller, Shark Night 3-D, the story of a summer weekend turned blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students hunted by blood-thirsty underwater predators.

Synopsis: Arriving by boat at her family’s Louisiana lake island cabin, Sara (Sara Paxton) and her friends quickly strip down to their swimsuits for a weekend of fun in the sun. But when star football player Malik (Sinqua Walls) stumbles from the saltwater lake with his arm torn off, the party mood suddenly darkens.

Nick (Dustin Milligan), a shy pre-med student, finds himself taking charge—

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provided by donations from both members of the congregation and the wider community. “People dug deeply,” said Evans. “And not just people here in town.”

The church received contributions for the project from former members living in other states, as well as people in the Michigan community Evans previously served. One local woman who noticed the construction as she drove by on the way to her own church sent a generous check to help with the cost because she was inspired by the church’s growth.

Much of what has drawn many of its members to Greater Mount Eagle through the years are its people. Ella Richardson — who came to GME 52 years ago when the congregation was meeting in a Methodist church building on Silver Street — described it as a very warm, receiving congregation.

“A friend of mine invited me to come, and told me that I would love it there,” she said. “I did, so I went back the next week. From the first day, I felt like I had been there a long time.”

That same feeling can be found at Greater Mount Eagle today, said Richardson, who has sung in the church’s choir since it’s beginning.

“We try to make everyone feel welcome, and feel the love of the Lord,” she said. “We want to be that beacon of light, sitting on the hill, for the community.”

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administering first aid and informing Sara they don’t have a minute to spare to get Malik to a hospital on the other side of the lake.

Setting out in a tiny speedboat, the college friends quickly discover the lake has been stocked with hundreds of massive, flesh-eating sharks. When the boat mal-

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NAACP Calls For End To Drug War The NAACP has passed an historic resolution calling to an end the war on drugs with a majority vote at its annual convention in Los Angeles.

The resolution outlines key details of the war on drugs, which the organization notes are crucial failings; the U.S. spends $40 billion annually on the war, and low-level drug offenders — mostly of color — are often locked up.

The resolution entitled, “A Call to End the War on Drugs, Allocate Funding to Investigate Substance Abuse Treatment, Education, and Opportunities in Communities of Color for A Better Tomorrow," is expected to e apprved by its national board in October.

A statement following the vote criti-

cized the drug war as discriminatory, costly, and counterproductive.

"These flawed drug policies that have been mostly enforced in African American communities must be stopped and replaced with evidencedbased practices that address the root causes of drug use and abuse in America," said Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP. The statement went on to lament the drug war’s overreliance on punitive measures. "The only thing we've accomplished is becoming the world's largest incarcerator, sending people with mental health and addiction issues to prison, and creating a system of racial disparities that rivals Jim Crow policies of the 1960s,"

said Robert Rooks, director of the NAACP Criminal Justice Program.

Approval of the resolution came just months after the NAACP launched its "Smart and Safe Campaign," which is aimed at avoiding "spending too much money sending people to prison, and not enough to make sure they never get there." The campaign’s priorities include eliminating disparities in drug laws, abolishing mandatory minimums, creating diversion programs for problematic drug users rather than incarcerating them, and expunging the criminal records of those who do not reoffend after a certain number of years.

In April, the NAACP accompanied the announcement of its new campaign with the release of its report entitled "Misplaced Priorities: Over Incarcerate, Under Educate." It found that the rate of corrections spending outpaced that of education with state spending on prisons growing at six times higher education during the last 30 years. "As our misplaced investments in prisons increase, the bright futures of many of our young people decrease—which is why we must begin now to change course and invest in education over incarceration," the report stated.

It also noted the impact of unequal treatment under law primarily due to the drug war: "Racial disparities in arrests, sentencing, and incarceration continue to challenge the integrity of our criminal justice system…While Americans of all races and ethnicities use illegal drugs at a rate proportionate to their total population representation, African Americans are imprisoned for drug offenses at 13 times the rate of their white counterparts. Not only are African Americans and Latinos over-represented in the criminal justice system, but they are also more likely to experience lethal violence and victimization in that system."

Much of the NAACP’s criticisms echoed the findings of a recent report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which declared the global war on drugs a failure and recommended that it be replaced by decriminalization strategies grounded in science, health, security and human rights. The report was issued last month which coincided with the 40th anniversary of when President Richard Nixon declared war on drugs.

Watch Ben Jealous and conservative leader Grover Norquist discuss the new NAACP's report "Misplaced Priorities"

Inner-City candy store could have a bitter end before it gets its doors open Pam Bogan, who wants to open an inner-city sweet shop at 1132 S. Memorial Drive, says she is getting a bitter taste for city government.

Recently the Racine Common Council struggle with questions about the perception of crime based on the small storefront having bars up to its windows, but voted to approve a permit for the candy store.

Mayor John Dickert promised he will veto the permit's approval. That would send the applicant back to the plan commission where the debate started.

The Your Mini Sweet Shop owner said that her establishment security bars on the front door and windows are not the only business in the area that have them.

The daily paper quotes the mayor as saying, "We have had a standing belief on the city plan commission that bars are a horrible example of what the city should be." Other merchants have been made to remove exterior burglar bars, he noted.

Michael Shields, the Alderman of the district where Bogan’s candy store would be located said, “Why is the mayor making such a big deal of a small candy store.” Shields says that the city should be encouraging individuals to become entrepreneurs, rather than placing obstacles in their way.

In the Racine Journal Time daily poll on Wednesdat, August 24, asked, “Should a proposed inner-city candy store be allowed to have security bars on its windows?” With over 1,000 responding, 86.7 said that the candy store should be allowed to open.

Bogan said that she would think that this city would be willing to assist her with a grant so that she could have the bars removed, and replaced with a more ecstatic security system. “At minimal, give me the opportunity to open my doors, and start making money,” Bogan said.

Dickert promise to use his seldom used veto power to stop the store from opening. Saying the measure set a "horrible precedent." By doing so, "We're telling everyone else they can put bars on their windows."

Dickert commented that bars represent "either a cage or a jail."

At first the plan commission recommended the building owner Jerry Brantley remove or move the bars before her Bogan, could open a candy store, but the City Council kicked the item back to the commission which then dropped the removal requirement.

During the August 16 the council approved the permit.

Now the faith of Bogan’s candy store lie in the hands of the mayor.

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New County Veterans Service Officer named by Racine County Executive Racine – Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig today announced that the appointment of Master Chief Petty Officer Aloysius “Ali” Nelson, U.S. Navy (retired) as the new County Veterans Service Officer was confirmed last night by the County Board of Supervisors.

Mr. Nelson will succeed Richard J. Bayer, who served in the position from 2006 until his untimely passing in June.

A 28-year Navy veteran who retired in 2010, his last active duty assignment was as the Command Master Chief/Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 16-state Navy Midwest Region, headquartered at Great Lakes, Illinois. Mr. Nelson holds an Associate Degree in Human Resources Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in

Workforce Education and Development, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Higher Education and Organizational Change.

His official start date with Racine County will be September 1, 2011.

In announcing the appointment, Ladwig said: “We all know that our veterans and their families deserve conscientious, dedicated service from the county.

For that reason, we went through a thorough, impartial process to select the best available candidate. ‘Ali’ Nelson is that person. I am confident that he will continue the excellent service that Racine County veterans expect and that Dick Bayer provided to them.”

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Usher’s/Nurses Annual Banquet Virgie York was honored as Usher of the Year for the Racine/Kenosha District Usher’s and Nurses 28th Annual Summer Banquet. Shown with the honoree, right, is Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby II of Second Missionary Baptist Church Kenosha, Audrey Smith, Racine District President, and Ida Chambliss, Vice-President Racine District. Left: Rev. Riley of Searching Together Baptist Church was the keynote speaker.

Local NAACP says they are concerned over over the large gap between whites and minority Appearing last week on WDJT-TV, CBS-58, Gloria Rogers, President of Racine Bpanch of the NAACP, said that she is concerned about a recent article that said the city's Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission had voted to send a letter to acting Police Chief Kurt Wahlen.

Rogers says the branch supports the commission’s decision to investigate the charge of extensive disparity in the hiring and promoting of minorities within the Police Department. “If there’s inequality,” said Rogers, “The branch and the community derserves to know what’s causing the alleged large gaps between white and minority candidates.”

The Commission has also expressed concerns about the reportedly low number of minorities and females in the department as well as the apparent lack of their promotional opportunities.

Rogers says the local branch is very much concerned about all minorities not

be reflected in the make-up of the department and the city of Racine. “There is no reason why, the police department is not actively recruiting minorities,” explains Rogers.

Rogers also stated, “If the city can spend money on having a national search for a new police chief, then they should be willing to implement a regional recruiting Black and Hispanic officers to bring a balance to police population.”

She said that the NAACP wants to see a more extensive means to find qualified African-American candidates for employment. “I believe the system presently being used by the police department is flawed, and new procedure need to be adopted,” Rogers continues by saying the NAACP would like to review the list of candidates that the police department is saying contains ineligible/unqualified candidates. We want to see that list and review the test that has been used to eval-

uate whether or not it is or could be racially biased.

Rogers also questions whether or not the police department is using public awareness campaigns in the community via the centers, minority newspapers, or local churches. “We want to make sure that if a minority is a viable candidate for the job, he or she will be given a fair opportunity to attain employment within the police department.”

The statement regarding the local branch’s inability to deliver qualified minority candidates prepared to take the entry exam, is viewed by us as a way of diverting the real problem which is the lack of Diversity in the Police Department.

“Under my administration, I have no knowledge of this alleged agreement, “ Rogers said. The NAACP has and will continue to focus on watching and ensuring that injustices are not being practiced in this community.

Plaque Goes Up to Honor Booker New School vs. Old School Women’s game played after the ceremony Please join the many friends and family of Elaine Booker on Saturday, September 10 to honor her with the unveiling of a plaque in her memory at the Island Park North Softball Diamond in Racine. Elaine lost her battle with cancer March 13, 2011. She was a very well-known and respected member of the Racine Softball Community. Her husband Wop Booker still coaches.

Immediately following the brief ceremony there will be a Co-ed game and a New School vs. Old School Women’s game played.

Please join us for Fellowship, Food, and Fun in Elaine's Honor!!! Food and DJ will be provided!!

Donations are being accepted to help assist with the cost of the plaque as well as to begin a memorial Fund in Elaine's

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Name. This year proceeds will be donated to The All Saints Hope Fund. The All Saints Hope Fund provides assistance to cancer patients who are in financial need.

Donations can be made at any Educators Credit Union to the Elaine Booker Memorial Benefit Fund, PO Box 81040, Racine, WI 53408.

For more information please contact Stacia Slaughter at 262-331-4072

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Leading the Nation in the area of African American infant mortality is causing many community members great concern Few would argue that they are against being the best.

In elementary school, when asked who would be willing to lead the line on the walk to the cafeteria, there were generally more than a few contenders. And there is little feeling better than knowing that you lead – excel, even – in a particular game, hobby, or pastime.

But Racine, WI is among the cities leading the Nation in an area that is causing many community members great concern: African American infant mortality.

In fact, a baby born in Racine, WI is more likely to die before his or her first birthday than a baby born in a place like Bosnia, a developing country with a nationwide income vastly below that of the United States. And although this statistic is shocking regardless of the affected population, the fact that it is prevalent in African American mothers in Racine, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, and education level is perplexing even more in the community.

This reality is what brought together some of the members of the Racine Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families to talk to The Insider News. Project Manager Samantha Perry, and Committee Members Marsha Connet and Karen Kelroy, spoke about this unique collaboration of community-minded organizations throughout the city of Racine to find solutions to the problem of African American infant mortality.

The idea for the Initiative began in 2008, in response to the Fetal Infant Mortality Review that exposed the factors that may increase risk for infant morbidity and mortality among African Americans. Individuals in organizations as widespread as Wheaton Franciscan, the Racine Health Department, and the Racine Fire Department were noticing the high death rates for African American babies. “They were saying to themselves ‘this isn’t right’” noted Connet, “and they wanted to know what they could do about it.”

From that Review, the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread gathered these various organizations together in a summit to discuss the issue of high infant mortality rates for African American babies. In 2010, the Wisconsin Partnership Program provided a grant opportunity to uncover more about this troubling phenomenon in Racine. The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in partnership with the Racine -Kenosha Community Action Agency, submitted a proposal for the grant, and from that, the Initiative was born.

Connet, who was brought into the Initiative through her work with the

Wisconsin Literacy program, recalled a conversation she had with Carole Johnson of the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread: “I was brought in because Wisconsin Literacy also focuses on health literacy.

Often times, people just don’t know what they should be doing. The doctors use ‘doctor speak’ that makes no sense, or they don’t understand the severity of the issue itself.”

Providing the understanding – and awareness – to the community is where the Initiative is focusing its goals for the future. “A lot of the conversation [with the community organizations] was stuck in this assumption of teen moms and poor moms,” said Perry. “It isn’t only teen moms that are struggling with this issue.

It’s actually women ages 20-35 that have the higher rates of infant mortality.

Middle-class women with bachelor’s degrees and up are dealing with this.”

Members of the Initiative attribute some of the reasoning behind the variety of African American women dealing with infant mortality to “collective stress”.

Kelroy, who got involved with the Initiative through her work at Grace Church in Racine, explained that collective stress is “when the stress level of an African-American woman - even before she is pregnant – is at a level that will make it hard for her to carry a baby to term. It tends to play itself out in the uterus saying that this is not a safe place for a developing baby to remain, which results in early birth and low-birth weight.”

While the causes of collective stress remain at-large, the members of the Initiative saw the stress of racism – actual and internalized racism – as a contributing factor. “We don’t usually use the ‘R’ word,” Connet said, “but I feel like it is behind a lot of the stress women are feeling.”

Perry delved deeper into the issue of perceived racism, explaining an activity in which she had participated in a community meeting with members from a variety of organizations. This activity, entitled “Step Up/Step Back”, is composed of a facilitator reading a variety of statements. If an individual identifies with the statement read, he or she will be asked to either step back or step forward, dependent upon whether this statement is deemed to be a “step up” or a “step back”. At the end of the exercise in which

Perry was a participant, the white men in the group were at the front of the classroom, with the white women scattered throughout the middle. The African American women, including Perry, were at the back of the room. One participant shared that they had been adopted and raised in a white neighborhood. “Why am I still in the back?” this participant mused. Perry noted that this exercise shocked many community members and opened up their eyes to the reality of situations – regardless of income or marital status – that many African American women may be dealing with; these realities all contribute to the “collective stress” syndrome that harms African American babies in the long term.

The Initiative is working to directly combat these issues, first by increasing awareness and then by coordinating services for African American women to decrease the stressors that contribute to this exorbitantly high rate of infant mortality, 20.41 per live 1,000 births, which is 4 times higher than white babies. “The first step is to get women to see that this is an issue for them,” said Connet. “Then we can move forward together to connect all these services for them.”

Kelroy agreed, stating “There are steps that you can take individually to manage that stress. That awareness will help you manage your stress in a proactive way.

We want to come alongside you in that effort.” Additionally, Kelroy cited that the Initiative was getting better at getting community organizations providing services for African American moms to communicate with each other. With increased awareness, Kelroy – as well as the other Initiative members – believe that this collaboration can only be strengthened.

There are many ways to get involved in the Initiative. As Project Manager, Perry is actively seeking involvement from committee members to sit around the table and be aware of – and influential

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in – the decisions being made with this Initiative. “This is professional women, this is teen moms, this is women with loving husbands, this is single moms,” Perry said. “This is the community.”

Perry operates out of the Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency office building, and the Initiative has meetings – at least once a month – alternating between RKCAA and the Johnson Foundation. Those interested in getting involved should contact Samantha Perry at 262-637-8377, sperry@rkcaa.org, or www.healthybabiesracine.org. The Initiative can also be reached via Facebook (Healthy Babies Greater Racine) and Twitter @RacineLIHF. During Infant Mortality Awareness Month in September, Racine Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families will hold two community briefings to educate the community about this issue.

Register for one Community Briefing to learn more about our plan for change in Greater Racine.

Briefing #1 Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Tyler Domer Center 2302-12th Street, Racine, WI

Briefing # 2 Date: Monday, September 19, 2011 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Racine, WI Free child care, food and transportation (if needed) will be provided. Register by calling (262) 637-8377 ext. 120

More Than One Million Fathers Are Improving America by Taking Their Children to School Chicago - An army of more than one million American men are taking to the streets this year in one of the most important battles that America has ever fought.

And that is the battle for the hearts, minds and spirits of American children. These men will include janitors, lawyers, doctors, technicians, factory workers, bankers, bus drivers, construction workers, policemen and trash collectors. The

fathers take an active role in their educational lives earn better grades, score higher on tests, enjoy school more and are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college. Additionally, children have fewer behavior problems when fathers listen to and talk with them regularly and are active in their lives. A good father is part of a good parent team and is critical to creating a strong family struc-

2011 Million Father March will also include retired men, previously incarcerated men and unemployed men. They all have one thing in common -- on the first back-to-school day in cities across America, they are taking their children to school.

A record 750 cities will participate in the 2011 Million Father March. Last year, more than 800,000 men in 609 cities across America and around the world took children to school on the first day. “Education has become a matter of national security. If we cannot control our schools, then we cannot control our economy. And if we cannot control our economy, then we cannot control and protect our quality of life in America ,� says Phillip Jackson, Executive Director of The Black Star Project, U.S.A. Research shows that children whose

ture. Strong family structures produce children who are more academically proficient, socially developed and selfassured. Such children become adults who are valuable assets to their communities.

March participants will include fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, big brothers, significant male caregivers and family friends.

Women and men of all ethnicities are also encouraged to take their children to school on their first day. Businesses are asked to give fathers and other men two hours off work the morning of the first day of school to take their children to school. Religious leaders (pastors, imams, priests, rabbis, ministers, bishops, elders) and faith-based institutions (churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples) are being asked to adopt a

How to minister to your shepard Pastors Leon and Debra Brown embrace Evangelist Patricia Turner who ministered at their church on Saturday, August 27. She talked about how to minister to your shepherds. Approximately 125 people attended the event.

neighborhood school and to partner with and support that school throughout the school year.

This year, we are asking fathers and other men to volunteer 10 hours of service to their children's school for a total of 10 million hours of service by the end of the school year. We also ask fathers and other men pledge to support children throughout the year. The pledge calls for and outlines a year-long commitment to their children and to the schools they attend.

The pledge includes participating in school activities for the benefit of the children, their family and in the community.

Additionally, in Chicago, which is ground zero for youth violence in America, 650 faith leaders are being recruited to be at 650 schools on the first day of school to welcome students back and to create a circle of safety around the students on the first day. Additionally, at 9:00 am, these 650 faith leaders will pray for a safe and successful school year for all students and staff at these schools.

And finally, at every high school in America, alumni are being asked to return to their alma mater on the first day of school to welcome students back to their campus and to encourage them to have a

sucBy Yolanda James cessful and productive school year.

They will also be asked to sign up as volunteers to help create and maintain better schools.

For any city that has already started school, Tuesday, September 6, 2011 is the Million Father March's National Fathers Take Your Children to School Day. The 2011 Million Father March is managed

by The Black Star Project, U.S.A., and sponsored by the Open Society Foundation’s Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Please visit our website at www.blackstarproject.org to bring the 2011 Million Father March to your city or for more information about the March.

You may also email blackstar1000@ameritech.net or call 773.285.9600 for more information or to register for the March.

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Barker’s Wedding Alisha Monai Baker and Vernon Ray Barker Jr. were united in marriage on Friday, July 22, 2011. The wedding party included: Maid of Honor-Tierra Terrell; Bridesmaids – Ashley Baker, Sanquita Roby, Brittany Rayford, Joline Reyes, Leah Bertha; Best Man – Stephen Jackson; Groomsmen – Marc Velasquez, Adam Velasquez, Richard Shaw, Steven Glenn, Chanz Simpson; Flower Girl – Alaysia Baker; Ringer Bearer – Khasi Ticer; Ushers – Khari Ticer, Timmer Alston, Khori Ticer; Officiant – Ernest Eubanks. The parents of the Bride are Bonnie Barker and Aaron Barker.

The groom parents are Vernon Barker, SR. and Barbara Ruiz. The couple photography was Kenneth Lumpkin

Wedding Bells Ring

Johnson’s Wedding Stacy Jennings and David Johnson were united in marriage on Friday, August 12 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. The wedding party included: Maid of Honor – Margo Jennings Franklin; Brides Maids – Charisse English, Marie Stewart, Hope Drakes; Best Man – Jeff Block; Groomsmen – Daryell Stacey, Bernis Stewart, William Russell; Mother of the Bride – Mary Jennings; Stand-in Mother of Groom – Anny May; Stand-in Father of the Bride – Danniel Franklin; Ring Bearer – Byron Harris Jr.; Flower Girls – Shanya Stewart, Kalia Jennings.

Pastor Tommie Knuckles performed the ceremony at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Racine. The reception was held afterward at Infusino’s Banquet Hall in Racine. The couple photography was Kenneth Lumpkin.

Alisha Monai Baker and Vernon Ray Barker Jr.

ings Stacy Jenn Johnson

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and David

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Former City Police Officer question need for a national search Guest Commentary

by Tony Jackson – Retired City of Racine Police Officer During the course of the past few months, I have followed the developments at the Racine Police Department with interest. As a retired member of the department, and lifelong resident of the community, I have a personal stake and interest in seeing the department move forward under the best possible leadership available. I would advocate that our next police chief be chosen on the basis of his or her qualifications and demonstrated commitment to the police profession. Race or gender should not factor in the assessment process. Either a candidate is qualified, or they are not.

As has been widely discussed, there are currently two members of the department who, based on the qualifications set during the previous selection process, appear to be well-positioned and qualified to lead the department. Having worked with both Deputy Chief Howell and Lieutenant Lopez, I can assure you that neither of these potential candidates have ever relied on their race to achieve advancement. On the contrary, both individuals have tested their way through the ranks, and excelled in the process.

As has been well-documented, the scope of the 2006 search was narrow, as only one member of the department met the established qualifications. In 2006, PFC members made it clear that the educational standard established in 2000 remained firmly intact.

Anyone seeking this position in the future would be required to obtain a Master’s degree, as in 2000, and 2006, the commission took a firm stance on their value of higher education.

Following to the 2006 process (from which Chief Wahlen was appointed), four members of the department (Christensen, Howell, Hurley and Lopez) went back to school to earn their Master’s, doing so at a great financial cost (not to mention time away from their families). To lower the standard now would be beyond unfair.

Of course, one could argue that a master’s degree alone does not guarantee that a given candidate will be successful. This is true, as some intellectual types lack basic common sense. Those who posses both “book smarts” and common sense, may lack the intangible attributes necessary to lead.

As the facts trickle-in on the two potential internal candidates, it will become clear their qualifications are not the problem. Their leadership skills are not on trial either.

These individuals should be afforded the same courtesy that their in-house colleagues received for decades, that being, the benefit of in-house assessment before the process

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goes external.

Because of his activity inside and outside of the department, the record on Deputy Chief Howell is available for all to see. Howell is a home-grown product of the community, who since joining the force in 1984, has held every rank on the department, with of course the lone exception of chief. Howell is one of the few, if not the only sworn member to hold this distinction.

As a member of the department in the late 1980s, I personally watched Howell test for promotion early in his career, promotions which he earned under union contract, not favoritism or other bias means.

In the mid 1990’s, under the leadership of retired Chief Richard Polzin, Howell and Lopez served in critical leadership roles during the implementation of the community policing philosophy. As planning sergeant, Howell drafted millions in state and federal grants, which funded key components of the community policing plan, most notably, the centerpiece of Polzin’s vision, the neighborhood COP houses.

Let’s assume that technical qualifications are not the problem. Perhaps, there is internal concern with a lack of confidence in one or both of these candidates. Perhaps there are those who, no matter how small in number, simply don’t trust these guys. If this is the case, then, it shouldn’t be too hard for the detractors to convince the rest of us why neither of these candidates deserve what has been afforded the same courtesy all past internal candidates have been afforded.

What many on the department know (and others will soon learn), Art Howell has done just about all one could do to earn an opportunity to lead the department. Howell is arguably one of the most innovative managers on the force. He is fair-minded and his accomplishments are too numerous to list here. A similar case can be made for Lopez; however, as a division commander, Howell has simply has more experience, including a successful stint as budget manager for the department.

While not perfect (who is), either one of these candidates would do well in leading the department.

Just a few final thoughts. First, congrats to Chief Wahlen for his service. The chief’s job is often thankless, so a sincere thank you is now in order. While no chief has the support of every sworn member, we can all appreciate Kurt’s years of service, and I join my active and retired colleagues in wishing Kurt well in retirement.

For the PFC, please consider opening future candidate presentations to the public.

This will go a long way in restoring public trust in the selection process, as confidence in the system has been damaged due to a number of procedural errors and a deviation from past chief selection practices.

To the police union and staff officers’ association, please consider weighing-in on this issue. If you stand silent now while the strategy of going external (as a first option) is entrenched as a bona fide past practice, you will unwittingly suppress future upward mobility for your membership. Unless there is a real good reason to go outside, it’s a bad practice to set as precedent.

And finally, to Howell and Lopez, stay positive.

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The Mack C. Davis Schlarship Fund group hosts event

Piano Player CeCe Segura

Dancers Dazaria Gunn Darriaanna Gunn Dariyah Gunn Mashyia Adams

2011 Scholarship Recipient: Brodereck Carroll, attending ITT Technical Institute; James Houston, attending University of Akron; De’Andrea Woods, attending Howard University

Keynote Speaker Jamie McClendon Assistant Attorney, WI State Public Defender

The Mack C. Davis Community Club hosted its annual scholarship luncheon on Saturday, August 13 at the Fountain Banquet Hall in Racine. Three deserving students received scholarships of $1,000 to go towards their college education.

The Mack C. Davis Scholarship Program was created in memory of a great man, Reverend Mack C. Davis. Davis was the pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church for 31 years and a leader in the struggle for civil right in the city of Racine.

Davis strongly believed in the power of education and the commitment of civic minded individuals to the young people of the community. He spent many hours counseling the young people in his church and the community, always encouraging them to stay in school.

This year marked the fifteenth year in which 47 scholarships have been awarded to date. The Mack C. Davis Community Club has continued to donate to special causes including the Cops and Kids Program, NAACP ACT-SO , and senior citizens and children with special needs during the holiday seasons.

Pre-Heart Attack Symptoms Differ in Black Women African-American women tend to have more intense and more frequent symptoms like discomfort and headache in the months or years leading up to a heart attack, a researcher reported here Saturday.

Symptoms reported by all women included fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion and feeling anxious.

Compared with other women, AfricanAmerican women had a higher intensity and frequency of headache, vision problems and difficulty breathing when lying down, reported Jean McSweeney at the National Cardiovascular Health Conference, which was sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

McSweeney, who is a professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is conducting two on-going studies of the early-warning symptoms experienced by women of different races, so physicians and women might better recognize they are on the path to a heart attack.

So far, McSweeney has data on 647 white, African-American and Hispanic women, all of whom were surveyed about their symptoms four months after they'd had a heart attack. By this time, many of the symptoms will have dissipated, making for more accurate reporting, McSweeney told Reuters Health.

The women ranged in age from 31 to 93, and one third had less than a high school education.

Many women reported a "change in thinking"--a symptom not mentioned in previous studies, she said. Twenty-four percent of white women and 33% of black women said they had some noticeable change in their thinking patterns.

McSweeney said that another indicator--discomfort--should also be looked at, even though it seems to be a vague symptom. It was not ranked as high on the symptom list as pain, but was definitely an early warning sign, she said.

In her survey, 36% of black women who had discomfort said they had it high in the center of their chest, compared to

24% of white women.

Thirty-three percent of AfricanAmerican women who had discomfort reported that it was under the shoulder blade area, compared to 24% of whites.

Many black women--38% --reported discomfort in the left arm or shoulder. Only 20% of white women with discomfort said it was in that area.

McSweeney hopes to eventually link the early-warning symptoms, known as "prodromal" symptoms, to risk factors like high blood pressure, being overweight or diabetes.

"Our initial analysis shows that comorbidity [other illnesses] helps us predict who is going to have these prodromal symptoms," she said.

The first study, which will be of 515 primarily white women, should be completed by late May, and published this fall, said McSweeney. The study of 1,030 black and Latino women will not be finished until late 2003. Both are funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research.

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Heather Craddock and Jasmine Scaggs served over 300 individuals at the 1st Annual Midtown reunion. Craddock and Chris Curtis, the organizers of the event that was held last Saturday at Franklin Neighborhood Park, said that they were motivated to do something that had never been done to bring generations that grew up in the midtown area together to share old memories.

The two, who have already started next year planning, says that they want to

see the event grow and become something special for the cherished neighborhood. “This was a great opportunity to bring people together that had not seen each other for years,” explained Craddock.

The organizer begins planning in February and has also developed a social networking page on facebook to keep people who attended the event informed of future events.

Women’s group to host the “1st Annual Walk of Remembrance”

A group of young women in Racine who have suffered the loss of family members and friends throughout the past decade, largely through street violence, will host the “1st Annual Walk of Remembrance”. The women, who call themselves Surviving Dyamonds, invite the entire community to join them on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 11:30am starting at the George Bray Neighborhood Center located at 924 Center St. in Racine. The path will follow Center St. south to 14th St., west to Washington Ave., east to 7th St., North at Main St. , then gathering at Monument Square for prayer followed by a stop at City Hall for speakers and poet-

ry readings. The walkers will return to the Bray Center where balloons will be released representing the loved ones who have passed on. A celebratory tone will take over as food is shared and children will be offered free haircuts for little boys and nail polish for little girls.

The state purpose of the Surviving Dyamonds is “Surviving all struggles, built to last, forever strong!” The group’s mission is to “give back to those who need and deserve a helping hand. To go into our community and become givers and leaders.

To make a difference and better ourselves as well as others.”

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Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Worship Service 7:45 AM & 10:40 AM

Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Dinner - 5:30 PM

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Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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Sunday NA Meeting 6:30 PM Community Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Come Worship with us at: Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 Pm - 8:00 PM

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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.

Gospel Mission Ministries

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”

Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church

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

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Pastors Breon and Karen Norton 945 N. Memorial Drive • Racine, WI 53403 262.634.3156

Rev. Buddy Vinson Senior Pastor

Sunday Service • 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday • 7:15 p.m.

Friday Prayer and Praise Dance • 7:15 p.m.

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Healing for the Heart

Will God Show Up to Help Me?

by Joyce Meyer

Can you be in God's will and be miserable?

Well, yes. But you can also be in tremendous peace. For people who are saying, "I'm in a tough situation right now because I believe it's where God wants me, but I'm miserable, frustrated and unhappy," there's good news. When God asks us to stay in a difficult situation, He provides a special grace for us to get through it. It's the kind of grace that leads others to look at us and think: Wow! I can't believe they're dealing with this and still have such peace! That's faith.

When we say things like, "I just don't think I can make it," we're essentially giving up, when we could just as easily trust God to help and sustain us. Learning to trust God for His grace on a daily basis will help you keep your thoughts and words in line with His Word.

What Trusting God Can Do for you

I've heard grace defined as God's riches at Christ's expense, and that's a good definition. But to be honest, it's just a little bit too spiritual for me. I like to define grace as God's power to help us do whatever we need to do.

Grace is power. And it all comes to us through faith, which God also gives us.

In fact, Romans 12:3 warns us not to think too highly of ourselves, because God is the one who gives us our faith. You need to ask yourself: What am I doing with my faith? Are you trying to change things that you have no ability to change? Are you trying to get yourself promoted instead of just doing your best to please God? If so, you're probably burning out because you're focusing on works. When we simply do what God asks us to do, His grace flows through.

Frozen Hayes 2011 winner of Gospel Rythm Award Frozen Hayes is the proud winner on July 24th of the 2011 Rhythm of Gospel Awards "Praise and Worship Song of the year, "There is a God".

The Rhythm of Gospel Awards is an annual event filled with a variety of innovative and exciting showcases, competitions, and achievement galas, bringing in thousands of excited, tourists, church, social and civic groups, families and business professionals throughout the USA, Canada, and Bahamas.

This original televised award show is the First and the LARGEST National Independent Gospel Award Show to cover the entire United States, Bahamas and Canada, giving independent gospel artist both a national platform, and a positive collaboration which supports artist of all ethnicities in various genres of gospel music.

This National Awards Show is an electric variety of fine arts from over 250 talented and skilled musicians, independent/national artist, songwriters, producers, record producers, record labels, top executive radio announcers, theatrical performers, dancers, community leaders, pastors, photographers, media/publicist, churches, social and civic organizations, entertainment agents, children and families within 50 states throughout the US, Canada and Bahamas. The Rhythm of Gospel Awards week-end creates excitement through entertainment, and interactive projects for the entire family. Hayes music can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com/frozenelotthayes or by calling 262-705-8163

Faith isn't Just for the Finish Line

To learn how to trust God for His grace, I used to put up signs around my house that said things like, "Works of the flesh equal frustration." Every time I became frustrated, the signs helped me to remember God was with me. One thing I learned is that His grace isn't just for last minute miracles. God doesn't just throw you a Hail Mary pass at the last minute when you're all worn out and ready to give up, and then say, "Okay, now go make the touchdown." God's grace is something on which you can constantly rely.

how to have Peace in the now

Because grace is available to you right now, there's no reason to struggle with your circumstances, trying to figure them out—or even fight your way out.

Galatians 5:16 tells us to …walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit…then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh. Notice how it doesn't say "conquer the flesh so you can walk in the Spirit." When we concentrate on the Spirit, we won't fulfill the lust of the flesh because we will be focused on our relationship with God and His love for us. The same way we receive Christ is the same way we are supposed to live each day of our life—in total, complete dependence on Him. Your circumstances don't have to control you, because you have the power of God's grace in your life. And it's available to you in whatever amount you need, right now.

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Back to School Event Members of Glorious Life, located at 1817 Romayne Ave., to their ministry outdoor to the Duke Hamilton Park located in the 1700 of Mead Street. About 300 neighborhood residents came out of their homes to listen to gospel music and enjoy teasty food such as corn on the cob, hotdogs, and barts.

Above: Pastor Bobby J. Vinson talk with neighbors at the all day festivity. Left: Youth dips roasted corn in butter. Right: CarolynVinson wearis her “Unicle Sam� hat as she feeds community residents.

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