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The Publisher Perspective

The Importance Of Voting

On Tuesday, June 5, you have the opportunity to make a difference by voting. The importance of voting cannot be stressed enough! Our leaders make and enforce laws that impact our health, religion, money, education, and freedoms. It is therefore crucial to vote so you have a voice about what happens to you.

I believe one of the main reasons why people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote is because they feel one person canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect the outcome of an election. However, every vote has significance. Several elections have been decided by a single vote. An example of this is the 2000 presidential election which came down to a handful of ballots in Florida. You must not forget that much blood has been shed through American history so that you have the right and privilege to vote. Many people sacrificed and worked tirelessly so that women, minorities, and adults younger than 21 could cast ballots. Soldiers and civil rights workers died fighting for your right to vote. You owe it to them to exercise your civic responsibility. It is important to vote for America's future potential. Ballots you cast today will impact your children, grandchildren and all the generations that follow. Vote to improve the world in which they will live. Voting also sets a good example for your kids. If you don't vote, you have no right to complain about the way the country is being run. Page 7 provides candidate listing for the upcoming election as well as information on voter registration. If you have further questions, contact the Racine City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office: (262)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;636-9171.

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Like Father, Like Son BY: Allena G. Berry

They even have the same name. They have the same profession. And they both believe that their highest calling is fatherhood. For Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby Sr. and his son, Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby, II, fatherhood and faith are combined on a daily basis. “It can be a difficult thing to do the things you are passionate about [and be a father],” Bishop Kirby, pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Racine for the past 31 years, said of his role as both church leader and family man. “You have to pray to God to keep balance.” Balance can be a difficult thing to achieve in a job where demands often exceed one individual’s capacity to supply them. Prayer services, Sunday worship, and home visits can be powerful deterrents that keep a minister away from his family. Still, as Pastor Kirby, pastor of Second Baptist in Kenosha for the past year, reflected, his experience growing up in the church was a positive one. “The church was always warm, kind, and receptive,” Pastor Kirby recalled. “I’m a product of the old African adage, ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’” It is true that it takes a village to shape and mold a child, but Bishop Kirby believes that the father is a critical factor in a child’s upbringing. “Fathers are there to teach identity,” Bishop Kirby said. “The father is there to say, ‘this is who you are; this is who we are.’” Even with that important identity component, Bishop Kirby contends that he did not have aspirations for his son to be in ministry. “I don’t wish ministry on anyone,” Bishop Kirby reflected thoughtfully. “It is

Local News the worst job you could ever love because it is a never-ending job.” The love that Bishop Kirby demonstrated for ministry in no small part influenced Pastor Kirby’s decision to become a church leader. “One of the most important things my dad taught me was to be faithful. My dad had a love and passion for ministry, [and his] steady-hand [and faithfulness] through ministry’s trials [was important to me],” Pastor Kirby reminisced. Striking the right balance between home life and church life continues to be a challenge for both Kirbys. When Pastor Kirby was growing up, Bishop Kirby’s wife would send much needed reminders; Bishop Kirby recalls his wife often saying, “Honey, you need to come home and be a father to your children.” Now, Bishop Kirby finds himself in a similar position with his son. “[I tell him] don’t wear yourself out,” Bishop Kirby advised. “Those girls [referring to Pastor Kirby’s daughters] need a father.” Bishop Kirby understands that fatherhood is a difficult profession. Having a father who struggled with alcoholism, Bishop Kirby himself came into fatherhood at a disadvantage. “I didn’t have a father to teach me the

things I tried to teach my kids,” Bishop Kirby explained. In spite – or, perhaps, the result – of those negative experiences, however, Bishop Kirby strove to be an example for his children. It looks as though the example stuck. Pastor Kirby cites his father’s perseverance and guidance in shaping him into the man he is today, even through the tumultuous teenage years. He encourages all fathers to persevere with their own children, “especially when it’s difficult to do.” For this father-son team, faithfulness and fatherhood have been the winning combination in the church and, most importantly, in their homes.

Bray Center Voting Event

Mahlon Mitchell, a candidate for Wisconsin’s Lt. Governor, and John Lehman, a candidate for State Senator in the 21 Senatorial District, led the march to Racine’s City Clerk office to vote early. The March started at the George Bray Center, located 924 Center Street and ended on the steps of City Hall. Mitchell and Lehman will be running in the upcoming June 5, 2012 recall election. Mitchell, a first time candidate, will be trying to upset Wisconsin current Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. John Lehman, a former State Senator, will be trying to regain his old seat by defeating Senator Van Wanggaard .

Carl Lasster, right, greets Mahlon Mitchell, a candidate for Wisconsin’s Lt. Governor in the upcoming June 5, 2012 recall election. An enthusiastic crowd of more than 300 individuals was on hand last Thursday at the Bray Center to rally Racine residents to vote early.

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Local News

John Lehman Talks About The Recall Election BY: Allena G. Berry

Streets throughout Racine County have been lined for weeks in blue and red, illustrating a lawn’s allegiance for one political candidate over another. These postings are signs of the upcoming June 5th recall election. John Lehman, Democratic State Senate candidate and former State Senator, will be facing Republican Incumbent Van Wanggaard. Recently, Insider News staff spoke with Lehman about the issues he felt were most important in this upcoming election, particularly as they affect African Americans. In contrast to his opponent, Wanggard, who Lehman describes as having “lost his roots,” Lehman sees his campaign as a continuation of a call for change demonstrated throughout the state of Wisconsin. “I want to reverse priorities,” Lehman stated, referencing the cuts to education in the last state budget. “When you look at the pathway to success for African Americans – well, for everybody – it’s really through those school systems.” Wage discrimination – or equal pay for equal work, as the phrase commonly goes – is another issue high on Lehman’s policy agenda. In April of this year, Governor Walker repealed the 2009

Equal Pay Enforcement Law, which allowed alleged victims of wage discrimination expanded avenues to seek legal recourse. According to the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH), women make approximately 75 cents for every dollar a man makes. Lehman, joined by national

equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter on May 23rd, stated, “[The equal pay debate] is a continuation of the Civil Right’s Movement, of the Women’s Rights Movement.” Rights are, of course, a central feature in this upcoming election; Lehman sees himself as expanding rights and ensuring that “everyone is fairly treated.” For Lehman, “everyone” includes our prison population. Lehman’s proposes that

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Wisconsin look at our current prison policy. “What I want to do with corrections policy, which is something similar to what they do in Minnesota, is look at who’s locked up,” Lehman said. Factoring in illiteracy, drug addiction, and mental health, Lehman believes that addressing these issues, both before and during a prison term, would be a more comprehensive solution to “the expensive ‘lock them up and throw away the key’ policy.” But Lehman’s talk of corrections reform was the topic of a controversial pamphlet mailed to individuals in Lehman’s voting district. The pamphlet, mailed from an out-of-state Republican group, showed a hooded male figure covering a woman’s mouth; the flier accused Lehman of being soft on crime. Lehman dismissed the pamphlet as “just absolutely mean” and “simplistic.” “I want to rationally try to develop a system that is effective, keeps people safe, and doesn’t cost zillions of dollars,” Lehman stated. The election will take place Tuesday, June 5. For more information about registering to vote, finding the nearest polling place, or other general election questions, please contact the Racine County Clerk at (262) 636-3121.

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Local News

Wallace Booker: A Father, a Coach, a Role Model BY: Allena G. Berry

If you, or your children, have played sports in Racine, you have probably come into contact with Wallace Booker. Or, perhaps you know him by his more common nickname “Wap.” Whether it’s Wallace or Wap, Mr. Booker has diligently served Racine as a counselor and father figure. Insider News staff spoke with Wallace’s daughter, Faith, and his nephew, Jordan, to understand a little bit more about the man who mentored the

really afraid because I didn’t want him to find out and be disappointed. A lot of people looked down on me, [but] he and my mother let me know that everything was going to be OK. [Because of that] I was able to hold my head up high. He helped me out emotionally. If it wasn’t for him, I don’t know what I would have done.

IN: Jordan, what is your relationship like with Wallace? Jordan Malone, nephew (JM): My relationship with my Uncle Wap is more like a father-son relationship. He’s been a part of my family forever. He was there emotionally, helped us with extracurricular activities, [and] pointed us in the right direction. He played a huge role for all three of us [Malone and his sibWally Booker points to Barak Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the lings].

men who have inspired him to be a leader in his community. city. Insider News (IN): How was it growing up with Wap as a dad? Faith Spencer, daughter (FS): I didn’t understand the structure that he was giving me. I rebelled a little. He would pop up at school if he had to. He really wanted to make sure I kept my head in the books and on the right track. IN: Would you consider yourself as a daddy’s girl? FS: Growing up, not really. I was the average teenager. I didn’t want to listen to what was good for me. As I became an adult, I understood what he was trying to do for me. Now, I would say I am. He is not only a father; he is a best friend. He is everything I could want in a dad. I hope his grandson’s grow up to be just like him IN: Can you give me on situation where your dad helped you out? FS: I got pregnant [when I] was 16. At first, I was

IN: Was there ever a situation where Wallace encouraged you? JM: He helped me get through some frustrations with my career. My Uncle Wap just pulled me by the reigns and told me “You gotta keep trying. You gotta keep believing. Don’t let the one thing bring you down and control where you are trying to go.” IN: Is there anything you would like Wallace to know? JM: Believe it or not, he should have wings on his shoulders. He’s an angel. He’s an angel for the city of Racine. To have a positive role model like that, who doesn’t ask for anything in return, is a blessing. As Faith and Jordan show, Mr. Booker has had a monumental impact on not only their lives, but also the lives of countless others. Wallace, the seventh of fifteen kids born to Josephine and Eddie Booker, grew up in Greenwood, Page 8 The Insider News Wisconsin, June 1-15, 2012

Mississippi. He came to Racine when he was twelve years old. Mr. Booker graduated from Park High School in 1965, where he was a successful in Track, Cross Country, and Basketball. Insider News reporter Damien Dolley sat down with Wallace to gain his perspective on being a father and father figure.

Damien Dolley (DD): How do you feel about being a positive impact in people’s lives? Wallace Booker (WB): I feel great. Especially with my relationship with my daughter, Faith. From the time my wife and I met, I considered her my daughter. I wasn’t going to try and step in and take the role of her father, but [I told her that] we were going to respect each other and work at [the relationship] slowly. Jordan [my nephew] has always been motivated and knew what he always wanted out of life. I always just tried to encourage that and tell him that, “If you don’t want it, it doesn’t matter what I want for you. You gotta want it for yourself.” DD: Who did you look up to when you were growing up? WB: The person in Racine that really steered me was Chuck Tyler. He would always say to me that when you do something, you should do something from the heart. I also read the books of [college basketball coaches] Johnny Wooden, (UCLA), John Thompson (Georgetown), John Chaney (Temple). I knew I couldn’t be like them, but I wanted to pattern some of the stuff they talked about with kids. DD: In working with kids, what makes you happy? WB: What makes me happy is seeing them happy. Just having kids that would be willing to sit there and listen. It makes you feel good have people know who you are. DD: Would you do anything differently? WB: The only thing I would change is that I would further my education. But other than that, I wouldn’t do anything differently. DD: What advice would you have for kids? WB: I have three things I want to tell kids. First, You have to challenge yourself. Don’t get stereotyped. Don’t let people tell you what you can and can’t do. If there’s something out there that you want, you can achieve it. Secondly, I tell kids, you’re not going to get your blessing if you don’t respect your parents or respect authority in general. Finally, your reputation is what other people think of you; your character is what you think of yourself. And your character is the biggest thing.

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Community

Recent Events

Members of Bucks Lounge and the Crawdad Angles Dart teams will be competing in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statewide dart tournament. Last year, the 16 year old team participated

and placed in a variety of dart throwing events. Team members are (back row): Larry Randell, Chanicia Tyler, and Greg McRea. Front row: Chaute Tyler, James

Yolanda Ferrell became the bride of Charles McMorris during a special ceremony held at the American Legion Post 546 in Racine. During the ceremony, Charles made a nuptial commitment to Yolanda of lifetime love before about 200 guests, Saturday, May 12, 2012. The couple hosted a reception following the marriage ceremony.

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Roberson, Rosette Blackmon, Shanette Blackmon, and Majuandishi Forrest.

ZOE OUTREACH Ministries

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Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Melvin hargrove Pastor

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Mood Control

by Joyce Meyer There's a time to pray and a time to act. And even though it's not easy, confrontation is often necessary. If you need to confront someone or something in your life, make sure you do it. If someone has treated you

badly, you don't have to let them continue to disrespect you, de-value you or mistreat you. Obviously it won't help you, and it won't help that person either. Confront them about it. Maybe what you need to confront

Healing For Heart isn't a person. Maybe it's something you've let creep into your life uninvited, like negative thoughts, a bad attitude or habitual sin. The good news is that you don't have to let it control you either—if you'll confront it. Confront Your Bad Mood Many people let unstable moods and out-of-control emotions control their lives. They think that nothing good can happen in their life. If this is you, then begin new today and start saying every day: "I'm going to do something great with my life!" Get rid of small thinking and begin thinking according to what God's Word says. When Your Mood Sinks—Resist When you first feel your mood sinking, that's when you need to get a hold of yourself. As the Bible says, "Resist the devil at his onset. (See James 4:7). Even if someone's done

you wrong, forgive them in the first 5-10 minutes or you'll sink deeper into that bad mood, and it will be harder to deal with and let go of. You don't have to feel like doing the right thing to do it. Just make the choice to do it. Stability Releases Ability Stability is defined as the ability to quickly return to a calm, stable state when disturbed, disappointed or upset; the strength to stand or endure any situation and remain calm. One of the most wonderful gifts we can give others or ourselves is stability, or dependability. It's a sign of choosing to trust God. Once we're stable, we will have the ability to do what we're called to do. Rely on Him Trusting in God is the key to moving forward into the things God has for us. The reason some of you aren't getting anywhere with the call on your life is because you haven't gotten some things straight in your personal life. You never know what's

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going to happen when you get up in the morning for that day, but God wants us to rely on Him and look to Him. A dozen opportunities may arise to get you offended or to say stupid and negative things, but no matter what you feel like inside—even if you feel like you're going to blow up—you have a choice. Are you going to throw a fit, or are you going to go to God and ask Him to help you to change your mood? When you immediately go to Him, suddenly something will change inside you. Once you get into the habit of this, you will start to see those moods and bad attitudes leave a little sooner. That "uninvited guest" may try to come back, but you will have already decided to not let him in!

Youth News

The Mayor’s Chess Challenge Community, please join Mayor John Dickert on June 23, 2012 for the Mayor’s Chess Challenge in beautiful downtown Racine, Wisconsin at Monument Square. This will be a fun and educational event for all involved.

Mayor Dickert will be joined by General Electric Volunteers in this challenge to the community. The chess challenges will pair elementary though high school students with seasoned players. Matches will be totally random so experience level does not matter. The event is free with prizes, trophies and gifts to be given out. The Mayor’s Chess Challenge will also include other fun social games on Monument Square. We will have a giant chess set, oversized tic-tactoe, checkers, dominos, and pick up sticks, a

GE Healthcare Health Ahead education station, chess lessons for beginners will be available too!

es use chess strategies as military leaders and political strategist have throughout history.

Our community partners include GE Healthcare, Racine Unified School District, the Racine Park, Recreation and Culture Department and, and Educators Credit Union. Our partners recognize the importance of how understanding the game of chess helps motivate personal growth and develop critical social skills needed for tomorrows leaders in the global market.

The mayor recognizes chess is a game which helps develop focus, patience and concentration. That is why Mayor Dickert has accepted Youth Chess Project Leader, Ed. Larkin’s request to make the first move in opening this event. Mayor Dickert extends this challenge to other city officials, leaders and chess enthusiast as well. Please join Mayor John Dickert and GE Volunteers in this chess community challenge. Visit our website www.elchessacademics.com for more information and registration. “Developing Futures™ in Education by Bringing Chess to the Community”

EL ChessAcademics develops tomorrow’s leaders by providing high school and college students opportunity for community service volunteer credit hours through this event and the development of our chess clubs. Community service hours as chess mentors is an academic plus on any college and professional résumé or application! Chess skills can even help enhance your game in sports like basketball, football and soccer. Many sports coach-

POLICE OFFICER The City of Racine, Wisconsin will be accepting applications between 8:00am May 21, 2012 until June 22, 2012. All applications must be turned in by 4PM on June 22, 2012, for the position of Police Officer. At the time of application candidates must be U.S. citizens, 21 years of age or older and have 60 semester credits of post high school education at an accredited university, college, or technical school. Applicant must be of high moral character, convictions of any felony or serious misdemeanor will disqualify an applicant. Upon appointment, residency within the State of Wisconsin must be established, and the applicant must hold a valid Wisconsin Operator’s License. A complete list of qualifications and an application packet may be obtained beginning 8:00am Monday, May 21, 2012 at the City of Racine Human Resources Department, City Hall Room 204, 730 Washington Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin or online at http://www.cityofracine.org/City_of_Racine_Jobs.aspx. Applications will also be available at the public service counter of the Racine Police department. AA/EEO/ADA EMPLOYER Page 16 The Insider News Wisconsin, June 1-15, 2012

Hot Topics

Dad vs. Father (You are the decider) By Morris Reece When it’s all said and done, it’s about how your dad/father interacted with you as a child. More often than not, how you remember that relationship. You are the decider based on your relationship or the lack there of during your formative and most impressionable years as a child. Your father becomes your hero or villain. Webster’s dictionary describes the word FATHER this way: to take or accept the responsibility of. The word DAD is defined this way: used familiarly by children; informal for Father. Others reading this article may describe your dad/father relationship quite differently. Nonetheless, the absence or presence of your father in or out your life surfaces in our mind’s eye more often than the annual Father’s Day celebration. For sure, each of us has an experience and reaction when reflecting personally on our dad/father relationships… your hero or villain? A dad is more than a procreator of

children. To simply propagate this earth with children without commitment and responsibility to your children; as an African American male, many of us have a distorted images of ourselves as a father. Leading some dads to believe, “you are a gift to women”. Erroneously believing, you owe no respect to the mother of your child, as well as, no responsibility toward the child’s well-being. Unfortunately, this has been a template repeated time and time again with many African American males in our community and nationwide. Causing so many children to grow up without positive father/child relationships; too often never realizing who their “real” father is in any meaningful way. Many young African American children in our communities and neighborhoods do not have the opportunity to experi-

ence the value of a strong relationship with their dads; pitching a ball, potty training, teaching your child how to ride a bicycle, etc. Potentially, it is a father that has, in most cases, the Rite of Passage to be present in his child’s life and to engage in all of these wonderful once in a life time coveted experiences with their child. Yet another scenario, being too career oriented; “other priorities”, simply not making time to address the natural yearning of the father/child development relationship. I’ve lived through a few of these regrettable moments and experiences too. Not being available for my children, particularly at a time when it was important. This should not happen very often. As a father, I have come to realize, more so now, that being ever present in your child’s life when you

must be, you must be. This is a very serious matter and carries lifelong responsibility and consequents. Producing a child is more than procreating our earth as un-involved dads. Too many of our children are allowed to fend and decide for themselves what’s best in their young lives, absence a father, and un-acceptable. As African American males we have to stop the cycle of “making babies for sex sake.” Our children deserve a better chance at life and when done right, fathers will make an important difference in that child’s life; if we (you) choose too. As dads, we are to become “fathers” to our children, we owe it to them. The quality of that child’s life depends on it. After all, the child had no choice whether to be or not be borne. We very well know, to many decisions children make carries lifelong crippling consequences. Particularly our sons are learning how to be a father quite often by a male image outside of their homes or from TV/music, etc. This is critical and potentially very harmful to the child, his family and the community. Dad or father… you are the decider.

The Racine Family YMCA and Carthage College would like to congratulate Ashley Sims as the 2012 Joseph Buchanan Scholarship Winner! The Joseph Buchanan Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship to Carthage College for a high school, minority students from Racine that: • Graduated from the Young Leaders Academy and/or actively participated in the Y’s Teen Achievers program during their Junior and Senior years. • Has been accepted for admission by Carthage College. • Has demonstrated the Y’s Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. As an investment in Racine’s African American community, in 1992 Carthage College pledge one full year tuition scholarship to a graduate of the Racine Youth

Leadership Academy that graduates from high school. In the mid-90’s, the Carthage Scholarship was named after former Academy Board member, Joseph Buchanan, for the work he had done working with Racine’s youth. In 2002, the Racine Youth Leadership Academy, Inc. awarded the first Joseph Buchanan Carthage College Scholarship to Anthony Coleman. In 2004, the Academy became a program of the Racine Family YMCA and changed its name to the Young Leaders Academy (YLA). Since then, the Y has awarded the Scholarship to four people: • Kadeem Liggins- YLA gradu-

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ate • Jameel Garrett- participated in the YLA for three years and two years in the Y’s Teen Achievers program • Olivia Jimenez- Teen Achiever graduate and worked for the Y’s Ophelia Project which became the Y’s Girls’ Young Leaders Academy • DaZahn Wilkerson- YLA and Teen Achiever graduate, and YMCA employee Congratulations to Ashley! For more information on the Y’s Teen Achiever’s Program, contact Chris Bogan at 262-634-1994 or cbogan@ymcaracine.org.

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NAACP Expresses Concern Over Mailing the wrong insensitive message about the minority community. “Because the postcard was distributed in a predominantly white area of the 21st District only, it lends itself to race baiting and fear mongering by the Republican State Leadership Committee,” Rogers explained

uted to aid Senator Wanggaard’s campaign, we are asking him to refute the advertisement and call on the Republican State Leadership Committee to stop further distributions of the handout. For any additional information call: 262.554.4611

The civil rights organization points out that since it is obvious that the handout was distrib-

The picture below is the actual mailer that was sent out that has caused the controversy.

Gloria Rogers, president of Racine NAACP, says she is alarmed at the racially toned mailers being sent out by the Republican State Leadership Committee to some people who live in the 21st Senatorial District, where 21st State Senator Van Wanggaard and former State Senator John Lehman are participating in a Tuesday, June 5th recall election. Rogers said that the 6x11 two-sided mailer depict the image of a dark face African-American male with a hoodie with words “You’re not SAFE …Thanks to John Lehman,” “ Although the NAACP is politically neutral, we view the flyer as being inflammatory in nature and was meant to feed on individuals’ fear of the races.” In the aftermath of the death of Trayvon Martin, she says the handout borders on sending

The King Center gED Program Area residents use the King Center Computer Lab to help them obtain their GED, and also in seek employment King Center's GED program receives refunding

Mattie Booker has been on the frontline for over 45 years teaching children and now she shares her message with adults about the importance of education. Booker is an instructor at the GED Program at The Martin Luther King, Jr., Center, 1134 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Drive; “We give people wings and hope. We want them to know that they can reach their potential,” explains Booker, who is a retired teacher from Unified.

The inner-city program that helps 30 to 35 drop-out students to obtain their GED, annually was in jeopardy of not being funded by the city until Alderman Q.A. Shakoor II, made a motion to restore funding of this program. He noted in the daily paper Wednesday that the GED program provides a vital service by helping to ensure that adults are in a better position to lead their community and guide their children.

The City of Racine Community Development Committee had recommended that the annual allocations for the city’s 2012 Community Development Block Grant funds be cut this year. Last year the program received $13,000 in CDBG funding in 2011.The program was saved when City Council voted 8-6 to

award the program $12,000.

The King Center’s Director James Wilson said Wednesday that if the council had not voted to restore dollars to the GED program the center would have been forced to close it door since CDBG dollars are its only funding source. “They feel comfortable coming here,” explained Booker. She says the center is different from some of the other GED programs. She added that the King Center is centrally located on a convenient bus route and within walking distance, which makes it easy for many students to attend classes. These students typically go

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on to college, technical school, or end up advancing in various careers. She also states that the program has many success stories that can be

shared, but preferred to allow the performance of the students to be the program best spokespersons.

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