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The Milwaukee Times' Black Excellence Awards Presents:
Dr. Kenneth McIver Chiropodist
Dr. Roland A. Pattillo Obstetrics & Gynecology
Week#3: The History of Black Doctors
Dr. Carla Wright Internal Medicine
Dr. Arthur Sanders, Jr. General Practitioner
Though Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent only 5 percent of physicians. Despite this imbalance, Milwaukee is lucky to have a rich history of Black doctors who have been vital to our community. They have fought to eliminate health disparities in the medical community and even have fought for our civil rights. This week for Black History Month we honor our local African American doctors by looking at the history of Black doctors, found on page 5; and the history of Milwaukee's own Cream City Medical Society, found on pages 6, 7, and 14.
Dr. René Settle-Robinson Podiatry Dr. William Finlayson OBGYN
Presenting the 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients
The Milwaukee Times Black Excellence Awards are proud to announce our 2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients (from top left) Janae Adams, Trinay Austin, Shaylin Crosby, Jonillia Davis, Anyiah Lobley, Monica Slade, Davidi Alepembwe, (from bottom left) Stephawn Easley, Leroy Hope, Jakobie Jackson, Jalen Reed, and Joshua Wilder. See more on pg. 8. An NCON Communications Publication
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UW-Milwaukee's African Diaspora Council celebrates retiring members
Kathy Berry
Ray Fikes
April Holland
Dr. Joan Prince
Lula Rockette
During Black History Month, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic did not stop the African Diaspora Council from celebrating its retiring members. While the platform changed from a face-to-face to a virtual event, held Wednesday, February 10, 2021, we were still able to honor the professional milestones of our retiring African Diaspora faculty, staff and administrators. The “Goodbye TENSION – Hello PENSION” virtual celebration featured a photo presentation and our members personally expressed their well wishes on the next chapter of the retirees’ lives. Although the University may be losing a wealth of knowledge and expertise, our members are ADC forever! The retirees include Kathy Berry, School of Education, 32 years; Ray Fikes, MKE Fellows Coordinator, Global Inclusion & Engagement, 13 years; April Holland, Executive Director of TRIO and Pre-College Programs, 27 years; Dr. Joan Prince, Vice Chancellor, Global Inclusion, 20 years; and Lula Rockette, Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs, 24 years.
Mayor, county executive to Biden: Send Wisconsin more COVID-19 vaccines
Milwaukee city and county leaders said they have a united message to deliver to President Joe Biden on his first official visit: Send more COVID-19 vaccines. Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive David Crowley spoke Tuesday, February 16, 2021. "This is his first official trip outside Washington, D.C., and we're very proud that he's chosen Milwaukee and Wisconsin as his first trip," Barrett said. Biden will attend a CNN town hall Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the Pabst The-
ater. The mayor said he met with the state health officials last weekend about boosting Milwaukee's vaccine supply. But they blamed, in part, limits in their supply coming from the federal government. "With the president's visit to our community, I would be remiss if I did not share that our greatest need is for more vaccines," Crowley said. "We can't continue to add more people to the list, tell people to get vaccinated when we don't have enough doses. So I want to hear more
about that." Crowley said more vaccines will better help reach traditionally underserved communities. "We know that one of the issues in our way is supply," he said. "So an increase in the number of vaccines allocated to not only Wisconsin but Milwaukee County as well, will go a long way to increasing an equitable distribution." The Milwaukee Health De-
partment said it only got half of the 4,000 doses it ordered this week. The next order will be for 7,500 doses per week. Officials said they still don't know how much of that they will actually receive. The White House press secretary said Tuesday morning the Biden administration was increasing its COVID-19 vaccine distribution to 13.5 million doses per week. Milwaukee is also taking additional steps to reduce the
racial disparity among those who receive the vaccine in Wisconsin. The city is planning mobile vaccination clinics in the high-density minority communities. "We're seeing these two destructive forces, COVID-19 and structural racism, play out every day during this pandemic," Crowley said. "So we must do more locally and nationally to address these inequalities."
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For this Black History Month we must remember, the fight is not yet over By Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI 4th District)
hand the racism and bigotry that still runs throughout our county as a mob of domestic terrorists invaded the Capitol waving Confederate flags, wearing Camp Auschwitz shirts, and even hung a noose outside the building – all to keep a racist in the Office of the President who was openly undermining our democracy.
This Black History Month is far different than any in my lifetime. The road so many traveled to get us where we are today was not easy, and last month, we saw just how much farther we have to go and how difficult the road ahead will be. In the words of my dear The resurgence of racism friend, John Lewis, “We may and bigotry in our country innot have chosen the time, cited by elected political leadbut the time has chosen us.” ers must be stopped. These same political leaders have Just weeks ago, my col- openly disrupted both our leagues and I witnessed first- voting and civil rights and are
yearning for a return to the Jim Crow era. Make no mistake about it, white nationalism has no place in America and will not be tolerated.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore
It was not until 1965, with the passage of the Voting Rights Act, that many more black men and women were allowed to vote. However, America has made huge strides in spite of other barriers like producing a photo ID to vote, closing polling sites in black areas and other egregious behavior to take away the franchise. Black voters continue to press forward and are largely credited
for delivering the election in swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and GEORGIA! We will not allow Donald Trump and his insurrectionist cronies to erode the immense progress we have made – the progress that brought us the first woman of color serving as Vice President and the first Black man serving two terms as our President. This same progress that created the opportunity for a single Black mother, from humble beginnings, to represent you and the great state of Wisconsin in Congress. My mentor, Vel Phillips, once asked, “What did you do today that was good?” Even on the darkest day in the history of our nation, we saw heroism in Officer Eugene Goodman and the countless officers who put their lives on the line to protect the Capitol from racist, radical insurgents. We must honor their sacrifices, and all those who came before them as we confront the hardships we face today and on the road ahead. It allows us to see how far we have come, but yet how far we have to go to achieve true equality. My friends, our road to recovery is long – and that journey often typifies the struggle and strife that the Black community has and continues to endure, especially during a global health pandemic. But I have faith that we can do it, and we will do it together. Please visit gwenmooreforcongress.com for information, and share your opinions with me on Facebook.com/GwenMooreforCongress/, @GwenforCongress on Twitter, and @gwenmooreforcongress on Instagram.
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Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Week 2) African Americans have been involved in civil rights, politics, journalism, religion, land resources, public service, medicine, academia, law, science, economics, music, arts, etc. While African Americans are deeply entrenched in the history of our country, often they don’t get the recognition they deserve. This month, I am recognizing several African American men and women, past and present, who are pioneers and an example of the contributions African Americans have made to the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.
Marvin Pratt In 2000, Marvin Pratt was elected president of the Milwaukee Common Council. When Mayor John Norquist stepped down in 2004 three months before his term expired, Pratt became acting mayor. He was the first African-American to serve as mayor of Milwaukee. Pratt ran in a primary election for the Mayoral seat and finished first from a field of thirteen candidates during the primary. He lost his bid to retain the job to Tom Barrett in the 2004 general election. On February 4, 2011, Pratt was sworn in as interim Milwaukee County Executive. Appointed by County Board Chairman Lee Holloway, he
I have seen more difficult times. We are not as well off as we could be, but we are better off than we were." After attending segregated public schools, Barbee served in the U.S. Navy for three years, from 1943 to 1946, before entering LeMoyne College, a predominately African American institution in Memphis. He received a bachelor's degree in social sciences from LeMoyne in 1949, then moved north to attend law school at University of Wisconsin in Madison. Frustrated with the racist attitudes he encountered among professors and fellow students, Barbee dropped out after his first year. After spending several months as a student organizer for a social-change organization called Americans for Democratic Action, he returned to the university, where he earned a law degree in 1956. His first major position after passing the bar exam was with the Madison-based Industrial Commission of Wisconsin (ICW), where he served as a law examiner for five years, from 1957 to 1962. He then moved to Milwaukee and started his own law firm. While he most often worked behind the scenes, Barbee did not hesitate to lead nonviolent protests in the streets when he felt it necessary. In 1961, for example, he led a thirteen-day sit-in at the State Capitol in
filled the unexpired term of former Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, who was elected governor of Wisconsin, until the special Spring Election held on April 5, 2011. Upon swearing in, Pratt became the first person to serve as both Milwaukee Mayor and Milwaukee County Executive.
Madison, a dramatic event that galvanized support for several anti-discrimination bills then pending. Sources: Marvin Pratt - Wikipedia.com Preston Cole - WDNR Website Biography. See entire biography at: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/ about/secretary Lloyd Barbee – encyclopedia.com Next Week: Continuation General Disclaimer: The writer has used her best efforts in preparation of this information. No representations or warranties for its contents, either expressed or implied, are offered. Neither the publisher nor the writer shall be liable in any way for readers’ efforts to apply, rely or utilize the information or recommendations presented herein as they may not be suitable for you or necessarily appropriate for every situation to which they may refer. This information is for educational purposes only. In some instances, this article contains the opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations of the writer. If you would like to contact Rev. Lester, write to her c/o P.O. Box 121, Brookfield, WI. 53008.
Lloyd A. Barbee 1925-2002 A prominent lawyer, state representative, and civil rights activist, Lloyd Barbee was the driving force behind efforts to desegregate public schools in Milwaukee, a city long known for its deep racial divisions. The cornerstone of those efforts, a federal lawsuit known as Amos et al. v. Board of School Directors of the City of Milwaukee, occupied Barbee for more than Preston Cole a decade. Still, he noted in Preston Cole previously comments quoted by Maxine served as the Commissioner Aldridge White and Joseph of the Milwaukee Depart- A. Ranney in the April 2004 ment of Neighborhood Ser- issue of Wisconsin Lawvices and presently serves as yer, "I am not discouraged. the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary, the first African American to serve in this position. Previously, Secretary Cole was the Chair of the State Let's Show Our Support for Our Newly Elected Vice President! Natural Resources Board and the first African AmeriWe still have a few Kamala Harris can elected to that position. tees left in stock. In 2 styles: Cole has been a member of A. Pink tee, with printed Pink and the Natural Resources Board Green image of Vice President since 2007, appointed by Elect Harris or… Governor Jim Doyle. B. White Tee, with printed Pink and Green image Vice President Elect Harris and metallic lettering.
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The Milwaukee Times' Black Excellence Awards Presents Honoring Black History The Brief history of Black Doctors History is recorded by those who have been in power; because of this, it should not be surprising that few data exist on the engagement of significant minorities in the medical field. According to Dr. Donald Wilson, writing in Lucas Patersthe Journal of the National Medical Association, the first African physician in the colonies was probably a Dutch-educated man named Lucas Santomee Peters, who practiced under special dispensation in New York in the 17th century. Although other non-whites offered important medical insight and advice, such as Onesimus, the slave who taught Cotton Mather about smallpox vaccination based on the methods utilized by his tribe in Africa, the existence of the first recognized black physician is not recorded until the late 18th century. James Derham, who is thought to have lived between 1762 and 1802, was born a slave in Philadelphia, but his early masters taught him the fundamentals of reading and writing. After passing through ownership of a number of physicians, Derham ultimately found himself owned by a Scottish physician, who hired him in 1783 to perform medical services. At the age of 21, Derham bought his freedom and moved to New Orleans to establish his own medical practice. His most notable medical accomplishments took place during the yellow fever epidemic around 1789-90, during which he saved more yellow fever victims than any other physician in colonial Philadelphia. During an outbreak in which thousands fell victim to the plague, Derham lost only 11 of 64 patients. After 1802, history loses track of James Derham.
Dr. David Jones Peck degree didn't graduate until 1837. Dr. James McCune Smith (1813-1865) was not only an outspoken abolitionist and suffragist, he was also the first African American to earn a medical degree. As American Universities would not admit non-whites, Dr. Smith attended the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Upon returning to New York City after completing his education, Smith became the first black physician to publish articles in United States medical journals. He loaned invaluable credibility to the fight against slavery in the American South, personally collaborating with John Brown, Gerrit Smith, and Frederick Douglass. Dr. David Jones Peck (1826-1855) earned the distinction of being the first black man to graduate from an American medical school when he earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago in 1847. After graduating from medical school, Peck toured Ohio with William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, speaking out on behalf of abolition. Although his status as an educated man gave immeasurable credence to the arguments of abolition, Peck's medical practice was unsuccessful as the prevailing racism of the time kept other doctors from consulting with him or referring patients to him.
Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler faced dual obstacles in her path to a medical caThe first African Ameri- reer: not only was she African to earn a formal medical can American, but she was a woman - and either of these
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Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler facts alone would have been enough to discredit her in the eyes of the white establishment of the 19th century. Nonetheless, after working for 8 years as a nurse in Massachusetts, she was admitted to the New England Female Medical College in 1860. When she graduated in 1864, she was the first African American woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, and the only African American woman to graduate from the New England Female Medical College, which closed in 1873. When the Civil War ended in 1865, Dr. Crumpler moved to Richmond Virginia, to join with other physicians in caring for freed slaves who would otherwise not have had access to medical care. The environment was hostile toward black physicians, yet Dr. Crumpler continued her work in the postwar South until roughly 1880, when she returned to Boston to practice medicine there. Her 1883 book, Book of Medical Discourses, is an account of her career path and her observations of that journey. The end of the American Civil War saw a quick and vicious embrace of segregation in the South. One of many horrifying implications of this reality was that nonwhites were often denied access to even basic medical care, as the best (and sometimes the only) medical facilities were "white-only." In response to this reality, Howard University opened its medical school in 1868, minority doctors and nurses to train, and Meharry Medical College, which began to function in 1876, followed suit. In 1869, three of the Howard faculty members were denied membership in the American Medical Association's local branch in Washington, DC. Their continual attempts through 1884 were unsuccessful; finally, in 1884, an all-black medical society, the National Medical Association, was formed. In spite of the fact that black physicians had clearly
Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. proved their capabilities by the turn of the 20th century, the prevailing wisdom still held that non-whites were incapable of matching their white counterparts in terms of medical knowledge and capability. As of 1950, "white" medical schools had graduated less than 15 percent of black physicians, and there were fewer than 100 black specialists throughout the country. The years between 1868 and 1904 saw the establishment of 7 medical schools for black students; however, most of these did not survive even to the landmark Flexnor report of 1910. Perhaps more telling was the fact that overcoming previous obstacles was not an indication that future attempts to break through cultural prejudices against racial minorities in medicine would be successful. Levi Watkins, Jr., was denied admittance to the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1966 in spite of his exceptional academic credentials from Tennessee State University and the fact that the Supreme Court decision of Brown vs. The Board of Education had ruled 12 years before that re-
at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, after which he studied at Harvard Medical School's Department of Physiology. He returned to Johns Hopkins in 1975 as the first black chief resident in heart surgery. In this capacity, he was the first surgeon to implant an automatic heart defibrillator in February 1980. Since that operation, the defibrillator has saved more than one million lives. In 2010, Dr. Watkins received the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Award for excellence in medicine. Racial and ethnic minorities have made tremendous strides toward equality in the medical professions; however, current data show that the playing field is far from equal, and the numbers of minorities working as physicians and faculty at medical schools is far from representative. According to the American Medical Student Association in 2015, although racial and ethnic minorities comprise 26 percent of the total population of the United States, only roughly 6 percent of practicing physicians are Latino, African American and Native American. Moreover, minorities account for only 4 percent of U.S. medical school faculty members, and approximately 20 percent of these are concentrated at 6 schools - Howard University, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and 3 Puerto Rican medical schools.
quiring non-whites to attend separate schools unconstitutional. As a result, Watkins completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, becoming the first African American to graduate from that medical school.
Given that diversity among medical faculty is essential if the best ideas, research endeavors and innovations are to be achieved, it is imperative that the medical schools of today build on the successes of the trailblazers of the past, and embrace policies and cultures which will Dr. Watkins subsequently lead to representative inclubecame the first black intern sion in the future An NCON Communications Publication
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The Milwaukee Times' Black Excellence Awards Presents Honoring Black History The History of the Cream City Medical Society By: Rene’ Settle-Robinson, to black physicians in 1928. D.P.M., Cheryl R. Martin, M.D. , Bernestine Jeffers, and The ramifications of the Sana Montgomery Flexner Report had a chilling effect as only 2-3 percent of At the beginning of the students gaining admission 20th century, slavery had to medical schools were black been over less than fif- and they primarily attended ty years, legal segregation Howard and Meharry. Behad become codified, and tween the 1860s and 1960s, professional medical care these two schools provided was unavailable to African education and training for Americans. Primary med- the majority of black phyical options for the black sicians. By 1920, there were community included the use only 3,855 black physicians of spirituality, indigenous in the United States for a medicines, home remedies, population of 10.5 million “root doctors,” and healing African Americans. Many churches, among others. Cream City Medical Society physicians have graduated The 155 medical schools from these two prestigious in existence around the turn institutions. of the century did not allow admission to African AmerWisconsin has been a rich icans. By 1900, Howard and fertile ground for AfMedical School (founded in rican American pioneers in 1868) and Meharry Medical Medicine. The Cream City College (founded in 1876) Medical Society (CCMS) is as well as five other African the first and only Milwaukee American schools had been based organization of Afriestablished. The American can American doctoral-level Medical Association (AMA) health care specialists. It is a sought to raise the profes- chartered chapter of the Nasional standards of medical tional Medical Association, education and licensure in the nation’s oldest and largthe early 1900s. A federal est association established in committee was formed to 1895 that represents African study and restructure medi- American physicians and the cal education. The Flexner Re- health care concerns of Afriport was the result. By 1920, can Americans or other peoover one half of the white ples of color. medical schools had closed or merged. Two all-black Member, Dr. Wayman medical schools remained, Parker, reports when CCMS Howard Medical School and first began, meetings were Meharry Medical College. held at members’ homes. Harvard University and the This provided an opportuniUniversity of Michigan also ty for camaraderie, networkadmitted African Americans. ing, and support. In the late Meharry continues to grad- 1970’s, CCMS began to hold uate 15% of all black phy- meetings in concert with sicians in the 21st century pharmaceutical manufacturand has the only black dental ers with a focus on continuschool in the country. ing medical education. The reasoning behind closing five of the medical schools for blacks was that “the practice of the Negro doctor would be limited to his own race.” John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and other white philanthropists provided funding to black medical schools with the intent to focus only on “basic medical skills.” Research and specialized training were unavailable. Internships and residencies were extremely limited. Even the blacks who had graduated from Harvard and the University of Michigan had difficulty in the South obtaining hospital privileges in black hospitals. As an example, the entire state of Mississippi had forty-two beds available
CCMS was named after the cream-colored bricks used to construct many of Milwaukee’s finest buildings. This brick illustrates strength, beauty and the ability to weather many, many storms. These hardy qualities certainly define the CCMS membership. The Cream City Medical Society was established in Milwaukee in 1927 under the leadership of Dr. Richard Herron*. Dr. Herron was the son of Milwaukee’s first African American physician, Dr. Allen L. Herron* who was born in Marshall, Texas in 1865. He graduated from Howard Medical School in 1892. He moved to Milwaukee in 1900 and established a
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Pictured from left to right in 1965; Walter White, D.D.S.*, Randle Pollard, M.D., George Hillard, M.D.*, William Finlayson, M.D. OBGYN, and Gerald Poindexter, M.D. Internal Medicine.* medical practice at Milwaukee Hospital, later named Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee. He also helped establish St. Anthony’s Hospital in 1908. According to the 1900 census, he was the only African American physician in Milwaukee along with two dentists. Between 1910 and 1920, there were four African American physicians listed, including a dentist, Dr. Clinton A. Johnson*. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams* was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. He became the fourth African American physician in Chicago when he began his medical practice and founded Provident Hospital (with an affiliation with the University of Chicago Hospital) in 1891. It was the first interracial hospital in the city and offered the first nursing school for blacks in the United States. In 1893, Dr. Williams became the first physician to successfully operate on a man who suffered a stab wound to the heart. Dr. Williams was the co-founder and first vice-president of the National Medical Association. He was also the only African American as well as a charter member of the American College of Surgeons. The early members of CCMS consistently stood out as the best in the state. They were categorized among the old “Black Elite” and cited as typically being light complexioned, well educated, and well connected with the “White Elite,” who patronized their practices, as well as protected and favored them. Before 1930, Dr. Herron’s practice was 90 percent Caucasian. The outspoken ideology of the old “Black
Elite” for racial integration often put them at odds with the emerging new Black Elite who embraced some of the ideas of separatism as a better mechanism for progress and to enhance racial pride. Predictably then, the foundation of CCMS focused on inclusion, consistent with the young Dr. Richard Herron’s upbringing and the influence of the ideologies of the elder Dr. Allen L. Herron. Between 1920 and 1930, there were five African American physicians and dentists practicing here. Dr. Edgar Thomas*, from Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, was a graduate from Howard University. Also trained as a pharmacist, he became Wisconsin’s first African American pharmacist. Many called him the “herb doctor”. In 1923, Dr. Prather J. Gilmer*, also a physician and a pharmacist, was a graduate of the University of Pittsburg Medical School arrived in Milwaukee. He worked for Dr. Thomas as a pharmacist. Dr. Gilmer eventually established a general medical practice which catered to African Americans. He became one of the founding members of CCMS along with Dr. Edgar Thomas and Mr. Oden H. Fiesher*, another pharmacist. Together they established the Community Drug Store, on the corner of 7th and Cherry Streets. Community Drug Store, which later moved to 440 W. Galena Street, was the first retail drug store to be owned and operated by African Americans. Dr. Gilmer was also a columnist for the Blade, the local Black newspaper. Both he and Dr. Thomas served terms as president of the local NAACP. Dr. Gilmer was
an outspoken new “Black Elite” advocate and had a son, Jay, who would later play an integral role in initiating an inner city health center (the predecessor of Isaac Coggs Health Connection and MLK Heritage Health Center). Also arriving in the 1920’s to Milwaukee was Dr. Ludie L. Gilmer* (no relation to Dr. Prather Gilmer), from Beloit, Wisconsin. He established a practice at 6th and Juneau. Dr. Ludie Gilmer aligned himself with the old “Black Elite” serving a largely Caucasian clientele initially. Eventually he established two separate practices—one serving whites and one serving Blacks. He assumed a major role in CCMS and attempted to bridge the gaps between the Old and New Elite philosophies. The first African American Podiatrist (then called Chiropodist) in the city was Dr. Richard Baylor*, who practiced from 1915 to 1929. In 1926, Dr. B. Nichols*, the second podiatrist arrived. These doctors may not have attended a professional school and did not have surgical training. The first African American chiropractor was Dr. Williams Wims*. His practice was located at 4th and Galena Streets between 1915 and 1929. According to census reports, between 1930 and 1940, twelve African Americans were in practice in Milwaukee. A female dentist was listed for the first time between 1940 and 1950. According to 2000 census, (Continued on pg. 7) www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
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The Milwaukee Times' Black Excellence Awards Presents Honoring Black History The History of the Cream City Medical Society (Continued from pg. 6) African Americans in Milwaukee County made up 25 percent of the population. CCMS president, Dr. Rene’ Settle-Robinson, estimates there are no more than 5 percent African American physicians out of the total number of physicians in Milwaukee County. Dr. George W. Hilliard*, born in Tupelo, Mississippi, moved to Milwaukee in 1951. He was a thoracic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgery. He is listed in the Beloit Hall of Fame for his clinical excellence. Dr. Hilliard completed a surgical residency at Howard University and thoracic surgery training at George Washington University in St. Louis. Typical of the day, he was not allowed surgical privileges when he arrived here. He built a practice at 4th and North Avenue. He made house calls during the great influenza epidemic of the 1950’s. He later joined the staff of Mercy Hospital, one of the few hospitals where African American physicians could practice. Located at 2319 North 2nd Street, the hospital also owned a building at 2nd and North Avenue, which housed the medical residents and nursing students and still stands today. It is the current home of the United Ushers. Located on the southeastern side of Beloit, WI is a 6.6-acre park bearing the name Dr. George Hilliard Park. Dr. Kenneth L. McIver*, born in 1906 in West Virginia, was a graduate of the Ohio College of Chiropody with surgical training. He set up a podiatric practice with physical therapy and radiology services in 1950, located at 707 West Walnut Street. He later moved his practice to 3rd Street (now Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive) and Garfield Ave. Dr. McIver served as vice president of CCMS under Dr. John Terry*. He had three sons, one, Dr. Warren McIver, would later follow in his father’s footsteps becoming the first African American Podiatric “family” on record.
A role model at home: Anna Thomas Standard*, shown here with her physician father, Edgar Thomas*, in 1954 is believed to have become the first female African American physician to practice in Milwaukee. Photo by George Koshollek, Milwaukee Journal. Medical School in 1953. He was a Morehouse College classmate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was invited to aid civil rights activities in 1964. Despite his training as an obstetrician, Dr. Finlayson was initially unable to gain hospital privileges. He later became the first African American obstetrics–gynecologist to practice in a Milwaukee hospital. St. Joseph first granted him hospital privileges. He operated a practice on 21st and Capital Drive from 1958 until 1997. He invited Dr. Wayman Parker, of Detroit and a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School to join the practice in 1976. Dr. Finlayson is also a past CCMS president and NMA obstetrics and gynecology section chair. Dr. Finlayson maintains an outstanding and enduring record of service to this organization and many other organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Isaac Coggs Health Connection. He has received a host of awards throughout his career. His late wife, Edith Finlayson, RN, also contributed greatly to this community. She served as a University of Wisconsin regent for many years.
The first African American urologit to practice in Milwaukee was Dr. Randle Pollard. Originally from Evanston, Illinois, he served as a combat medic during World War II while stationed in Italy. Dr. Pollard distinguished himself during the war and Between 1950 and 1960, was awarded a Bronze Star Milwaukee had more than and three Battle Stars. He 35 practicing African Amer- graduated in 1951 from Meican physicians, dentists and harry Medical School and pharmacists. Dr. William was among the first African Finlayson, born in Florida, American residents at Marwas a graduate of Meharry quette Medical College. Dr. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
Pollard became active in Milwaukee medical politics by representing Milwaukee physicians when he was elected as medical staff president in the 1980s of Good Samaritan Hospital (later Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, now Aurora Sinai Medical Center). Dr. Pollard has served as president of CCMS, has one of the longest memberships of the organization on record. While now retired, Dr. Pollard also remains active with the NMA representing Wisconsin as its delegate. Dr. Estil Strawn, Sr. (obstetrician-gynecologist) came to Milwaukee in the 1950’s and later became a founder of a multi-specialty clinic which became Northpoint Medical Clinic (later Columbia St. Mary’s Physician Group). Under the influence of this prestigious and growing African American medical community, hospitals such as the former St. Anthony, the former Mt. Sinai Hospital (Aurora Sinai Medical Center), the former Milwaukee County General Hospital, the former Milwaukee Lutheran and the former Deaconess Hospitals became more open and inclusive to African American physicians. Dr. Lester Carter came to Milwaukee to work in the drug store of another pharmacist in 1968. He is a 1958 graduate of Creighton University School of Pharmacy. This pharmacy was located, in a then-German neighborhood, at 24th and Burleigh. He later bought the pharmacy which became Carter Drug Store is the only drugstore owned by an African American in Milwaukee nearly forty years after opening its doors. He credits his longevity to the “good train-
ing” he received at Creighton where he learned traditional pharmacy as well herbal medicine. His background in herbal medicine has placed him above his competitors. It has also led him to advocate natural and traditional medicines to his predominantly African American neighborhood. Another African American pharmacist, Dr. Thomas Walker owned a pharmacy but later closed it. Dr. Walker is a former CCMS president.
ley became active is hospital leadership at St. Mary’s hospital in the early 1990’s. Dr. Perry Henderson (obstetrician-gynecologist) is the first African American maternal-fetal medicine specialist and worked for many years with the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison. He trained Dr. Phillip Hamilton, Sr.* (obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal fetal medicine specialist). Dr. Hamilton became the first academic chairman of a medical school departThe Misericordia Sisters ment (1985) in Wisconsin moved from Misericordia for the University of WisHospital at 22nd and Juneau consin-Milwaukee Campus in 1969. Dr. Louis T. Maxey at Mount Sinai Hospital. Sr.*, an African American plastic surgeon, provided The Cream City Neighborstart-up funds to purchase hood Health Center was esand operate this empty hos- tablished in 1972 to provide pital making it the first black- essential health care services owned hospital in Milwaukee. to the central city. This was It was renamed Misericordia a result of a collaborative efCommunity Hospital. Dr. fort between Mr. Jay Gilmer Louis T. Maxey Sr., held de- (Dr. Prather J. Gilmer’s son), grees in pharmaceutical sci- Dean Hirschboeck of the ences, dentistry and medi- Medical College of Wisconcine. He became one of the sin, Blue Cross/Blue Shield first African Americans to be Insurance and others. CCMS a resident physician at Chica- provided essential support go’s Cook County Hospital in for this crucial though shortplastic and maxillofacial sur- lived effort. gery. He was the first black president and board chair The Medical College of of a hospital in Wisconsin Wisconsin (formerly Marin 1971 when the Wiscon- quette Medical College) prosin Hospital and Geriatric vided training in the 1970’s for Treatment Center opened. the following physicians who Dr. Maxey’s wife, Harneitha, practiced in Milwaukee: Dr. assisted her husband with Roy Troutman (psychiatrist), his Milwaukee practice. The Cassandra Pollard-Welch couple moved from Milwau- (internist), and Dr. William kee to Gulfport, MS over 25 Walker* (family medicine). years ago and remained there Dr. Lauree Thomas trained after Dr. Maxey’s retirement at the University of Wisconin 1993. They were resolute sin and later began Associate in their decision not to evac- Dean for Academic Affairs uate during Hurricane Ka- for the Medical College of trina. Sadly, both were killed Wisconsin. Dr. Thomas when the roof of their home was a CCMS president for collapsed. a number of years who was instrumental in providing a Marquette Medical College partnership with the Mediprovided training for Dr. cal College that resulted in Pollard, Dr. James Christian* thousands of dollars being (otolaryngologist) and Dr. donated to defray the cost of Roland Pattillo (gynecologic training African American oncologist) in the 1950s Medical Students. She created several programs that The 1960’s welcomed Dr. helped African American Arthur Howell* (plastic sur- students perform academigeon) and his wife Dr. Jac- cally at a high level. It was queline Coates-Howell (pe- also during her tenure that diatrician) from Indianapolis. the Dr. Terrance Thomas* Their daughter, Dr. Cecilia Scholarship was started. Dr. Howell-Canada would later Thomas was a obstetrics and join this family of physicians gynecology resident training and she shared a practice in Michigan when he suffered with her mother. Dr. James an untimely death. His parRobinson* (gastroenterol- ents, Patricia O’Flynn-Pattilogist), Dr. Erskine Tucker lo and Robert Thomas, (pathologist), and Dr. John Ridley (opthalmalogist) join the list of African American (Continued on pg. 14) medical pioneers. Dr. RidAn NCON Communications Publication
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2021 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients It's Not Just About Our History, It's About Our Future Janae Adams is a senior at Rufus King International High School where she has earned a 4.1 cumulative grade point average during her first three years. She has been active in Girl Scouts for 13 years and is a member of the National Honor Society, Advanced Orchestra, Swim Team and Link Crew Freshman Mentor. She has been a volunteer at No Cat Shelter, Feeding America, Hunger Task Force and Praise Dance Ministry at her church. She intends to major in biology and minor in dance. Her goal is to become a veterinarian. During her high school career, at Madison Academic High School, Trinay Austin earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.8. Trinay challenged herself by among other things, taking advanced placement and college-level courses. She has applied to Concordia University and St. Norbert University where she intends to major in nursing. Shaylin Crosby hopes to attend either Columbia College in Chicago or Marquette University where she plans on majoring in music or theater. She is a senior at Rufus King International High School where she earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.2. For the past five years, she has dedicated her summers to teaching leadership skills to students at a Girls Scout camp. Jonillia Davis would like to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering when she enrolls in college. She has applied to Massachusetts Institute of Technolog y. As a student at Bradley Technical High School, she An NCON Communications Publication
earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.9. During her high school career, Jonillia participated in debate/forensics, student leadership council, advisory council, basketball, tennis, track and field, book club and Skills, USA. Throughout her high school career Anyiah Lobley said she was driven by two goals: to excel academically and to discover a compelling potential career. Anyiah is a “deep thinker and an exceptional writer,” according to her AP Literature and Composition instructor at Golda Meir High School. She earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.1 and she hopes to compose, produce, direct and act in film and on stage. M o n i c a Slade studied at Academy of Dance Arts in Brown Deer for four years. As a dancer, she stands out for awareness and willingness to challenge dance as an art form for all people, according to her instructor. She will graduate from Nicolet High School where she earned a cumulative 3.9 grade point average. Monica hopes to study dance at either Columbia College in Chicago or Rutgers University.
D a v i d i Alepembwe was born and raised for most of his life in Tanzania, which is located near the Equator in East Africa. For a while after he left Tanzania, Davidi lived in a refugee camp where he could not afford to attend school. In the short time he has known him, his Advanced Composition teacher at Bradley Tech High School became convinced that Davidi “is doing everything he can to make a better life for himself.” He has a 3.7 cumulative grade point average. Stephawn Easley is a scholar/ athlete, community volunteer, committed to making a difference in the world and “a young gentleman in every way,” according to one of his mentors with the Milwaukee chapter of Top Teens of America. Stephawn attended University School of Milwaukee where he earned a 2.8 cumulative grade point average. He has applied to UW-Whitewater and Bethel University and intends to major in either business administration or sports management. His active participation and well-rounded hobbies and interests demonstrate that Leroy Hope is serious about his education and community, according to a talent search advisor with UW-Milwaukee. He will graduate from Milwaukee School of Languages High School where he compiled a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. Leroy is fluent in English and Spanish and served as president of the National Honor Society chapter at Milwaukee School of Languages H.S. He has applied to UW-Madison and Marquette University and intends to major in finance.
Jakobie Jackson “has a passion and natural talent for the performing arts,” according to his AP Literature and Composition instructor at Golda Meir High School where he has compiled a 2.9 cumulative grade point average. He has performed in numerous plays and musicals not only at school, but also with various community groups. He has applied to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and UW-Milwaukee where he hopes to major in either biology or marketing. His “ability to grasp complex infor mation, inherent desire to learn, intrinsic motivation and ownership of his academic performance” place Jalen Reed among the top 10 percent of his peers, according to his 11th-grade Anatomy and Physiology instructor at Rufus King International High School where Jalen compiled a 3.1 cumulative grade point average. Jalen has applied to Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota and Marquette University. He plans on majoring in either kinesiology or sports management. J o s h u a Wilder is the 2021 Lester L. Carter, Jr., Scholarship Honoree. He is interested in pursuing a degree in engineering and has applied to UW-Madison and Marquette University. Joshua earned a 4.3 cumulative grade point average as a student at Riverside University High School. He sets ambitious goals for himself and develops detailed plans to achieve those goals, according to his talent search advisor.
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Cream City Medical Society
History:
Actively serving the healthcare needs of African Americans in the Milwaukee community as well as endlessly advocating for the disenfranchised related to their healthcare rights.
Activities:
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ream City Medical Society was
established in 1927 under the leadership of Dr. Richard Herron. Dr. Herron was the son of Milwaukee’s Þrst African American physician, Dr. Allen L. Herron. The Cream City Medical Society is the Þrst and only Milwaukee based 501(c3)
organization of African American physicians. It is also a local chapter of the National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest association that represents African American physicians and other
health professionals.
Educate and advocate for those issues which promote a healthier Milwaukee and Wisconsin
Presently CCMS represents over 100 Support the creation and maintenance doctor of general and specialized medicine, including physicians, dentist, pharmacists, of a diverse healthcare workforce
podiatrists, and healthcare professional Academic, career and professional students.
mentoring
Promote the continuing education of CCMS is a continued force as it heralds to member healthcare professionals
advocating and addressing the health Serve as a social network for needs of the healthcare providers community as well with an interest in as bring to light the serving the disparities that exist. Cream City Medical Society’s supports and underserved and We continue to strive awards the Terrance Thomas Scholarship underrepresented in Fund, established by the Thomas family at the towards closing the Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin in 1989 to gap and raising the Wisconsin
support students pursuing careers in the bar for equal access health sciences.
to healthcare for the entire community.
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Herzing University celebrates Black History every day By Terri Howard, AVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Herzing University Herzing University believes that if you want to improve access to quality healthcare for all communities, you need to change the face of who works in healthcare to more closely represent the communities they serve. That statement is deep. There’s a lot of history and distrust tied up in that one little sentence. But during
Black History Month, I do want to celebrate achievements and progress in moving the needle towards greater equity in access to healthcare. More than 50 percent of our student population at Herzing University is people of color, and in the past year, Herzing has graduated more than 160 nursing and healthcare students from minority populations – right here in Wisconsin. Herzing is a member of the National Black Nurses
Association and put real policies in place to improve our community. This includes awarding $5-million in scholarships and grants during 2020 to nursing students.
Terri Howard AVP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ulty and all in the community where we’ll tackle some of the most pressing issues. We believe the only way to improve is to get uncomfortable; have the difficult conversations, share differing Part of the answer to im- opinions and work to underproving healthcare is a focus stand all perspectives. on cultural competency within nursing and all patient-facJoin us in celebrating Black ing roles in healthcare. To History Month; check out that end, Herzing is launch- our new playlist and help ing a new YouTube playlist Milwaukee address, and imtitled Diversity Speaks – prove, disparities in healthT.R.U.E. Talk with Terri. care. It’s available to students, fac-
We come from a legacy of Black Birth Workers whose hands have birthed a nation. Today our community of Black doulas continues to work to reverse maternalinfant mortality caused by systematic racism in the health care system. Let’s encourage our Black women to #BirthWithaDoula!
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COVID-19 vaccination: Take it or leave it? By: Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo, Publisher, Milwaukee Community Journal I, like millions of seniors, have been keeping tabs on the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccines. We see videos of people sleeping overnight to be first in line for the vaccine, and of nursing home staff administering the shot to their patients. Admittedly, I was hesitant when it came to vaccines, even though I’m married to a medical researcher. I know how careful he has been in his work over the years. I’ve also attended many conferences and watched presentations on medical subjects. I’ve seen how science works: how studies are designed, how participants are selected, and how data is collected and analyzed. So, I understood what President Biden and Vice
President Kamala Harris meant when they said, “We have to respect the science.” When it comes to COVID-19, the science is clear: Until herd immunity has been achieved, we need to wear masks in public places, keep a safe distance from others, and wash our hands. New variants now make us more concerned. Yet, the current vaccines appear to protect or reduce the devastating effects of COVID-19 variants, so getting the vaccine still has merit, today.
Lest we forget, over a million people worldwide have died from COVID-19. And this number continues to rise. Hospitals are challenged. Emergency rooms have had lobby triages because there were no beds available. Elective surgeries and preventive care has sometimes been postponed. Healthcare providers and essential workers are exhausted. Sometimes we must decide that our faith is stronger than our fears. I chose faith over fear and got my first COVID-19 shot in Jan-
uary and the second one last week. I have allergies and kept an Epi Pen nearby, just in case. But as an African American “senior-senior” and the primary caregiver for a spouse with chronic health conditions, my risk of infection and complications was among the highest, according to current statistics. We must be vaccinated. We must lead the way in halting the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We must also be a part of the medical research that leads to things like vaccines. Because we’re all unique, if we’re not included, we may not see the same benefits. The All of Us Research Program is building one of the largest and most diverse health research databases in the world. Please check out JoinAllofUs.org or contact the Milwaukee office at (414) 955-2689 or allofus@mcw.edu.
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Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine
1. Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19? No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after vaccination. That means it’s possible a person could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination and still get sick. This is because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection. 2. After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, will I test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test? No. Neither the recently authorized and recommended vaccines nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection. If your body develops an immune response—the goal of vaccination—there is a possibility you may test positive on some antibody tests. Antibody tests indicate you had a previous infection and that you may have some level of protection against the virus. 3. If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection. CDC is providing recommendations to federal, state, and local governments about who should be vaccinated first. At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long. Both natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity are important aspects of COVID-19 that experts are trying to learn more about, and CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available. 4. Will a COVID-19 vaccination protect me from getting sick with COVID-19? Yes. COVID-19 vaccination works by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this protects you from getting sick with COVID-19. Being protected from getting sick is important because even though many people with COVID-19 have only a mild illness, others may get a severe illness, have long-term health effects, or even die. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, even if you don’t have an increased risk of developing severe complications. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work. 5. Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a baby one day? Yes. People who want to get pregnant in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on current knowledge, experts believe that COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to pose a risk to a person trying to become pregnant in the short or long term. Scientists study every vaccine carefully for side effects immediately and for years afterward. The COVID-19 vaccine, like other vaccines, works by training our bodies to develop antibodies to fight against the virus that causes COVID-19, to prevent future illness. There is currently no evidence that antibodies formed from COVID-19 vaccination cause any problems with pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence suggesting that fertility problems are a side effect of ANY vaccine. People who are trying to become pregnant now or who plan to try in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them.
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The History of the Cream City Medical Society (Continued from pg. 7) owners and publishers of the Milwaukee Community Journal started the scholarship in the memory of their beloved son. Dr. Estil Strawn, Jr. (obstetrician-gynecologist) followed his father, Dr. Estil Strawn, Sr.* and became Wisconsin’s first African American Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist). Dr. Strawn, Jr. is an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Alonzo Walker (general surgeon) is a past CCMS president. He is a nationally known breast cancer surgeon with the Medical College of Wisconsin. Harvard Medical School trained the following Milwaukee physicians: Dr. James Flowers (internist), Dr. M. Eugene Pruitt (internist), Dr. Earnestine Willis (pediatrician). Dr. Flowers was the first African American chief medical resident at Mount Sinai Hospital. He wrote a book used by students worldwide to prepare for admission to medical school. Dr. Willis is the current director of the Center for the Urban Child and was an associate dean for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Sheri Johnson (child and adolescent psychologist) is our current state public health officer.
The 1980’s saw further advances for Milwaukee’s African American physicians practicing Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, and other specialties. At St. Luke’s Hospital in 1985, Dr. James Bass* (cardiovascular surgeon) became the first African American to perform open heart surgery. From the far reaches of Ghana West Africa came to train at the University of Wisconsin Medical School, Dr. Nana Grant-Acquah who became our first cardiac anesthesiologist. Dr. M. Eugene Pruitt is a past president of CCMS. He arrived in Milwaukee in 1980 to fulfill his requirements for the National Health Service Corps. He opened his first practice located at 12th and North Avenue. He was appointed full-time assistant professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2001. Dr. Richard Evans, another Meharry Medical College graduate is our first peripheral vascular surgeon. Two well know African American women psychologists are members of CCMS, Dr. Juliette Martin-Thomas, and Dr. Lula F. Reams. Both are licensed psychologists and National Health Service providers. Dr. Martin-Thomas completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Wisconsin and
became one of the first female African Americans to practice psychology in Wisconsin. She has more then twenty years experience in the Criminal Justice System, including working at Waupun State Prison for 14 years. She is currently a professor in the department of psychology at Alverno College and The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. She continues an active private psychotherapy practice. She has received many community awards for her volunteer work. The Wisconsin Correctional Association established the Dr. Juliette Martin-Thomas Award in her honor. And the Mount Mary College awarded her its prestigious Pro Urbe Award. Dr. Lula F. Reams completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the Milwaukee Clinicians of Color among other professional organizations. She is also a certified Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in psychological testing and has an independent practice. She has also been a community activist and received many community awards.
by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It was supported by the Medical College of Wisconsin and UWM in the 1960s. During the 1990’s, Dr. Cassandra Welch, an internist and past CCMS President, became the Medical Director of Isaac Coggs Health Connection, a federally qualified health Center. The services of the clinic grew under her leadership. Physiatry became available when Dr. Carla Wright arrived from Detroit and joined the staff of the Isaac Coggs Health Connection along with Dr. Welch, Dr. Troutman. Dr. Wright, is the first African American physiatrist in the state and former Vice President of CCMS. Many CCMS members began their professional careers at the clinic. The clinic continues to expand and includes a dental clinic, WIC program, pediatrics, women’s health, urgent care, HIV treatment and prevention educational services, radiology and pharmacy. The 1990’s were not only important for the increase in the number of African American doctors in Milwaukee but also for the broader spectrum of specialties represented for the first time such as cardiology (Dr. Cheryl Martin, dermatology, emergency medicine (Dr. Andrea Greene, pulmonary The Isaac Coggs Clinic, medicine (Dr. Jerry Jones), which started as a free pub- pediatric otolaryngology lic health center, was funded (Dr. Valerie Flanary), rheu-
matology (Dr. Alvin Wells), and pain management (Pamela Thomas-King and Dr. George King). Dr. Joan Prince, is a specialist in hematology and flow cytometry and is currently the Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and Innovation, clinical associate professor-College of Health Sciences, the Unversity of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. More than 100 years since the first African American physician arrived and 80 years since Cream City Medical Society was established, there are more than 100 African American medical professionals in Milwaukee. Through the efforts of many of these physicians, resolving health care disparities has become their priority now joined by participation of city, the state, the nation, and the world. Cream City Medical Society members, in the shadows of its founders, barriers and limitations not withstanding, continue to march forward in the vanguard of Milwaukee’s medical community, endlessly advocating for the disenfranchised, always striving for the best and looking up towards the unlimited future.
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February 18, 1931 – Toni Morrison, winner of 1988 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, born. February 19, 1923 – In Moore vs. Dempsey decision, U.S. Supreme Court guarantee due process of law to Blacks in state courts. February 20, 1934 – Four Saints in Three Acts, by Virgil Thompson and Gertrude Stein, premieres as the first B l a ck - p e r f o r m e d opera on Broadway.
February 21, 1965 – Malcolm X is assassinated in New York. February 22, 1989 – Col. Frederick Gregory was the first African American to command a space shuttle mission. February 23, 1868 – W.E.B. Dubois, scholar, activist and author of the Souls of Black Folk, born. February 24, 1922 – The home of Frederick Douglass made a national shrine.
The Community Relations Social Development Commission (CR-SDC), 1730 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205; Announces a Formal Bid Request for the Nutrition Services Program. Any Maintenance and Mechanical Vendors are welcome to submit qualifications according to the Bid scope. Copies of the Bid specifications are available on the CR-SDC website at, http://www.cr-sdc.org/SDC/Procurement.htm All Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 10, 2021 Bids received after this deadline will be disqualified. Direct all Inquiries to Scott Scherer Purchasing Coordinator via email at: sscherer@cr-sdc.org. EBE, DBE, MBE Vendors are encouraged to submit Bids.
OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 9, 2021. Sealed bids will be received until Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM on-line through A/E Graphics, Inc., pursuant to Section 119.16(4) Wisconsin Statutes in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work: All contractor(s) and subcontractors(s) are subject to the current livable wage rate, in accordance with the City of Milwaukee Ordinance 310-13. Per 2015 WI Act 55, prevailing wage rate laws have been repealed for all MPS Construction Projects beginning January 1, 2017. BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of Contractor's Base Bid. NEW PLAY STRUCTURE INSTALLATION Forest Home Elementary School 1516 W. Forest Home Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 MPS Property No. 173 MPS Project No. 6583 MPS HUB, COIN and Student Employment / Participation requirements are identified on the Project Manual Cover and Bid Form and defined within the Contract Compliance Services Participation Plan Requirements in the Project Manual. Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00 MAILING CHARGE: $35.00 The bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded for free from A/E Graphics On-line Plan Room, at https://mps.aegraphics.com/. Hard copies may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc. A pre-bid walkthrough for the site will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM, meet at the school’s main entrance. All questions should be submitted in writing prior to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 to DFMSProcurement@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. No questions may be answered after that date and time. No questions shall be answered verbally. No verbal information from any source is to be relied upon by any respondent in the development of their Bid. Written questions and responses will be documented by way of addenda, which will be forwarded to all bidders. Each bid shall be for a fixed lump sum. Bids shall be submitted on-line through A/E Graphics On-line Plan Room, at https://mps.aegraphics.com/ using the “Submit Bid” tab on the NEW PLAY STRUCTURE INSTALLATION - Forest Home Elementary School project information page from which bid documents were obtained. Submit bid forms per Instructions to Bidders, Article B-5 of the Specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. Keith P. Posley, Ed.D. 2-12 Superintendent of Schools
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Word of the Week Fracking
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Please send bids to: bids@cdsmith.com C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 1006 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1006 Ph: (920) 924-2900 “An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer”
North Division Alumni & Friends "Call To Action Committee" to rebuild North Division High School. ATTENTION MBE/DBE/DVB/SBE/WBE: C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. is requesting proposals for the following projects: Fort Atkinson WWTF Bids Due 3/4/2021 Waukesha Water Utility Package 3 and 3A Bids Due 4/2/2021 at 2:00PM
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Please send bids to: bids@cdsmith.com C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 1006 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1006 Ph: (920) 924-2900 “An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer”
Fracking is a hotly debated environmental and political issue. Advocates insist it is a safe and economical source of clean energy; critics, however, claim fracking can destroy drinking water supplies, pollute the air, contribute to the greenhouse gases that cause global warming, and trigger earthquakes.
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