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Vol. 33 No. 34 • Thurs., Aug. 28, 2014 - Wed., Sept. 3, 2014 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
From Ferguson to Milwaukee (and beyond): Broken hearts, broken trust, broken system The following is a statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs From Ferguson to Milwaukee and across the U.S., the devaluation of Black life is widespread and at epidemic levels. Whether it is white police officers in Ferguson or Black men on 15th & Atkinson in Milwaukee, the senseless and violent end for too many young Black souls continues on. The outrage, anger, hurt and pain that is felt with any senseless loss of life is present regardless of the race or the occupation of the offender. However, it is particularly troubling – and polarizing – when those entrusted to protect and serve the public are the ones who
Milele A. Coggs have taken a life. The August 9, 2014 murder of 18-year-old African American Mike Brown at the hands of Darren Wilson, a white City of Ferguson police officer, has sparked nights of protests and unrest
in Ferguson and across the nation. Many eyewitnesses said Brown had his hands raised in submission at the time some of the fatal six bullets were fired. Brown's name is now added to the unfortunate and long list of African Americans who have lost their lives at the hands of a police officer. Several Milwaukee families know all too well the broken heart, broken trust, and broken system the Brown family is now coming to grips with. Heartbroken because no parent ever expects to bury their child; broken trust because officers are supposed to protect and serve and be allies in efforts to keep the peace; and broken “system” because of how these cases are too often handled, with the ultimate adjudication in favor of the officer (with rarely any charge or penalty) and without the justice sought by the family and the community. As painful as it is to watch the coverage of the unrest in Ferguson, whether one wants to admit it or not, Milwaukee is just a death or two away from being Ferguson. All of the same ingredients are here: Conditions of poverty, joblessness, despair, segregation and various other racial inequities are here in Milwaukee, just as they are in Ferguson. The death of Mike Brown was Ferguson’s spark (Continued on pg. 2)
Partners in Pursuit of the Promise: Inside knowledge
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Cancer affects women in all population groups. However, data reflective of trends in cancer incidence, diagnosis, mortality, and survival reveal that Black women bear a disproportionate burden. Research has shown that awareness, screening and follow-up of abnormal screening results are the best way for Black women to lower their risk of dying from cancer. Several health care systems, cancer foundations and local advocacy groups have undertaken efforts to promote cancer awareness, detection and control. Yet, many women, especially those that reside in central city neighborhoods of SE Wisconsin, experience barriers navigating the complexities of the health care system. Inside Knowledge was pre-
sented to help reverse this trend. Inside Knowledge is a campaign designed and launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase knowledge and awareness about the signs and symptoms of the gynecologic cancers. The program, which was sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing with funding provided to the Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and support from the Wisconsin Well Woman Program, featured Dr. Felicia D. Robertson, Aurora Health Care (Wauwatosa, WI); Dr. Gladys Onojobi, Howard University Medical Center (Washington, DC); Dr. Patricia McManus, Black Health Coalition (Milwaukee, WI), Gale Johnson,
Wisconsin Well Woman Progam (Madison, WI); Bonnie Anderson, Nurses Effecting Change (Milwaukee, WI) and Dr. Sandra Millon Underwood, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI). The program speakers emphasized that women should: Know their bodies; know what is normal for them; see a doctor for unexplained signs or symptoms of disease that last over two weeks; obtain recommended cancer screening tests; and obtain health care coverage. To obtain information about Inside Knowledge, copies of the information presented at the program, and/or a schedule of upcoming events contact Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD at 414-229-6032.
40th year appreciation program
The True Heart Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 W. Villard Avenue, observed the 40th year anniversary of Pastor Robert and Liz McFarland on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Gary Levy of True Love Baptist Church and Pastor Stephen H. Harris of Antioch Baptist Church, made special remarks. Sister Theresa Howard of True Heart made remarks about First Lady McFarland and Rev. Calvin Jones spoke eloquently of Pastor McFarland. Rev. Hugh Davis of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church preached the anniversary message. Sister Bonnie Anderson is chairperson of the Love Society Committee.
Congratulations Pastor Robert and First Lady Liz McFarland!
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