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Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosts community forum on gun violence
The African American Women’s Center served as the major hub on Saturday, July 26, 2014 for residents, politicians and community leaders to voice their concerns about the raging gun violence plaguing the streets of Milwaukee. This forum about gun violence was hosted by Congresswoman Gwen Moore with her special guests, Congresswomen Maxine Waters (CA) and Marcia Fudge (OH). Crime scenes and headlines of children caught in the crossfire have become common news, a resident stated. People asked what can be done to stop the violence in Milwaukee when black unemployment is double that of white unemployment. Suggestions to stem the violence ranged from capturing illegal guns, to channeling children into productive life paths and access to opportunities.
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Churches unite for 'Prayer Walk Against Violence'
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On Saturday, July 26, 2014 a number of local churches rallied together for a "Stop the Violence Prayer Walk." The walk began on 23rd and Burleigh. The churches broke up into five groups and went out to minister in the community, spreading out in a one mile radius. Among the churches that participated were: Progressive M. B. Church, New Life Direction International, Ministries, Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, Faith Builders Ministries, New Beginnings COGIC, Spirit Governed Church, New Restoration Christian Church, Love You Love God Ministries, Bethel-Bethany United Church of Christ, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Kingdom Cathedral, Blessed Deliverance Missionary Baptist Church, Greater Mt. Sinai COGIC, St. Paul C.O.G.I.C, Holy Redeemer COGIC, Triad Ministries, Parklawn Assembly of God, House of Mercy Evangelistic Ministries, Pastor Christians United on the Move, Redemption Fellowship Church, and the Nation of Islam.
Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia Festival held in honor of the late Will Perkins
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The Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia (ACT) Business Improvement District #29 hosted its 5th annual free 2014 neighborhood celebration on the triangle at Capitol Dr. and Atkinson Ave. on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Willie C. Wade were in attendance to meet neighbors and business owners as they enjoyed a day of community and fun. “The ACT Festival has become a great annual tradition for the businesses and partners in BID 29, but it is also a celebration that neighbors and residents look forward to and thoroughly enjoyed,” Alderman Hamilton said. The ACT BID highlighted area businesses and organizations, and provided food and entertainment, including live music. A health fair was also a part of this year’s ACT Festival. The festival is held in honor of the late Will Perkins Jr.(inset), who owned Mr. Perkins’ Family Restaurant, 2001 W. Atkinson Ave.