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Vol. 32 No. 16 • Thurs., April 18, 2013 - Wed., April 24, 2013 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Bro. Muhammad: ‘Respect our women’
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William Muhammad Muhammad Mosque #3 By: Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times We’ve all read about it, seen it on the news: the tragic, heartbreaking end to domestic abuse or any other type of violence against women. No one demographic, race, educational level, financial status or otherwise is exempt from this type of violence. After these events occur, some may think to themselves 'what could I have done?' Or perhaps, some feel like they have done all they can, or don’t need to be bothered with it, because it’s “not their problem, or happening in their neighborhood.” On April 13, 2013, Brother William Muhammad of Mosque #3, made an impassioned speech at the Parklawn YMCA about black men protecting their women instead of the opposite or being a bystander. “If a man has to beat the woman, he doesn’t need a
woman. That means we need to learn how to control our women, - not with fists – but with wisdom. But why do you have to control our women? Because how can you protect what you don’t control? If you have children outside, you say, ‘I want you right in the front yard, stay where I can see you,’ why do you tell them that? Because you’re concerned about their protection, if you turn your back – they’re gone, ” Brother Muhammad explained. “Control is not 'you do what I say, woman!' That’s abuse,” he added. Brother Muhammad also discussed how collectively as men, when things happen to women, it affects all men; he later called for solutions and brainstormed ideas to inject some reality into the consciousness of the community and how women are valued. His speech also is aligned with the upcoming “Denim Day” on April 24, 2013. Since 1999, Denim Day was established to raise awareness around the misconceptions of sexual assault in this country and around the world. In the 1990’s a young Italian girl was raped by her driving instructor. He was arrested, charged and convicted in the case. He appealed the conviction and the case was taken to the Italian Supreme Court and his conviction was overturned with the Chief Judge arguing, ‘because the victim wore very, very, tight
Bombs kill three and injure 176 at the Boston Marathon President Obama and Mass. Gov. Patrick take center stage in what is being called a terrorist attack Two bombs exploded nearly simultaneously and approximately 100 yards apart during Monday’s Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring 176, including 17 who were critically injured. Physicians amputated 10 individuals’ severely wounded limbs. One of the three persons killed by the bombs was an eight-year-old boy who was watching his father run the marathon. He was accompanied at the event by his mother and his sister, both of whom were injured in the bombings. Boston police said the bombs exploded at 2:50 p.m. near the marathon finish line in Copley Square. A third bomb exploded around 4:12 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, a location fifteen minutes away from the marathon
President Barack Obama site. The bombings forced police and other first responders to close the subway system, evacuate three hotels in the vicinity of the marathon and cancel for a time flights arriving at and departing from Boston’s Logan Field. The bombings also thrust President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick into the forefront during this national tragedy, which is being characterized as a terrorist attack. Following the bombings,
MA Gov. Duval Patrick several cities tightened security. Air space was temporarily closed over Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania Avenue was closed to pedestrian traffic in front of the White House. During a speech delivered from the White House early Monday evening, President Obama said he had spoken with Gov. Patrick, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino as well as FBI director Robert Mueller and Janet Napolitano, (Continued on pg. 19)
Lincoln Park Community Center holds block grant meeting
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‘Heal the Hood’ campaign working to build a brighter future Pastors United has continued to meet on Thursdays to dialogue and discuss where they are in the community and what concerns need to be addressed in the Milwaukee area and within the congregations. At last Thursday’s meeting, was a young man, Ajamou Butler, who presented to the audience his viewpoint on how young people in the community were feeling about situations that are surrounding them. “I come before you as a representative from Heal the Hood Campaign.” Heal the Hood campaign was started on May 26, 2012, with a variety of support
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The Lincoln Park Community Center, Inc., 2820 W. Stark Street, held its Community Development Block Grant Community Meeting on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Presenters at this monthly meeting were: Mrs. Rhulene Artis and Charlotte Litzens of the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Educational Teachers. They made a presentation on popcorn; the different kinds, kernel sizes, how to plant and cultivate corn and what cause the corn to puff out when exposed to dry heat. In addition, Lt. Ray Banks Ajamou Butler Founder – Heal the Hood from the Milwaukee Police Department updated attendees on current crime data, drugs, robberies and killings in Milwaukee neighborhoods. from local businesses and He also explained how homeowners can protect their garage, home, car business leaders. Since its inception, the campaign has and oneself, while shopping, walking or riding a bicycle. done several events that sup(Continued pg. 10)