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Vol. 32 No. 14 • Thurs., April 4, 2013 - Wed., April 10, 2013 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
James Beckum, 83 years old and still very active
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
At the ripe age of 83, James Beckum, one of the founders of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League began 49 years ago, is no stranger to the sport of baseball. Mr. Beckum’s baseball career started during the mid-fifties when he played baseball for the East St. Louis Giants. He was the team’s youngest player, along with his brother who played for the same team as catcher. Mr. Beckum also served in the military with the U.S. Marines Corps, for two years. On Monday, at the Milwaukee Brewers home opener, Mr. Beckum was honored to throw out the first pitch before a crowd of more than 40,000 sports enthusiasts. Asked how he felt, Mr. Beckum said: “It was exciting, especially for the youth” who accompanied him, Titus Brown, 12, and Paniya Stewart, 11. They are members of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League. Mr. Beckum also stated he has no plans to retire, although he thinks it’s time to do so. For the last five years, he’s been trying to do so. However, the love expressed by the youth toward him, he’s been convinced to continue doing what he has loved to do for 49 years. Summing up when he might retire, Mr. Beckum said: “As long as the Lord gives me strength, I will be here.” Mr. Beckum may never retire. Also pictured with Mr. Beckum, Titus and Paniya is Tom Pipines of WITI Fox 6 News Milwaukee.
Motherland Media Co-Op Alliance, Inc. is now a reality
Several weeks have passed since one of Milwaukee most popular media outlets (WMCS-1290 The Talk of the Town) changed its name and the daily broadcasting format has changed to something unrecognizable to many individuals who were loyal listeners to the former station and its cadre of on air personalities who were abruptly terminated. In the meantime, however, a group of concerned individuals have officially created a new business entity, Motherland Media Co-Op Alliance, Inc., in the City of Milwaukee. During a recent meeting at Heritage International Ministries, C.O.G.I.C. Church, 1036 W. Atkinson Ave., six individuals, Minister Nathaniel Stampley, Wallace White, Curtiss Harris, Oshi Adelabu, Marvin Jones and Attorney Lafayette Crump, signed legal documents organizing Motherland Media CoOp Alliance, Inc. As a business entity, Motherland Media Co-Op’s mission is to explore alternatives which may be available to restore news talk to Milwaukee’s African American community. Additionally, the co-op may consider purchasing an existing radio station or become a stakeholder in one. Additionally, the co-op may also consider serving as a medium through which advertisers may purchase air-time or ad space for radio, television and print media throughout the United States.
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Calvary Baptist Church Resurrection Sunday youth participants The children at Calvary Baptist Church, 2959 N. Teutonia Avenue, are pictured here preparing to present their special greetings for the Resurrection Sunday School Program. Children pictured (left to right) are: LaTrell Moore, Haley Peters, Alexis Flowers, Grace Walton, Jayla Rankin and Samuel Walton. Rev. Dr. John R. Walton is the senior pastor.
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