HBCUs - Historic Black Colleges and Universities Online

CLICK for Tom Joyner and Soledad O'Brien Videos.

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HBCUs - Historic Black Colleges and Universities online - Take a listen above.

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Supported by:
Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Milwaukee Professionals Association
An Undergraduate of Lane College (Historic-rich Black College) 

D E M O C R A C Y - December 27, 2011

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ALL Hands on Deck, WE, Not Me Initiative Calls for DEMOCRACY with a heavy dosage of Social Justice in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin - An Urban City with a majority of People of Color.

1. a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges.
2. the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within a society.
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In order for students with certificates and degrees to see the "benefit of cost", they must become proactive in the creation of DEMOCRACY.  It is not profitable to think you are "privileged" because you have invested borrowed funds (for the most part) to obtain a certificate and/or a degree.

In fact, it is almost the opposite.  You have a responsibility to know the facts and promote goodwill in the public square that help ensure that ALL Americans are rightfully treated.  That you have an obligation to the public domain to make it a better place - the beginning of that is knowing the facts and being a part of the Leadership, Citizenship and Problem Solving.

It is a great thing.
Keep coming back to this website for more sharing - you can share with us at:  safetymattersresponsenetwork@gmail.com.

UNACCEPTABLE Behavior over the Holiday Weekend in the Public Malls

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This past weekend before Xmas
All Across the Country - Malls were the scene of misbehavior on the part of some customers in the area out to purchase the latest edition of "RETRO Air Jordan" tennis shoes - shoes named after veteran Baseball great, Michael Jordan.

Take the leadClearly an ongoing EDUCATION campaign is needed to help prevent behavior of this type.

We ask that the creators of Air Jordan and the Malls work together and create an ongoing campaign of safety and best practices for upcoming sells/sales.

Milwaukee Professionals Association is asking that the Malls that carry the brand & the producer of the brand step forward and take the lead - it's good business sense.

Customer accountability
As for the customer, reaction that is hazardous in the public domain is "out-of-order". It is not in the best interest of anyone to act like a mob - for sure, some one (s) will be hurt and/or killed.

Additionally, it is important to think of how we drain our resources when misbehavior of "a rush", "pushing", "grabbing", trappling others in pursuit of objects like Air Jordan shoes.
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MALL OF AMERICA, Minnesota - Then, there was an equal display of "unacceptable" behavior in the public square at the Mall of America in Minnesota.

The UNCLEAR reports speak to a rumor of the appearance of Lil Wayne and Drake, rap artists. This behavior does nothing but support a thought of "not having" these artists to perform for fear of such behavior.

Again, unacceptable.

Trashing the food court is not the way to voice a concern you want to be taken seriously. And, it certainly will not ensure a performance from an artist that will be blamed for such riotous behavior.

An education campaign should be part of the Malls channel development for ongoing and constantly updated public safety. They should call upon Lil Wayne and Drake to help promote "best behavior" - It is in their interest for more than one reason.

Think about it. Pass it on. We MUST do better already.

MERRY CHRISTMAS - from US to YOU

Walking into Winter Wonderland
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May your Christmas be merry, safe and bright.

From the family of:
Milwaukee Professionals Association
December 23, 2011

Season's Greetings - to All

All around the World - This is the fourth week of Advent (coming of) - Christ, Xmas, Kwanza, many other celebrations unique to race, ethnicity, tradition, season, and region of the world.  It is also the coming of a NEW year in a few days.

So, I call upon the "strength of wisdom" around the world.

That your holidays during this Advent Season is enjoyable, reflective and blessful.
Here are 58 ways of saying a Season's Greeting and/or Merry Xmas.  If I missed yours, let me know (mpapublicpolicyreview@gmail.com)

Afrikaans: Geseënde Kersfees

Afrikander: Een Plesierige Kerfees

African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: Rehus-Beal-Ledeats

Arabic: Milad Majid

Brazilian: Feliz Natal

Chinese: (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun Tan'Gung Haw Sun

Chinese: (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan

Danish: Glædelig Jul

Duri: Christmas-e- Shoma Mobarak

Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig Kerstfeast

English: Merry Christmas

Eskimo: (inupik) Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!

Ethiopian: (Amharic) Melkin Yelidet Beaal

Finnish: Hyvaa joulua

Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar

French: Joyeux Noel

German: Fröhliche Weihnachten

Greek: Kala Christouyenna!

Haiti: (Creole) Jwaye Nowel or to Jesus Edo Bri'cho o Rish D'Shato Brichto

Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka

Hebrew: Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova

Hindi: Shub Naya Baras (good New Year not Merry Christmas)

Hungarian: Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket

Icelandic: Gledileg Jol

Indonesian: Selamat Hari Natal

Iraqi: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah

Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit, or Nodlaig mhaith chugnat

Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie

Japanese: Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto

Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha

Lao: souksan van Christmas

Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum!

Lithuanian: Linksmu Kaledu

Low Saxon: Heughliche Winachten un 'n moi Nijaar

Luxembourgish: Schèine Chreschtdaag an e gudde Rutsch

Macedonian: Sreken Bozhik

Maltese: IL-Milied It-tajjeb

Navajo: Merry Keshmish

Norwegian: God Jul, or Gledelig Jul

Occitan: Pulit nadal e bona annado

Pennsylvania German: En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr!

Philippines: Maligayang Pasko!

Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia or Boze Narodzenie

Portuguese:Feliz Natal

Rumanian: Sarbatori vesele or Craciun fericit

Russian: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom

Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou

Sardinian: Bonu nadale e prosperu annu nou

Scots Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil huibh

Serbian: Hristos se rodi.

Slovak: Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok

Spanish: Feliz Navidad

Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År

Thai: Sawadee Pee Mai or souksan wan Christmas

Turkish: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun

Ukrainian: Srozhdestvom Kristovym or Z RIZDVOM HRYSTOVYM

Vietnamese: Chuc Mung Giang Sinh

Welsh: Nadolig Llawen
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The Family of Milwaukee Professionals Association

Ain't NO STOPPIN us Now Theme song - Luther Vandross 1995 version

Energy is on the move - It speaks to the ACTION for the 2012 Campaigns and the already 17-Square ACTION Square.

We have selected Luther Vandross AND McFadden and Whitehead versions of Ain't No Stoppin Us Now.

Join us and do not be left behind.
Take a listen and get on board.
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--  Visit regularly this website.
--  If you have not signed-up for the Facebook - send your email to:  safetymattersresponsenetwork@gmail.com.

Milwaukee Professionals Association - 17 Square SKIN IN THE GAME PLAY BOOK

December 16, 2011

MILWAUKEE - In keeping with re-defining, re-branding and un-trapping Milwaukee's hidden talent at the neighborhood level, especially African American, other People of Color and the Work-Challenged; Milwaukee Professionals Association-MPA has initiated another ACTION step for the All Hands on Deck, WE, Not Me Initiative.

It is part of MPA's Safety Matters Response Network and its "MoveOn.Org" affiliation for global perspectives and 2020 competitiveness.

It is identified as: CAMPAIGNS w/INNOVATIVE RECRUITMENT - designed for like minds.
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17-Square of Innovation – Milwaukee Professionals Association
This identifies the theme of each of the 17 projects already part of the ACTION plan for re-defining, re-branding and un-trapping talent in the City of Milwaukee.
They represent All Hands on Deck Initiative.

L-R
Innovation in the Public Square, high school-technical-4-year POSSE, Stewardship-Trust, MPA TOP of the Line Case Learning, Safety Matters Response Network

L-Down
Innovation in the Public Square, Education/Technology attainment, Urban Health Initiative, Truth in Discussion – Saturday Talk

L-R Bottom
Saturday Talk, Research for Development, Saturday Talk Forum, Volunteerism, Urban/Rural North America Stewardship Project

R-Down
Safety Matters Response Network, LIKE MINDS Campaigns, Busy Beaver mascot, Pass it On logo, Urban/Rural North America Stewardship Project

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DIAMONDS in the Rough

DRESS FOR SUCCESS Video

Thurgood Marshall - Best of the Best - Dress for Success

MILWAUKEE - A well-rounded male or female understands it is MANDITORY that you look-the-part when wanting to impress.  Therefore, he or she will take note of "head-to-shoes" look.

Take a look.

MEET Morgane Veronique Richardson

Morgane Veronique Richardson

Refuse the Silence - Women of Color in Academia Speak Out

Sunday, December 11, 2011

MILWAUKEE - Treat yourself to wonderful articles regarding the public square.
I recommend you start with:  Guidelines for Higher Ed:  Discrimination, Prejudice, Stereotyping, Ethnocentrism and Racisim.

Check out the options on her website for furthering your knowledge as a woman or curious person.
- See if you have a blog to share.

Visit 

URBAN HEALTH CARE IN MILWAUKEE – ALL HANDS on DECK

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MILWAUKEE - Safety Matters Response Network has been selected to spearhead the ACTION of outreach-education-networking of the focus of the ALL Hands on Deck, WE, Not Me Urban Health Initiative.

There is a “health crisis” in urban Milwaukee that has “health-wellness” on its ear.

Twenty-first century “In-the-neighborhood access” to primary and specialty care for Milwaukeeans is equal to a third world country - even though we have many 2-year and 4-year sites receiving resources for health wellness. 

Assessment

Our observations over the last five years have revealed a disturbing pattern of:

• duplication of service, and
• NO comprehensive approach to reach Milwaukeeans for real change. 

African American, other People of Color and the Work Challenged (un-, under-employed; un-, under-degreed and certificated; un-, under-financed neighborhood-level business; disabled; and re-entry - especially those returning from WAR, INCARCERATION, BOOMERANG EMPLOYMENT, BOOMERANG RETIREMENT and DEGREED students without employment) for the most part have been exploited for acquiring mega fundings that include real estate, education of others, journal reports, conferences, partnerships and research from afar.

Discrimination through arbitrary and capricious behavior by well-connected Caucasian-only boards and advisory groups have literally sabotaged hands-on strategic planning by neighborhood stakeholders and in-the-neighborhood care.  

Mega funded hospitals and satellites lack the familiarity of the neighborhood.  They have clinics and satellites outside of the area of need, therefore, it poses an accessibility problem.  The rules and regulations increased EREmergency care instead of in-the-neighborhood health care designed for health wellness (prevention and intervention).

The epidemic illness in our city prevents the population from maximizing its land use, Smart Growth benefits, resources and human resource potentials.  It compounds the Enduring Concentrated Poverty status that is at the root of lagging quality of life and economic development for sustainability.

Urban Initiative Chicago
We have selected the model in Chicago that chose to empower the South Side of Chicago.

Take a listen to Sheila Aguilera's Story  and Urban Health Initiative (a Medical Home).

Outreach and Pipeline
Regular activity for promoting awareness and engagement will be shared with the FACEBOOK of the Safety Matters Response Network (www.facebook.com/safetymattersresponsenetwork) - an online think tank of selective individuals to share information such as related meetings, caucas groups, petitions, new legislation, pending legislation and public square notifications.

Safety Matters Exploratory Team and POSSE will be the second level of ACTION/Engagement.  This is utilizing the support of college-based students (2-year, 4-year and graduate levels) and juniors/seniors at the high school level.  It is the POSSE component (14 public high schools - more to come from all schools).

The academic sites are to ensure that "hidden talent" and neighborhood business/entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the planning Mission to put the professionals and specialist needed from the neighborhood-level.

December 1, 2011 is WORLD AIDS DAY.

CLICK - video

Milwaukee, WI - November 30, 2011

December 1, 2011 is WORLD AIDS DAY.

Milwaukee Professionals Association supports ALL HANDS on Deck, WE, Not Me Initiative, which calls for everybody to do his/her share to make the world - their household/neighborhood a better place to live.
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Announcement

World AIDS Day Fair - Thursday, December 1, 2011
11am - 3pm
Union Concourse
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There will be:  information, cookie decorating, quilt making, games and more!
Birds and Bees for the New Millennium will take place from 3-4:30pm in Union 191
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Milwaukee Professionals Association ask that we REFRESH our social consciousness and help make a difference - It is later than we think.

In the Global Round w/Mary Glass - NEW blog talk radio

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

MILWAUKEE, WI - Milwaukee Professionals Association is opening another PLATFORM window for COMMUNICATION. It is through BLOG TALK RADIO - another social network for sharing, this time through a LIVE talk show.

BlogTalkRadio is the largest and fastest growing online talk radio network. A truly democratized medium, BlogTalkRadio has tens of thousands of hosts and millions of listeners tuning in and joining the conversation each month. Many businesses also utilize the platform as a tool to extend their brands and better communicate with the people that are most important to their business.

"We are constantly looking at how we can approach a larger audience with "common cause", this is one of two we have reached out to in the last two weeks, said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Milwaukee Professionals Association.
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In the Global Round w/Mary Glass is the name of the show.
We will air our first "live" show in the next 7 days.

Travels of La Frisko Lewis - Toronto, CANADA

La Frisko Lewis is an adventurer during the off seasons of academic study.  A regular traveler - as often as allowable-affordable.  He is a sophomore at University Wisconsin -Milwaukee, majoring in Business.

He just returned from 3 days (Thursday-Sunday) in Toronto, Canada. 
We will share his travel and share information about the largest city in Canada.
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The trip started off with a border check on the USA side/Michigan (went by quickly), followed by a lengthy and strict Canadian Border Patrol check (30-40 minutes).  The lengthy, strict and seemingly biased check appeared to be racially and age-motivated since he was the only African American.  There was an African female but she was not delayed - others seem to go right through.

La Frisko felt that he was singled out due to his race, dreadlock/hair style, color of skin and age.

His advice to others is to be sure you come with identification with your present address, proof of where you stay/live in the USA(i.e., utility bill, pay stub), address on ID must match supporting documentation, if you have parking tickets or any other violation in the system, be sure to have with you proof of compliance, have a roundtrip ticket to show planned departure; and, justify cash availability with time of stay.  In other words, you will need to have funds to show that you can sustain your basic needs while visiting.

He was considered suspect by stereotypes, therefore he encountered an unnecessary delay which spoiled his trip.

"You will always have people who will profile you", said La Frisko. 
"It happens all the time - not just there." 
"I will be better prepared the next time and I will tell others so they will know before traveling."

The plan was to do a lot of foot travel during the day - sightseeing, and studying at night.  Even though La Frisko did some sightseeing, it was much less than he had planned. Unfortunately, many of the online Google searches for places to see and go went un-obtained this time.  However, he had an adventure, made the most of his visit, fulfilled some pre-thoughts, enjoyed seeing the various cultures and hearing the constant speaking of the French language.  He did not sample the French cuisine - McDonald's took the break each day.
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Toronto is located on Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes.  Its population is over 2.5 million - the 5th largest city in North America.  Toronto is one of the top financial centers of the world.  It is Canada's economic center - Toronto Stock Exchange and home of 5 of the largest Canadian banks.  Canada is a member of the G-7 (United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Japan) - meeting of finance ministers from industrilized nations.

Toronto's leading economic sectors include finance, business services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, music, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism, engineering, and sports industries.
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We look forward to La Frisko's next trip.

What's New in Hip Hop - Alvin Ailey

The bold hip-hop choreographer returns to the Ailey company to create a new work set to a soul-lifting score of gospel house music and inspired by the stories of people living with or affected by HIV. 

PHOTOS

Scholarship Fund

More than 300 scholarships are awarded each year to students ages 15 to 21, in order to ensure that the most talented students can attend The Ailey School regardless of economic ability.  More than 70% of the scholarship recipients are from minority groups. Students enrolled in The Ailey School’s Scholarship Program receive comprehensive technique classes, performance opportunities and support services that enable them to develop into versatile and expressive dancers, well prepared for the rigors of a professional career.

Perhaps the greatest testament to the success of The Ailey School’s training is that 86% of the current members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are former students.  Graduates have also joined other renowned dance companies around the world and have appeared on Broadway, television and in film.

Drake Decoded: How the International Star ‘Takes Care’ of Business

Since bursting on the scene with his commercially successful So Far Gone mixtape in 2009, hip-hop artist Drake (born Aubrey Graham) has proven that he has what it takes to be a superstar in the music industry and beyond.

More importantly, the Canadian-born entertainer has made a significant impact economically with sold out shows, album sales, television appearances and numerous guest spots. With today marking the release of his sophomore effort, Take Care, the 25-year-old’s earning power will only grow in stature just like his celebrity. BlackEnterprise.com Decodes Drake and his brand’s international impact.

—Andreas Hale

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SATURDAY TALK & MEET 'N GREET Reminder

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Location: UW-Milwaukee - Union, Room 179
Time: 1:15-3:15pm
Topic: Intro of CASE LEARNING

Topic Panel
-- Occupy the Hood
-- Resources @ UW-Milwaukee
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4:00pm - 6:00pm MEET 'N GREETSafety Matters Resource Network

The MEET 'N Greet is held in the REC Center.

* Intro of Safety Matters Exploratory Team.
* Join the Safety Matters Facebook.
* Speeeeed Networking.

Refreshments complimentary.

To register, CLICK.

Milwaukee Professionals Association Announces 14 MPS Schools Selected for POSSE Affiliation

"On the day that Wisconsinites are beginning the Recall of Governor Scott Walker, Monday, November 14, 2011, we are proud to announce 13 schools were selected for the first round of our 2011-2012 POSSE Schools from MPS/Milwaukee Public Schools," said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Milwaukee Professionals Association. "We are moving ahead with another part of the Public School Trifecta to re-define, re-brand and un-trap hidden talent in the City of Milwaukee." "This is a great start, we look forward to working the challenges to our benefit."


MILWAUKEE, WI - November 14, 2011,the AHOD/ALL HANDS on Deck, WE, Not Me Initiative, launched January 23-26, 2010, takes another giant step to begin to "pipeline" talent for 21st Century employment, for global competitiveness, career starts, wealth building and sustainability of hidden talent and emerging/submerging business stakeholders in the City of Milwaukee - those by design left out of strategic planning and decision making; while their huge pots of federal funds are used.

3-Part Trifecta
The Public School Trifecta plan of AHOD calls for a 3-part public school collaboration of MPS/Milwaukee Public School, MATC/Milwaukee Area Technical and UW-M/University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.


First Stage
The POSSE component consist of juniors and seniors of selected high schools working-in-a-partnering and collaborating way to share information for growth through SATURDAY TALK and MEET N' GREET activities. Students are taught WISENESS, debate/forensics, civility, and CASE Learning techniques for Leadership, Citizenship and Problem Solving. They are paired with tutoring of the Safety Matters Exploratory Team - college students that are 2-year, undergraduate, graduate, technical assistants and post graduate students. They will have field experience from "their" neighborhood. They will build "their" portfolio. They will map "their" neighborhood. They will know "their" elected officials. They will give back to "their" school for others to enter the "pipeline" and grow.

They will create the 2012 youth-teen-young adults conference for show-n-tell/sharing.

POSSE OF 13 Schools
The thirteen (13) schools selected are:

- Bay View School
- Community High School
- Harold S. Vincent High School
- International Peace Academy
- Lady Pitts /District School Age Parent Center
- Lynde & Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School
- Milwaukee Campus for Technology, Trades & Media
- Milwaukee High School of the Arts
- Milwaukee Learning Laboratory & Institute
- Professional Learning Institute/PLI
- Project Stay
- Rufus King High School
- School of Media and Communications
- South Division High School
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Note:  The earlier announcement failed to list Vincent High School and gave 13 MPS High Schools.

Are you Ready to Vote in Wisconsin for 2012?

MILWAUKEE, WI - Take a moment to update yourself regarding the nine (9) forms of acceptable ID for "voting" in Wisconsin starting Spring 2012.

FREE Identification CARD - If you do not have one of the above.
Election Commission: 414.286-3491
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CLICK to see 9 forms of acceptable ID as well as the link for WI Department of Transportation. READ both pages.
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Note: You must be 18 years of age on voting day.
Start in time to be sure you have proper documentation.

A free ID card is NOT available under the following
circumstances:

■ If you currently have a valid, unexpired drivers license (DL), you are
not eligible under Wisconsin law to obtain an ID.

■ If you will not be at least 18 years of age on the date of the next
election.

■ If you already have a Wisconsin ID card that is not eligible for
renewal (you may renew your ID card up to one year prior to its
expiration date).

■ If you are not eligible to vote in Wisconsin.

TELL A NEIGHBOR, FRIEND - YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS OF AGE TO VOTE.
We need you informed and ready to VOTE next year.

BACK STORY - What is Occupy the Hood Boston/OTHB

Occupy the Hood Boston w/Max Chalkin and Tabias Wilson

Max Chalkin is spending time "in the trenches" at Occupy Boston, speaking with occupiers, attending general assemblies and marches, and learning what camp life is like. His thoughts and observations will be published twice each week as TNGG Boston's “Dispatches from Dewey Square” series.

Tabias Wilson is a Tufts University sociology major with a focus in critical race theory. He is president of the Tufts Pan-African Alliance and a member of the People of Color Working Group, an informal Occupy Boston Working Group, and the Tufts Occupiers. On Oct. 21, Wilson went to Dudley Square for that evening’s Occupy the Hood Boston event.

In his article, Max highlights the account of Tabias Wilson, a Tufts University student.  CLICK

London Students and Occupy London protesters out in mass

CASTRATE the Bull - It's time the Fat Cats had a Heart Attack are two signs seen in this photo of protesters.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

"We're here to protest against the corrupt government we face, that's fuelled by corrupt money and bankers," one unnamed protester told the BBC, identifying himself as part of the Occupy LSX movement
LONDON, England - Students protest against "high-higher" school fees.
Anti-capitalist protesters pitched dozens of tents in London's historic Trafalgar Square on Wednesday, as thousands of students marched through the capital against cuts to university funding.

The demonstrators at Trafalgar Square said they were allied to the "Occupy London Stock Exchange" movement, which has been camping out at St Paul's Cathedral in the capital's financial district since last month.

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Occupy the Hood - Public Hearing, October 31, 2011

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Speakers:  Chance Zombor, Khalil Coleman and Supervisor Eyon Biddle, District 10 - Milwaukee County

OCCUPY the Hood is one of the many spin-offs of Occupy Wall Street Movement.  Occupy the Hood in Milwaukee speaks to the disparities and discriminations of Milwaukeeans; especially those impacted by SB 207.

SBill 207 is where the law would disproportionately harm families in critical mass.  It is a racists and inhuman way of dealing with an already exacerbating unemployment problem. 
SB 207 gives employers the right to legally further disenfranchise thousands in our state, disproportionately blacks and Latinos. SB 207 allows employers to fire employees and refuse to hire those who have committed felonies regardless of if the felony is related to the job or not!  In fact, SB 207:

-Limits rehabilitation
-Increase poverty
-Attacks families and children
-Incarcerates Communities
-Induces crime
-Abolishes human/civil rights
-REESTABLISHES SLAVERY!!
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The bill was spearheaded by Senator Roberta Darling and Representative Joel Kleefisch - both Republicans.  Senator Darling just survived a "recall" and Rep. Kleefisch is married to the Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch.

LARSON REPORT - November 3, 2011

Senator Chris Larson - 7th District

Divisive Youth Disinformation Bill Passes the Senate

For the last two weeks, Senate Republicans have pushed legislation that seeks to deny Wisconsin’s youth vital education and health information regarding contraceptives and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention. Yesterday they succeeded in passing it through the Senate. Senate Bill 237 overturns the Healthy Youth Act, which ensures that all young adults in Wisconsin have access to comprehensive, age appropriate, and medically accurate human growth and development classes.

I have strongly advocated for the continuation of comprehensive sex education in neighborhood schools and also introduced common sense amendments to try and improve this divisive legislation. Thus far it has been nearly impossible to get any Democratic amendment passed in this extreme Legislature as they tend to fall on deaf ears.

Fortunately, this time around Republicans headed some of our concerns and accepted an amendment I authored. This amendment will ensure that all of Wisconsin’s youth, even those in school districts that adopt an abstinence-only curriculum, are provided information about the Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). With the passage of this amendment, our youth will have access to adequate information about these preventable and deadly diseases and will not be forced to rely on the information provided to them by a Google search.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. Currently, 20 million Americans are infected with HPV and this virus affects at least 50% of sexually active people, both men and women, at some time in their life. HPV is also the leading cause of cervical cancer among women. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 12,200 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, almost all of which are HPV-related.

Our children do not live in a Peter Pan Neverland. They live in the real world where they do eventually grow up. We should want these future adults to be as informed as possible about how to prevent life-threatening health problems.

To view a copy of this bill, please CLICK HERE.

Senate Bill 237

PIC N SAVE "Preps Plus" Scholarship - Deadline: November 18, 2011

MILWAUKEE - Pick'n Save, grocer, has a 2011-2012 PREPS PLUS Scholarship for continuing Education to Wisconsin high school student. 

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates involvemnt in school and/or community activities.
• Demonstrates academic success.
• Demonstrates financial need.

In addition to application, essay, students must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from school personnel, a community member or an employer.

Scholarship committee is made-up of representatives from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
They will select 1 male and 1 female.

Stop into your nearby Pick 'n Save store and ask for an Application Form - 5 pages.

Deadline:  November 18, 2011 

SATURDAY SCHEDULE - 4 SESSIONS

SATURDAY TALK

November 5, 2011

November 19, 2011*

December 3, 2011

December 17, 2011**

Time:  1:15pm -3:15pm

Focus:  Case Learning

MEET N' GREET

November 19, 2011

December 17, 2011

Time:  4:00pm - 6:00pm

Focus:  Enjoyment and Networking

*   Bring a Dish

** Bring a Gift - Gift NOT to exceed $5.00

Pre-Registering REQUIRED

CLICK R.S.V.P

MEET 'N GREET - A Success, Saturday - October 29, 2011

click for slideshow

MILWAUKEE - Safety Matters Response Network, an Online Think Tank and InPerson service of Milwaukee Professionals Association, had its Safety Matters Exploratory Team & POSSE Pre-Halloween MEET 'N GREET in the Rec Center of UW-Milwaukee, October 29, 2011. 

It was the first of the season.  The other two planned seasonal events are:

ü  NOVEMBER 19, 2011 - UW-Milwaukee, REC Center, 4-6pm

Pre-Thanksgiving MEET 'N GREET

 

ü  DECEMBER 17, 2011 - UW-Milwaukee, REC Center, 4-6pm

Pre-Christmas/Kwanza MEET 'N GREET
                                                                         

Milwaukee Professionals Association adds Jostens to Safety Matters Group

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Professionals Association announced today that they are adding Josten Yearbook and Membership pin to its Safety Matters Exploratory and POSSE Group.  This distinquished group is made up of junior/senior high school, technical, undergraduate, certificated and graduate college students.  Josten is the well-known business that works with schools to create memories/stories.  It goes back to its creation by Otto Josten in 1897.

The online concept of creation, Yearbook Avenue, is quite appealing.

"Over the next 6 months, we will bring in "Hidden Talent" in Urban Milwaukee and chartr our accomplishments.  We are excited about the potential of those we will train and provide volunteer experiences that will help re-define, re-brand and un-trap opportunities tied to the City of Milwaukee neighborhood businesses," said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO.

Our Kick-off event is the Pre-Halloween MEET 'N GREET, Saturday, October 29, 2011, 4pm-6pm, UW-Milwaukee UNION, Rec Center, 2200 E. Kenwood.
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MEET 'N GREET VIDEO - Take a Peek

Saturday - October 29, 2011 UW-Milwaukee UNION - Rec Center
2200 E. Kenwood
4-6pm

DRESS CODE - Casual (pants/slacks need to be appropriate - at waist)

CLICK VIDEO
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You will need to RESERVE your space online, go to:
I am R.S.V.P.

Supervisors Biddle & Lipscomb Announcement for Work Initiative - October 13, 2011

MILWAUKEE COUNTY - Supervisors Eyon Biddle (10th District) and Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb (1st District) have partnered the last 6 months and on October 13, 2011, LAUNCHED the "Ready-to-Work" Initiative.

The initiative aims to create job access for Milwaukee County residents who have demonstrated prior success, such as attaining a high school diploma (or GED) and maintaining a valid Driver’s License, yet cannot seem to reach the high-wage, family-supporting jobs that are currently available.

Training for the initiative will be provided by the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership & BIG STEP in collaboration with Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Milwaukee Area Building and Construction Trades.

"We applaud Supervisors Biddle and Lipscomb and look forward to ensuring that each of the partners do not duplicate "past transgressions" of transparency and accountability," said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO.  "Further, Milwaukee Professionals Association will recommend that our third state-statute/state-supported public school, UW-Milwaukee, weigh in NOW for undergraduate, graduate degrees - certificates and "building projects" of apprenticeship and procurement.  UW-Milwaukee has/is receiving mega funding for:

•  "new" Freshwater school
•  "new" public health school - downtown
•  "new" Northquadrant - St. Mary's Hospital
•  "new" Digital Future Project
•  "new" Kenwood 
•  "new" Neeskay Project
•  "new" Innovation Project
•  "new" Regeneration Union Project
•  "new" UW-Milwaukee Master Plan.

"Additionally, Wisconsin Medical College-MSOE-Marquette-Cardinal Stritch-Alverno-Concordia should be invited to the table to "leverage" mega partnership fundings they have/are receiving as a result of population of the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County." Lastly, there should be a "community oversight" group, from the City of Milwaukee and county neighborhoods to help provide oversight."  We have got to Occupy Milwaukee with transparency, customer care, principle-centered leadership, updated standards and infrastructural-institutional accountability - Otherwise, it will be business as usual scam," said Glass.
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View Announcement video
October 13, 2011

Meet Jordan Coleman - Student Extraordinaire for Education

                                                                     Jordan Coleman

Hackensack, NJ - Jordan Coleman is an inspiration and a true "talent" through sharing. 
His pursuit and activism for Education and his movie, "Say it Loud", speaks to his success.  The movie is about the importance of Education for African American boys.  He made the movie as a result of his parents challenging him to do something positive for his community.  He is from Hackensack, NJ.

He is now 16 years of age.  He is a speaker, activist and actor (Nickelodeon - Backyardigans).
Take a look at the following clips.  I do hope you are motivated to join us or some group to help make a difference in re-defining, re-branding and un-trapping "hidden talent" in Milwaukee, especially African American, People of Color and Work Challenged neighborhoods.

Videos
CLICK - WHO he is (June, 2010)
CLICK - Equality Day - Tour (June, 2009)
CLICK - Equality Day Speech, (May, 2009)
CLICK - Jordan talking about the creation of Say it Loud (2009)
CLICK - His movie video - 12 years old (2008)

MEET Rick Banks - Junior, UW-Milwaukee, Speaker of the Senate

Rick Banks - Junior, Major, Political Science & Economics

*  Speaker of Senate - UW-Milwaukee

*  Treasurer - Black Student Union

Internship - Alderwoman Milele Coggs, District 6 - Milwaukee

High School - Riverside - Milwaukee Public Schools

Member - Safety Matters Exploratory Team 2011-2012

Wisconsin Senator Larson's Page - October 14, 2011

                                                    Wisconsin Senator Chris Larson - 7th District
Keeping Wisconsin's Young Adults Informed Senate Republicans have been circulating legislation to overturn Wisconsin's Healthy Youth Act. This new legislative proposal seeks to deny Wisconsin's youth vital education information regarding contraceptives and sexually transmitted disease prevention.

Wisconsinites Support Comprehensive Sex Education
Statistics show that comprehensive sex education is valued by a vast majority of Wisconsinites. According to the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health, approximately 87% of Wisconsin voters support requiring comprehensive sex education instruction that includes information about both abstinence and contraception.

The medical community is also strongly supportive of human growth and development classes, such as the Healthy Youth Act. This includes well-respected, nonpartisan organizations like the American Medical Association, the American School Health Association and the Institute of Medicine.

What Makes Sex Education Classes Effective?Effective, medically-accurate, and age-appropriate human growth and development courses should discuss and provide information on the following items:
Recognizing and preventing sexual abuse and dating violence
Understanding the physical and emotional changes of puberty and adolescence
Healthy relationships including family, friends and dating
Healthy life skills such as goal-setting, decision-making and stress management
How drugs and alcohol impair judgment
The importance of abstinence as the only certain way to prevent unintended pregnancy and STDs
How to prevent pregnancy and STDs through correct use of birth control methods
Healthy Youth Act Helps Our Community

The positive impact of the Healthy Youth Act on Wisconsin's young adults can be seen right here in our community. According to the Milwaukee Health Department, Milwaukee's teen birthrate has dropped dramatically for the second year in a row. From 2008 to 2009, the rate fell from 46.73 births per 1,000 teens to 41.30 births per 1,000 teens. Preliminary data released this past Tuesday show a drop to 35.68 births per 1,000 teens in 2010.

Information is Key to Success of Our Young AdultsThe legislative proposal recently introduced by Governor Walker and Senate Republicans is yet another example of their attempts to keep Wisconsinites in the dark by suppressing vital information from the public. The Legislature should be focusing on ensuring that all Wisconsinites, including our young adults, have equal and adequate access to vital information on health care issues, including sexual health. I will continue doing what I can to ensure that we are providing such information to protect our citizens from preventable health issues, including sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy.

SUPPORT Milwaukee High School of the Arts through "Glee Note"

MILWAUKEE - Our thanks to Brian Verdin, Milwaukeean and a daily reporter on the Safety Matters Response Network Think Tank Facebook page (www.facebook.com/safetymattersresponsenetwork), for his entry to VOTE for Milwaukee High School of the Arts.

Take a listen to their video.  Don't forget to VOTE.  click

Meet Arturo "Tito" Diaz - College Student Leader

MADISON - Arturo "Tito" Diaz, UW-Madison Student, was the first half of the luncheon speakers of the Diversity Conference held, October 6, 2011, Varsity Hall, Memorial South, UW-Madison.

Arturo is an award winner for his outstanding services and academic achievements; and, a member of the Student Senate in Madison.

He is a first generation College student - Class of 2014.
In addition to being selected to attend the national diversity conference held in California; he is an Academic Advancement Program Scholar and a member of and serves as Vice President of Lamba Theta Phi Latin Fraternity.
He is a Representative of Student Government (ASM) and also on the Student Service Finance Committee (SSFC).

*Outstanding Freshmen of the Year* Class of 2014

Arturo is a graduate of Case High School in Racine, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Professionals Association adds student "POSSE" group

October 11, 2011

MILWAUKEE - ALL Hands on Deck, WE, Not Me Initiative continues to expand the possibilities and bolster opportunities for UNCOVERING “hidden talent” (students all ages), “emerging” and “submerging” businesses to promote development, wealth-building and sustainability in the City of Milwaukee.

The latest explansion is connected to Safety Matters Response Network/SMRN. SMRN was created to address the outbreaks of revolts/protests of youth-teens-young adults in the Milwaukee area in a proactive way that called for "involvement" and "leadership-citizenship-problem solving" by youth-teens-young adults.

The first outgrowth of SMRN is the Safety Matters Exploratory Team lead by college level students.

"To connect the youth-teen commitment, we are today adding: POSSE", said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Milwaukee Professionals Association.

SMRN POSSE is an incubator approach. It is modelled after other Posse programs; i.e., The POSSE Foundation Inc. and UW-Madison Posse program. Our approach is to recognize potential and add value that includes mentoring that will help the student to gain a diploma, certificate, internship, fellowship, honor roll, apprenticeship and any other stepping stone to success. We seek students with proven potential as well as students with potential but lacking in communication skills. The benefit is for those mentoring (college-level) and youth-teen students.

For the next 12 months, October 10, 2011 – October 9, 2012, we will provide the framework while initiating the “incubator” track.

Our primary target students are from the public schools in the City of Milwaukee. We seek to “impact behavior" through linked-connected-committed public education provided by Wisconsin law - Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Area Technical College and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

We will use "CASE LEARNING”, and neighborhood-level volunteerism. FOR updates.