Posted inNeighborhood News

6th District Aldermanic Race: Michael McGee

Asked how he differs from his controversial father, McGee jokes about being branded the “son of Saddam,” and then follows that by saying he also has a mother, whose spirit tempered his dad’s confrontational approach. He also says, surprisingly, he is less conservative than his father now is. By that he means his dad takes a strong personal responsibility line when talking about young men and women who have made bad life decisions that have led to the dissolution of family. While agreeing that responsibility is important, McGee Jr. says “baby moms” and young fathers need another chance at life. He says we have to “address the problem as it exists,” rather than taking an idealized approach.

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Blaxploitation Films

by Dan Wilson

In 1971, Melvin van Peebles financed, wrote, directed, and starred in “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasss Song.” He created the film as a response to what he perceived as an inaccurate portrayal of contemporary African American life. The film was a milestone for a number of reasons.

Posted inBusiness Briefs

February 2004

Mario Costantini, owner of La Lune on Burleigh Street, received a Lincoln Gaines Award from the YMCA at its 7th Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast on January 19. Costantini won an award in the Strong Kids division for his commitment to strengthening the lives of children in Milwaukee’s central city. For over 14 years he […]

Posted inFurther Down Stream

January 2004

Aldermanic races – Holton St. bike lane – Common Council doings – Riverwest Yogashala – New Captain of 5th Dist. – Milwaukee Recreation 55+ String Ensemble – Mary Horwitt Piano Scholarship – Strive Media – SDC – Palmer to expand to K-8 – Corrections