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VOL. 20, No. 9 |June 1-15, 2010 | Web site: Racineinsider.blogspot.com | E-mail: [email protected] | 262.632.9370

Left: Reta Rogers and Beverly Hicks, former presidentof the local branch of the NAACP prepare to sign agigantic “best wishes” card during a roast for AttorneyCharles Swanson. Above: Mayor John Dickert presentsSwanson with an official proclamation for his service tothe Racine community, while Alderman Michael Shieldslooks on. Swanson started his law practice in the early70’s and was acknowledged for his free service to thedisadvantaged. Before his retirement recently, Swanson,served as the legal council for the local branch of theNAACP. The proclamation was given at a roast in hishonor at the Second Annual Nancy Henry AwardBanquet, held at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, in Racine.About 200 people attended the event.

In the early 90’s there wereabout 28 African Americanbars, taverns, and Lounges. Inless than two decades, the cityhas managed to close most ofthem leaving nine for a citywhose African American popu-lation is well over 26,000.

History shows that everysince Blacks have moved toRacine in the 40’s they havesought to entertain themselveswithin their own community.

In the early 70’s Aldermenbegan using the closing ofBlack bars to prove their worthas elected officials. An exam-ple is how Jim Kaplan,Alderman of the 4th District,during his recent campaign for

Alderman bragged how heclosed Viper’s Lounge and oth-ers small businesses in his dis-trict.

When an all out effort wasmade to close Viper’s Lounge,on the corner of High and ErieStreet, some African Americanleaders suggested to theAldermen that closing bars andtaverns in the so-called inner

city could leadto the proliferation of crowds inother areas of town.

Now after the city councilhas closed most minority busi-nesses, they are now preparedto close even another one. Butthe question remains, is it beingdone because of problems thebar is causing, or is it beingclosed because it attracts too

many Blacks to an almostWhite downtown business dis-trict. Could the city have legiti-mate reasons to take action?

The Facts:The Park 6 on Sixth Street, a

popular entertainment locationfor African American patrons, isin danger of being shut downafter a shooting outside of thebar last weekend.

The Racine Post reported thatthe City Council's Public Safetyand Licensing Committee votedunanimously Monday to beginthe process to revoke the con-troversial bar's liquor license.Alderman Bob Mozol made themotion.

"Every day this place staysopen increases the chances ofsomeone getting killed here,"Mozol said.

A security guard was shot inthe leg early Sunday morningon Sixth Street. Three suspectswere arrested in Kenosha about45 minutes after the shooting.No charges have been filed.

The Public Safety Committeestrongly backed Mozol's lead.

"This is impossible toignore," said Alderman AronWisneski, chairman of the com-mittee.

Alderman David Maack said,without city action, "We'regoing to have a major prob-lem."

The City Target Another Black For Closer

NECKBONEOLOGYby Kenneth Lumpkin

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Welcome Back to the 1970s!It was headphones, sit in the bean bag chair and the platform shoes.If you were glued to the TV, you would have been watching "TheBrady Bunch," "All in the Family," and "Soul Train."The in-thing at that time was wearing bell-bottom pants and style your blow-outAfro. Another popular event at that time was the American Legion Post 546 DrillTeam. Some of the members above were Linda C Ratliff, Shirley J Wainwright,Charlene Moore, Mary Ratliff, Jo Carol Payne, Lynn Oliver, Helen and LauraBeavers. The group performed in the annual 4th of July parade, as well as the localDrill Team competition.

The Black Ace Softball TeamCoach by “Wop” Booker, the Black Aces terrorized softball diamonds in Racine for

over two decades. Member of the famed team standing were Justine Terry, PatMcNeil, Marian King, April Howe, Cassie Wright, and Frank McNeil. Bottom row: D.Mitchell, Twana, Geneva Lockridge, Carol Cotton, Judy Driver, Gail Booker, LynBooker and Debbie Turner. Some mebers are still active Softball players.

Alderman Jim Kaplan said Park 6's owner hasn't followed through on steps toreduce the potential for problems. "We've been promised so many things and none ofthem have been followed through on," he said.

Alderman Eric Marcus said he agreed with Mozol. "We need to take action beforesomeone gets killed," he said.

The committee also reviewed three police incidents at Park Six on May 7 and notedthe police department's Gang Crime Diversion Task Force monitored a private party atthe bar. Past incidents, plus the shooting, give the city a strong enough case to rescindthe license, Wisneski said.

The only debate the committee had was whether to revoke the license or simply notrenew it when it comes due on July 1. City Attorney Rob Weber said both processeshave the same timelines and, essentially, the same potential outcomes.

The committee's decision now goes to the full council for approval. If it's approved,the city's prosecutor will build a case against Park 6 and then serve them with revoca-tion papers.

If the license is revoked, owner Thomas Holmes can't apply for another liquorlicense in the city for 11 months and another business can't apply for a liquor licenseat the Park 6 address, 500 6th St., for 11 months.

Park 6 is located in a so-called downtown entertainment district. There are fourbars in close proximity of each other. African Americans own two and whites own twowith two other bars planning to open soon.

Some downtown sources have suggested that White business owners are disturbedover the number of minorities in the area at night and fear they will drive their day-time customers away.

The Racine police department has suggested its force is being drained, even thoughPark 6 hires it own security service.

Another unnamed business owner downtown said the rush by the city to closedPark 6 before a police investigation, is because Racine Downtown Corporation, whichhosts a variety of downtown events, fears that if the public feels they are being threat-ened, they will stay away from the area.

Not a good argument says another downtown African American business ownerwho stated that there have been other shootings downtown as well as several neardowntown and they have not been intimidate by revocation.

Is it reasonable to believe that city Alderman have already decided that it is easierto sacrifice one Black business, for the safeguard of others?

Veteran Alderman Michael Shield feels that the city’s rush judgment of Park 6 istainted and biased, and hinders the committee’s ability to be fair to the owner. “He(Holems) has done what the committee asked of him and is now being punished for it.You cannot control what a person does once they leave your establishment.” At Park 6business, security guards checks each patron electronically for weapons.”

Some people have long suggested that the closing of Black bars is a scam to free upliquor licenses for other proposed downtown bars and restaurants.

Whatever the reason, it seems that Park 6 is doomed to be closed by the city, andthere is little anyone can do to change the city’s mind.

Thomas Holmes shown behind his bar at Park 6

Park 6 from page 1

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The NFL and NBA – Fool’s Gold For The Black Man

For the life of me I have yet to figure out why we, asa race, and as parents, continue to fall for the age oldmyth that professional sport, especially football and bas-ketball, is our way to a better life. Can anyone answerthat question for me? Only 1 of every 17 high schoolfootball players will go on to play college football, atany level. Only 1 of every 50 college football playerswill get drafted into the NFL. Consequently, 8 of every10,000 high school football players will go pro. Thenumbers for basketball doesn’t fair any better. Actuallythe odds are worst when you consider the NBA draft is60 players. Trying to make it to the NBA, the odds are40 in 10,000,000. Even with these odds, every blackboy that is born with a little bit of size is automaticallythought to be a future football or basketball player. Justreading those numbers should make us scratch our headsand wonder why.

I know this is not popular to say, but when we havedaughters, we preach and teach education, and we arerelentless in preparing them to survive in this mean andcold world. We make sure they do their homework, wemake sure they are involved in educational extra curric-ular activities, and give them every academic advantagethat we can afford. I guess that is because their meansof achieving success is with their brain power. We willdo the same with our boys too, well, if they are uncoor-

dinated and/or don’t have an athletic bone in their body.We know since they don’t have a career in sports, thenthey HAVE to make it with their brains. These kids may

be involved in sports, but only for recreational purposes.The athletes, on the other hand, are taught to make

sports their god, and education, at best is something tofall back on. The major problem is, because, the parents

have crippled these boys to be failures in life. If youbelieve these high school and college coaches that tellyou how great your sons are, really love them, you arein bad shape. They see these boys as a paycheck. Incase you haven’t connected the dots, high school andcollege sports is the equivalent of Modern Day Slavery.These schools make millions of dollars off the bodiesand abilities of your boys, basically for almost free.When they are no longer useful to the coaches or theschools, they are sent back to you broke, busted, anddisgusted. They end up living in your basement, withno skills, no job, and NO DEGREE. So ask yourself, isthe failure theirs, or ours as parents?

I am not saying don’t let your sons play sports. I feelthere are very important “life lessons” that are taughtand learned when playing sports. However, I am askingyou to change your way of thinking when you approachsports. Instead, how about making your sons’ educationthe top priority and let sports be something to fall backon?

The same intensity that we put into our daughterseducation, we need to put that same intensity into oursons. Why? I’m glad you asked. We have more blackmen in prison than in college. We have more blackwomen raising their kids alone because the men are notequipped with the skills to provide unless they make thefast money. When that doesn’t work out, they are introuble.

I asked the parents earlier in the article, whose failureis it…our sons, or ours as parents? The answer is easy;it’s the parent’s failure. Our sons are only doing whatthey have been conditioned to do their whole lives. Gofor broke when it comes to sports with no lifeline. Thegood news is there is no better time to make a change inthe way our sons are raised than today. Raise them tobe educated men instead of pro athletes and our nextgeneration will reap the benefits. Until next time…

I know this is not popular to say, but when wehave daughters, we preach and teach educa-tion, and we are relentless in preparing them

to survive in this mean and cold world.



by Yolonda James

Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964after World War II, make up a sizable portion of the pub-lic. This population is currently in or entering their

golden years. As a society, itis our responsibility to pro-vide quality care for thesepeople when they are nolonger able to independentlycare for themselves. Throughthis very concept, GracefulAging was born. DelilahSouter, the owner of GracefulAging, is passionate abouttaking care of the elderly andthose with disabilities in away that will give them asense of respect, honor, andself-worth.

Graceful Aging provides asafe place where the specialneeds of the elderly can be

addressed and their independence is fostered. It is anassisted living community that is primarily for the elder-ly, but they also provide services to those who have dis-abilities that prevent them from living at home alone, awonderful alternative for those who do not want to be inan institution. They also provide respite care for thosewho are caring for elderly or disabled people. If thecaregiver is going on vacation or just needs a break for afew hours up to several months, Graceful aging canhelp. They offer both long-term and short-term care.

Souter has 10 homes, all in residential neighborhoodsthroughout Racine County. She employs 100 staff thatinclude CNA’s who care for patients 24 hours a day andregistered nurses that overseer the overall care.

Souter admitted that she was happy working forsomeone else and had never considered starting her ownbusiness. When asked what gave her the motivation tostart this business, she said her desire to help people.She is a registered nurse and has worked in several nurs-ing homes. She’s worked in acute care, and dealt withpeople with Alzheimer’s, dementia, those with terminalillnesses, and the elderly. In many instances, she feltthat these people did not get the proper care. Once theygot into the disease process and were labeled with a dis-ease, they were thrown away. Souter said, “I feel thatthis is when they need people the most.” In addition,she points outs out that as she moved up in this field,many times, she felt the care given to these people was

about the money. She knew there was a way to give theproper care and still mak e money. She wants to keeptheir patients happy and healthy as long as possible. Shesaid their aim is to make the resident’ quality of life ashigh as it can be for their circumstances and situation.These things in conjunction with the fact that someone“dared” her to open her own business caused the possi-bility to become reality.

One of the benefits to staying at Graceful Aging is theteam of drivers who takes residents where they need togo: doctor’s appointments, family visits, etc. Extra cur-ricular activities for the residents include shopping,bowling, ping-pong, and trips to the community centersfor senior activities, and trips to the lake. Going out toeat and bowling are among the senior’s favorites. Theyenjoy the brunches at Perkins and Denny’s and they lovebowling at Castle Lanes.

Another advantage is the resident’s independence isencouraged and fostered. Many cook, do yardwork, andhousekeeping. Doing these things give the residents asense of accomplishment. It is their home and they treatit as such. Because the apartments do not have morethan four people, the residents become close knit anddevelop a strong sense of family.

Souter runs the business with her husband, Dana

Souter, who contributes largely to the success of thebusiness. He is the vice-president and runs the financialside while she takes care of the day to day operationsregarding care, hiring, and marketing.

An exciting new feature of the business is the expan-sion. They are not just an assisted living community,but they now have a transportation company, providingservices for the mentally ill and the elderly who areincapacitated.

Graceful Aging has a 40 bed capacity and 34 are cur-rently full, so openings are available. According toSouter, “The advantage of our business over others isthat we can provide quality care, at an affordable priceand it is more personalized.”

The success of Souter’s business has not justaffected her own life and the residents they care for, butalso the workers she employs. In a county that is soheavily affected by unemployment, she is providing jobsand opportunities for over 100 people. Racine is betterbecause of her efforts.

Editor notes: If you know someone that you feel weshould feature in the Insider News, give us a call andtell us a little something about them. Email us at [email protected] or call us at 262.632.9370.

ALL ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING THE NEWSEnjoying the Golden Years of Life

For only the third time in his 20-yearlegislative career, Bob Turner will have aprimary election opponent.

Turner, who also served on the CityCouncil from 1976-2004, was first elect-ed as representative of Racine's 61stAssembly district in 1990 after a fourthree-person primary (John Dickert wasone of his opponents). The next time hehad a primary opponent in the heavilyDemocratic district was 2002 (again itwas John Dickert). Neither haveRepublicans chosen to challenge Turner.He had Republican opposition once:Stella Young challenged him in 1992.

Well, this year Turner will again havean opponent, and it's not Dickert.Investment advisor and financial planner

James R. DeMatthew filed a declarationof candidacy with the Wisconsin StateElection Board. He will oppose Turner inthe Sept. 14 primary.

This will be DeMatthew's first attemptat public office. Although he filed hiscandidacy papers last week, he has notyet issued a formal candidacy announce-ment.

"I want to see some things change," hesaid. "I'm looking for a new Racine, notthe status quo." DeMatthew promised afuller explanation of why he's runningwithin the next week.

DeMatthew, 48, is a lifelong Racineresident and "a Democrat all my life."He's a graduate of UW-Whitewater, witha degree in political science. He worked

for 14 years for the Social SecurityAdministration, and for the past 10 yearshas been an investment advisor withDeMatthew, Gorichanaz and Associates,located at 5402 Douglas Ave. He's mar-ried; he and his wife, Kathleen, have twochildren, a boy and a girl, ages 18 and 16.Kathleen has served on the city's WaterWorks Commission and WastewaterCommission since 2006.

DeMatthew's older brother, Dan, whowas the Racine Police Department's sup-port services manager, was seriouslyinjured in a bicycle accident last August.Another brother, Jeff, is an attorney withBecker, French and DeMatthew.

James DeMatthew will challenge Rep. Turner in primary

Robert Turner

Yolanda James


CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY PPEEOOPPLLEE

Keisha Satterwhite a 2003 graduate ofJ.I. Case High School has recently com-pleted her Bachelor of Arts degree inMass Communication/BroadcastJournalism from the University ofArkansas at Pine Bluff, where First LadyMichelle Obama was the commencementspeaker.

Keisha is the daughter of Jimmie andZeatha Fondon Big Sister to WardellSatterwhite.

Earnest Ratliff, who came to Racine inthe mid-40th turned 90 Thursday, May27.

Ratliff retired from J. I. Case in 1980and now spends much of his time watch-ing sporting events on ESPN says hisdaughter.

He is married to Rebecca, and is thefather of four daughter, 12 grandchildren,24 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. He is an Americanvetern, serving in the Army during WorldWar ll.

Satterwhite graduates fromUniversity of Arkansas

Ratliff turned 90 in May

MCCoy headed to American

Intercontinental UniversityTierra McCoy is graduating from

William Horlick High School. She wasinvolved in “Girls with Goals”, studentgovernment, and the yearbook staff. Toadd to her accomplishments she partici-pated in the Ninth Annual Cotillion -Beautillion Ball of 2010. Tierra isemployed by the YMCA where she is aleadership assistant. She will be attend-ing American Intercontinental Universityin Dunwoody, GA.

Ms. Ethel Brown of 934 WisconsinAve. and Mrs. Diane McGee – Griffin of1217 Schiller St. announce the engage-ment of their children ShewannaAntronette Brown and Stanly EugeneJohnson. The couple plans A 2010 wed-ding.

Pastor Frank James II graduated from Upper Iowa University, Magna CumLaude, on Saturday, May 9th with a Bachelors Degree in Human Services. He and wife Yolanda are Pastors of Changing Lives Ministries Non-Denominational Church. He is also the coordinator for the Racine CommunityRe-Entry Program, which help men coming out of prison get re-establishedinto the community.

Pastor James graduates with Honor

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The missionof the Aging andDisabilityResource Centerof RacineCounty (ADRC)is to help olderadults and peoplewith physical ordevelopmentaldisabilitiessecure neededservices or bene-fits, live withdignity and secu-rity and achievemaximum inde-pendence and quality of life.

At the Aging and Disability ResourceCenter we have a dedicated staff of pro-fessional Information and AssistanceSpecialists, and others who help peopleidentify their needs, sort through optionsand make choices that best fit thoseneeds. Staff is available M-F 8 to 5 tomeet face to face at the ADRC offices orin the consumer’s home, over the tele-phone, or via email. There is no cost forthis assistance.

Examples of reasons to call theADRC:

√ “My parents have become veryill and unable to care for themselves;what can I do?” Call (262-638-6800)

√ “I am caring for my aging parentand I need a break; is there assistance forthis?” Call (262-638-6800)

√ “What options does my devel-opmentally disabled son/daughter havenow that they are graduating from highschool?” (Call 262-638-6800)

√ “My relative has been severely

injured in anaccident andunable to meettheir own careneeds. Wherecan they go?What should bedone?” (Call262-638-6800)

At theADRC we askpeople to speakin-depth abouttheir concernsfor themselves,a family mem-ber or friend.

Once we understand the need we canoffer suggestions regarding options, serv-ices and programs that might be availableto fit that need.

Who should call the ADRC? √ Older adults√ Persons with physical or devel-

opmental disabilities√ Healthy adults who need assis-

tance planning for their future√ Caregivers who need informa-

tion about caregiver education, supportprograms or other options.

Often people contact the ADRC with aquestion about public and private bene-fits or insurance. At the ADRC there arealso Benefit Specialists who help olderadults and people with disabilities toapply for public benefits.

The ADRC is located at 1717 TaylorAve. Racine WI. Contact us Mondaythrough Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Call 262-638-6800 or 866-219-1043. There areoffice hours available at other locationswithin the county.

What can the Aging and DisabilityResource Center of Racine County(ADRC) do for you?





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Rev. Melvin Hargrove, Pastor

Sunday School - 8:45 a.m.Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday NA Meeting 6:30 PMCommunity Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Midweek Worship 6:15 a.m.- 8:15 p.m.Thursday NA Meeting 6:00 PM


Tuesday Bible Study 7 a.m.Friday Night Youth Hour 7 p.m.

Friday Night Deliverance Service 8:00 p.m.Prayer Service (mon-Fri) Noon

ZOE OUTREACHMinistries

2130 Racine Street •Racine, WI619-3027

Come as you are, you won’t stayas you are.

Abundant Life ChristianCenter Ministries

ALCCM

Pastors Elliott & Josette Cohen

825 21st Street • RacineSunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m.Mid Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study 12:00 noonWednesday Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m.Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.Saturday Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m.

Rev. Willie Riley, Senior Pastor262.633.4421

ChristianTabernacle

BaptistChurch

1201 Center StreetRacine, Wis. 53403

Rev. Tommie L. KnucklesSenior Pastor

Come Worship with us at:Sunday School 9:30 AMSunday Worship Service

11:00 AM

Greater St. Luke’sMissionary

Baptist Church

1326 State Street632-4146

Sunday School9:15 am

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Bible Class (Wednesday) • 6 pm

Prayer Service -(Thursday) • 6 pm

929 State Street •

Racine, Wisconsin 53404

637-1606

Pastor Keith Evans

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Sunday School 9:15 AMSunday Worship Service 7:45 AM & 10:40 AM

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Class

11:00 AM and 6:00 PMDinner - 5:30 PM

St. PaulMissionary

BaptistChurch

1120 Grand Ave.Racine, Wis.

262-632-1467www.stpmbc.org

Sunday School 9:30 AM

Sunday Worship 10:30 AMPrayer Service

(Wed.) 5:00 PMBible Class & Prayer

(Wed.) - 6:00 PM

262.635.1994

email:[email protected]

Rev. Buddy VinsonSenior Pastor

Bishop Lawrence L.

KIRBYSenior Pastor

WAYMANAFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Pastor Joseph L. & FirstLady Thomas

424 MEMORIAL DRIVE • RACINE, WI

Pastor Charlene & Evang. Dimitr i Mi l ls

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship Service- 10:30 a.m.Tuesday Prayer Service - 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

262-632-1650

Trinity United MissionaryBaptist Church

306-5th Street, Racine, WI

Pastor Jessie Summerall

Gospel

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Sunday Service • 1:30 p.m.Wednesday • 7:15 p.m.

Friday Prayer and Praise Dance • 7:15 p.m.

Pastors Breon and Karen Norton945 N. Memorial Drive • Racine, WI 53403

262.634.3156A Family Church Where Jesus Abides

Christian Education Classesto be announced

Joseph L. Thomas, PastorSunday School - 9:00 a.m.

- Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.Tuesday Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - Tuesday 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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New Birth BaptistChurch1840 Howe StreetRacine, WI 53403262.898.8031

Rev. Larry Jackson

Sunday School - 9:30 amSunday Worship - 10:45 am

Bible Class (Wednesday) - 6 pm

For the perfecting of the Saints, For the Work of theMinistry, for the edifying of the body of Christ

Ephesians 4 & 12

New Brighter Day Baptist

Church1225 25th Ave.,

Kenosha, WI

262-552-8090

3433 Douglas Avenue,Racine, WI 53402

(262) 637-5433

Sunday Service10:30 Am

Bible Study • Tuesday7:00 pm

All NationsPentecostal

Prayer HouseCLG

1502 West 6th StreetRacine, Wis. 53403

Pastor Virginia Lackey

“A God Glorifying, ChristCentered, Spirit-Filled

Church”Sunday School • 9:00 AM

Sunday Worship Service • 10:45 AMBible Study (Wed.) • 6:00 PM

Word of Life (Youth Program) (Thur..)• 6:30 PM

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Full Gospel Disciple Church3309 Kearney Avenue

Racine, Wisconsin

Pastor John & Navalla WilliamsCome Worship with us at:

Sunday School 9:30 AM

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM

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Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott

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Sunday Worship Service • 10:00 AM

Sunday School • 9:00 AM

Wednesday Bible Study • 6:30 PM

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Pastors David R. Green

262.633.5590

Worship with us at:Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AMWednesday Mid-week Bible Study 6:00 PM

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Kingdom Builders FellowshipCenter & Outreach Ministries

KBFC

2707 Rapids DriveRacine, WI 53404

262.995.3499262.412.9855

Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

Tuesday 6:30 pm Women of Wisdom Prayer

Wednesday 6:30 pmHour of Power Bible Study

Thursday 6:30 pm Men of Honor Prayer

Pastors Leon and Debra Brown

--1131 Douglas Avenue

Racine, WI262.412.3984


Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Mat: 6:33 Seek ye first the Kingdom God and his

righteousness all these things shallbe added unto you.

MLK Church of Christ

Lewis Givens Jr., Senior Pastor

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On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read aloud theEmancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas to notify those slavesthat they were free.

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamationon September 22, 1862 to declare slaves their freedom in areas underthe Confederate control, including Florida. Freedom from slavery tookeffect January 1, 1863. This date is known as “Jubilee Day”.

In Racine, Juneteenth will be celebrated Saturday, June 13, 2009,starting at noon.

Commissioner Donnie Snow, Director of Parks, Recreation, andCultural Services, says the event serves several purposes. “It remindsus (African-Americans) of our history-bring the community together-andis a symbol of pride.”

Since 1980, Juneteenth has been an official state holiday in Texas.It is considered a “partial staffing holiday” meaning that state offices donot close but some employees will be using a floating holiday to takethe day off. Twelve other states list it as an official holiday, includingArkansas, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Alaska. InCalifornia, Governor Schwarzenegger proclaimed June 19 “Juneteenth”on June 19, 2005, however, some states, such as Connecticut, do notconsider it a legal holiday and do not close government offices inobservance of this occasion. Its informal observance has spread tosome other states, with a few celebrations even taking place in othercountries.

As of May 2009, 31 states and the District of Columbia have recog-nized Juneteenth as either a state holiday or state holiday observance;

Racine Gears-up for AnnualJuneteenth Family Celebration

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Delta Blues BandGolden Show Band

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Center Ministries Praise Team

St. Paul Missionary ChoirNew AnointingZoe Ministries

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Local Bands and GospelChoirs to Headline

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Get Ready…Get Ready…Get ReadyThe Insider News PresentsChurch’s Calendars of Services“Write the Vision and Make It Plain”June, 2010

Christ Baptist Church – 1801 DurandAvenue (414-217-5055)Pastor Daryn David Crenshaw

Worship is every Sunday @ 9:30 AM,Join us at 1810 Durand Avenue (RacineSeventh Day Adventist Church Building);The Church where Christ is Center, TheCommunity is Cared for and The Word ofGod is made Clear. Follow us at:TheChristBC (At Twitter) for your dailydose of inspiration. Don’t follow anyman, Don’t Follow every Tradition,”Follow a Relevant Word.

Christ Chapel Missionary BaptistChurch - 815 Park Avenue (633-6662)Pastor Mark D. GatesJune 14-18 @ 6:00 PM Annual VacationBible School (VBS)June 19 Annual Vacation Bible SchoolPicnic (Picnic is only for VBS partici-pants)

Christian Faith Fellowship Church – 2330Northwestern Avenue (631-0196)Pastors Willie & Patricia Scott

Sunday, June 6 @ 6:00 PM-Sunday NightJubilee Service held @ Shopko ComplexSuite 21

Saturday, June 26 @ 1:00 PM ChristianFaith Fellowship- Racine presents “ATaste of Fashion! Brunch & Parade ofHats" @ Gerald Smoke House, 1501Washington Avenue, Special Guests:Women of God Let's come together & share w/ ExquisiteFood & Fashion. Please wear yourfinest Hat!Hats & accessories available for pur-chase. (Vendor - Copacetic of Racine,409 Main Street.) Cost of the Event is$20.00. For tickets info contact the office@ (262)631-0196.

Faith Christian Fellowship-1200 RacineStreet (637-6220)Apostle Sheila NeinhausSunday, June 13 @ 4:00 PM YouthMinistry Service

Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church-929 State Street (637-1606Keith T. Evans, PastorSunday, June 27 @ 10:45 AM AnnualYouth Excellent Day

Greater St. Luke’s Baptist Church-1326 State Street Pastor Jesse Sumerall

Sunday, June 13 @ 3:00 PM-CelebratingUshers & Nurses Annual Day

New Birth M.B. Church-1840 Howe Street (262-898-8031)Pastor Larry A. Jackson,Saturday, June 12 @ 6:00 PMCelebrating 4th Year Annual anniversary

CelebrationSunday, June 13 @ 3:00 PM Celebrating4th Year Annual anniversary CelebrationNew Omega Baptist Church – 5731Northwestern Avenue (634-4655)Pastor Fred RichmondSaturday, June 5 @ 12 PM New OmegaLove Ministry will Host a Cake WalkSunday, June 27 @ 3:30 Pm New

Omega Women's Ministry Host - RedDay Program

Second Baptist Church– 3925 32nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI53144, 262 - 652-1692-Pastor Olen Arrington, Jr.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 - 8:30 a.m.Second Baptist Mission Ministry

2nd Annual Prayer BreakfastTheme: "For We Are Laborers TogetherWith God"Speaker: Reverend Lawrence Kirby

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 - 8:00 a.m.Wisconsin State Prayer MeetingSecond Baptist Church, Kenosha

Sunday, June 13th - 10:00 a.m.Second Baptist Church Youth Day

Sunday, June 20th, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.Men's Day (Father's Day Emphasis)

St. Paul Baptist Church – 1120 CenterStreet (632-1467)Bishop L. L. Kirby

Saturday, June 5 First Lady, Dr. ReneeSartin Kirby, Luncheon @ MiracleCenter-12 Noon. Guest Speaker-FirstLady Gloria Games, Providence BaptistChurch, Milwaukee

Sunday, June 6 @ 7:45 AM & 10:45 AMBishop L.L. Kirby & Family 29thAnniversary Celebration. Theme-29 Yeasas Faithful Servants-1 Corinthians 15:58;Guest Church-Pastor Duane Sleet, FirstBaptist Church, Far Rockaway, NY

Sunday, June 20 @ 7:45 AM & 10:45AM Celebrating Father’s Day

Sunday, June 27 @ 3:00 PM-CelebratingUshers & Nurses Annual Day. Featured Guest Dr. Willie Wilson &Singsation, Chicago, IL

United Faith Missionary BaptistChurch – 1327 Blake Avenue (632-1327)Pastor Gregory DanielsAnnual Revival Monday, June 7 @ 7:00 PM GuestSpeaker Pastor Larry Jackson, New BirthMissionary Baptist Church, Racine

Tuesday, June 8 @ 7:00 PM GuestSpeaker Minister Lawrence Kirby, II,Second Baptist Church, Kenosha

Wednesday, June 9 @ 7:00 PM GuestSpeaker Pastor David Green, GregChapel AME Church, Racine

Get Ready…Get ReadyTim Johnson-TMI Presents

Live Album RecordingFeaturing Southeastern

Wisconsin Regional Worship Experience

Guest Artists: Frozene Hayes, Leanne Faine

Guest Musicians: Dr. James Kinchen,Jeremey Scott

Kyle King/ Dennis Doss/Ciante Chones Dennis Clay/Art Howell/Robert Smith

George Ramsey/David James

Friday, July 9 @ St. Paul Baptist Church/Doors Open @ 6:00 PM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!Free Admission/More Info 262-752-7257

No charge to Churches who advertisein the Shepard Guide

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Submit your church’s calendar by the 15th of each month to

Minister Della BuckleyReligious Editor, Racine Insider News

@ [email protected] or by calling 634-0428.


-Left photo: Scottie Martin, Computer Lab Coordinator at the Dr.Martin Luther King Center, invoked a little humor into the fashionshow entitle Rip the Runway, held Friday, May 14, at the Centerrecently. Martin dressed like Deacon Brown of the famed Tyler Perrytelevision show. Right photo: Shani Kyle, Program Coordinator,shows youth the steps to the new dance craze Wobble Dance. About75 friends and parents attended the event.

Who knows, somewhere in the crowed of young people atLockwood Park, there could be an Arthur Ashe or the Williamsisters. Three of America’s best tennis players of all time.

About 100 children attended the Tennis Block Party, an intro-duction to tennis for children five to 10.

The Parties featured two hours of tennis instruction, interactivegames, and attractions, offering people of all ages and abilitiesthe opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefits of the game –from fun and competition to lifestyle and fitness. Skilled teachingprofessionals, and special guests guided attendees through gamesand skills during this day of fun and learning.

Volunteers taught youngsters some fundamentals like grippinga racquet, full swing, and most importantly, how to hit the ball.

This was the second year for this summer program sponsoredby The Racine Community Tennis Association..

Last year there were about 71 children in the program. Parentswho still have an interest in enrolling a child, can find out moreinformation at the Racine Community Tennis Association web-site: http://racinetennis4life.blogspot.com; or by calling MikeLevy at (262) 884-0234.

Future Tennis Stars have aDay of Fun and Learning!

All Photos by Ken Lumpkin

Youth Rip the Runway with Summer Fashions


Effective June 1, 2010 I'm sure that you have heard the news effective June 01,

2010, the new State Law requires that everyone whooperates a motor vehicle in the state of Wisconsin will

have to carry mandatory Liability Auto Insurance!!

Please contact our office at (262) 598-0922. For a free no obligation auto quotation!!

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2901 Durand Ave Racine, WI 53403

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Camp Kinder Offers Widespread Benefits forYouth with Developmental Disabilities

Summer is an exciting time of year for youth everywhere. Many children lookforward to attending summer camp when the school year ends. Camp helps childrenstay active, teaches important social skills, and allows campers to have fun whilegaining independence.

However, parents of a special needs child may be reluctant to send their child to anew environment away from home, especially for the first time. RADD(Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled) is proud to announceenrollment for Camp Kinder, an excellent option for special needs children and theirfamilies.

Camp Kinder is designed for developmentally disabled youth ages 5-21, and hasbeen serving Racine County for over 50 years. Camp is staffed by well-trained andhighly compassionate individuals who dedicate their summer to providing a safe andnurturing environment for campers. Activities are tailored to meet the needs of theindividual and encourage growth in a positive and comfortable manner; these activi-ties are carefully planned and structured to ensure success.

On-site activities include adaptive games, modified sports, music, arts & crafts,water games, and a variety of outdoor experiences. We also have special on-site vis-its by groups for educational and entertainment purposes. Weekly field trips allowcampers to explore their community and meet new people.

Camp Kinder targets skills that do not always come easy to our campers. Guidedactivities foster transitioning, turn-taking, peer relations, communication, and a vari-ety of other important life skills.

New this year, camp will be held at Franksville Park off of County Road K. Thislocation provides a beautiful outdoor setting, with access to an air-conditioned indoorfacility. Camp Kinder kicks off on June 21st and runs through August 13th; camp isheld Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 2:00pm. Sign-up today and take advan-tage of the benefits this social and recreational program has to offer. Visit our web-site at www.radd-cpa.org to download application materials.

You can also request registration materials by contacting the agency office at 262-633-0291. RADD is a Partner Provider of United Way of Racine County.

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