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Vol. 37 • No.06 • Thurs., Thurs. Feb. 15, 2018 - Wed.,Feb. 21, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosts 5th annual genealogy conference
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosted its 5th annual "What's Your Story: Genealogy Conference," at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum. The event featured informative workshops for both the beginner and experienced genealogists. Sessions covered such topics as how to best use the Internet for research, how to write up your family history, and genetics and genealogy. The highlight of the event was a keynote speaker Robin Foster, a blogger for SavingStories.com and columnist for the Examiner. com. While genealogy has become a popular hobby in the US, African Americans face many difficulties in tracing their family lineage, due to slavery, and lack of official records including birth and death certificates. Pictured at the event are presenter and local author Don S. McClure; presenter Carol Calvin; keynote speaker Robin Foster; and Milwaukee Black Historical Society founder and director Clyborn Benson.
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts the Wisconsin Black Arts Festival On Friday, February 2 - Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2018 Annual Wisconsin Black Arts Festival at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The three day event featured local artist, writers, photographers, jewelers, crafters, chefs, musicians, dancers, and entertainers of all types. In addition to vendors, there was a wide variety of entertainment and food. The festival is an opportunity to showcase all the wonderful and diverse artisans and art-based businesses we have in the African American community in Milwaukee. Photos by Richard Allen
Dr. Pat McManus named interim Health Department Commissioner Dr. Patricia McManus has been appointed as the interim Milwaukee Health Department Commissioner. She was nominated by resolution of the Milwaukee Common Council and introduced afterward by Milwaukee Council President Ashanti Hamilton on February 4, 2018. The entire council approved her appointment during a regular meeting on February 6. Dr. McManus previously was president and chief executive officer of the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations has launched a national health commissioner search. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2018. In a letter to aldermen, Mayor Barrett said he intends to appoint a permanent health commissioner in early April. Staff Photo www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
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