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Vol. 37 • No.10 • Thurs., March 29, 2018 - Wed., April 04, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
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On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Marquette University, Avenues West Association and Near West Side Partners presented a luncheon entitled, "A View From The Top: Five Decades of Common Council Leadership," at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon was a historic conversation with the past and present African American Common Council presidents, including current Common Council president Ashanti Hamilton (2016-present); and former Common Council presidents Willie Hines (2004-2016), Marvin Pratt (2000-2014); and Ben Johnson (1976-1980). The panelists shared their insights from their time serving the city of Milwaukee; major events that had shaped them and the city while serving; and what they would like to see in its future. Pictured at the luncheon are (from left) Ben Johnson; Marvin Pratt; Willie Hines; and Ashanti Hamilton.
A-LEGO annual full council meeting honors 'Ladies of Excellence'
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, African American Ladies Empowering Growth and Opportunity (A-LEGO) hosted its annual full council meeting to discus its success from the past year and its goals for this one. As part of its meeting and to celebrate Women's History Month, A-LEGO honored 25 members who helped to make our community great. Pictured are 13 of those 25 including (inset) photographer Yvonne Kemp; (back row, from left) Fox 6 Now news anchor Beverly Taylor, TMJ4 news anchor Carole Meekins; Shelia Payton; Alderwoman Chantia Lewis; Karen Wisner Baker; Charlotte J. Ghazarian, Lorraine Hightower; (front row, from left) State Senator LaTonya Johnson (6th District); LaToya Sykes; State Senator Lena Taylor (4th District); Synovia Moss; and Sandra Jones. A-LEGO's mission is to help renew the community of Milwaukee by bridging the new world of ideas into action; Photos by Yvonne Kemp to deepen the understanding of issues that must be resolved; and to achieve racial and ethical equity as our society moves through the great transformation of the 21st century. The group consists of approximately 100 African American women, who are cutting edge thinkers, academicians, business leaders, high-level government representatives, social service executives, and key community advocates who are dedicated to activating sweeping change in the community. The group was founded by Hattie Daniels-Rush.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt
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On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Milwaukee Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted their 13th Annual Edward W. Smyth Talent Hunt Competition at All Peoples Church, 2600 North 2nd Street. The talent hunt's mission is to encourage, develop and create avenues that will allow youth to express their talents and abilities. The show included seven contestants and performances by guest artists Zindzi Fenner and Little Fiddlers. Pictured are (back row, from left) Omega Brothers Robert Day; Reginald Johnson; Relious Stepherson; Roberthenry Davis; master of ceremonies Myles Nelson; (middle row, from left) spoken word contestant Morgan Coleman; dance contestant Micah Coleman; viola contestant Andrew Ramsey; spoken word contestant Amber Davis; (front row, from left) one of the 'Little Fiddlers'; guest artist Zindzi Fenner; guest artist and Little Fiddlers founder Sherice Holliman; two more of the 'Little Fiddlers'; music contestant Nailah Fenner; and music contestant Isaiah G. Jones, Jr. An NCON Communications Publication