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Zion Hill celebrates 60th 'Diamond Year' church anniversary
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Sunday, May 9, 2019, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 60th Diamond Year Church Celebration at the church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave. The theme for the celebration was "The Church is the Flavor and Light for a Change in this Present World" The guest speaker for the event was Rev. James Anthony Phillips (left photo, at podium), Pastor of Blessed Deliverance
Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI. The celebrations continued later in the day at Davians Restaurant, N56W16300 Silver Spring Dr. The keynote speaker for the dinner was Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. Pictured at the event are (right photo, from left) Zion Hill MBC pastor Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson, First Lady Jenelle Williamson, and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes.
WAAW hosts '23rd Annual Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon'
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. (WAAW) hosted their annual "Face of Hope Hat Luncheon" at the WAAW Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. This years them was "The Spirit of Entrepreneurship and Community Service." The mistress of ceremonies was Gina Green-Haris.The event included a hat auction, fashion show and live entertainment by Lloyd Stephens. This year's honorees were Celestine Burrows, Faithe Colas, Barbara Carter, Marvin Echols, LaTasha Fields, Dr. Melanie Gray, Ph.D., RN; Edith Hudson, Dr. Dessie Levy, Dr. Nina MackCain, Yvonne Ochilo, Rosie Kathryn Parker-Dunnett, Michelle Pitts-Luckett, Yolanda Radford-Sartin, Jacqueline Smith, Donsia Strong Hill, Christine R. Thompson Mosore, Dr. Alicia N. Walker, and Jacqueline Ward. The president of WAAW, Ltd. is Josephine Moutry Hill.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
"Congratulations Faces of Hope Honorees"
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 99th Church Anniversary On Sunday, April 28, 2019, Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 99th year church anniversary at their church, 2432 North Teutonia Ave. The theme for the celebration was "Living Faithful & Grateful in Jesus' Nail Scarred Hands." The guest speaker for the celebration was Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Jones. Pictured (from left) are Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Jones of Greater Hopewell Baptist Church in South Carolina; his wife, First Lady Bridy Jones; and Greater Galilee MBC Pastor Johnny C. White., D.Min.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
"Congratulations Greater Galilee on 99 Years"