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Vol. 36 • No. 22 • Thurs., June 8, 2017 - Wed., June 14, 2017 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢

Ralph Hollmon receives honorary doctorate from Medical College of Wisconsin On Friday, May 19, 2017 the Medical College of Wisconsin held its 2017 Commencement ceremony at the Milwaukee Theatre downtown. As well as handing out diplomas to graduates, the Medical College bestowed an honorary doctorate to former Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Ralph Hollmon for his decades of community outreach efforts. Hollmon received the honor along with three other individuals this year including Brigham Health president Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD; Growing Power founder and CEO Will Allen; and Benedict Center director Donna M. Hietpas. Pictured at the commencement are Ralph Hollmon (right) and the Medical College of Wisconsin President and CEO John R. Raymond, Sr., MD.

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Congratulations Ralph Hollmon on your prestigious honor!

Black Health Coalition, Inc. hosts '14th Annual African American Walk for Quality Health' The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin hosted its 14th annual African American Walk for Quality Health on Saturday, June 3, 2017. The walk is aimed to garner citywide support for the Wisconsin African American Eliminating Health Disparities Institute. The theme for Saturday’s walk was “Black Moms and Grandmothers Against Toy Guns.” Black Health Coalition president Patricia McManus RN, PhD, CNPM (left) said they are not anti-gun; rather, they don’t want children exposed to weapons at such a young age — even if they are fake. “Because of what happens in our community, we need them to be old enough to understand what it means to have a gun and be responsible,” said McManus. Another key reason for the walk was to engage the community in a healthy, meaningful activity. The honorary chair for this year's walk was Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker, FACHE (center); and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships Director Gina Green-Harris, MBA (right).

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Cardinal Stritch University hosts 2017 Alumni Awards On Saturday, June 3, 2017 Cardinal Stritch University and the Alumni Association hosted the 2017 Alumni Awards, "A Celebration of Alumni Pride and Excellence," at Cardinal Stritch campus, 6801 North Yates Rd. The Alumni Awards honor graduates of Cardinal Stritch who have excelled in their professional field and in the community. Among the award recipients were Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall (right), class of 2009, who received the Graduate of the Last Decade Award; Trey Triplett (center), class of 2010 and Stritch men's basketball all-time leading scorer with 2,210 points, was honored with induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame; and Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver (left), who is not a graduate of Cardinal Stritch, but was honored with the St. Francis Service Award - University Supporter for her support in the community and of Stritch graduates in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. Photo by Yvonne Kemp www.milwaukeetimesnews.com

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