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Vol. 37 • No.24 • Thurs., June 21, 2018 - Wed., June 27, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Actor Donald Glover helps celebrate the 30th anniversary of America's Black Holocaust Museum
On Monday, June 18, 2018, America's Black Holo- actor and activist Danny Glover made a special appearance and took part in a caust Museum celebrated the 30th anniversary of question and answer session with Maures Development Group, LLC founder the opening of the original ABHM. This occasion and president of Melissa Goins. was marked with the opening of the new museum space for the ABHM as well as The Griot apartment complex located at 401 W. North Avenue. While the new museum will not be fully completed and open to the public until the fall, the space was far enough along in construction to give individuals a sneak peek at the new museum space. To help celebrate,
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Despite the weather, Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth Day
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Milwaukee celebrated its 47th Annual Juneteenth Day on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Despite a rainy and overcast day, thousands turned out to take part in the festivities which included a parade, vendors, music, food, and live performances. The Milwaukee celebration is put on by Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., and is the oldest known Juneteenth celebration in the country recognizing the ending of
slavery in the United States. Pictured at the event are (left photo) 6th District Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs with her daughter, who was crowned Little Miss Juneteenth Queen; (right photo) Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. Executive Director Mac Weddle; State Senator Lena Taylor, and community activist Student Minister William Muhammad.
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation presents the 2018 'Dare to Dream' scholarship winners
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On May 10, 2018, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. held their annual Dare to Dream Scholarship reception program, sponsored by Ascension. The graduating seniors were each awarded one thousand dollar scholarships. Pictured are Morgan Coleman, Rufus King International High School; Michael Warner-Craft, Carmen High School of Science & Technology; Isaiah Gordon, Golda Meir High School; Kobe Harris, Waukesha West High School; Jyris Jiles, Barack Obama SCTE High School; Kyla May, Milwaukee High School of the Arts; Tayler Owens, University School of Milwaukee; Sencere Powell, University School of Milwaukee; Jeser Ramirez, South Division High School; and Kenyon Terrell, Marquette University High School. An NCON Communications Publication