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Vol. 38 • No.25 • Thurs., June 27, 2019 - Wed., July 03, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth Day 2019 Despite the rain, Milwaukee turned out for the "48th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration," on Wednesday June 19, 2019. The event was held on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Center and Burleigh Streets. The festival featured a parade, musical performances, numerous vendors from food to toys, along with community organizations sharing helpful resources for residents of all ages. Pictured at this year's Juneteenth celebration are Juneteenth Day Commitee Co-chairs Kisela Tillman (center left) and Adeline Hooker (center right), along with Juneteenth Day staff, kicking off the day's festivities with a ribbon-cutting.
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Milwaukee Urban League celebrates 100 years by honoring 100 men On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) in celbration of its 100th anniversary hosted "100 Men for 100 Years." More than 100 male leaders came together for an evening of networking and fun. This special event was hosted at Fred's Pub at MillerCoors. The evening ended with each attendee donating $100 to support the programming efforts of MUL. The event was hosted by MUL President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall (front center). Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Zion Hill MBC honors their fathers with Father's Day brunch
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, June 15, 2019, the women of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church (back row) hosted a special pre-Father’s Day Breakfast, for all the fathers in the church (front row). The event was hosted by Zion Hill pastor Rev. Dr. Russell B Williamson (top photo, center).