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Vol. 37 • No.25 • Thurs., June 28, 2018 - Wed., July 04, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 10th Anniversary
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On Saturday, June 23, 2018, The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN), along with 15 sponsoring organizations and more than 100 guests, joined together at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet St., to commemorate 10 years of service to the community. Formed in 2008, the organization was founded by concerned community residents due to disparities and breastfeeding inequalities. Over the last 10 years the organization has gained national recognition by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventive (CDC) for its Community Breastfeeding Gatherings, monthly educational sessions for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families. Highlights of the event were video, poetry, comedy, and award presentations to Robert and Jolie Brox as Family of the Year. Pictured at the event are (from left) AABN Board President Dr. Veneshia McKinney Whitson; AABN Executive Director Dalvery Blackwell; and Mistress of Ceremonies and Sargento Foods Inc. Director of Corporate Communications Portia Young.
The Milwaukee Brewers honor the life of Davey "Nellie" Nelson On Saturday, June 23, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the life of the late Davey "Nellie" Nelson(inset), who passed away on April 22, 2018, by renaming the FOX Sports Wisconsin stage where Nelson reported pre- and post-game shows as "Nellie's Corner" in his honor. A memorial plaque was placed at the stage to formally rename it. Nelson was a Major League All-Star infielder for the Indians, Senators, Rangers and Royals in the late 1960s to '70s, as well as an outfield instructor and first base coach for the Brewers in 2001 and 2003; and later a FOX Sports Wisconsin analyst. Also during the recent Brewers-Cardinals series from June 21-24, Brewers players and coaches honored Nelson with a "Nellie" memorial patch on their jersey sleeves, and on June 23, all proceeds from the Brewers Community Foundation 50-50 Raffle benefited Open Arms Home for Children in South Africa, a charity that has always been close to Nelson's heart. Pictured at the event are (from left) Davey's brothers, Father Dominic Nelson and Ricky Nelson.
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Mount Zion Wings of Glory COGIC hosts '17th Annual Men's Day'
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On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Mount Zion Wings of Glory Church of God in Christ hosted their "17th Annual Men's Day Service: All Denomination Men in Black," at their church located at 2630 N. 6th St. Among the men honored at the services were Min. Alonzo Washington,Min. Daron Cross, Sr.; Head Deacon Roosevelt Holly; Deacon Bruce Cross; Deacon Ernest Hale; Deacon Jesse Patrick; Deacon Mack Rosey; Deacon Marcus Washington; Deacon Emmanuel Wade; Deacon Charles Watkins; Deacon Eugene Wise; Bro. Rodney Banks; Bro. Boykin Blackmon; Bro. Willie Campbell; Bro. Tony Clay; Bro. Daron Cross, Jr.; Bro. Devin Cross; Bro. Devanair Freeman; Bro. Ricky Harrison; Bro. Roderick Harrison; Bro. Stephen Hurd; Bro. Quintin McAfee; Bro. Hosea McCall; Bro. Talva McCall; Bro. Kenneth Mills; Bro. Tre'vionne Perkins; Bro. Kenneth Simmons; Bro. Lorenzo Smith; Bro. Alexander Stocks; Bro. Lonnie Washington; and Bro. Patrick Wilson. The yearly event is organized and coordinated by Deacon Mack Rowsey and the host Pastor was Rev. Eugene Yarbrough. An NCON Communications Publication