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Vol. 37 • No. 28 • Thurs., July 19, 2018 - Wed., July 25, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
UNCF-Milwaukee hosts 2018 Walk/Run for Education
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their annual Walk/Run for Education at Veterans Park on the lakefront. The family friendly 5K (3.1 mile) walk and certified run is a major fundraising event for the the Milwaukee Chapter of UNCF. It has become an annual tradition with many of the corporate employees, donors, volunteers and friends who look forward to participating in it. This year's event in particular had more than 1500 registered participants. The funds from this run go to support UNCF scholarship and student support program for more than 900 students, as well as support to 37 historically black colleges. Pictured at the run are (top photo, from left) The Blood Center of Wisconsin's Wilbert Taylor and Todd Coleman; S.C. Johnson Wax's E.B. Bamiro; V100's Bailey Coleman; Johnson Controls, Inc.'s Wanda Austin; UNCF's Michael Cox and Julietta Henry: Rockwell Automation's Logii D. Moore and Richard Adusa-Poka; Ascension Healthcare's Penelope Stewart; and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin's Corey Smith, who accepted special awards on behalf of their respective companies who were major sponsors for the Walk/Run. The event is a key fundraiser for the Milwaukee Chapter and is organized by (top right photo, from left) UNCF Wisconsin Campaign Coordinator Julietta Henry; and UNCF Wisconsin Regional Development Director Michael Cox.
Local entrepreneur and poet celebrates 90th Birthday
On Saturday, July 15, 2018 , the Grant family honored their family matriarch, Mrs. Carnell Grant, during her 90th birthday celebration. She was joined by her family, friends, New Covenant Baptist Church family, and Juneau Fidelity Temple #247 of the Elks at Devon Seafood & Steak in Glendale to recognize her lifetime accomplishments. Mrs. Grant was the co-owner of Grant’s Cleaners where she worked as a seamstress during the mid-1950’s until mid-1980s. She also worked as a licensed practical nurse at County General Hospital in the 1970s. Mrs. Grant is a lifetime member of the Elks and wrote articles in the Milwaukee Courier in the 1960s as the "Elks reporter." In 1996, Mrs. Grant authored a book of poetry about her life experiences entitled, “The Poetic Diary of Connie Grant,” which earned national accolades. One of her poems named “East of the Sunrise” was published in the National Library of Photo by Yvonne Kemp Poetry’s Anthology. A second poem, "If You Have It, Share It,” was published in the Famous Poets Society’s Anthology and described as one of the most famous poems of the 20th century. Pictured are (from left) Elise Taylor; Lyn Grant; Lloyd Grant, Jr.; Birthday Girl Carnell Grant; Sabrina Grant; Lenise Norris, and Ricky Norris. Mrs. Grant reached the golden age of 90 on July 17, 2018. Congratulations Mrs. Grant! www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
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