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Vol. 37 • No. 31 • Thurs.,Aug. 09, 2018 - Wed., Aug. 15, 2018 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Milwaukee Brewers host 'African American Heritage Night'
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Friday, August 3, 2018, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted African American Heritage Night, presented by Aurora Health Care® at Miller Park when they took on the Colorado Rockies. The team honored the rich history of the Negro Leagues and its profound impact on the game of baseball as we know it today. As part of a special pre-game ceremony, the Brewers recognized Warren Kirkendoll and Herbert Walker (inset photo, from left), who played in the Negro Leagues' barnstorming years of the 1950s. Most of the surviving Negro League players are in their 80s and 90s, making it all the more important to remember their contributions to our national pastime. As part of the celebrations there was an autograph session, special exhibits showcasing the history of the Negro Leagues the Brewers wearing the Milwaukee Bears uniforms during the game, and a special question and answer session and ceremony at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church Of God In Christ. Pictured at the pre-game ceremony are other surviving members of the Negro League that took part in the weekend festivities; they are (from left) Al Holt; Warren Kirkendoll; Reggie Howard; Herb Walker; Henry Elmore; Don "Rook" Porter; James Cobbin; and Dennis Biddle.
Long-time Milwaukee community and religious leader, Betty Nabors, passes
Mrs. Betty Jane Logan Nabors, a longtime educator and religious leader in the Milwaukee community, peacefully passed away in St. Louis, MO on August 2, 2018. Born on September 20, 1940, and reared in Richmond Heights, MO, Mrs. Nabors earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education with a minor in music, and a master of arts degree in special education from college after graduating from high school. She served as a dedicated elementary school teacher with the Milwaukee Public School system for 34 years, during which she was an inspiring mentor to other educators. Her last MPS school assignment was with Phillips Elementary School. From the age of eight, she felt a strong call to Christian ministry to which she remained true for the next seven decades, including as an exemplary mentor to other pastors' wives. (Continued on pg. 15)
Bronzeville celebrates its African American legacy and culture with week-long celebration
On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs along with Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and many other supporters, kicked off a week -long celebration of African American art and culture here in Milwaukee with the celebration of the '6th Annual Bronzeville Week,' August 4, 2018 and running until August 11, 2018. The week long festivities began on August 4 with the '3rd Annual HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run' and continued at Pete's Fruit Market with a brand new event called "Live on King Drive," which featured music and family friendly entertainment. Things continued Sunday, August 5, 2018 with the Black Arts and Cultural Festival. Also as part of Bronzeville Week a special street renaming ceremony will be held at North and 4th Street, renaming North 4th Street to N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., to honor the late civil right activist. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
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