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Vol. 35 • No. 41 • Thurs., Oct. 27, 2016 - Wed., Nov. 02, 2016 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Zion Hill celebrates Pastor Williamson's 30th Anniversary
Project Return celebrates 36th Anniversary
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their pastor, Rev. Dr. Russell B. and First Lady Jenell Williamson's 30 year Pastoral Anniversary. The celebration took place at Zion Hill MBC, 1825 West Hampton Ave., with a 10 a.m. morning service, a luncheon and a 3:30 p.m. afternoon service. The theme for the both services was "God Will Decide" and the guest minister for the morning service was Rev. John Walton of Calvary Baptist Church; and Rev. Keith Evans, pastor of Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, Racine, WI was guest minister for the afternoon service. As part of the celebration, Rev. Dr. Williamson and his wife received a special proclamation from State Senator Lena Taylor for their work in the community. Pictured are (from left) First Lady Jenell Williamson, State Senator Lena Taylor, and Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson.
Top Ladies of Distinction hosts '2016 Induction Luncheon'
On Saturday, October 15, 2016 Cross Lutheran Church helped celebrate the 36th anniversary of Project Return, held at Marquette University. Launched in October 1980 by a collection of Cross Church members and others from the community, Project Return's purposes is to reach out to the area minimum security prisons to help the inmates with job seeking and other services, to help them have a positive return to the community. A more positive return reduces the chance of re-offending and returning to the prison system. As part of the celebration, two individuals were honored for their volunteer work to further the mission of Project Return. This year's recipients are Oliver Johnson (left) for the Elijah O'Neal Award of Excellence; and Dwayne E. Early (right), who accepted the Don Bein Service Award, on behalf of Hephatha Lutheran Church.
Milwaukee native sworn into judicial service in Richmond, VA
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On Sunday, October 23, 2016, The Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) hosted their Annual Induction Luncheon for 2016. The event took place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 West Park Place. The induction luncheon is held by the current members to welcome the new members to the organization. This year's new members include (from left) LaRissa Anthony, Erica Harris-Day, Barbara M. Henry, Sandra J. Hubbard, Brigitte Hyler-Richerson, Alexis C. Stanley, Danette Stone-Bell and Yolanda S. Wilson. TLOD has a rich history of service and advocacy. Since 1964, TLOD has been serving "youth and adults" through exemplary programming under five thrusts: Status of Women (SOW), Senior Citizens, Community Beautification, Community Partnerships and Top Teens of America (TTA). TLOD advocates for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA), NAACP, and are affiliates of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the Black Women's Agenda (BWA). National Area III Director Mary Leach Davis (center) of East St. Louis, Illinois was the presiding officer of the induction ceremony.
Congratulations to the New Members of Top Ladies of Distinction!
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Milwaukee native Althea Wilburn (right) is sworn into judicial service by a member of the Virginia State Supreme Court on October 3 at the Virginia Supreme Court Building. To Ms. Wilburn’s left is her mother, Milwaukee resident Annie Wilburn. Further details about the district and the court where the Wisconsin Lutheran High School graduate will preside are pending. For more please see page 2. An NCON Communications Publication