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Vol. 34 • No.50 • Thurs. Dec. 10, 2015 - Wen., Dec.16, 2015 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
'We Can't Stop Now,' New Horizon Center, Inc.'s 30th Pearl Anniversary On Friday, December 4, 2015 New Horizon Center, Inc. (NHC) hosted its 30th Pearl Anniversary. The event celebrated the New Horizon Center, its employees, friends, supporters, and all the families they have helped over the last 30 years. The crowd enjoyed a dinner banquet, entertainment, and awards presentation. The theme for the event was "We Can't Stop Now," and the keynote speaker was local poet Muhibb Dyer. Since 1985, NHC's mission has been to actively combat the individual and community problems that contribute to the needless waste of human resources. They have done this through various community outreach programs and initiatives. At the ceremony, NHC president and CEO Saleem El-Amin (right) accepted a community service award on behalf of New Horizon, from the offices of Congresswoman Gwen Moore, for all the work that New Horizon has done in the city of Milwaukee. The award was presented by Donna Shumpert (left) who represents the office of Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
Congratulations New Horizon Center on 30 Years of Community Service!
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Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters host annual holiday party On Friday, December 5, 2015, the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters (MBFF) hosted their annual Holiday Party. The event was held at Celebrations, 4740 W. Bradley Rd, and hosted by Comedian Kelly Kellz, and featured music by Cigarette Break, DJ Vel & DJ Quis B. The event is held as a fundraiser for the MBFF and their various activities. The MBFF was established in 1979 as a chapter of the North Central Region of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters with the purpose of expanding the national network of African American firefighters and the communities they serve, including: promoting interracial progress, diversity and equality throughout the fire service; and ensuring that qualified and competent African Americans are recruited and employed as firefighters.
Happy Holidays MBFF!
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Lights! Camera! Soul! presents 'Mahalia: The Gospel Musical'
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On Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, Lights! Camera! Soul! presented "Mahalia: The Gospel Musical," at Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, 3617 N. 48th Street. The play was directed by Samantha Montgomery with musical direction by Erica Johnson and special arrangement by Samuel French. Book, lyrics and music was by Tom Stolz, and starred Don Johnson as Rev. Lawrence/ Dorsey/King; Michaela Usher as Mahalia Jackson; Pansy Williams as Aunt Duke/Mildred. "Mahalia: The Gospel Musical" is a tribute to the telling of one of the world's greatest singers and features powerful songs that provided a soundtrack not only for the Civil Rights Movement, but for American Culture. Lights! Camera! Soul!'s mission is to provide a diverse audience with soulful, interactive and captivating entertainment across a verity of performing arts. Di'Monte Henning serves as chairman and Ashley S. Jordan as artistic director. An NCON Communications Publication