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Vol. 34 • No. 18 • Thurs., April 23, 2015 - Wed., April 29, 2015 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
An evening of grace and honor for a local icon
The Honorable Vel Phillips was honored by the Alverno College community on Thursday, April 16, 2015. A documentary outlining the life of Ms. Phillips was featured along with a panel discussion. Ms. Phillips has been a staunch advocate for many diverse progressive issues, most prominently civil rights and a powerful voice in the struggle to improve the Milwaukee community as well as the state of Wisconsin. Phillip is surrounded by Sherry Hill, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Adekola Adedapo, and Attorney Celia Jackson.
Congratulations Ms. Phillips, Our Historical Jewel ! Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi honors their Brothers who have made the final transition Kappa Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held a tree/monument and memorial dedication ceremony on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2661 North 2nd Street, as part of their 10th District Annual Convention. The Kappa Phi Chapter was chartered on April 15, 1953 by: Edward W. Smyth, James Field, Preston Beckley, Dr. John Maxwell, Sr., Cecil Yancy, Curtis McWorter, Thomas Cheeks, Corneff Taylor, Clarence Parish, Sr. Reginald Bruce, John Pope and Robert Wilson. The ceremony was held at the Omega Psi Phi frat house, and was witnessed by current Omega members, elected officials, clergymen, community leaders, local business men and women, and family members of deceased chapter members. Bro. Relious E. Stepherson, III, Wisconsin State representative of the 34th Kappa Phi Basileus stated in the program dedication, "The main purpose of this ceremony is to honor, in the form of a tree and memorial, our brothers who have made the final transition in Omega Chapter. The vision and rich legacy of the twelve founders have left us with a blueprint on how to continue to uplift our community through our various service projects."
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Dr. Lester Carter, 83, works four days each week
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When asked why he likes returning to work, Dr. Lester Carter, 83, responded with a vigorous tone of exhilaration and happiness in his voice Tuesday afternoon: “I love it!” and he swiftly added, “I don’t like sitting around the house at all. Returning to work was the best move I ever made.” Dr. Carter works four days each week from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hayat Herbals, 2400 W. Burleigh Street on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and at Hayat Pharmacy at 1919 W. North Ave., from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. At the W. Burleigh Street location Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Carter made rapid strides around the store locating a myriad of products for patrons “suffering from knee, stomach, weight loss issues, arthritis, heart disease and a host of other illnesses from A – Z,” he said. He offered the explanation that his customers are seeking relief from conditions that aggravate them, which they haven’t found a remedy for through taking prescription medicines. Dr. Carter confessed that when he speaks to pharmacy students in medical school he encourages them to “utilize all information they learn in school to make lives better for people they serve.” Dr. Carter’s mother, who lives in Omaha, Nebraska, is 101 years old. Dr. Carter said she doesn't visit a doctor for any ailment because she "takes the natural remedies my son sends to me," he beamed and noted proudly, with a smile on his face.