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Vol. 34 • No. 34 • Thurs., Aug. 20, 2015 - Wed., Aug. 26, 2015 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢

Min. Louis Farrakhan brings message of peace to Milwaukee

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., celebrates Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair

Photo by Steve Waring

Photo by Yvonne Kemp

On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (right), leader of the Nation of Islam visited Milwaukee as part of his “Justice of Else Tour.” As part of his tour he spoke at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2505 W. Cornell Street, offering a message of peace and forgiveness. “Peace is what I offer,” he said after completing his introductory remarks, “Peace that only comes when man and woman are willing to submit their will to the will of God.” Min. Farrakhan is pictured with Dr. Donnie Sims (left), pastor of Jerusalem M.B.C. For more on Min. Farrakhan’s visit to Milwaukee see page 3.

In celebration for National Healthcare Center Week, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosted its annual “Community Home, Health and Wellness Fair,” on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The fair took place at MHSI’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Health Center, located at 2555 N. MLK Drive. The event featured a farmers market with fresh fruits and veggies, a verity of health screenings, food, entertainment, and free backpacks for the kids. Pictured at the event are (from left) MHSI executive director Dr. Tito Izard; national recording artist Jacob Latimore; Jammin 98.3 morning host Andrea Williams; and MHSI corporate communications specialist Pamela Clark.

Northwest Family Center help kids get ready for back-to-school with 2nd Annual Community Fair

15th Annual Fellowship Open raises funds for education and opens paths to successful careers

Photo by Yvonne Kemp Photo by Yvonne Kemp

Northwest Funeral Chapel, Inc., hosted its 2nd Annual Back-ToSchool Fair on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Northwest Family Activity and Events Center, located at 4034 West Good Hope Rd. The fair featured health information, food, fun activities, entertainment and a book-bag giveaway with school supplies for kids grades 1-8. Pictured at the back-to-school fair are Northwest Funeral Chapel, Inc. corporate officers J.C. Frazier (back row, far left), and Victoria Frazier (back row, center), along with their dedicated staff who helped make this wonderful community event possible.

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For the 15th consecutive year, the Fellowship Open featured golfing, a silent auction and an awards luncheon. The event was held on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center. Since its founding, the Fellowship Open has raised more than $1 million to support education and open paths to successful careers for Milwaukee’s children. Picture at this year’s luncheon are (from left) Social Development Commission board chair Gerard Randall, We Energies vice president local affairs Thelma Sias, African American Chamber of Commerce president and C.E.O. Dr. Eve Hall; Community Leader Award honoree Jackie Herd Barber; Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, Quarles & Brady, LLP Chairman Emeritus Atty. John Daniels; and Greater Milwaukee Committee president Julia Taylor.

BEFORE VACCINATING YOUR CHILD, HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW - PAGE 13

GETTING READY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL WEEK 3: DAYCARE - PAGES 14 & 15

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