The story of how Rev. Dr. Archie Ivy and First Lady Jeanette Ivy were joined together began in the small town of Shannon, Mississippi. Archie Ivy and Jeanette Rogers were both students at Shannon High School. Archie is the oldest son of ten children while Jeanette is the youngest of five children, both grew up in the time of segregation and the Jim Crow South. Both Archie and … [Read more...] about Rev. Dr. Archie and First Lady Jeanette Ivy celebrate 23rd pastoral anniversary
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Milwaukee radio personality Ernie G celebrates 41 years on the radio
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, Milwaukee radio legend Ernie G celebrated 41 years in broadcasting with a concert at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The headliners of the concert were Milwaukee's own Enchantment along with the Original Tempters, the Reconstruction Band and the Jazzy Jewels. Pictured at the event are (back row, from left) Anthony Harrell; … [Read more...] about Milwaukee radio personality Ernie G celebrates 41 years on the radio
Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the legendary Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrated 50 years of bringing African dance and music to the world with a performance of "Ujima" at UWM's Zelazo Center - Bader Auditorium, 2419 East Kenwood Blvd. Over the years, many organizations have partnered with Ko-Thi Dance Company to bring them to Milwaukee, including the High Point Fund. Pictured are … [Read more...] about Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 50 years
Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
“Empowering Our Citizens: Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce” brought together employers, people with disabilities and their families to discuss the important role work plays in the lives of individuals who have a disability. The recent event, organized by My Choice Family Care at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, featured speaker Simon Duffy of Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Event highlights contributions of workers with disabilities
Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Alicia Walker celebrated her 50th Birthday with family and friends at Aloft Hotel, 1230 N. Old World 3rd Street. "Happy 50th Birthday Mrs. Walker!" … [Read more...] about Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
Prince Fielder returns to Miller Park to throw first pitch in NLC series game 2
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Prince Fielder returned to Miller Park to throw out the first pitch in game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fielder was a member of the Brewers the last time the team made the National League Championship Series in 2011. During the first pitch, Fielder threw to former teammate and friend … [Read more...] about Prince Fielder returns to Miller Park to throw first pitch in NLC series game 2
Empowering Our Citizens – Disability Inclusion in the Wisconsin Workforce Conversation on October 26th
Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
On Friday, September 26, 2018, Town Bank celebrated the grand opening of a new branch downtown at 401 E. Kilbourn Ave., Ste. 100. This is the fifth branch that Town Bank has opened in the Milwaukee area. Pictured at the opening are (from left) Jamie Nikitas, personal banker; Lorna Miller, universal banking representative; Reinaldo Lopez, assistant vice president/branch … [Read more...] about Town Bank opens new convenient downtown location
Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Central City religious leaders from diverse denominations mobilize voters for Nov. 6 More than 40 Ministers from City of Milwaukee convened at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,– 2975 North 11th Street, on September 29, 2018, to hold a press conference before they launched a massive door-to-door canvass effort. Ministers and members of their congregations knocked on every door … [Read more...] about Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Mr. Emmit Williams celebrated his 98th birthday with four generations of his family, at Canaan Baptist Church, 2964 N. 11th St. Pictured with Mr. Williams (center, seated) are his children Raymond Muhammad; Albert Williams; Brenda Oglen; Marvin Horton; daughtersin- law Lisa Muhammad and Margret Horton; and their children and grandchildren. As a … [Read more...] about Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday