African American Women's Center celebrates '24th Annual Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon'

The Wisconsin African American Women’s (WAAW) Center held its “24th Annual Faces of Hope Hat Luncheon” on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the WAAW Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. The theme for this year was “Living Legacies” and the Mistress of Ceremonies was Dr. Janice R. Pugh (middle photo). Comedian Inger “Spitfire” Henderson, the auctioneer for the bidding on the hats the models wore, made the luncheon a success. The 2024 honorees were (top photo) Brad Bernard, Dennis Biddle, Janice Carnell, Morgan A. Conyers, Robert Diggins, Marilynn Douglas, Chrystal D. Ruffin, MD; William C. Hutchins, PhD; Elise Jackson, Sequanna Taylor, and County Supervisor Joanne Williams. Pictured are (bottom photo, from left) Faces of Hope Co-Chair Helen Boyd; WAAW President is Josephine Moutry Hill; Faces of Hope Chairperson Dawn Gozet; and (not pictured) Faces of Hope Honorary Co-Chair Ruby Jackson.