On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Wisconsin African American Women, Ltd. (WAAW) hosted their annual “Face of Hope Hat Luncheon” at the WAAW Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. This years them was “The Spirit of Entrepreneurship and Community Service.” The mistress of ceremonies was Gina Green-Haris.The event included a hat auction, fashion show and live entertainment by Lloyd Stephens. This year’s honorees were Celestine Burrows, Faithe Colas, Barbara Carter, Marvin Echols, LaTasha Fields, Dr. Melanie Gray, Ph.D., RN; Edith Hudson, Dr. Dessie Levy, Dr. Nina Mack- Cain, Yvonne Ochilo, Rosie Kathryn Parker-Dunnett, Michelle Pitts-Luckett, Yolanda Radford-Sartin, Jacqueline Smith, Donsia Strong Hill, Christine R. Thompson Mosore, Dr. Alicia N. Walker, and Jacqueline Ward. The president of WAAW, Ltd. is Josephine Moutry Hill.