On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) in celbration of its 100th anniversary hosted “100 Men for 100 Years.” More than 100 male leaders came together for an evening of networking and fun. This special event was hosted at Fred’s Pub at MillerCoors. The evening ended with each attendee donating $100 to support… [Read More]
100th Birthday Archives
Happy 100th Birthday Nettie Walton
February 7, 2019
On December 21, 2018, Ms. Nettie Walton celebrated her 100th birthday. Ms. Walton was born on December 23, 1918, the same year that the U.S. Congress established time zones and approved daylight saving time. A party was held at the the Serafino Square Apartments Clubhouse, 9993 West North Ave. by her granddaughters Viva Crape and… [Read More]
NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday
September 13, 2018
Taraji P. Henson portrayed Johnson in 2016’s “Hidden Figures.” West Virginia State University honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s 100th birthday with a statue and scholarship dedication on Saturday, August 27, 2018. Hundreds of people ― including 75 of Johnson’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ― attended the event honoring the woman who was portrayed by Taraji… [Read More]
Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Molly Place
July 5, 2018
Centenarian Molly Place celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, June 30, 2018 with family and friends in Milwaukee. Ms. Place was one 16 children born in Bellefontaine, MS and moved to Louisville in 1941. In 1952, she relocated to Milwaukee. She married Purgi Lewis in 1968. She later married Robert Place. She is the mother… [Read More]
Ms. Maggie Vance celebrates 100th Birthday
May 3, 2018
Maggie “Idea” Vance celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Carter Conference Center at Holy Redeemer COGIC. She was born in Wilmot, AR on April 17, 1918. She moved to Milwaukee in 1949. She held various jobs through the years at nursing homes and the dietary department… [Read More]
