On Friday, January 31, 2025, Ben Johnson (center, seated) celebrated his 88th birthday with family and friends at the home of Jim and Diane Milner. It was a time for reminiscing about the good old days, watching the Bucks game, and eating good food. … [Read more...] about Happy 88th birthday, Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson
A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, Marquette University, Avenues West Association and Near West Side Partners presented a luncheon entitled, "A View From The Top: Five Decades of Common Council Leadership," at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon was a historic conversation with the past and present African American Common Council presidents, including … [Read more...] about A View From The Top: Celebrating Five Decades of Common Council Leadership