On Sunday, April 14, 2024, friends and colleagues hosted a birthday fundraiser for Congresswoman Gwen Moore at The Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. Congresswoman Moore was joined by friends, family, community leaders and supporters (top photo) to help celebrate her birthday and to raise funds for her future campaigns. Congresswoman Moore is pictured with her son, State … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore celebrates birthday with fundraiser at Ivy House
Birthday Celebrations
Nellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 88th birthday at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday, but the event was also a fundraiser for … [Read more...] about Nellie Weddle celebrates 88th birthday with community fundraiser
Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Matthew Smith, Sr. (second from left), was joined by his son, Matthew Smith, Jr., and friends and family to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday at the 1600Tosa Apartments party room. Matthew Sr., was born and raised in Milwaukee, graduated from Vincent High School, and currently works for Suburban Asphalt. "Happy 50th Birthday Matthew, Sr.!" … [Read more...] about Matthew Smith, Sr.,celebrates 50th Birthday
Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson and Zion Hill MBC celebrate his 90th birthday
On Sunday, August 6, 2023, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church,1825 W. Hampton Ave., welcomed family and friends to the 90th birthday celebration of Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson (upper left photo). Pictured at the birthday bash are (lower right photo, from left) cousin Ogbonna Williamson of Gary, IN; cousin Gregory Williamson of Racine, WI; Rev. Russell B. Williamson; son … [Read more...] about Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson and Zion Hill MBC celebrate his 90th birthday
Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrated her 104th birthday with family, friends and church family at St. Matthew CME. Church, 7500 N 76th St. Born on May 16, 1919 in St. Joseph, LA to Louise Winn-Bradley and Alfred Bradley, Sr., on a 60-acre farm owned by her father, the first African American to own his farm outright in the parish. Ruth would cook … [Read more...] about Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday
Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Ethel Ivory moved to Milwaukee from Corinth, MS in 1943 when she was 20-yearsold. She was a relatively early member of the Great Migration, a movement which caused a massive number of black laborers and families to move North in search of better living and working conditions in the decade during and after World War II. On May 13, 2023 Ethel celebrated her 99th birthday with a … [Read more...] about Ethel Ivory celebrates 99th birthday
Community leader Nellie Weddle celebrates 87th birthday
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, long-time community activist Nellie Weddle, founder of Nellie's Outreach Resource Initiative (NORI), celebrated her 87th birthday at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. The party was not only a way for family, friends and community partners to recognize Nellie's work and birthday but the event was also a fundraiser … [Read more...] about Community leader Nellie Weddle celebrates 87th birthday
Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
On Sunday, March 19, 2023, more than 75 people, a mixture of family, friends and community leaders came together to celebrate Tiffany Henry's ' Joy In the City' 40th Birthday Celebration. This event was held at Saint Kate Hotel in the Arch Theatre, 139 East Kilbourn Avenue. This event was an "All Black Affair" Tiffany Henry is currently the Wisconsin Office … [Read more...] about Tiffany Henry celebrates a fabulous 40th birthday
God willing, Milwaukee resident James Brown will celebrate his 95th birthday on January 28th
On the day he was born in 1928, American aviator Charles Lindbergh successfully completed a solo flight across the Andes Mountain range in South America. This was less than a year after he changed the course of history by successfully completing a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from New York City to Paris, France, without refueling. Milwaukee's James Brown (not to be … [Read more...] about God willing, Milwaukee resident James Brown will celebrate his 95th birthday on January 28th
Vera LeBlanc celebrates 100th Birthday with ‘stroll down memory lane’
On Saturday July 16, 2022, Vera LeBlanc celebrated her 100th Birthday by “going down memory lane.” Vera's first stop was Mount Moriah Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1995. Vera was greeted by Pastor Patrick and 1st Lady Pat Greer where she received a proclamation from Governor Tony Evers. Cards and gifts were also presented to her from members of the … [Read more...] about Vera LeBlanc celebrates 100th Birthday with ‘stroll down memory lane’