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
Birthday Celebrations
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’
Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Anita Jackson celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Hadley Terrace Apartments, 3515 W. Hadley St. Anita had five generations of family present at her special birthday party. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and spent more than 30 years taking care of foster children and running a home-based day care. … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Anita Jackson
Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Robert Prince celebrated his 90th birthday on May 21, 2022. The celebration was held at the Westin Milwaukee on North Van Buren. Prince is a retired social worker for Milwaukee County. He is also a Korean War veteran and a member of the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University from where he graduated. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a … [Read more...] about Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday
Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
On March 26, 2022, Edward Leland Carlson celebrated his 80th birthday with his wife of 33 years, Linda Miles Carlson, 5 generations of family and many friends at the Elks Lodge in Milwaukee. Mr. Ed, as he is frequently called, is a native of Phoenix, AZ, but has enjoyed his residency in Milwaukee for the past 17 years. Upon Edward's arrival in Milwaukee, he taught a bilingual … [Read more...] about Edward Leland Carlson’s 80th birthday celebration
Viola Cornelius celebrates surprise 70th birthday
Viola Cornelius' "Surprise 70th" Birthday Bash Event was hosted at the King Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 26, 2022. This event was unique because Viola Cornelius is the baby girl out of 32 siblings and is highly loved and respected by everyone. Her actual birthday was February 22, which fell on a weekday this year, so her 6 kids, 19 grandchildren, 30 great … [Read more...] about Viola Cornelius celebrates surprise 70th birthday
Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their 85th Church Anniversary at their sanctuary at 1345 West Burleigh St. The theme for the event was "Inspired by the past, Imagining the future," from Haggai 2:9. The guest preacher for the event was Greater Mount Eagle Missionary Baptist Church Pastor and Wisconsin General Baptist State … [Read more...] about Metropolitan M.B.C. celebrates 85th Church Anniversary