Milwaukee "showed up and showed out" to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Birthday Celebrations
Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
On Saturday May 11, 2024, Jessie Ruth Bradley McNeely Wells celebrated her 105th birthday at St. Matthew CME Church, 7500 N. 76th St. Jessie was born in St. Joseph, LA on May 16, 1919. She moved to Flint, MI after high school graduation, later married Charles Thomas McNeely, Sr. and had two children, R.L. and Tracey Louise and lovingly raised stepson Charles Louis, Jr. … [Read more...] about Jessie Ruth Bradley celebrates 105th Birthday
Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Milwaukee showed up and showed out to celebrate up and coming event concierge and Milwaukee’s 911 Dispatcher, Devona Coggs-Jones, aka "BabyBoss," who was showered with love from family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials. It was a surprise, thanks to Milwaukee's own social influencer and stylist, Joi Brown-Wingo. The celebration was held at the Bronzeville … [Read more...] about Devona Coggs-Jones celebrates a fabulous 35th birthday
Olivia Sue Jones: 70 years young
On Saturday May 4, 2024 Olivia Sue Jones celebrated her 70th birthday with family and friends at the Taste of Soul, located at 4706 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. … [Read more...] about Olivia Sue Jones: 70 years young
Congresswoman Gwen Moore celebrates birthday with fundraiser at Ivy House
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
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