On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Vera LeBlance’s family hosted an Afternoon Tea in her honor to celebrate her 102nd birthday. Her guests shared their favorite teas and enjoyed scrumptious finger sandwiches catered by Deco Catering Co. and delightful desserts and pastries from Bernadette’s Bakery. Vera is known for wearing hats when dressed up for special occasions, community … [Read more...] about Vera LeBlance’s “102nd Birthday Par-Tea”
Birthday Celebrations
Nadine Smith celebrates 85th birthday
Nadine Smith celebrated her 85th birthday on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Gordon Park Pavilion. She was elated and surprised by the presence of close family members and friends, which included two of her lifelong friends at this joyous event. Nadine and her five children moved to Milwaukee from Memphis, TN in 1969. She is a faithful, loyal member of the Mothers Board at … [Read more...] about Nadine Smith celebrates 85th 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
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