On Friday, July 19, 2019, LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrated a joint birthday party at the Holiday Inn Riverfront, 4700 North Port Washington Rd. LeVarn and Lacy celebrated with close family and friends with dancing, food and cocktails. … [Read more...] about LeVarn and Lacy Clay celebrate special birthday party
Birthday Celebrations
Mrs. Ethel Lee Ivory celebrates 95th Birthday
By: Veronica Owens Have you ever been in awe of an elder that you just met, even though you felt that you knew them for a very long time? Well, with this one lady, I had this same encounter and what a pleasure it was to meet her. Mrs. Ethel Lee Ivory was born in Corinth, Mississippi, to parents Lenon and Ester Spence. She has 11 siblings and she is the second eldest … [Read more...] about Mrs. Ethel Lee Ivory celebrates 95th Birthday
WI’s first African American auto salesman celebrates 80th birthday and retirement
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, well known car salesman, Oscar Johnson, Sr., celebrated his milestone 80th birthday and retirement party at Hilton Garden Inn at Park Place. Johnson is Wisconsin's first African American auto salesman, working in car sales for more than 51 years and has spent the last 40 of those years working for Andrew Automotive Group. Oscar has always focused … [Read more...] about WI’s first African American auto salesman celebrates 80th birthday and retirement
Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Princess Tranaysia Hopkins
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Tranaysia Hopkins was princess for a day as she celebrated her sweet 16th birthday party at Court Lanes North, 4707 W. Mill Rd. Tranaysia was joined by family and friends who joined her for dinner, cake, presents, a rose presentation, dancing and partying. Tranaysia's father is André Hopkins, and her mother, Tammy Higgins-Hopkins, is a retention … [Read more...] about Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Princess Tranaysia Hopkins
Local sisters celebrate 83rd birthday together
Flora Rieves and Lola Neely (insert) celebrated their 83rd birthday with family members and friends this past summer. These ladies are formerly from Shreveport, Louisiana. The birthday celebration was held at the home of the late Arthur Tyler and Addie Tyler located on First and Center Street. Rieves and Neely have been upstanding community contributors and residents for many … [Read more...] about Local sisters celebrate 83rd birthday together
Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Alicia Walker celebrated her 50th Birthday with family and friends at Aloft Hotel, 1230 N. Old World 3rd Street. "Happy 50th Birthday Mrs. Walker!" … [Read more...] about Alicia Walker celebrates 50th Birthday
Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Mr. Emmit Williams celebrated his 98th birthday with four generations of his family, at Canaan Baptist Church, 2964 N. 11th St. Pictured with Mr. Williams (center, seated) are his children Raymond Muhammad; Albert Williams; Brenda Oglen; Marvin Horton; daughtersin- law Lisa Muhammad and Margret Horton; and their children and grandchildren. As a … [Read more...] about Emmit Williams celebrates his 98th Birthday
NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday
Taraji P. Henson portrayed Johnson in 2016’s “Hidden Figures.” West Virginia State University honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s 100th birthday with a statue and scholarship dedication on Saturday, August 27, 2018. Hundreds of people ― including 75 of Johnson’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren ― attended the event honoring the woman who was … [Read more...] about NASA’s Katherine Johnson honored with statue, scholarship on 100th birthday
Happy 90th Birthday to Ms. Sedette Ward
On Saturday, August 25,2018, Ms. Sedette Ward (inset) celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends, who came from far and wide, to a birthday luncheon at Maxie's Restaurant and Lounge, 6732 W. Fairview Ave. Ms. Ward celebrated with a Mardi Gras theme complete with Maxie's Cajun, Creole and BBQ food. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!" … [Read more...] about Happy 90th Birthday to Ms. Sedette Ward
Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’
On Sunday, August 26, 2018, community activist and business leader Josephine Moutry Hill (inset photo) celebrated her 75th birthday with a 'Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen,' at the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, 3020 West Vliet Street. Josephine was joined by her family and friends who all wore Afro-centric attire to help celebrate her milestone birthday. Guests … [Read more...] about Community leader Josephine Moutry Hill celebrates milestone birthday with a ‘Royal Affair: All Hail the Queen’