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
Birthday Celebrations
Pastor Oscar Elim’s celebrates 80th birthday
Members from the St. Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church held a luncheon in honor of Pastor Oscar Elim’s 80th birthday on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Woodlands Lund Circle in Menomonee Falls. The theme for this occasion was: “The Man, The Journey, The Legend of Pastor Oscar Elim." … [Read more...] about Pastor Oscar Elim’s celebrates 80th birthday
Frances Utsey celebrates her 80th birthday with four generations of family
Frances Utsey, at 80 years old, is the matriarch of her family. Frances and her mother came to Milwaukee in 1956. She attended Rufus King High School, graduating in January 1960, and continued her education at MATC. Frances married William Utsey in 1965 and was blessed with 2 daughters. She realized, after working at Wisconsin Gas Company, that Corporate America was not for … [Read more...] about Frances Utsey celebrates her 80th birthday with four generations of family
Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, the family of Elnora Triggs gathered to wish her a very happy milestone 100th Birthday at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St. Despite the pandemic, the family decided to celebrate this momentous occasion (after all, you only turn 100 once) in their mother's and grandmother's life. Four generations gathered together to celebrate this joyous … [Read more...] about Elnora Triggs celebrates 100th Birthday
City of Milwaukee celebrated 176th birthday as a ‘City of Champions’
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, the Milwaukee Press Club and the City of Milwaukee were joined by local leaders, community advocates and many others to help celebrate the City of Milwaukee's 176th birthday at the Grain Exchange, 225 E Michigan St. Locally, Milwaukeeans have always known we're a City of Champions; the Bucks helped make it known nationally and internationally. But … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee celebrated 176th birthday as a ‘City of Champions’
The Breakfast Club MKE celebrates Mac Weddle’s birthday with surprise guest
The Breakfast Club MKE met at the Family Table Restaurant for their monthly get-together. This month they celebrated Mac Weddle's birthday. Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry surprised the group with the Buck's Championship trophy and John Daniels brought his championship ring. These men have been friends for more then 40 years. They are in the process of putting … [Read more...] about The Breakfast Club MKE celebrates Mac Weddle’s birthday with surprise guest
Bennie Cole celebrates grand 88th birthday
On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the family of Bennie Cole joined together in celebrating 88 years of his life. They honored him and thanked God for this joyful moment hosted by his daughter, Olufunmilayo Cole-Crawford and three generations, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, two siblings, Fernando Jones and Annie Hunt, including 30+ family members. Those … [Read more...] about Bennie Cole celebrates grand 88th birthday
Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., celebrates a grand 80th birthday
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, Mason Temple Church of God in Christ hosted a very special 80th Birthday Celebration honoring Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., at Davians Catering and Events, N56 W16300 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls. Bishop Tatum was born on January 7, 1942, in Dumas, AR to the late Deacon Osie Tatum, Sr., and the late State Supervisor Mother Ernestine A. … [Read more...] about Bishop Osie Tatum, Jr., celebrates a grand 80th birthday
Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, former alderwoman and longtime community advocate Elizabeth Coggs and longtime friend Kathy White celebrated their birthdays together at On The Bayou restaurant, 2053 North Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The birthday gals looked pretty in pink and celebrating with music, food, family and friends was the highlight of the evening. Also in … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Coggs and Kathy White celebrate joint birthdays
Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith celebrates 100th birthday
During the past 100 years, Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith has been an eye witness to some significant historical events. Born in rural Mississippi in 1921, she lost her mother at age two and the grandmother who raised her at age 12. Shortly after World War II, she and her husband moved to heavily segregated Milwaukee where they tried to build a life and family together before the … [Read more...] about Mary Elizabeth Johnson Smith celebrates 100th birthday