“Is this Martin Luther King?” That is the question that Izola Ware Curry asked Martin Luther King, Jr., at a Sept 20, 1958 book signing in Harlem. The 42-yearold Curry had a distinctive Southern accent and was neatly dressed in a suit with matching jewelry and sequined cat’s-eye glasses. King was signing copies of his first book “Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story,” … [Read more...] about Remembering the 1958 assassination attempt on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Black History
Reflecting on firm roots in Black History
This Black History Month lands on the cusp of Hupy and Abraham’s 50th anniversary. This event allows for a moment to reflect on important black history is to this country, state and the city of Milwaukee. Hupy and Abraham, S.C., the law firm, has existed with this name since 2006, but the roots of this company can be traced much further back. Attorney Lloyd Barbee was an … [Read more...] about Reflecting on firm roots in Black History
Youth to demonstrate knowledge at the 2013 Black Knowledge Bowl
Teams of high school aged young people will be offered the chance to show off their knowledge of Black History at the 5th Annual Black Knowledge Bowl. The annual event will be held Friday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manpower Group headquarters at 100 Manpower Place in Downtown Milwaukee. Twenty-two teams of youth have registered to take part in the daylong event … [Read more...] about Youth to demonstrate knowledge at the 2013 Black Knowledge Bowl