It was on May 29, 1931 that God saw fit to bring into this world a tiny little girl in a tiny little city called England, Arkansas. Her parents were Ulysses and Corrine Turner, and she was the oldest of 5 girls: Lucy B., Mae Doris, Artellis, and Erlene. Ulysses and Corrine gave the name of Anna Louise to their little bundle of joy. At some point in life, Anna Louise decided she … [Read more...] about The Legacy of a Godly Woman: Dr. Louise A. Mormon
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Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes away
Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes awayLucille Berrien, a long@me community leader, political organizer, and beloved family matriarch, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Berrien was 98 years young. Berrien was the first Black woman to run for mayor of Milwaukee in 1972 and worked alongside Father James Groppi during Milwaukee’s fair … [Read more...] about Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes away
Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, one of Milwaukee's trailblazing Black doctors, has died. Finlayson's family announced his death on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Finlayson was the first Black obstetrician at St. Joseph's and Mt. Sinai hospitals in Milwaukee. He delivered thousands of babies in his 50-plus-year medical career. He also marched for civil rights alongside his friend and … [Read more...] about Trailblazing Black Milwaukee Physician Dr. William Finlayson Dies at 101
Remembering Community Activist Viola “Vi” Hawkins
Viola (Vi) Riser Hawkins was born to the union of the late Deacon John, Sr. and Lenory Riser of Grayson, LA, on October 12, 1939. She was the 10th of the couple’s 12 children and was loved by all. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and joined Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She was a loyal and devoted member, serving diligently until she left home. She continued … [Read more...] about Remembering Community Activist Viola “Vi” Hawkins
Remembering the Late Rev. William Jackson
On December 1, 2025, the Rev. William Jackson passed away peacefully. Pastor Jackson was one of the longest serving Baptist Pastor in General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin. Rev. Jackson was the oldest of seven children and was raised on his grandfather’s farm in Alabama for the first 12 years of his life. That upbringing provided him with an early start when it came … [Read more...] about Remembering the Late Rev. William Jackson