On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Italian Community Center came alive with gratitude and celebration as family, friends, and community members gathered to honor Dr. Archie L. Ivy on his retirement. The event marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating Dr. Ivy’s 44 years in ministry, including 30 devoted years as Senior Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church alongside his … [Read more...] about Honoring 44 Years of Faith and Leadership: Community Celebrates the Retirement of Dr. Archie L. Ivy
Retirement
Dr. Carla Wright retires from MHSI after 30 years of service
On August 10, 2023, Dr. Carla Wright, a physician at Milwaukee Health Service, Inc. (MHSI) retired after 30 years of service. A luncheon was provided so all could wish her well. Pictured at the retirement are (from left) MHSI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Aronica Williams; Dr. Carla Wright; and MHSI President and CEO Dr. Tito Izard. … [Read more...] about Dr. Carla Wright retires from MHSI after 30 years of service
Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
Tennis legend Serena Williams announced her retirement in a Vogue article published Tuesday, August 9, 2022. “I have never liked the word ‘retirement',” Williams wrote. “Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is ‘evolution.’ I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams, who turns 41 next month, … [Read more...] about Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis
Dominican Center director was a quiet force
Sister Patricia Rogers retires after years of leadership in Amani neighborhood. Sister Patricia Rogers, 72, believes in the power that comes from having high expectations for people. As a child, she grew up in Arkansas, where her mother was an active member of the NAACP and fondly dubbed “the Rosa Parks of Fort Smith.” Rogers and her siblings would often attend protests and … [Read more...] about Dominican Center director was a quiet force
National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette
Howard Fuller, former superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools and nationally known advocate for school choice, is retiring after decades at Marquette University, where he served as a distinguished professor of education and founder and director of its Institute for the Transformation of Learning. The university announced his decision in a statement Friday, June 19, 2020 … [Read more...] about National school choice advocate Howard Fuller to retire from Marquette