Local Artist Ras ‘Ammar Nsoroma helps dedicate portrait of local health advocate at MHS grand re-opening
Portrait artist, painter, and muralist Ras `Ammar Nsoroma stands in front of his newly completed “bas-relief” portrait of C. C. Henderson, the for- mer president and chief executive of the Milwau- kee Health Services. Inc., who passed away in 2010. It was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition to MLK’s Heritage Health Cen- ter on Saturday, May 25, 2013. This fitting image of Henderson by one of Milwaukee’s premier muralist honors Henderson as a behind the scenes “mover and shaker” and a dedicated administrator. His widow, Berlean Henderson said, “The portrait per- fectly captures the spirit of empowerment that C.
C. wanted for the community. Along with establish- ing solid financial footing for the clinics, he estab- lished a sound proactive health care system to as- sist the community with the kind of medical care and education needed to prevent and treat illness. Religion was a major part of his life. Guided by the bible verse, ‘I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me,’ Ammar’s mural captures that strength.”
Portrait artist, painter, and muralist Ras `Ammar Nsoroma stands in front of his newly completed “bas-relief” portrait of C. C. Henderson, the for- mer president and chief executive of the Milwau- kee Health Services. Inc., who passed away in 2010. It was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition to MLK’s Heritage Health Cen- ter on Saturday, May 25, 2013. This fitting image of Henderson by one of Milwaukee’s premier muralist honors Henderson as a behind the scenes “mover and shaker” and a dedicated administrator. His widow, Berlean Henderson said, “The portrait per- fectly captures the spirit of empowerment that C.
