Prince Hall Masons recognize community leaders during annual session

On May 24, 2024, the United Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., held its 143rd Annual Session at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center from May 24-28, returning to Milwaukee for the first time since 2002 and drawing more than 2,000 members. Nationally, The United Supreme Council Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of children, families, veterans and our aging population through improving their education, health and family economic stability. The local chapter is known as the Wisconsin Council of Deliberation. As part of the Annual Session, the organization recognized a number of local and community leaders who were recognized at a luncheon reception held at the Black Holocaust Museum. Those honored included (from left) Ralph A. Sirmons, Sr.; Madison Chief of Police Dr. Shon L. Barnes; Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore; Bro. Michael Mayo, Sr.; and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.