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Vol. 39 • No.5 • Thurs., Feb. 06, 2020 - Wed., Feb. 12, 2020 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
War Memorial Center unveils new exhibit honoring African American Veterans On Monday, February 3, 2020, The War Memorial Center unveiled their much-anticipated exhibit on African American contributions to the U.S. military, just in time for Black History Month at the War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. The mural, which is located on the third floor of the center, documents African American participation in all the wars fought by the United States. From Crispus Attucks (the first American to die in the American Revolution) to troops who served in Operation Desert Storm, displays placed throughout the mural tell the stories of Wisconinites who served. Among the many guests at the unveiling was keynote speaker Marcia Anderson (pictured), the first African American woman to become a Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve. "We've wanted to do something like this for a long time. It's critical that we all honor the contributions of African American service members who played a pivotal role since the birth of this nation in protecting the freedom we all cherish," said Dan Buttery, President/CEO of the War Memorial Center.
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St Ann Center hosts 'Inaugural Indaba African Ball' On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care hosted the inaugural "Indaba African Ball: A Celebration of Heritage and Culture," at the St. Ann Center Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The event served to usher in Black History Month for St. Ann Center as well as served as a fundraiser for the Indaba band shell, located at the Bucyrus Campus. The event featured African and Caribbean-style hors d'oeuvres, a mini-African marketplace, raffles, tours, and an African dress fashion show. As part of the event St. Ann Center honored eleven outstanding local African American leaders with induction to their Hall of History Makers. This year's honorees included Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum founder Clayborn Benson (far left); Nō Studios Chief Operations Officer Lisa Caesar; Milwaukee City Treasurer G. Spencer Coggs (right); Brewers Community Foundation Executive Director Cecelia Gore; Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall (inset); Milwaukee Times Newspaper Publisher Lynda J. Jackson Conyers (center); Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Columnist Eugene Kane; Today's TMJ4 Producer and Host Carole Meekins (left); screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner John Ridley IV; The Sias Group Founder and President Thelma A. Sias; and Gee's Clippers Owner Gaulien "Gee" Smith (far right).
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Milwaukee Brewers host 'Brewers on Deck Fan Fest 2020'
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On Sunday, January 26, 2020, The Milwaukee Brewers hosted their annual "Brewers on Deck Fan Fest 2020," at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. Fans got the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite Brewers through several can't-miss experiences – including meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, autograph sessions, kids' clinics, interactive games and activities. Among those in attendance were Christian Yelich; Lorenzo Cain; Orlando Arcia, Omar Navaez, Justin Smoak, Eric Sogard, and legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker ,who celebrated his 84th birthday. This year marks the Brewers' 50th Anniversary in Major League Baseball. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com