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Vol. 39 • No. 6 • Thurs., Feb. 13, 2020 - Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Black Lens presents 'Black Women Behind the Lens' panel On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Milwaukee Film's Black Lens celebrated Black History Month with an all-female panel discussion at Nō Studios, 1037 West McKinley Ave. This year's Black History celebration focuses on the unique voice of women of color, both behind the camera and in front of it. The panel discussion featured four national, up-and--coming, Black female directors for an intimate discussion on their craft and what inspires and drives them. "Hearing from young Black female filmmakers feels like we're breaking history," said Black Lens organizer Miela Fetaw. Pictured at the panel are (from left) Black Lens Visual Media Coordinator and panel host Miela Fetaw; "Black Girl Training" co-creator Emily Kuester; "Origin" writer, director, and producer Simone Lyles; "Sankofa" director Princess Garrett; and documentary filmmaker Cai Thomas.
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Clement J. Zablocki VA Center hosts '21st Annual Salute to the African American Veteran'
On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center hosted its "21st Annual Salute to the African American Veteran," at the Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. The recognition ceremony was part of the center's Black History month program. This year's theme was, " Trials and Triumphs: Balancing the Journey from Soldier to Citizen in an Uneven World." This event also celebrated the 157th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Pastor Rayvon Bufkin, Sr., a Vietnam veteran, was the keynote speaker. As part of the celebration four veterans were honored at the event. Pictured are (from left) honoree Dennis Robinson; honoree Leavi Lewis; Clement J. Zablocki VA Center Acting Deputy Director Dr. Christina Orr; honoree Violet Armstrong; and honoree George Hooper.
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Milwaukee Urban League and Wisconsin Office of State Treasurer presents "What Does Retirement Security Mean to You?" On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the Milwaukee Urban League, the Wisconsin Office of State Treasurer, and member of Governor Evers Retirement Security Task Force hosted a listening session to hear from Wisconsinites on the challenges they face adequately saving for retirement and also addressing the retirement crisis in Wisconsin. The panel was held at the Milwaukee Urban League offices, 435 W. North Ave. Among those present on the panel were The Milwaukee Urban League's President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall (upper inset) and State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (lower insert). Wisconsin's aging population is expected to increase by 60 percent by 2030, and many have no way to save for retirement. The state is looking at options to help those with the possibility of a state-facilitated retirement savings program.
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