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Holy Redeemer hosts Cultural Diversity Concert featuring Howard University Gospel Choir On Friday, March 8, 2019, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels and Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ hosted a Cultural Diversity Concert featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir at the church, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way. The event also featured performances from Holy Redeemer Mass Choir and Holy Redeemer Daughters of Destiny.
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National Association of Black Accounts, Inc. presents Generational Wealth workshop On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, The Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., hosted a workshop on "Generational Wealth," at the WWBIC Center, 1533 N. River Center Dr. The workshop was presented by NABA Milwaukee Chapter founder Mark Purnell (seated front row, 2nd from right), a financial advisor with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. Purnell has served clients in 34 states and has made 50 million dollars for clients over the course of his career. During the session Purnell covers such topics as the racial wealth gap, and immediate actions you can take to set up a better financial future for your family. Purnell also signed copies of his book "Secrets to Become A Trusted Financial Advisor Everyone Raves About."
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
'We Are the Drum 2019' celebrates Black History
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On Friday, February 15, 2019, CAPITA Productions presented its highly anticipated show "We Are The Drum" at Marshall High School auditorium. "We Are the Drum" is an educational, entertaining, high-energy, professionally produced show using powerful singing, poetry, dance and inspiration that celebrates 400 years of our people’s rich African American heritage, history and culture, past, present, and future. The theme for this year's performance is “Revive, Restore, Respect!” The show's cast consists of a diverse group of talented actors, actresses, singers, and dancers from the community, ranging from ages 5 to 70. "We Are the Drum" aims to leave a positive and lasting impact on every audience that views it. Patrons left the show revived, restored and respecting all humankind.