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Vol. 39 • No. 31 • Thurs., Aug. 27, 2020 - Wed., Sept. 02, 2020 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Wisconsin Black women who have shaped Women's Rights Celebrating 100 years of women's right to vote, and honoring the local women of color who fight for equality
August 18, 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today. There are many Black women from our community who have forged the way for women's rights in their own unique way. Whether it is to advocate for housing, women and families, or having been a trailblazer in politics, education and business, these are a few of our exemplary women who have made all our lives better. (See more on page 2)
Marcia Coggs
Bernice K. Rose
Nellie Wilson
Vel Phillips
Marlene Johnson Odom
1st Black woman elected to State Assembly
1st Black woman elected to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Labor Rights Activist
1st Black WI Secretary of State
Longest Serving African American Alderwoman
Ardie Clark Halyard
Fannie Hicklin
Vernice Gallimore
Maxine Aldridge White
Rep. Gwen Moore
1st Black female bank president for Columbia Savings & Loan
UW-Whitewater 1st Black Professor
Milwaukee's 1st Black policewoman
1st Black WI Appeals Court Justice
First Black woman elected to Congress from the State of WI
Anthem hosts Back-to-School Drive-Thru event
On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid partnered with Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy to provide book bags, school supplies and produce to students and their families as part of the "Back-to-School Drive-Thru," at the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, 4030 N. 29th Street. On hand were Anthem members, staff of Pete's Fruit Market and retired Green Bay Packer Leroy Butler. "We are grateful for the opportunity to provide our local youth with resources to enhance their learning and development during these uncertain times. Supporting programs that promote health and education continue to be at the forefront. Anthem recognizes the importance of working with community partners to further our commitment to improve lives and communities. We will continue to support local efforts that are providing relief for our members, parters and healthcare workers through this pandemic," said Anthem Community Relations Representative WI-Medicaid Tanisha Collins-Johnson. An NCON Communications Publication
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