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Vol. 38 • No.38 • Thurs., Sept. 26, 2019 - Wed., Oct. 03, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
MHSI's Laughter 4 the Soul was for more than just laughs
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted "Laughter 4 the Soul," a comedy event at the Riverside Theater. The event marked the 30th anniversary of MHSI and is also a fundraiser for MHSI to support a variety of their health programs that help underserved neighborhoods. Prior to the start of the event MHSI hosted a health fair featuring their services as well as a winter coat give-away. VIP ticket holders were treated to a catered dinner prior to the show. The
comedy show itself featured Cedric the Entertainer; Marlin Hill; JJ Williamson; Mr. Jackie Caldwell; B. Cole; music by DJ Cheerio; and was hosted by Jammin' 98.3 morning personality Andrea Williams. Pictured at the day's events are (left photo, from left) MHSI President and CEO Dr. Tito Izard with Cedric the Entertainer; (center photo) Pastor Walter Lanier; and (right photo) volunteers at the winter coat give-away and health fair.
A-LEGO hosts 3rd Annual Black Educators' Ball
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, the African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their 3rd Annual Black Educators' Ball at the Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 W. Bluemound Rd. The event honors local African American teachers who were nominated by their community for A-LEGO’s Outstanding Educator Awards. The educators honored are those who go above and beyond for their students and to show that representation in the classroom is important for their students. Pictured are this year's honorees (upper photo) Montreal Cain, Tanzanique Carrington, Shawna Coleman, Elsarita Crosby, Malissa Davis, Leroy Fields, Ramona Hall, Alisha Johnson, Stacey Photos by Yvonne Kemp Johnson, Jason Love, Ruth Moore, Benjamin Robinson, Tijuana Sanders; and (lower photo) A-LEGO Education Committee members (from left) Jenevia Blanks, Karen Wiesner Baker, Larina Hightower, and D'Shaunta Stewart.
Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals celebrate 20 year anniversary with 'Professional Development Conference'
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On Saturday, September 21, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League's Young Professionals (MULYP) celebrated a successful 20 years by hosting a Personal and Professional Development Conference focused on "The Legacy of Leadership: Impact Driven Philanthropy," at the Harley Davidson University Building, 3700 W. Juneau Ave. Started in 1998 MULYP serves as the oldest young professional organization in the City of Milwaukee. As a volunteer auxiliary organization of the 100 year strong Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), MULYP was designed to assist MUL through volunteerism, program support, and philanthropy while also engaging young professional members aged 21-40 to empower their communities. With 300 members MULYP provides members and the general public with leadership development, networking and community outreach opportunities. Pictured at the event are (from left) MULYP Personal and Professional Development chair Fiesha Lynn Bell; MULYP immediate past president Carlos Clanton; MULYP President Tiffany Henry; and MULYP Treasure Sean Lowe. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com