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Vol. 38 • No.40 • Thurs., Oct. 10, 2019 - Wed., Oct. 16, 2019 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢

Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen honor the work of Senior Deacons

Photo by Ivory Britton, Jr

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, The Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen hosted their Annual Senior Deacons Recognition Gala at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 8201 West Greenfield Ave. The keynote speaker was Reverend Joseph Alexander. This year the laymen honored eleven local pastors including Rev. Dr. Mary Jean Lewis-Jiles, Rev. Dr. Ellis Wilkins, Rev. B.L. Cleveland, Dr. Betty S. Hayes, Dr. Donnie Sims, Rev. John K. Patterson, Rev. Dr. Louis E. Sibley, III, Dr. F. L. Crouther, Rev. Dr. Archie L. Ivy, Rev. Dr. Russell B. Williamson, and Bishop Leon Davis. The senior deacons that were honored were Prof. Richard Lewis, Raymond Twitty, Alvin Hill, Michael Payne, Otha Pitchford**, Joseph Bedford, Moses Daniel, Arthur Riley, Clinton Campbell, James Daniels, Doniva Davis, Samuel Hogan, Reginald McNealey, Lloyd Newton, Roy Jeanes, James Weary,

Joseph Willingham, Andrew Beatty, Joe Eison, Virgil Stephens, Jeff L. DeBerry**, Willie J. Johnson, Steve Washington, Lonnie Tucker, Anthony Brown, James A. Bynum, Roy Ford**, Horace Jones, Donald Little, Kenneth Miller, Terrence Reed, Harold Wilburn**, Joseph Williams, Mathew McKnight, Oscar Hodnett, Dan C. Morris, Jesse Ware, Jessie Davis, Sr.**, Dan Gaddis, William Avant, Kenneth Blanchard, Willie Richardson, Lonnie Kincaid, Damon James, Reacy Armstrong, Alfred Seuell, Charles Belin, Eleazar Wortham, Phillip Barber, Tony Moreland, and Melvin Martin. The event was organized by Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen President Leonard Cratic, Jr. and General Chairman Bennie J. Morris, Sr.; The Laymen are a part of the Wisconsin General Baptist Convention whose current president is Reverend Keith T. Evans. ** Deceased

"Congratulations Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen on a Spectacular Event! "

WTMJ4 launches new feature program, 'WTMJ2020'

Photo by Yvonne Kemp

On Monday September 30, 2019, WTMJ Channel 4 rolled out a new signature event called "WTMJ 2020" at Potawatomi's Northern Lights Theater. The event presented different panels that focus on various topics of discussion with a number of news makers. Topic included sports, religion, politics, news, trends and issues that will shape the coming year. It aired live on WTMJ, and in front of a live audience. Pictured at the event are the guests from the Urban Growth & Development panel (from left) Near West Side Partners, Inc. Executive Director Keith Stanley; Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy; WTMJ-AM (620) co-host and panel presenter Jane Matenaer; Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall; and Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson. WTMJ4 hopes to make this an annual signature event. An NCON Communications Publication

Black Lens MKE hosts kick-off party

Staff Photo

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Black Lens MKE hosted the world renowned kick-off party for the 2019 Black Lens Film Fest, part of the MKE Film Festival, at The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St. In 2014, Black Lens was created with a singular focus: to spotlight the incredible work of African American filmmakers by bringing their films to the Milwaukee Film Festival. These filmmakers explore stories and topics that are rooted in the Black community but are relevant to a variety of audiences. The kick-off party featured presenters, refreshments and live entertainment as attendees were treated to a sneak peek at some of the incredible films that will be part of this year's Black Lens. Pictured at the event are Black Lens Visual Media Coordinator Miela Fetaw; Black Lens Programmer Donte McFadden; Black Lens Community Relations Coordinator Tyanna McLaurin; and Black Lens Development Coordinator Ranell Washington. For more information on the MKE Film Festival and Black Lens MKE visit https://mkefilm.org. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com


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