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Vol. 36 • No.46 • Thurs., Nov. 30, 2017 - Wed.,Dec., 06, 2017 • An NCON Publication Serving The Milwaukee Area • 65¢
Christian Business & Professional Alliance host 37th Annual Débutante Cotillion On Friday, November 24, 2017 the Christian Business and Professional Alliance hosted its 36th Annual Débutante Cotillion at the Milwaukee Hilton Grand Ballroom in downtown Milwaukee. Nine young women from the Milwaukee area were presented. The Christian Business and Professional Alliance is group of individuals committed to improving the quality of life for young citizens of our community. One form of this commitment is evidenced through their effort to present young ladies in this year’s “Débutante Promenade.” Pictured are this year's participants: Queen Jasmine Willis (center) escorted by Elijah Lock; Josie Thompson escorted by Dasani Gardner; Alexandria Nixon escorted by Perryon Pierce; Nydia Morton escorted by Damon Moore; Kyoho McNeail escorted by Brandon Saffold; DaShia McNeal escorted by Cory Carrigan, Jr.; Mayah Kroupa escorted by Anthony Tatum; Jodicee Harris escorted by KJ Winfrey; and Kennedy Allen escorted by William Hayes, Jr.
"Congratulations 2017 Christian Business & Professional Alliance Débutantes!"
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc. hosts 44th Annual Débutante Cotillion
The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., hosted its 44th Annual Débutante Cotillion on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Twenty young women who hail from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and other school districts participated and were awarded scholarships at the foundation's black tie event. Pictured are the participants including Miss Debutante 2017 Kenady Beamon (inset); first runner-up Lyric Carter-Perry; second runner-up Jaelyn Green; third runner-up Jada Mitchell; Kennedy Brinae; Britni Fletcher; Shilei Bell-Lipsey; Jala Belser; Amaya Carter; Alexandrea English; Tamia Fowlkes; Miranda Ingram-Montgomery; Adara Johnson; Tatyana Lynn; Lacandra McCray; Hailley Moore; Whitley Riley; Seantee Salters; Pilar Sharp; and Taelor Wright.
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
"Congratulations 2017 Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation Débutantes!"
One Accord Foundation hosts networking/fundraiser for college bound foster care children On Thursday,
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November 16, 2017, the One Accord Foundation hosted a Networking/ Fundraiser event at the University Club of Milwaukee, 924 E Wells St. The One Accord Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization providing assistance to children who are aging out of foster care and are college-bound. The organization provides scholarships to assist the students with their first four years in college and can provide the necessities of college life that are not covered by scholastic scholarships, such as sheets, blankets, pillows, personal items, backpacks, pens, pencils, paper and laptop computers. Pictured at the event are (from left) Dr. Eve Hall, president of the Milwaukee Urban League, Attorney Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., a member of the One Accord Foundation, Inc., and One Accord Founder Shanna Reid. An NCON Communications Publication