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Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosts 47th Debutante Cotillion Virtually
Amari Vinson Nicolet High School
Arielle Callahan Nicolet High School
On November 27, 2021, the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation hosted the "47th Debutante Cotillion" virtually. Typically the foundation would host more than 500 guests at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition carried on virtually with eight debutantes introduced to society collectively as "The IN Crowd: INtelligent, INspirational, INcomparable." Pictured are the eight young women (top from left): Amari Vinson, Arielle Callahan, Ashley Anyanwu, Blair Martin, Lauren Day, (bottom from left) Ni'Mia Moore, Shaterra Richerson and Zariah Luckett-Patterson .
Congratulations Debutantes!
Ashley Anyanwu UW - Milwaukee
Blair Martin Mequon Homestead H.S.
Lauren Day Nicolet High School
Ni'Mia Moore UW - White Water
Shaterra Richerson Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S.
Zariah Luckett-Patterson Rufus King International H.S.
Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building dedicated to local architect Alonzo Robinson
WI Funeral Directors and Morticians Association hosts 'A Parade of Hearses Against Violence'
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On November 30, 2021, The City of Milwaukee hosted a dedication of the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building at 711 W. Wells Street, in honor of its architect Alonzo Robinson, Jr. (center). Alonzo was the first African American architect licensed by the state of Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee's first Black registered municipal architect. His career was marked by many firsts and barrier-breaking accomplishments, including being the first person of color to pass the state registration exam, heading his own design firm and becoming the first African American to serve as the managing architect for Milwaukee County's Department of Public Works. He was also the first Black Adjunct Professor to teach Construction Management, Estimating and Architectural Design classes at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. At the dedication Alonzo was praised by Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive David Crowley, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, 4th District Alderman Robert Bauman, Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters De'Wayne Smoots, his family including his son photojournalist Kim Robinson, as well as many other friends and well-wishers. An HTGroup, LLC Publication
On Sunday, November 28, 2021, the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (WFD&MA) hosted "A Parade of Hearses Against Violence," at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, 3500 W. Mother Danlies Way. The event was to show solidarity among the African American funeral directors and take a stand against violence. As funeral directors and morticians they see firsthand the horrors and devastation violence in the community brings to families and other loved ones. The parade started on Fond du Lac Ave., and continued to Holy Redeemer where they made a joint public address. The WFD&MA is working Milwaukee Police Department, the Mayor's Office, the Lt. Governor's office and faith-based leaders across all denominations.
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