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Milwaukee celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa
Photos by Yvonne Kemp
On Monday, December 26, 2022, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2022 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night is Umoja (Unity) which was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Historical Society; night two, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) was hosted by Africans On The Move. Night three, Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Historical Society; the fourth night, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) was hosted by the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; the fifth night, Nia (Purpose) was hosted by Oni Onilu; the sixth night, Kuumba (Creativity) was hosted by the Wisconsin African American Women's Center, Ltd.; and the final night, Imani (Faith) was also hosted by Wisconsin African American Women's Center, Ltd. Each night featured traditional rituals, music, dancing, poetry and local vendors selling African themed clothing, art, food and jewelry.
Local author celebrates release of new book: Reflections! women in a male-dominated world. erry fought many battles to reach her level of success in business while also cultivating a happy family life. In her new memoir, "Reflections! Looking in the Mirror," published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., Terry shares the philosophies that helped her on her journey, as well as the disappointments and opposition she faced along the way. This is her astonishing success story. Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Terry Wells-Jones grew up in a small town in the Deep South during the Jim Crow era in the 1950s. After a traumatic experience in her life, her family moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she graduated magna cum laude from North Division High School and was awarded a four-year academic scholarship to the University of Wisconsin majoring in An HTGroup, LLC Publication
pre-med and business administration. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. After many roadblocks and obstacles, Terry became one of the first black fashion models in the mid-1960s. She also became the first woman hired by a Fortune 500 company in a sales position, breaking through the “glass ceiling” and opening doors for other
Now retired from her business career, she enjoys traveling all over the world and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren in her golden years. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com