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Vol. 42 • No. 05 • Thurs.,Feb. 09, 2023 - Wed. Feb. 15, 2023 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
St. Ann's Center hosts '4th Annual Indaba African Ball' On Saturday, February 4, 2023, St. Ann Center hosted their "4th Annual Indaba African Ball,' at the Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The Ball supports the Indaba Band Shell and its upcoming summer season of family-friendly entertainment. The also Ball featured live musical entertainment, dancing, elegant African and Caribbean-flavored cuisine, guest fashion show, photo booth, and an African marketplace featuring Sr. Edna’s Jewelry Creations. As part of the event there were six 'History Makers' who were inducted into St. Ann's Hall of Fame, they were publisher Linda Jackson-Cocroft, photographer Yvonne Kemp, columnist Barbra White, community leader Elizabeth Coggs, WNOV Radio, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter. The MC for the event was author Vivian King.
Photo by Martinez Milton, Jr.
Carter’s Christian Academy holds 'Ready To Move Forward' balloon release ceremony On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Carter's Christian Academy hosted a "Ready To Move Forward" balloon release ceremony at the academy building, 5268 N. 35th St. Concerned that the trauma that many children in Milwaukee face goes unrecognized, Carter's Christian Academy founder Dr. Andre Carter (hosted a balloon releasing ceremony to help children cope and to raise awareness about what they experience. "The trauma that children are facing in their everyday life impacts their ability to develop relationships, handle disappointments, loss, or have successful academic outcomes," said Dr. Carter. She continued, "A balloon release is a symbol of letting go, releasing and moving forward." Photos by Martinez Milton, Jr.
Walters Realty Group host 'Grand Celebration' to recognize founder, Angela Walters, as GMAR's new board chair On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Walters Realty Group at EXP Realty hosted their "The Grand Celebration," honoring their clients and celebrating the name of group founder Angela Walters (center) the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) at Expansive Workspaces, 11220 W. Burleigh St. Walters, who has nearly 20 years of industry experience, is the first black female to hold the position in GMAR's 131 year history. Walters is GMAR’s third black board chair. As part of the event Dan Bunch (center left), owner of the Advantage Team at EXP Realty (pictured) and Deb Cappello (inset photo), the Wisconsin State Broker for EXP Realty, presented Angela with the Excellence in Leadership Award. An HTGroup, LLC Publication
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
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