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Vol. 42 • No. 11 • Thurs.,March 23, 2023 - Wed. March 29, 2023 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Mayor Johnson hosts '8th Annual UNCF Masked Ball' to support higher education
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On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) local area office and the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson hosted the Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball and welcomed more than 300 guests including corporations, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, educational leaders, and other partners from across Wisconsin. This special event was held at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball raised money for deserving black students, to provide the support they need to stay in college, earn a degree, and prepare for success in the workplace, as well as UNCF Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
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On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Milwaukee native Kelly Melton released her first children's book, "Did You Say Baby?", at a book signing event held at Early View Academy of Excellence, 7132 W. Good Hope Road. The event also celebrated Kelly's 5th year as the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center. The book is about 6-year old Raylan as he prepares for his new sibling to arrive. The story addresses the emotions that children face when having to deal with change in their family structure and it helps assist parents in having meaningful conversations with them about those changes. For more information on Melton's Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center please visit www. theitsybitsyscholars.com and to lean more or purchase the book "Did You Say Baby?" visit www.authorkellym.com. An HTGroup, LLC Publication
The UNCF MASKED Award was presented to Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter and Alderwoman Milele Coggs as esteemed honorees who exemplify the highest levels of dedication and support of UNCF’s mission, work, and achievement toward higher education. The evening celebrated their honorees, UNCF scholars, and highlight UNCF Milwaukee’s Masterminds, our next generation of leaders and philanthropists. Mary Stoker-Smith and Aaron Maybin, WITI TV anchors were emcees at the ball. Additional evening highlights included a reception, elegant dining, student testimonials, and entertainment featuring Midnight Sun.
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