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Vol. 41 • No. 19 • Thurs., May 19, 2022 - Wed. May 25, 2022 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
Mount Pilgrim celebrates first gathering since start of COVID-19 pandemic On Saturday, May 14 2022, Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church celebrated their first church gathering “It’s A Family Affair” Banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The program consisted of a welcome from Masters of Ceremonies Rev. Emmett and Sister Yelonda Nash, a fine dinner, praise dancing by Ayanna, family words of encouragement by Dr. Keith and Sister Shiron Posley, Mt. Pilgrim Male Chorus, and special words from Pastor George Jolly and First Lady Diane.
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The AKA's celebrate 'A Day at the Derby'
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The women of the Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter hosted their 4th annual AKA Day at the Derby. Held on May 7, 2022, at the Silver Spring Golf and Banquet Center located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the guests displayed their flower dresses, fancy fascinators, and debonair bow ties. In addition, the guests viewed the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Diamond Jubilee Pearls Foundation, Inc., has hosted many events and this fundraiser was just another way to support the Milwaukee community by way of giving scholarships to high school and college students and providing service to all mankind. Pictured are Chairwoman Laurel Taylor, Chairwoman Nichelle Primm-Carter, Vice President Jaquilla Ross, President Candice T. Wright, Chairwoman Berthena Brister, and Chairwoman Kendra Bloodsaw.
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy hosts first annual 'Brain Game'
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On Friday, May 6, 2022, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA) hosted the school's first annual "Brain Game." The Brain Game is a compendium of scientific information learned during the current school year. Participants were assisted by the vehicle of critical thinking, and introspection of their own personal intellect that they bring to the table as scholars. The event also was to celebrate their scholar’s success by highAn HTGroup, LLC Publication
lighting their science knowledge. The Brain Game is part of the many new programs, new curriculum, building improvements and changes introduced by new MESA principal Janet Colvin. "Brain Games help to activate their ability and empower them to perform at a higher level but, also a deeper level of thinking. Science is all around us, it impacts us culturally, regardless of the zip code in which we reside," said MESA principal Colvin. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com