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King Family honored on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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On Tuesday, June 24, 2014, House and Senate leaders, Members of Congress, civil rights icons and advocates joined in the US Capitol in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The ceremony was held in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Gold Medal “represents Congress’ highest expression of appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions to our nation.” Pictured at the event are (left photo, from left) Rev.
Willie E. Brisco, President of Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH); Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI); and Anita Johnson, organizer with Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Also pictured at the event (right photo) are Leah Weber King, Dexter Scott King, former Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb, Linda Bird Johnson Robb, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), Lonnie G. Bunch III, Arndrea King, Martin Luther King III, Dr. Bernice A. King, and (standing in front of the group) Yolanda Renee King.
Local fathers and mentors honored at 8th Annual Father and Mentors Breakfast
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Local photographer and former juvenile corrections officer Robert Bell (pictured) was one of 28 local men honored for fathering and mentoring children in the community. For the 8th year the Milwaukee Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., honored local fathers and mentors at their annual Fathers and Mentors Breakfast. The event was held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Clarion
Hotel and Conference Center, located at 5341 South Howell Ave. The event is held to spotlight the dedication and work that many local African American men do, to positively shape the youth of Milwaukee. Since 2007 the Top Ladies of Distinction have honored 375 men from Milwaukee and several other cities. Besides Robert Bell other honorees this year included: Aaron Blathers, Justin Bonds, Quinton Bonds, Derek Brewer, Karl L. Brookens, Min. Toron Brown, Eddie Bullock, Jr., Claude Calhoun, Sr., Wesley Carter, Sr., Robin F. Cox, Enoch Dukes, Pastor Jarvis Ellis, Kevin Freeman, Eddy Harris, Jr., Herb Hayden, James Hightower, Jimmie Horns, William Johnson, Sr., Ervin Keller, Jr., Alfonso Mayfield, Min. Clarence Montgomery, Duane Moss, Sr., Virgil F. Scott, Reloius E. Stepherson III, Darryl Terry, Bennette Washington, and Elton Washington.
The Harrises celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Saturday, June 28, 2014 Curtiss and Helen Harris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at a ceremony renewing their wedding vows. The evening included a buffet dinner, dancing, a cake cutting, and entertainment by The Tempters.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Harris on 50 years of wedded bliss!