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New Bronzeville-area restuarant is a hit!
Corey and LaMonica Smith (center) pose with their guests--among them Corey’s brother, Gee of Gee’s Clippers--at the recent grand opening of their plush eatery, Soche’ Milwaukee, located in the Bronzeville area. (photo by Barbara White)
by B. White
Holla!
Twenty-four thousand, five hundred (24,500) down 220,500 to go, I-Witness touching Black people all over the city of Milwaukee, and the world one event at a time.
Black People are the First Wonders of the World--We have survived and continue to survive in spite of those who wish for and work toward our demise.
Holla-Outs
To: Larone (Too Much) Cage who calls me Ms. Thick cause thickness is his weakness, I love it when you call my name, Holla!
To: Reggie Crawley just hollering at you, Merry Christmas.
To: Iran Jennings, have a merry Christmas.
Hey, Miles Davis over at St. Marcus Lutheran School, you know I love you, a student-athlete with a 3.5 G.P.A., a violinist, a soccer and basketball player what can I say...I know you understand your mission keep advancing that next generation I love it!
Birthday-Holla
Hey, Barbara Reese I was walking around picking up 50-cent pieces when I was informed it was your birthday! Of course, I will not tell your new age. Therefore, your daughter Melody and I thought we would sing to you: "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday!" Okay you have to say we made a great duet and we can sannng, girl, Holla!
Hey, Mr. Wonderful, (Gaulien "Gee" Smith) I bet you thought I forgot your birthday. I know I am a trifling Angel, but I will make it up to you. I thought I would sing to you, "Keep smiling, keep smiling knowing that you can always count on me, for sure. That’s what friends are for..." I know I sound good didn’t I, Holla! Happy Birthday Mr. Wonderful friends forever, you know you are my favorite, Love Ya!
Hey, Michelle Allison, I bet you thought I forgot your birthday too...glad I am not your angel so you cannot call me trifling, Holla! You know I wish you the best, I just feel very bad for you and Mr. Wonderful because you are both older than me, Holla! Happy Birthday! Love Ya!
Kathleen Crawford so it is your birthday, huh, well I am wishing you the best day ever!
Hey, Mr. Melody, (Mo Williams) too bad I could not go out with you and party with you on your birthday, but I know you had a good time. I am still waiting for you to be Santa Claus so I can sit on your lap and tell you everything I want for Christmas, Holla! Happy Birthday to You.
Hey, Jason Boothe Jr. over at Parkway Elementary, it’s your birthday, it’s your birthday, Happy Birthday.
Hey, Celeste Dinsmore, all your friends wanted I-Witness to Holla at you on your Birthday, Happy Birthday, and Holla!
FYI
Montal L. Hinton has just opened the old Luther’s Lounge on Holton Avenue. It will so be called Libations; Tracy Nash will be your friendly bartender. Libations will open daily at 4 p.m., so stop by and give a brother a Holla!
Tish Taylor the mom of Milwaukee’s singing superstar Lil’ Jacob has just launched a new business called Consider it Done, which will provide you a service of valet, running errands, dog-walking, clerical duties; anything you need done she will get it done to help you manage your busy life. Hey, Tish I think I want to hire you and I know you are good.
Congratulations
To: Zenobia Randolph, who just graduated with her degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Strict University. Congratulations Zenobia, keep advancing that next generation, I love it!
To: Nicole Zick! There are some folks who are really proud of you, I hear you just received your degree from Alverno College. I love that you have become a strong advocate for education and have that strong sense of commitment to your community by mentoring others! Senator Lena Taylor and all your colleagues want to congratulate you on a job well done! Congratulations and keep advancing that next generation, I love it! More
