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A young lady gets a make over during the recent Sistah Girl Night Out held at Belize Lounge. (photo by B. White)

by B. White
Holla!
(Two hundred fifty-seven thousand (257,000) down 900 to go, I-Witness showing the beauty of Black people, our passions, compassion, intellect and Black life in love one event at a time.
Hey, 900 Black people to go and I-Witness and the "Milwaukee Community Journal" will have reached out and touched more than 253,000 Black families in Milwaukee. I use the number 253,000 based on one-census report, we know there are probably more like 300,000 Black people in the city of Milwaukee. In the next couple of weeks I-Witness will have covered the entire city, telling the good stories that go on in our community, I will also highlight many folks who I think were outstanding in my travels so stay tuned ...

"Until the Lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."--African proverb

Holla-Outs

Hey, Rubin, (Sparkle) Lewis just wanted to Holla-out at you.

To: Officers L. Wise and E. Blues over at the House of Correction, just wanted to Holla at you.

To: Executive Producer Marcus Webb of Life Productions. He was out filming this weekend his new movie called "Black Republican," which he wrote. It is about a Black woman who is the head of the Republican Party here in Wisconsin and the pressures her husband receives because of her. Webb is shooting scenes all over the city, in places such as the Onyx Night Club, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, Gee’s Clippers, and many other places. Webb is Milwaukee’s own Spike Lee. Hey, Marcus wishing you the best in all your endeavors. Keep daring to dream I love it!

To: Milwaukee’s own Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass and Frank Sinatra: Willie "Duchie" Rodgers, who recently returned from Viva Las Vegas where he entertained Vegas Milwaukee style. His engagement ran from August 12-26 at various casinos such as Loxor, New York, New York, Jerry’s Nugget and the Stratosphere. He also appeared at the Cellar Lounge and Universe Grill and Bar, which is owned by Gladys Knight’s nephew Smooth C.

I-Witness heard everywhere he went he turned them out.

Hey, Duchie you know you are my favorite, you are one of the best entertainers this state has to offer. The universe is yours sing in it ... sing.

To: Ms. Melody. Hey Melody Henderson just wanted to Holla at you gurlll!

Birthday Holla-Outs

To: Fine Ben Watson who I know turned pretty before his day was over, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, Benny you know you are my Big Daddy, wishing you the best day ever, Holla!

To: My good friend Tony Fikes, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Love ya! Wishing you many more.

To: Mary Hortman, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you and many more.

Business Holla-Outs

To: Dr. James Flowers who now resides in Las Vegas and Karl Rajani of Genesis’ Health Care on their new joint venture the MCAT Prep. MCAT ("DFM") is a comprehensive, rigorous online learning system that is designed to optimally prepare you for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). I understand it is one of the best programs in the nation. Congratulations, guys.

To: Charnette Hicks over at QF&H, who now say that they are in the delivery business. Y’all can now call QF&H at 372-2710 and have that breakfast, lunch or dinner delivered free. So, give them a Holla!

Hero’s Salute

Approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. Well, on September 8, Auriea Mosley will join thousands of other women and men in Chicago to walk more than 60 miles over the course of three days to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. She has agreed to raise $2,200 during her walk. Hey, y’all let us get in there and help a sista reach her goal.

Congratulations

To: James and Marge Reed who have been married for 50 years and recently celebrated their anniversary in Florida with their children. Just imagine being with one person for 50 years, I bet the two of you can finish each other’s sentences and read each other’s mind, I love it! Hey, wishing you two 50 more years of pure bliss. Congratulations!

To: Lena Cole who just graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a Masters Degree in Business management, Congratulations, Keep advancing that next generation, I love it!

Condolences

Our prayers go out to Kim Giles, Michelle Below and family on the passing of La Shon Goodman.

To: the family of Frances Estrada our prayers are with you,

Pssssst

Jasmine Woodruff, sales director of V100.7, is rumored to have left V100.7 and has gone off and gotten married. I will share his name later Jasmine you go gurlll! Congratulations! More