June
16, 2017
Show 24 Focus
on the Historic Day of Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2017. The most
celebratory day for African American history. It speaks to the freedom of
African Americans - that were slaves.
This was the byproduct of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America.
This was the byproduct of the signing of the
Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United
States of America.
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BRIA SMITH - Ms. Juneteenth
Sixteen years old, a sophomore who attends
Franklin High School. Bria's aspiration includes majoring in journalism, mass
communication, and broadcast. The daughter of Bennie Smith and Angela
Smith, the owners of Daddy Soul Food Grille, a soul food restaurant in
Milwaukee.
Juneteenth sponsor: Northcott
Neighborhood
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Dr. William Rogers is an educator, historian and community
servant. He holds advanced degrees in theology and history. He is a
retired professor from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Dept. of
Africology and Milwaukee Theological Institute. He is also a frequent
community lecturer and writer on the African American experience. His
research focus is on the black church and its role in family and community
empowerment. His approach is designed to explore ideas from the past
which can be used as contemporary tools for rebuilding families and communities.
His
role as a community activist and leader has been extensive and varied. He
has served on governing boards for many educational, religious, and family
development programs throughout America. He is President Emeritus of the
Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum and is chair emeritus of the
Family House, Inc. of Milwaukee.
Guests
Ms. Juneteenth 2017
- BRIA SMITH
Scholar
- Dr.
William Rogers
Show
Public Policy w/Mary
Glass & Company
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