Four Black Milwaukee history makers were recently recognized for their contributions to the community across a variety of fields at the fifth annual Indaba African Ball, held recently at the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. Funds raised at the ball support weekly free summer entertainment series for the neighborhood at the Indaba Band Shell.
The Indaba African Ball is among Milwaukee’s most highly anticipated traditions to launch Black History Month.
Most guests wear African-inspired attire and walk the runway in an informal fashion show.
The event also includes African and Caribbean style hors d’ oeuvres crafted by Events by Day, dancing to live music by Christopher’s Project featuring Joe Jordan, a 360-degree photo booth, a basket raffle and more.
The honored history makers were: Dr. Lia Knox, co-founder of the group therapy organization ‘Black Space’; Dwight Cobbs of the Neighborhood Children’s Sports League (NCSL); and MacArthur ‘Mac’ Weddle and LaMarr Franklin of Garfield Festivals Inc.
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