Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson kicked off Black History Month recognizing five people who have contributed to Milwaukee in a variety of ways.
The five people honored at Thursday’s ceremony was Ed Hennings, who is an entrepreneur that is hoping to inspire the community.
Michelle Pitts-Luckett, the owner of Pitts the New Pitts Mortuary . She is a woman dedicated to giving back to the community in many ways. Her daughter, Tiffany Terry, was honored for helping grieving mothers in the community.
Dr. Rogers Onick, a retired long time Milwaukee Public Schools principal was honored for his work in education. Ruben Hopkins, the founder of the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce was honored as the ‘Minority Business Champion”
With a smile on his face and an award in his hand, Ed Hennings was given a standing ovation at Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Black History Month Recognition Ceremony Thursday morning.
“Even if you go to prison, there is still is life on the other side,” Mayor Johnson said.