By Lynda L. Jones Dr. Mary Ellen Strong, a Wisconsin media pioneer passed at the age of 91 years-old at her home in California on November 27, 2012. She was the first in many things in her lifetime. Homegoing Celebrations were held in California and Atlanta, and she was laid to rest in Atlanta, GA [...]

By Dr. Mary Ellen Strong-Gaines As I talked with my friend and pastor, Diego Mesa of Abundant Living Family Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA; he marveled at the things I told him of Donna Summer. I told him of my years as a friend and he encouraged me to share this experience with the world. [...]

Compiled by Courier Staff Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks was laid to rest this week after passing last week on Thursday, April 15 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Of his 85 years, nearly six decades was spent with his wife Frances. Dr. Mary Ellen Strong, a nationally known business woman and former Milwaukeean was a [...]