Ernie “Gee” Mitchell is pictured with Congresswoman Gwen Moore (left) as she presents him with his award at the 16th Annual Hat Luncheon. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)
The 16th Annual Hat Luncheon was held at the Wisconsin African American Women’s (WAAW) Center last Saturday, May 19, 2012. The 2012 “Faces of Hope”
Honorees were: Willie Abney, Steve Adams, Ron Hayes, Dr. Harry Oden, Ernie “Gee” Mitchell, Atty. Henry Hamilton, Brad Pruitt, Thomas McCallum, Alphonso Pettis, Atty. Roy Evans, Tony Courtney, Dester Martin, Rev. Joseph McLin, Leon Williamson, Dexter Williams and Jean Valentine. The Mistree of Ceremonies was Dr. Shirley Moutry.
The organizers of the luncheon take time for a group photo at the annual event. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)