The National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) held its 2011 National Conference and Career Fair in Milwaukee from Oct. 27-30. The Milwaukee Chapter hosted the 150 or so African American public relations practitioners during the conference. An opening night reception was held at Harley Davidson, where attendees were welcomed to the city. The conference hotel was the InterContinental downtown. Pictured above at the opening reception are from (l to r): Jacqueline Zeledon, Kristin Harris, Steve Johnstone, Faithe Colas, Cecilia Gilbert and Darryl L. Fortune. Harris and Colas hold their awards given for their work on the planning committee for the conference. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)