By Mrinal Gokhale Gaulien “Gee” Smith, owner of Milwaukee’s longest running barbershop, has several immediate family members that passed away from preventable illnesses before the age of 65. He … [Read more...]
Community Celebrates Gee’s Clippers’ 20th Anniversary
By Karen Stokes Gee’s Clippers has become not only the best place in the city to get a haircut, but a Milwaukee institution. Gee’s Clippers owner Gaulien Smith (Gee) has reached a milestone, … [Read more...]
A Barber Transcends Occupational Boundaries
By Srijan Sen Gaulin Smith has been a barber for 25 years and believes his purpose, as a barber, extends beyond making people look good. Smith is the owner of Gee’s Clippers and Beauty Salon … [Read more...]
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Gee’s Clippers & Hair Design Grand Re-opening
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Mayor Tom Barrett and other dignitaries and community members attended the grand re-opening of Gee’s Clippers & Hair Design, 2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., … [Read more...]
Burleigh Street CDC announces Free Entrepreneurship Fair
Highlighted by speaker Gee Smith, this event offers resources and networking to help future business owners. The Burleigh Street Community Development Corporation (BSCDC) will hold a free … [Read more...]
All Black Affair (ABA) Held On Thanksgiving Weekend
On Saturday, Nov. 24 Gee’s Clippers, African World Festival and Twin Towers Entertainment held its All Black Affair(ABA) Thanksgiving Weekend. This annual event, which is deemed as the largest all … [Read more...]
Fathers connect to resources through barbershops
Milwaukee area fathers were able to learn about valuable resources through a tradition form of social media… the barbershop during this past Father’s Day Weekend. Saturday is traditionally a day … [Read more...]
Barbershops talk up fatherhood
Barbershops are a traditional place where men gather, talk and share information. This Saturday, some of those shops around the Milwaukee area as well as the nation will be sharing some especially … [Read more...]
Pinnacle Motivations Small Business Opulence Awards held its 2012 show
Pinnacle Motivations Small Business Opulence Awards held its 2012 show last Saturday, Jan. 28 at Faith Builders, 4901 S. Howell Ave. The purpose of the show is to shine light on local entrepreneurs … [Read more...]