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Community celebration of life planned for veteran journalist Eric Von

September 12, 2016 by Tammy Belton-Davis 1 Comment

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Veteran Journalist Eric Von passed away on September 8th. The community is invited to a community celebration of his life on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at Marquette Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 2:00 – 6:00pm. A special program with reflections and video presentations begins at 3:30pm.

Von was an icon over the airwaves and in the community. He hosted “The Eric Von Show” on 860 WNOV and served as founder of Brain Brawn and Body, a health and wellness website created to address African American men’s health issues. He was most recently involved in the Precious Lives project and operated Von Communications, a public relations firm with his wife, Faithe Colas. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Wisconsin Black Media Association, P.O. Box 33, Milwaukee, WI 53201.

WHERE:
Marquette Alumni Memorial Union
1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

WHEN:
Wednesday, Sept. 14
3:00 – 7:00pm
4:00pm – Program

WHO:
Community members, business leaders, local leaders and media are invited to attend.

WHAT:
Celebration and gathering for Eric Von

CONTACT:
Tammy Belton-Davis, Athena Communications – tammy@athenacommunicationsllc.com or 414.339.7604

About Eric Von

Eric Von was host of “The Eric Von Show” on 860 WNOV and was a regular panelist on Wisconsin Public Television’s, “Interchange,” a groundbreaking public affairs program. He was also co-host of “Black Nouveau” which airs on the network. From 1998 through 2000, Von was a special assignment reporter and a co-host of “It’s Your Vote,” a weekly political affairs show which featured candidate forums, debates and voter education information on Milwaukee’s ABC network affiliate, WISN Channel 12. In 2003, as Campaign Co-Director, Von used his political acumen to help lead Tom Barrett’s successful bid for Mayor of Milwaukee. 

He was one of the most sought after opinion leaders, sharing his insights as a panelist and moderator on political and socio-economic issues. Von served as managing partner of the public relations firm, Von Communications and founder and publisher of Brain Brawn & Body, a health and wellness website committed to improving the health of African American men and their families.

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  1. AvatarCo!e, d says

    January 17, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Hello. I don’t know Mr Von. However, his works and deeds reflect his conviction and faith. As James 2:14 to 16 states. As I’ve learned through jw.org, blessings are I store as John 5:28,29. I wish comfort for his family and friends

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