
Congratulations to the SWTS2025 Champions!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Stepping with the Stars competition!

Ladies Competition: Kristin Pierce
Kristin, guided by the incredible mentorship of Keving “Doc” Dockery, dazzled us all with her extraordinary grace and captivating performance. Congratulations on a well-deserved victory!

Men's Competition: Don Black
Don, under the expert guidance of mentor Tricia Evans-Lovett , impressed the audience with his incredible moves and unmatched charisma. Well done on clinching the top spot!
2025 SWTS Highlight Reel
Step into the glamour and elegance of Hollywood at the most anticipated event of the year! Local celebrities and expert partners will dazzle in a competition-style dance event to benefit the Edison McCants Comfort Fund at Aurora at Home, which provides compassionate care for cancer patients and their families.
2025 SWTS Co-Chairs
We are thrilled to announce a new chapter in the history of “Stepping with the Stars” (SWTS)! For the first time ever, we are welcoming Co-Chairs to lead our dynamic event to even greater heights. This year, Dominique Johnson and Ericka Crowley will join forces to bring their unique talents, passion, and vision to SWTS.
A Message from our Co-Chairs
We are deeply honored to serve as co-chairs for the 11th Annual Stepping with the Stars, benefiting the Aurora at Home Edison McCants Comfort Fund. As the wives of the highest-ranking officials in the City of Milwaukee and the County of Milwaukee, we have witnessed firsthand the strength of our communities and the resilience they show in the face of health crises. One such crisis is cancer—an ongoing concern that touches millions of families both locally and globally.
Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death, presenting many obstacles for patients and their families. But the journey doesn’t have to be faced alone. This is where the Edison McCants Comfort Fund plays a vital role. By supporting the work of Aurora at Home, the fund helps provide specialized care for cancer patients in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring they receive physical, emotional, and dignified support through innovative programs that empower families during this challenging time.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like you, the Edison McCants Comfort Fund has already transformed lives, providing advanced training for at-home care teams and offering compassionate, personalized care to those who need it most. The upcoming event on May 31, 2025, at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, will help continue this vital work. We invite you to join us in supporting this cause, whether through sponsorship, attendance, or volunteering.
Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for those facing cancer. Your involvement will help ensure that families get the care and resources they deserve. We look forward to partnering with you in this important journey.
Gratefully,
Dominique Johnson & Ericka Crowley



Abra Fortson – Emcee, 2025 Stepping With the Stars
Abra served as Executive Producer of one of the region’s most impactful annual conferences on economic justice, bringing people together to explore bold solutions and empower marginalized voices.
In 2024, she took the stage as a contestant in Stepping With the Stars, winning first place in the ladies’ competition. Dancing in memory of family members lost to cancer, she brought power, grace, and deep emotion to the event.
This year, Abra returns as emcee—bringing her unmatched energy, authenticity, and heart to the stage once again. She proudly identifies as a mother, wife, Yaya (grandmother), and “lifter of women,” living by love, honesty, and joy in all she does.

2025 Featured Guest Artist
Keni Burke
In 1980, Burke released his solo album “Keni,” followed by his signature hit “Risin’ to the Top” in 1982, which became a popular choice for hip-hop sampling. He has also worked with notable artists such as Peabo Bryson, The O’Jays, The Jones Girls, and Keith Sweat. In 1998, he released the album “Nothin’ but Love,” featuring the hit “Indigenous Love.”

Registered 501(c)(3) public charity: Aurora Health Care Foundation 39-0806181