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January 22nd, 2026

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MPS celebrates Graduation Week 2022

Congratulations, Milwaukee Public Schools graduates! This week marks in-person graduation ceremonies for all MPS high schools. We are especially proud of our students this year after bouncing back from the pandemic, re-engaging in learning, and developing ways to study, learn, and be successful. Graduations are taking place May 31 to June 3, 2022, at Obama SCTE High School … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates Graduation Week 2022

MPS celebrates valedictorians and salutatorians

Congratulations to all MPS valedictorians and salutatorians! As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their class. Please join us in congratulating all our valedictorians and salutatorians! MPS Class of 2022 Valedictorians and … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates valedictorians and salutatorians

I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

You are invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meeting The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Involvement Meeting regarding the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor Study from 70th Street to 16th Street. The open-house style meeting will have the same information on both nights - stop in when it is convenient for you. June 14, … [Read more...] about I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

This Week In Black History

June 2, 1971 – Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., becomes first African American admiral in U.S. Navy. June 3, 1890 – L.H. Jones patents corn harvester. June 4, 1972 – Angela Davis acquitted of all murder and conspiracy charges. June 5, 1987 – Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes first Black woman astronaut. June 6, 1831 – First annual “People of Color” convention held in … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities

By Hazel Trice Edney NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) - People of color are no stranger to shouldering more than their fair share of the burdens of modern society. It’s historically been the case. And the last two years – marked by the devastating pandemic, social unrest, including the most recent massacre in Buffalo, N.Y. among other racial injustices – have only … [Read more...] about Rail Merger Would Weigh Heavily on Poor and Black Communities

Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore and others came to Milwaukee for a brunch to support Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. The “American Dream: Join Us for Brunch with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes” was held at Anodyne Coffee in Milwaukee's … [Read more...] about Senator Elizabeth Warren visits Milwaukee to support Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in US Senate bid

Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday

Robert Prince celebrated his 90th birthday on May 21, 2022. The celebration was held at the Westin Milwaukee on North Van Buren. Prince is a retired social worker for Milwaukee County. He is also a Korean War veteran and a member of the Milwaukee Alumni Chapter of Tennessee State University from where he graduated. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a … [Read more...] about Robert Prince celebrates milestone 90th birthday

Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side

Employ Milwaukee is expanding its reach. On Monday, May 23, 2022, there was a ribbon cutting for Employ Milwaukee's new satellite location on the city's south side. “Well, Employ Milwaukee does provide a lot of resources and I feel it’s going to help us as clients learn more,” said Elizabeth Deja, a local mother. For people like Deja, the new center could be a … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee expands its reach, opens new resource center on city’s south side