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June 3rd, 2026

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Dr. Eric N. Gallien – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Dr. Eric N. Gallien, Superintendent of the Racine Unified School District With the exception of his time in the military, Dr. Eric N. Gallien, Superintendent of the Racine Unified School District (RUSD), has lived nearly all of his life until 2013 in Milwaukee and been involved in education for most of his adult life, most of that time in the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) … [Read more...] about Dr. Eric N. Gallien – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Willie Jude, II, M.Ed. – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Willie Jude, II, M.Ed., Vice Chancellor for Advancement at UW-Parkside Willie Jude, II, a native of Milwaukee, is scheduled on May 1, 2021, to begin his new position as a member of the chancellor’s cabinet while also leading the Development & Alumni Relations and University Communication teams for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. His title will be Vice Chancellor … [Read more...] about Willie Jude, II, M.Ed. – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Not another one

The shooting in Columbus, OH of an African American teen has once again put African American people on alert. Ma’Khia Bryant was shot by a police officer during an altercation with another woman. Of course there was a lot of debate about whether the shooting was justified. In reality, justified or not, Bryant is dead and many are angered by this act. I watched the video and … [Read more...] about Not another one

An unexpected blessing

By Kathy Gaillard Freelance Contributor While she never knew him, Michael (Mike) Anthony Bowen, a Roman Catholic deacon, husband, father, and esteemed litigator with a prominent Milwaukee law firm, unknowingly changed the trajectory of Cynthia Perkins’ life. Deacon Mike succumbed to pulmonary hypertension on January 19, 2021, but from all accounts, he lived life large, … [Read more...] about An unexpected blessing

April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)

We are continuing to bring awareness to alcohol abuse According to alcohol.org,1 Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. The program was started in April 1987 with the intention of … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Conclusion)

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, has compiled an impressive resume for someone who only recently celebrated his 40th birthday. In February 2019, the Wisconsin Alumni Association presented … [Read more...] about Dr. LaVar J. Charleston – Black Men in Educational Leadership

Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond

Quamaine Bond, a medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, knows why he chose his professional field: To build meaningful relationships with patients and encouraging them to take control of their own health. “To be able to be a physician who can help treat people, but also incorporate patient preferences into treatment plans,” Bond said. “That’s kind of why I fell … [Read more...] about Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond