As part of the “Sweet 16 Celebration” on August 30 for Senior Pastor Dr. Andrew Calhoun, III, Grace Fellowship Church of Milwaukee, 3879 N. Port Washington Rd., held a picnic with free food and children’s games for the neighborhood. The congregation also provided free haircuts to students returning to school. … [Read more...] about Grace Fellowship ‘Sweet 16 Celebration’ barbecue
Education
Earn and Learn Ceremony
Earn and Learn Ceremony Youth presented with certificates of completion By Steve Waring Special to the Milwaukee Times More than 140 Milwaukee youth aged 16-19 received “Earn and Learn” certificates of completion from Mayor Tom Barrett during a lunch and recognition ceremony at the U.S. office of Manpower Group, 100 Manpower Place. Mayor Barrett’s … [Read more...] about Earn and Learn Ceremony
Jabari Parker and the Bucks partner with MPS on new attendance initiative
The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced August 17, 2015 a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students. The collaborative effort features Bucks forward Jabari Parker as a spokesman, and is aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of students being in school all day, every day. “In every aspect of life, success comes to those … [Read more...] about Jabari Parker and the Bucks partner with MPS on new attendance initiative
MPS plans 8th Annual Run Back to School
MPS is inviting all runners and walkers to sign up for the 8th Annual Run Back to School, a 5K fun run and 1.5 mile walk through Washington Park on Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 a.m. The goal is to promote the importance of regular exercise while raising funds for MPS youth recreation programs. In addition to the run/walk, the event will feature a school mascot race, exhibit … [Read more...] about MPS plans 8th Annual Run Back to School
Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Farrakhan’s speech was ‘most realistic conversation’ he has had with youth … [Read more...] about Minister Louis Farrakhan meets with Milwaukee youth
Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 eleven high school seniors were awarded scholarships from the Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Foundation sponsored by the Milwaukee Times. To date, the Louvenia Johnson Foundation has presented over $500,000 to college bound students. Pictured left, front row are Asiane Jordan, Jamea Hoover, Richard Williams, Tamyra Cooper, Destiny Dallas, (second row) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times awards the Louvenia Johnson Scholarships to this year’s college bound students
Milwaukee Brunch NAACP Education Summit
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MATC recognizes YouthBuild Program participants
Six students who have successfully completed MATC's YouthBuild program were recognized July 23. These were the first students to complete the program that was launched earlier this year after the college received a U.S. Department of Labor grant to fund the program. Spotted Eagle, Journey House, KPH Construction and Habitat for Humanity are program partners. During the … [Read more...] about MATC recognizes YouthBuild Program participants
MPS’ year-round schools are back in session Aug. 3
Back-to-school events set for July 23, 24 School begins August 3 for the 11 MPS schools using a year-round calendar. To help ensure students ready to get back into classrooms, the MPS-operated schools on the calendar are hosting two back-to-school events. The Milwaukee Public Schools year-round back-toschool events are: • Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about MPS’ year-round schools are back in session Aug. 3
Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’
Violence involving young people gets plenty of media attention. The good news – that people all over the city are working for positive change – doesn’t always get as much attention, said Robert Smith of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Smith is one of many who are working quietly in partnership with other leaders to make policy changes and mentor young people. At UWM, … [Read more...] about Student to UWM mentor: ‘Thank you for being a role model’