American women have participated in defense of this nation in both war and peacetime. Their contributions, however, have gone largely unrecognized and unrewarded. While women in the United States Armed Forces share a history of discrimination based on gender, black women have faced both race and gender discrimination. Initially barred from official military status, black women … [Read more...] about The History of Women in the Military
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Creative Marketing Celebrates 20th Birthday at University Club
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Ralph Griffin shares a message of inspiration with hundreds of students during lectures at Madison High School
Ralph Griffin, during a brief interview at the Milwaukee Times’ office on Tuseday, Febuary 3, 2015, said his Heating and Air Conditioning business is getting “better and better and it’s a profession that will be around forever.” Griffin was referring to Kinlow’s Heating and Air Conditioning, a firm he acquired several years ago from the previous owner he worked for who was … [Read more...] about Ralph Griffin shares a message of inspiration with hundreds of students during lectures at Madison High School
Hopkins-Lloyd students tell scary tales
Students in Mr. Matzkanin's middle school class at Hopkins-Lloyd Community School wrote scary stories and decorated a scarythemed wall to display their stories. The student authors/artists are in a comprehensive academic unit (special education) for grades 6-8. Before they started writing the stories, students created a graphic organizer with story elements - including … [Read more...] about Hopkins-Lloyd students tell scary tales
New efforts to change stereotypes and encourage African American young men
UWM is working to change the stereotypes and the prospects for young African American males through a collaborative effort called the African American Male Initiative. “This effort is a merger of two initiatives aimed at black youth to help them be successful,” says Jim Hill, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs. The collaboration grows out of Saving Black Boys – an … [Read more...] about New efforts to change stereotypes and encourage African American young men
The facts: How the Malcolm X development is moving forward
The following is a statement by Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds regarding reporting on the Malcolm X project: “Recent news coverage may be causing confusion about what Milwaukee taxpayers are receiving in an agreement between Milwaukee Public Schools and the former developer of the Malcolm X Academy building, which the district will convert to a … [Read more...] about The facts: How the Malcolm X development is moving forward
MPS, Children’s Hospital, DPI, Donald Driver mark Wisconsin Bullying Prevention Awareness Day
Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver, “Dancing with the Stars” champion, and children’s book author Donald Driver was joined by educators, children and health care providers to celebrate Wisconsin Bullying Prevention Awareness Day at Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy, a K-8 MPS school on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Curtin has demonstrated success in reducing … [Read more...] about MPS, Children’s Hospital, DPI, Donald Driver mark Wisconsin Bullying Prevention Awareness Day
HOME GR/OWN opens park to honor local civil rights pioneer Ezekiel Gillespie
Dr. Darienne Driver was appointed Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools effective October 1, 2014. As superintendent, Dr. Driver works with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and district leadership to improve student achievement; engage in effective and efficient operations that make best use of district resources; and, develop opportunities to increase parental and … [Read more...] about HOME GR/OWN opens park to honor local civil rights pioneer Ezekiel Gillespie
Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probably wrong (part 2 of 3)
Is there a dropout crisis among African American males? In the context of education, most people who use the word “crisis” are either victims of propaganda or being intentionally hyperbolic to sell a point or an agenda. There are many educational issues that need to be resolved for the black community, but there is an inherent danger in propagating a high school dropout … [Read more...] about Think you know the dropout rates for Black males? You’re probably wrong (part 2 of 3)
At UWM learning opportunities go beyond the classroom
Students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can do a lot of learning beyond their coursework. “Here at UWM there are really a lot of different opportunities for students to get involved. There are leadership positions, undergraduate research, extracurriculars, or just what you want to do for fun,” says Tyler Raphael, a senior from Racine, double majoring in … [Read more...] about At UWM learning opportunities go beyond the classroom