The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM) welcomed students in the Milwaukee Public School's (MPS) Black and Latino Male Achievement program in October to provide support and inspiration toward positive career journeys. About 250 students from nine MPS schools arrived by bus at the UWM Student Union where they toured the campus, met with mentors, learned about college life, … [Read more...] about MPS Black and Latino teens take steps toward college
Black and Latino Male Achievement
Mentor sessions and programs support MPS Black and Latino youth
The Black & Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) Department in Milwaukee Public Schools kicked off its monthly mentoring program this week at the Fiserv Forum. Nearly 250 young men from seven MPS high schools were present along with dozens of volunteer mentors from around the community. Mayor Tom Barrett was in attendance to offer his thanks for this program that supports our … [Read more...] about Mentor sessions and programs support MPS Black and Latino youth
Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color
The Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) is actively engaged in a community- wide effort to support the leadership development, enhance the academic success, and affirm the cultural identity and dignity of Black, Latino, and First Nations male youth. As part of BLMA’s second year of programming, a summit was hosted at Marquette … [Read more...] about Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color