MPS’ Rufus King International School, state’s high school nominee, honored in Madison Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers have nominated Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School for ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award. The state selected Rufus King, ranked among the best high schools in … [Read more...] about Governor, state supt. nominate Rufus King for national ACT award
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Four county supervisors seek to oust new chairwoman, as state looks at radically altering county board
“The people of Milwaukee County do not want political stunts; they want elected officials to represent their best interests. Right now we should be focusing on serious issues that matter to people, such as funding to sustain our transit system. This is the time to come together as we reform Milwaukee County. People are tired of divisive politics,” Milwaukee County Board … [Read more...] about Four county supervisors seek to oust new chairwoman, as state looks at radically altering county board
Clement eighth-grader wins state forensics tournament with original poetry
April is National Poetry Month, so throughout the month, Milwaukee Public Schools is highlighting the district’s talented poets. Clement Avenue School eighth-grader Taijahna Lee-Seamster took first place overall in the poetry category at the Middle School State Forensics Tournament, held March 23 in Neenah, WI. Tijahna read her original poetry, powerful accounts of the … [Read more...] about Clement eighth-grader wins state forensics tournament with original poetry
The state of equality and justice in America: Masters of our own fate
By Marc Morial “It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.” - Whitney M. Young In 1963, more than a quarter- million people gathered in Washington, DC to march for jobs and equality. The Great March for Jobs and Freedom was a watershed moment in American history - birthing now-iconic speeches that … [Read more...] about The state of equality and justice in America: Masters of our own fate
General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual collaborative banquet
The Women’s Auxiliary and the State Laymen of The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., hosted their annual collaborative banquet on Saturday, December 15th at Antioch Baptist Church, 2033 W. Congress Street to raise funds for convention youth of member churches to travel to St. Louis, MO to participate in the “Bible Bowl” and the annual basketball competition. … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual collaborative banquet
General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual toy drive
The Women’s Auxiliary and the State Laymen of The General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., held their annual Toy Drive at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2033 W. Congress, on Saturday, December 15, 2012. More than 1,000 toys were purchased and distributed to 5 community agencies and 3 GBSC affiliated churches, which then distributed the toys to families in the … [Read more...] about General Baptist State Convention of WI holds annual toy drive