Henry David Thoreau Elementary School celebrated Women's History Month on March 14, 2024 at the school, located at 7878 N. 60th St. Women's History Month is a time to recognize the important contributions of women throughout our past who have played a role in shaping our children's future. Therefore, Thoreau School acknowledges them with an award along with many other guests. … [Read more...] about Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony
Womens History Month
Ella Baker
As Women’s History Month continues, I wanted to highlight again another transforming woman whose name I hope young people will learn: Ella Josephine Baker. Ella Baker said this 60 years ago as she was speaking about the murders of Freedom Summer workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, who disappeared together in Mississippi in June 1964. During the … [Read more...] about Ella Baker
Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
While you might not think about who was behind some of the technology taken for granted daily, it might surprise you to know how many come from black women. Throughout history, black women have inspired or invented more things than you know. Here are only 10 of them. Ten inventions by black women 1. The Laserphoco Probe Dr. Patricia Bath hit several milestones in … [Read more...] about Ten life-changing inventions made by black women
Black history, women’s history: Septima Clark
As Black History Month ends and Women’s History Month begins, it’s always a special privilege to honor leaders who overlap in both—black women who did their part to change American history. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement’s Freedom Summer, one of these leaders to know and honor is Septima Clark, the woman Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., called the … [Read more...] about Black history, women’s history: Septima Clark
‘Break the glass ceiling’: Local female powerhouses honored during Milwaukee Co. board meeting
At their Thursday, March 23, 2023 meeting the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring Milwaukee women who embody this year’s theme of “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” “As we come to the end of Women History Month, I want to recognize these outstanding women who are truly the definition of community servants,” said … [Read more...] about ‘Break the glass ceiling’: Local female powerhouses honored during Milwaukee Co. board meeting
Henry David Thoreau School celebrates Women’s History Month by empowering and promoting women and girls
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Henry David Thoreau School families and the community celebrated Women’s History Month. This month is dedicated to reflecting the often-overlooked contribution of women and girls around the world. At Thoreau School, they learned about current issues affecting women and girls, also to discover ways to help empower them worldwide. Thoreau School … [Read more...] about Henry David Thoreau School celebrates Women’s History Month by empowering and promoting women and girls
Celebrating Women’s Month
Cleo Walls said yes to Milwaukee and then set about helping make it “a Great Place by a Great Lake.” For the past 34 years, she has worked a minimum of four hours per week at the Milwaukee Women’s Center shelter. She is also a member of the Roosevelt Walls Scholarship Committee and a motivational presenter for the Women on the Mission ministry. In addition to community … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s Month
The Women Powering All of Us in Milwaukee
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we think of the many women in our lives – our mothers, grandmoms, aunts, cousins, siblings, sorority sisters, colleagues, and friends. Women play important roles in our lives every day. Today, we SALUTE THE WOMEN OF THE ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM at the Medical College of Wisconsin and its esteemed community partners. The … [Read more...] about The Women Powering All of Us in Milwaukee
Women’s History Month
There is an African proverb that says “women hold up half the sky.” Women constitute half the world’s population, but still have not realized half of the world’s potential, received half of the world’s resources, or exercised half of the world’s power. But women have always been the invisible backbone—unseen but strong—of transforming social movements and of anchoring … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month
The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Education
The Late Lucille Gordon, The Late Bernice Martin, Christine Mitchell and 32 other Women of Color in Education. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Education