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Thirty Years After Olympic Gold, Dominique Dawes Is Still Changing Gymnastics
The former gymnast is working to make the sport she loves more inclusive and healthy than what she experienced as a young woman.
Read MoreSix Years Later, Black Churches Refuse to Forget Floyd
The Black communtiy hasn’t forgotten George Floyd, and churches are leading remembrance events around the country.
Read MoreThe Audacity of Art at the Obama Presidential Center
The Obamas outfitted the new cultural center with bold and meaningful art from over two dozen artists.
Read MoreMLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
With Trump recently taking over the center and critizing its previous events, the historic concert will be held elsewhere this year.
Read MoreProgram helps Milwaukeeans obtain homeownership with interest-free loans
The Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association offers loans and other financial assistance to those in the Milwaukee area, regardless of religion.
Read MoreLessons From a Veteran Black Math Teacher
Alexandria Brown didn’t plan on being a math teacher. Eleven years later, here’s what she knows about helping Black students excel.
Read MoreWalter White: The Forgotten Hero of Civil Rights
In the story of America’s fight for civil rights, certain names ring out: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Thurgood Marshall. Yet, many figures who laid the essential groundwork for their work remain less known. Walter Francis White, who led the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for a quarter-century, is one such forgotten hero.
Read MoreThe Published Medical Discoveries of the Enslaved Dr. Caesar
Despite his enslavement, Dr. Caesar made gained recognition for his important scientific contributions, especially those about the natural world, that continue to influence modern medical science.
Read MoreEchoes of Equality: Art Inspired by Memphis and Maya
Witness profound storytelling through art, where history, resilience, and societal change intertwine to create masterpieces provoking thought and inspiring dialogue. Discover the rich narratives within each artwork, from Ruby Bridges’ courage to Dr. King’s influential power and Maya Angelou’s resilience, along with commentary on segregation in Milwaukee.
Read MoreTrivia Puzzles
These postcards were mailed to and from Wisconsin residents from 1904 to 1942. Their stereotyped pictures of African Americans were very common and accepted. Such cards were sent openly, without comment or embarrassment.
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