Posts Tagged ‘students’
MKE Roots: How Do We Tell The Story of Our Milwaukee
This year MKE Roots has been working with a group of girls from St. Joan Antida High School during their Empower Hour to help them discover their city in a new way. They have learned about key powerful civil rights movements like the Open Housing Marches, the repossession of the McKinley Coast Guard Station and the UWM Champan Hall takeover. They have gone on tours to various locations throughout Milwaukee that hold historical and cultural significant. Students have shared with us the city through their own lens. The exhibit today is just that, Milwaukee through the lens of its youth.
Read MoreSupreme Court Rebuffs Biden Administration Plea to Restore Multibillion-Dollar Student Debt Plan
The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s request to reinstate most provisions of the SAVE plan for student loan borrowers. 8 million people were already enrolled in the SAVE plan and 10 are looking for lower monthly payments.
Read MoreWhy the trope of the ‘outside agitator’ persists
Code Switch breaks down how language influences public perceptions of protests like those on college campuses.
Read MoreABHM’s Jr Griot Program! Applications Due May 3rd
ABHM’s Jr. Griot Program is now accepting applications for summer positions! This paid opportunity is for high school students who are interested in providing guided tours of the museum and supporting other education department programs. Funded by Milwaukee’s Earn & Learn program, ABHM’s Jr. Griots will be trained to communicate the important history we share at that museum.
Read MoreWhat Can Teachers Do About Colorism?
Not every Black child experienced racism the same as their peers. Those with darker skin witness a preference for light skin from a young age.
Read MoreViral video shows Black N.C. college student being led out of class in handcuffs after a dispute with her professor
A Black female student was arrested during a class at Winston-Salem State University, where she and the teacher had a disagreement.
Read MoreCalifornia junior college offers a lifeline for homeless students
From elementary school to college, many Californian students are homeless, but one school hopes to change that.
Read MoreTaunted for being Black, a student fought back. The 30-second fight derailed her life.
One Texas young woman’s shining future is in question after she stood up to a racist classmate when the school ignored her complaints.
Read MoreUW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2022
Several winners of the UW and Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards represent the talented Black student community.
Read MoreTexas school investigating after White student attacks Black teacher in viral video
A White student slapped a Black teacher and threw a phone in her direction while cursing and yelling obscenities.
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