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.

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ABHM’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.

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