Go on a candlelight walk in nature; shop local Black businesses; celebrate Black mothers; and more.
Alex Klaus
Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.
Posted inEducation, NNS Spotlight
Two new MATC grads you need to know
Vida Bridges and Eon Hurt both overcame challenges to graduate last month. Both share the goal of serving the community in their professions.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 16
Enter a free mindfulness circle; listen to youths tell Black history stories; look at Milwaukee art; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Education
How Milwaukee residents and civil rights activists pushed Milwaukee Public Schools to desegregate
A timeline of events related to efforts to address segregation at MPS in the ’60s and ’70s.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 13
Make a vision board; attend a health fair; celebrate Black History Month with family; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Education
‘Enough is enough’: MPS tried to force North Division to integrate in the ’70s, but the community fought back
In 1979, North Side residents formed the Coalition to Save North Division to fight to save their neighborhood school.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
Measles is in Wisconsin. Are Milwaukee schools vulnerable?
Many Milwaukee schools have vaccination rates lower than the herd immunity threshold for measles. Officials say vaccinations are key to preventing an outbreak.
Posted inCommunity, Education
MATC’s Office of Community Impact is now open. What does it do?
The office hosts a mentorship program, connects students with community organizations and provides other support. Some view the office as a rebrand and lack of accountability for the closure of the Office of Multicultural Services.
Posted inCommunity, Community
5 things to know and do the week of Feb. 9
Learn financial literacy skills; attend a neighborhood meeting; join a musical jam night; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Community
5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 6
Take a walk through Kosciuszko Park; enjoy community-made chili and soup; come together for a Super Bowl party; and more.