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Vol. 40 • No. 50 • Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 - Wed., Dec. 22, 2021 • An HTGroup, LLC Publication • Serving The Milwaukee Area • 75¢
The Links, Incorporated unveil PoSITivity Bench On Thursday, December 9, 2021, The Cream City (WI) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated continued their partnership with Siefert Elementary School, 1547 N. 14th Street, by unveiling the Links "PoSITivity Bench." The bench is a safe place where Siefert students can come to seek safety and alert staff that the student needs a positive and friendly face to talk to or just see. Whether a child needs a hug, a break, a friend or is feeling unsafe, the PoSITivity Bench is the place where they can find it. The Cream City Chapter of the Links, Inc., has been assisting to engage the students along with the parents to increase school attendance and participation. Pictured at the unveiling are (from left) Chapter President Jacquelyn Rice; Vice President Berthena Brister; PoSITivity Bench Co-ordinator Berdie Cowser; and National Trends Services Chair Janet Lucas. Photos by Yvonne Kemp
Carver Academy to rename library in honor of educator Joyce A. Hall
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On Friday, December 10, 2021, Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) George Washington Carver Academy, 1900 N. 1st St.,hosted a formal ceremony to dedicate their library to Joyce A. Hall. The longtime teacher and volunteer is believed to have served at least 2,000 MPS students. Hall, 90, began working for MPS in 1955 and retired after 36 years. She served as a full-time reading teacher for more than 30 years and almost 20 years as a volunteer reading tutor. Hall remained dedicated to helping students after retirement, with her last physical appearance at George Washington Carver Academy in January 2020. Representatives from MPS, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' office, City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's office, St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Hall family were present to speak about the dedication and Hall's service.
Bestowing of the Kente ceremony celebrates Black student graduates Alverno College’s annual Bestowing of the Kente is one of the oldest ceremonies of its kind in Wisconsin. The rite of passage recognizes Black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a Kente cloth – a hand-woven ceremonial stole featuring bright colors that honor West African heritage. During the ceremony, the students honor and thank the loved ones who have supported them on their educational journeys. The ceremony is a way for Black students and their families to celebrate their heritage as well as their achievement, and included African drumming during the processional. For more than 25 years, Alverno has been holding a Bestowing of the Kente ceremony, and more than 825 people have taken part in the ceremony since its inception. Those honored at the event this year are (front row, from left) Meliciya Harris, Jennifer Cooper, Raquel Hardrick, Markeita Jones, Jill Wallace, Trina Gandy, (back row, from leftt) Dr. Ava Coleman, Dr. Clarissa Lawrene, Antoine Carter, Donna Lewis, Kara Manning, Ronneisha Thomas, and Latasha Wilson. An HTGroup, LLC Publication
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