By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During the Civil Rights Movement, leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and bell hooks, talked about creating a beloved community, a place based on justice and equity and where people seek understanding. Amidst the hurt and violence so often seen and depicted in the world, a beloved community can seem […]
Milwaukee Succeeds Give Black Male Students Seats at the Table
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2019, Milwaukee Succeeds embarked on a strategic planning mission. The organization wanted to help combat the decreasing high school completion rate, but then things changed. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by nationwide protests forced the group to rethink its approach and who had a say in its strategic process. It was during […]