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GO-GETTERS
GO-GETTERS
Learning about Milwaukee figures, past and present, that show that when Milwaukeeans stand up, big things can happen.
WEEK ONE
WEEK ONE
Vel Phillips and Father Groppi March for Fair Housing
Shawna Moua
People go through hard times just by the color of their skin, you should never judge a book by its cover because sometimes, you have to walk in their own shoes someday to experience what it's like for them. Always spread positivity to the community. It's up to all of us either if we all want to succeed or to fail.Â
Lailani Jones
"If you care enough and put in work the smallest things can help."
Namyiah Brooks
"...If you really believe in something you should never give up and you should always fight for what you believe in.... The color of your skin doesn't define your wealth. "
WEEK TWO
WEEK TWO
Milwaukeeans march for justice and our community in 2020
Lemarus Shields
"[We have to] be able to protest safely, (and) to thank people for serving while this is going on, and that we're gonna try our best to stop racism good and for all because its putting people at risk every day, so we have to stand up and do our part as Black young men and women too serve our country as protesters saving others' lives."
Ariana Walton
"...You can be a leader and people will be there to help no matter how small the group is. "
Temi Adekanbi
"It's the people/individuals that step up to make the protest happen every day. People from all different background came together for the Black Matter Movement. People are starting to see and feel the effect of injustice for Black lives."
WEEK THREE
WEEK THREE
Milwaukee sports figures stand up for justice across decades
Oynesty SingletonÂ
"It is a cruel world so we all need to stand together. "
Alisiah Harris
"Be dedicated to what you love and don't give up. "
Daejohn SmithÂ
"Be (a) super confident good man."
Unique Magett
"People need to support other people because you never know what they been through."
Johntavis LuckettÂ
"Never give up! Fight for what you want, and if you really want it, you will get it - just never give up!!!"
Jayvon Wilson
"It don't matter how you play basketball - people are always going to talk about you."
Jelayah Nicholson
"The Milwaukee Bucks didn't like what the police did to Jacob Blake so they decided they wanted everyone to hear their voice "
Syresa Scott
"Even the most famous basketball players understand and see the racism and like most of us they try to stop it too. "
Dr. Ashford
"A couple of things: From Kareem video, I learned there was more to him than just a basketball career, greatness in sports but also as humna being in fighting for justice, willing to do new things to break down barriers in acting, becoming a cultural ambassador to share goodwill to others around him, an author of 8 books to share stories to uplift and encourage others. Also, to know his career start was right here with the Milwaukee bucks, to show greatness resides in Milwaukee. He used his platform and gift for the good of others is a sign of a great person, great man.Â
Milwaukee Boycott, was a great sign of the strength and boldness to change that lies here in Milwaukee. The Bucks stand against what is wrong started a movement for others to make a decision and take a stand on the side of right. This I feel is great for a city seen and spoken about being the most segregated city in the nation. What we saw in the Bucks was a starting point, or first step for a cultural shift to take place in this city and nation toward living up to freedom and equality for all. "
WEEK FOUR
WEEK FOUR
Milwaukee politicians (AND FORMER MPS KIDS!) leading the way for our community and our nation
Congresswoman Gwen Moore is a graduate of North Division High School
Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is a graduate of John Marshall High School
Amarion Campbell
"Our city needs a change"
Elizabeth WeissÂ
"We can do anything no matter what people say."
Nancy Thao
"People of all colors and people of all genders can be in power too."
Watoria Edwards
"Your zip code doesn't dictate who you are."
Ethan Bounyong
"Anything is possible as long as you don't give up. And you can also be the first to do anything"
Alisiah Harris
"Opportunity... and commitment (are) very important."
Momari Dejohnett
"People that sacrifice that made this moment possible."
Anaiyah TysonÂ
"No matter the gender you still should follow your dreams."
Carriana Ecklund-Wells
"We must strive to make a difference in our city because there is so much segregation."
INQUIRERS
INQUIRERS
Have you ever wondered how your neighborhood, community, city, or state came to be?
This month, Morse Inquirers will be able to find some answers to these questions!
WEEK FIVE
WEEK FIVE
How our neighborhood became our neighborhood
WEEK SIX
WEEK SIX
How Milwaukee became the Milwaukee we know
WEEK SEVEN
WEEK SEVEN
Why is Wisconsin called the "Badger State"?
WEEK EIGHT
WEEK EIGHT
Morse, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin have a large Hmong community - you might belong to this community!
This video gives us a glimpse into what the Hmong community means to Wisconsin and what Wisconsin means to the Hmong community. Does this video seem accurate? Do the things you see here seem familiar? Does this video show you something about the Hmong community you did not already know?
FOCUSED
FOCUSED
At Morse, we are Focused on our goals, dreams, plans, and future. This month we will explore how Wisconsinites and Milwaukeeans have always focused on moving Forward, as our state motto says!
WEEK NINE
WEEK NINE
Ms. Carrington shows us that if you are focused on your goals and work hard, you can accomplish your goals and dreams
WEEK TEN
WEEK TEN
Andre Lee Ellis focuses his life on creating a space for young Milwaukeeans to shine
WEEK ELEVEN
WEEK ELEVEN
Morse and Rufus King graduate, attorney Isioma Nwabuzor talks about what it means to reach for your dreams even when there are major obstacles to your success
WEEK TWELVE
WEEK TWELVE
As Wisconsin votes, we look back on how Women and People of Color in Wisconsin fought for their right to vote
WEEK THIRTEEN
WEEK THIRTEEN
The story of Joshua Glover - a freed slave who the citizens of Milwaukee stood up for and helped keep safe from being sent back into slavery
WEEK FOURTEEN
WEEK FOURTEEN
The story of the first Wisconsinites - the Menominee Tribe
WEEK SIXTEEN
WEEK SIXTEEN
How did Wisconsin get its flag?
WEEK SEVENTEEN
WEEK SEVENTEEN
Two interesting Wisconsin Black History stories - one positive (how our streets got their names), and one negative (Wisconsin's surprising history of slavery)
WEEK EIGHTEEN
WEEK EIGHTEEN
How did Wisconsin's favorite sports team get started? Who started it? Why are they called the Packers? All this and more in this week's edition of Wondering Wednesday!!!
WEEK NINETEEN
WEEK NINETEEN
ONLY THE FIRST 5 OR SO MINUTES! IT'S UNNECCESSARILY LONG!!!
An early 1960s look at Milwaukee and Wisconsin.Â
What has changed? What hasn't?
WEEKS TWENTY AND TWENTY-ONE
WEEKS TWENTY AND TWENTY-ONE
Over the course of the next two weeks, watch this in-depth history of the origins of Milwaukee!
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