Educator and writer Taki S. Raton was recognized for his standing track record of journalistic contributions in the Black press to the Milwaukee community by the Historic African American Teachers of … [Read more...]
After the luncheons… HAAT and it’s future
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: By Vicki Singh Collectively, the Historical African American Teachers (HAAT) has decided to continue to offer scholarships to working moms, art … [Read more...]
Historical African American Teachers (HAAT) honors Harry Kemp and Willie Abney at its 9th Luncheon
The Historical African American Teachers (HAAT) organization held its 9th Luncheon last week at Serb Hall. Honored for his many years in photography for Milwaukee’s community newspapers was Harry Kemp … [Read more...]
Historical African American Teachers (HAAT) celebrates pioneer teachers who taught in the Milwaukee Public School system
The Milwaukee Courier joined with the Historical African American Teachers (HAAT) with celebrating pioneer teachers who taught in the Milwaukee Public School system. For the past few months, HAAT … [Read more...]
Constance Clark Reimer, Advocate for Arts in Education
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: It has been said that reading, writing and math are the keys to education. It has been said that with these keys, the individual will have what it … [Read more...]
Willie Abney, A man for all seasons
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: By Vicki Singh Willie Abney was born in Atmore, Alabama, some 60 plus years ago. His parents (Susie and Willie Sr.) had high hopes for all their … [Read more...]
Tejumaloa Ologboni – An iconic glow of cultural genius
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: By Taki S. Raton In festive cultural circles he is known as referenced by the Philadelphia ’s ‘Keepers of the Culture’ organization in December of … [Read more...]
Challenge Awards – Civic Leadership “In the village”
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column By Vicki Singh According to a definition of a civic leader, can we say “Who has changed Milwaukee’s central city (our village) for the better”, may … [Read more...]
Ferne Caulkner, celebrating culture and history through dance
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: Ko-Thi Dance Company, based in Milwaukee , WI was founded in 1969. The words Ko-Thi come from the Sherbro Language of Sierra Leone, meaning, “To seek … [Read more...]
Harry T. Kemp, the visual griot
HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column Compiled By: Yvonne Kemp, JoAnne Kemp and Vicki Singh The award designed for Harry T. Kemp is not a ordinary plaque or citation. It has history and … [Read more...]