Local broadcast station WISN 12 News honored Black History Month with stories highlighting Black culture, history and the contributions of Black people to society. This year's theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations.  During the celebration, reporters took their broadcast to the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music & Arts to highlight difference makers in the community.  MKE Fellows Founder & Chairman, Attorney John Daniels Jr., spoke from the C

During NBA All-Star Weekend 2026, MKE Fellows participated in a multi-day experience designed to merge leadership development, professional exposure, and service. The week began Thursday with the Time Pitch Competition, where Fellows refined their ability to communicate vision and innovation under pressure. Friday followed with the Crossover experience and professional development, capped by attendance at the NBA Classic Games, immersing Fellows from Hampton University and No

At Nicolet, students were treated to a special catered lunch in the Community Resource Room, creating an atmosphere of excitement and celebration. As they lined up to make their plates, the session turned into an interactive learning experience focused on innovation and history. Students explored notable inventions and the remarkable individuals behind them, including Garrett Morgan , Madam C. J. Walker , George Washington Carver , Benjamin Banneker , and Charles Drew . The s

The Milwaukee Fellows stepped into a high-energy professional development session focused on strengthening teamwork, career readiness, and critical thinking skills. To kick things off, students were divided into small teams and challenged to create a bold, “Mission Impossible”–inspired team name that reflected unity, strategy, and purpose. The room quickly filled with creativity and collaboration as each group established its identity and approach. From there, teams selected