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BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 26, 2018 · 10:00 AM AM · Zeidler Municipal Bldg, Conference Room (Fishbowl) 841 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

TL;DR

The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council held a meeting to review ongoing initiatives and community programs focused on supporting Black male achievement in Milwaukee. The council received updates on various campaigns and programs, including the Obama Foundation's MBK Community Challenge Competition and the MPS Department of Black & Latino Male Achievement, and discussed upcoming community events.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of February 22, 2018 meeting minutes Approved
  • Campaign for Black Male Achievement update Reviewed
  • Obama Foundation MBK Community Challenge Competition Discussed
  • Upcoming community events: Hip Hop Week MKE, Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, and Rumble Young Man Rumble Milwaukee Announced
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order at 10:05 AM
  2. Roll Call.
  3. Approval of the February 22, 2018 meeting minutes.
  4. Update:The Campaign for Black Male Achievement.
  5. Obama Foundation: MBK Community Challenge Competition.
  6. Update: MPS Department of Black & Latino Male Achievement.
  7. Update: Community Engagement & Achievement Collaborative Manager.
  8. Current Events: a. Hip Hop Week MKE b. Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, October 5-6, 2018 c. Rumble Young Man Rumble Milwaukee
  9. Meeting adjourned at 11:31 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
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  14. Also present: Mr. Davidson