MKE Roots, Marquette University

In preparation for Asian American and Pacific Islander month (AAPI) we are featuring "Stargazing" on our bookshelf! This graphic novel tells the story of two young unlikely friends from the same Chinese-American suburb. The book has been hailed for its honest representation of Asian American communities and characters, and it is also a story about friendship, loss, social and physical challenges, and ultimately hope. While the reading level is more suitable for lower reading levels, it is still a story that can be enjoyed by all ages. Check out our bookshelf blog soon for more information!

Happy Earth Day! In honor of Earth Day, we are sharing two Milwaukee locations dedicated to building community through working towards a greener world. Swipe to learn more about them, check out our ecosystem for more information, and get outside today!

In honor of National Poetry Month, we are featuring some contemporary Milwaukee poets! Swipe to read a bit about each of them, the initiatives that inspire them, and how to access some of their latest work.
Information Credit: Milwaukee Public Library

Check out our most recent blog post on how teachers can integrate social emotional learning to support a history curriculum. Especially when dealing with "difficult history," ESL proves to not only be essential but also enriching a student's experience. Read now, link in bio!

Next Monday, April 7th, join us for the Mitchem Fellow Lecture at Marquette's Sensenbrenner Hall at 4pm. Speaker CJ Greer will deliver the lecture on Milwaukee's "rich history of youth and social justice education activism." All are welcome, and the event is free to attend. Thank you t@mu_educator for co-hosting the event!
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Today, we are recognizing and sharing the legacy of Wisconsin's longest running gay bar, "This is it!" From 1968-2025, the bar has remained a "cornerstone of the [LGBTQ+] community." Swipe to learn more, and check out our ecosystem for more on the history and people who built the community.

Teacher spotlight! This month, we are featuring Bridgett Franklin, the Parent Coordinator and Black Student Union advisor at Hamilton High School. Swipe to learn more about Bridgett, and check out our blog post to see more of her and her student’s work!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlight one of our Ecosystem organizations, the Muslim Women’s Coalition. Initially founded in 1994 as Milwaukee’s Muslim Women’s Coalition, the organization “envisions a world where women and girls are nurtured and empowered to reach their fullest potential.” Through providing education resources, such opening the Islamic Resource Center library, they provide for the greater community to make connections and educate one another. Swipe to reach more about their work and outreach, and explore our ecosystem to explore their history.

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The Third Ward Fire of 1892 was the city’s largest and most destructive fire, displacing at leasts 350 families (2,500 people), most of them Irish. The rapid rebuilding and rehoming process has had lasting effects on both the physical landscape of the Third Ward, and the social landscape of Milwaukee as a whole. Swipe to learn more, and check out “Third Ward” on our ecosystem map and web for more information.

Sources: MKE Roots, Encyclopedia of Milwaukee, The Squeaky Curd

Blog spotlight! February is Women's History month, so check out our recent blog post to find all of MKE Roots' Women ♀️ ✊🏿✨ History Resources in one place. Featured Map Pin sites, immersive learning curriculum, Journey boxes, bookshelf features, and more are included. Check it out today, link in bio!

SUMMER INSTITUTE APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3/16/2025! Swipe to learn more about the Summer Institute, and apply today!! ✊🏿✨

As Spring Breaks start to come up over the next several weeks, here are some of our recommended activities and sites for students to explore and visit during their week at home! All of the sites are featured on our ecosystem map, link in bio.

Intern spotlight! Meet Tyson, one of our Undergraduate Research Interns. Tyson is a Senior education major, who is currently student teaching in a local Milwaukee School. Through that position, he has been able to share some of his research with his students. Additionally, he was inspired by the research he has done on the history of activism on Marquette’s campus, so Tyson has now joined Student Senate to continue that legacy. Swipe to see more of Tyson's work, and check out our blog feature to learn more about him!

Location Spotlight! Today, we are featuring Wisconsin's Black Historical Society and Museum. Check out our digital map and ecosystem web to learn more about the history and founding of WBHSM, and to learn about the mission and work they pursue. Link in bio.