Reading, History and Civic Power

Name: Reading, History and Civic Power
Start: 2026-02-21T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Martin Luther King Jr Library

Schedule

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Martin Luther King Jr Library | Milwaukee, WI

Join Chair Senator Dora Drake for “Reading, History, and Civic Power”, an event dedicated to identifying strategies to improve literacy rates and amplify the teaching of African American history in public schools at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library. This Black History Month event explores how empowering students with strong reading skills and a deeper understanding of African American heritage directly correlates with increased civic engagement and voter participation. This engaging panel discussion with educators and historians will outline actionable strategies to support literacy development and advocate for inclusive history curricula. By bridging literacy and historical awareness, we aim to create a more civically engaged community. Together, we can increase literacy, tell fuller stories of our shared history, and strengthen the civic power of our communities.