This is what it’s all about!
Anna and Janai
Yesterday we had a celebration for our students who became citizens in 2011. This picture is of me and one of my first students at ILC. Three of my students from January 2005 were at the celebration. I am very proud of these students and their accomplishments.
About 30 citizens and their family members came for lunch. Cambridge University Press, publisher of the Ventures series, sponsored the lunch. We also received a donation from a volunteer. Reema Ahmad from Project Mobilize spoke to the attendees about registering to vote and helped 5 people register to vote. She is a deputy registrar in Milwaukee County.
Becoming a citizen is a journey. These individuals studied English, writing, history and civics. All of this in addition to working and raising children. I applaud their efforts and the support of teachers, volunteers, friends and family members who helped them. This is what it’s all about!
