Proposed 1619 Act would provide federal funding for educational programs on African American History
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues on July 7 to introduce legislation that would increase awareness and understanding of African American history across schools through expanded access to programming from the National Museum of African American History...
SafeVote postcard encouraging Milwaukee residents to vote from home arrive in mailboxes this week
This week, every City of Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail. The postcard will provide residents written and visual information on how to register to...
Light the Hoan initiative plans to install illumination on west side of bridge before summer ends
Before COVID-19 upended plans for 2020, the Democratic National Committee was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee this week. As the community continues to adjust to the new realities of 2020, the “Light the Hoan” project released an update outlining its...
Forward Latino joins civil rights complaint against harmful workplace polices by meatpacking industry
Milwaukee-based Forward Latino joined with meat workers and allies nationwide to file a racial discrimination complaint on July 8 to challenge the harmful actions by meat processing corporations, alleging that their lack of COVID-19 protections have caused the...
Common Council passes resolution requiring its approval before Police can buy military-grade gear
During the Milwaukee Common Council meeting on July 7, a resolution was adopted by all members that directs the Milwaukee Police Department to seek approval by the Common Council before any type of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade, and militaristic...
Vigil for Vanessa Guillen: Latino community calls for further investigation into soldier killed on Army base
A candlelight vigil was held July 6 at Kosciuszko Park on Milwaukee’s south side to remember U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, who was subjected to sexual harassment, then murdered and dismembered. Several hundred people gathered at the memorial event to...
“Love Your Parks” campaign aims to rally funding to maintain parks amid COVID-19 impact on County budget
With parks and trails in high-demand during the summer, a new “Love Your Parks” campaign launched on July 3 with the aim to rally community support around much-needed funding for Milwaukee County’s parks. Access to parks, trails and open spaces have become...
Rise and Thrive: A “Lives in Landscape” Series – The Wake of Dreams
This multi-part editorial series was based on the “Rise and Thrive: A Lives in Landscape Exhibition” created by Milwaukee artist Brianna Joy Seipel. The project was produced in partnership with LOTUS Legal Clinic and the Untold Stories program....
Marchers condemn Briggs & Stratton for giving millions to executives as Mike Jackson worked to death
While Briggs & Stratton executives were working from the safety of their homes during the pandemic, negotiating millions of dollars in bonuses for themselves, and finalizing plans to move hundreds of jobs out of the Milwaukee area, Mike Jackson was being worked...
Two Milwaukee workforce organizations join Midwest coalition to advance racial equity in manufacturing
Menomonee Valley Partners and WRTP/BIG STEP joined a new coalition that launched on June 24 by The Century Foundation (TCF), the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA), and seven other urban workforce development organizations to develop training programs that forge a...
Fred Kaems to paint children’s literacy mural in Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood
Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood will feature a new mural aimed at promoting both adult and children’s literacy, support neighborhood involvement and provide a connection to libraries. The Heights Dream Library is a mural featuring imaginary books on...
Milwaukee Art Museum begins phased reopening with expanded procedures for health safety
The Milwaukee Art Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on July 16, with free admission for all visitors for one month. Museum Members will have the opportunity to visit beginning one week earlier, on July 9. Thanks to a gift from the Krei Family in...
