Ongoing COVID-19 crisis moves Milwaukee’s “Storm the Bastille” run into a virtual space for 2020
Because of the lingering impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Town Association has transformed the annual “Storm the Bastille” run on July 9 into a virtual event, allowing for mass participation while protecting public safety. The non-profit organization spent...
Wisconsin Justices issue open letter confronting need to recognize racial injustices in our legal system
We the undersigned, current and former Wisconsin Justices of the Supreme Court and Appeals Court Judges, join with justices of state supreme courts and judges of appellate courts across the country, including those in Washington, North Carolina, Louisiana, California,...
Siri shortcut helps Black drivers safely record their encounters with police during traffic stops
When VHS video cameras became affordable consumer products, the public was able to actively document actions by law enforcement officers as a tool to demand accountability. The iPhone and services like iCloud have made the recording and distribution pipeline for those...
Juneteenth flag to fly for first time over State Capitol and City of Milwaukee building on June 19
A flag that celebrates Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will fly over the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in state history. It will also be displayed at a City of Milwaukee building for the first time. Governor Tony...
Zeynab Ali: If you weren’t black, maybe you’d still be alive
“The systemic targeting of and use of unnecessary force against people of color is woven into the fabric of our law enforcement institutions and stems from the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow in this country.” – John Gordon, Minnesota ACLU Director Protests over...
Almost 2,000 images from 12 Milwaukee protest events used to make photo mosaic honoring George Floyd
As community murals get installed in Milwaukee to honor Civil Rights leaders and people of color who have been killed by police, social media platforms have been flooded with livestream videos from protest marches and pictures documenting nearly a month of...
Beyond Casual Cruelty: Lawsuit accuses police of attacking journalists covering George Floyd Protests
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a class-action lawsuit, on behalf of journalists who were targeted and attacked by Minneapolis and Minnesota police while covering protests over the killing of George Floyd. The lawsuit was filed on June 3 against...
Commemorating Freedom: Juneteenth officially recognized as a holiday in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson announced on June 15 that Milwaukee County employees will have a floating holiday on June 19 to mark Juneteenth Day and the end slavery in America. Executive Order #20-15 is part...
Senator Tammy Baldwin: Our March for Racial Justice
Systemic racism has plagued our country for far too long and those that deny it can do so no longer. Despite the best intentions of many who work within our institutions of public service, education, economic, health care and criminal justice, the outcomes produced by...
Comeback Cuisine: Box lunch program encourages employers to support neighborhood eateries
Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 kicked off the Comeback Cuisine challenge on June 3 to encourage downtown companies to support nearby restaurants by purchasing box lunches for their returning employees. The effort was designed as a “welcome back” gesture to...
Pandemic causes Underground Collaborative to permanently close community arts center
Milwaukee’s unique creative venue, art gallery, and rental space on the Lower Level of the Plankinton building in the Shops of Grand Avenue will close permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2012, The The Underground Collaborative featured over 8,000...
Milwaukee County’s housing initiative allocates $10M to prevent evictions and offer mortgage assistance
The Milwaukee County Housing Division received $10 million of Milwaukee County’s allocated CARES Act funding to provide eviction prevention, housing acquisition, and mortgage assistance. The funds became available on June 11 and will support Milwaukee County residents...
