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Hundreds of demonstrators converged on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention on July 15, saying the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump had no affect on their long-standing plans to rally outside the site. A wide range of organizations and activists gathered in a downtown park outside the Fiserv Forum’s security perimeter to listen to speakers ahead of a street march coordinated by The Coalition to March on the RNC. The coalition, comprised largely of local groups, supports abortion and immigrant rights and is pressing to end the war in Gaza. The atmosphere was festive,...

Milwaukee marked its 53rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with the unveiling of Milwaukee County’s first-ever Juneteenth bus on June 18, a day after City of Milwaukee officials raised the Juneteenth flag above the City Hall complex on June 17, continuing municipal traditions to honor historic Juneteenth Day celebrations. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) unveiled its Juneteenth bus during a press conference at the MCTS Fleet Facility on June 18. The bus, designed by two talented students from TRUE Skool, marked the County’s 53rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. It was part of a broader series of events honoring the holiday day...