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A Wisconsin coalition called for legislation and funding for commonsense gun violence prevention after six people were shot and three killed in Kenosha’s Somers House tavern on April 18, a tragic event that occurred among a spike in recent mass shootings nationwide.

The first walls were raised on an affordable homeownership initiative at 3455 N. 3rd Street in the Harambee neighborhood on April 7, ushering in a new phase of community development for the area over the next several years. Mayor Tom Barrett, CEO of Bader Philanthropies Dan Bader, and City Development Commissioner Lafayette Crump joined Milwaukee Habitat Executive Director Brian Sonderman to kick off the initiative during a press conference at the work site where one of three new homes were actively under construction. The milestone event concluded with a ceremonial wall raising, and a signing of well wishes on...

The Milwaukee County War Memorial Center recognized National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29. Not only does it commemorate the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, but also their families. It is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago.

Milwaukee residents gathered with community and religious leaders outside City Hall on March 18 to mourn the women killed during the mass shootings at several Atlanta-area spas, and demand an end to violence and hatred against Asian Americans. The “Standing Up Against Anti-Asian Violence” vigil was organized by the AAPI Coalition of Wisconsin.

Voces de la Frontera held a “Freedom Together” Press Conference on the steps of the Federal Courthouse downtown, outlining demands for Immigrant Rights. The collection of community advocates spoke about expectations from the White House and the 117th Congress, and shared a strategy to ensure that the key demands were met.