Black leaders denounce GOP’s latest political ploy to back Kanye West as a spoiler to divert Milwaukee votes
Three of Milwaukee’s top four elected leaders denounced the “latest dirty trick” orchestrated by GOP operatives in Wisconsin.
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“Defund the Police” street mural restored by Milwaukee City Hall after being defaced
The street-wide mural installed across a block of Water Street by Milwaukee City Hall was restored to its original condition after being defaced.
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Historical Society reopens to the public with new exhibit covering 150 years of Milwaukee politics
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS), which closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will return to welcoming guests on June 29 with safety protocols and a new exhibit that spans 150 years of Milwaukee’s political history. As part of the new safety procedures, all visitors, staff, and volunteers will be required to wear masks during their visit. Additional protocols include increased cleaning procedures, sanitization stations, and social distancing measures. “The staff has worked hard to be sure that we can continue to carry out our mission of sharing Milwaukee’s history while also ensuring visits can be safe...
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A Spiritual Journey: Milwaukee women celebrate Black freedom on Juneteenth Day with Emancipation protest
The local community group Renaissance Bxtches helped organize a “BLACK WMNZ Emancipation Protest” and Juneteenth block party in Milwaukee.
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Juneteenth Flag: Historic symbol of Black liberation from slavery flown at City Hall Complex for first time
First time in the city’s history the Juneteenth flag was flown over a municipal building on June 19. It was a long overdue recognition for Milwaukee’s Black community, and one of many smaller events that took place throughout the area to celebrate the special day. Milwaukee is home to one of the longest standing Juneteenth Day celebrations in the country. Because the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the festivities for 2020, the city was able to start the day with a raising of the Juneteenth Day flag outside the Zeidler Municipal Building. The ceremony offered a positive way for the Milwaukee...
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Demonstrators pause outside police headquarters to hold “Black Lives Matter” candlelight vigil
After eleven days of marching across Milwaukee in protest over the unlawful death of George Floyd by Minnesota police, demonstrators took a brief pause on June 8 to hold a memorial gathering on the doorstep of the Milwaukee Police Department’s (MPD) Administration building. The Black Lives Matter candlelight vigil was organized as an opportunity for members of the public to come together and express support for black men in the community who were killed due to police violence – simply because of their skin color. Several speakers also shared their personal journeys and hardships from police brutality during the...
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