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Waging Peace: Le Ly Hayslip reflects on 35 years of humanitarian work with Vietnam War Survivors

Marquette University hosted a keynote event featuring Le Ly Hayslip, the founder of the Global Village Foundation, as part of the “Waging Peace in Vietnam” series in April. Hayslip, a celebrated author and peace activist, shared her remarkable 35-year journey of healing and reconciliation since the Vietnam War, aiming to raise $35,000 to support the Village of Hope Orphanage in Danang. FROM WAR-TORN VIETNAM TO GLOBAL ADVOCACY Hayslip returned to her homeland of Vietnam in March 1986, reuniting with her mother after years of separation. The reunion ignited her vision to heal the wounds left by the U.S.-Vietnam War....

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Milwaukee Common Council honors local LGBTQ+ trailblazers at a special Pride Month ceremony

The Milwaukee Common Council held a special ceremony on June 11 to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, honoring local individuals for their significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. The celebration followed the raising of the Intersex Progress Pride Flag on June 3 at the City’s Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building. The short program in the Common Council chamber was led by Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis, recognizing Brenda Coley, Israel Ramon, and Dan Terrio. The event underscored the city’s commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all residents and visitors. Alderwoman Zamarripa, also a member of...

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Milwaukee Celebrates Pride Month 2024 with inclusive LGBTQ+ flag raising at municipal building

The City of Milwaukee marked the beginning of Pride Month on June 3 with a significant and inclusive celebration, when the Intersex Progress Pride Flag was raised at the Zeidler Municipal Building. Symbolizing the city’s ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and the recognition of the LGBTQ+ community, the Pride Flag will fly outside City buildings throughout the month of June. “Milwaukee celebrates the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community in June. Pride Month recognizes their fight for civil rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity. My heart is full, Happy Pride Milwaukee!” said Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Milwaukee’s first openly LGBTQ+ official...

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A Field of Flags 2024: Milwaukee’s War Memorial Center honors fallen soldiers with 27,316 U.S. flags

Milwaukee’s Veterans Park featured more than 27,000 American flags for the annual Memorial Day weekend tribute, representing every Wisconsin resident who has died in service to their country from the Civil War onward. Just in time for the 5th Annual Memorial Day Field of Flags opening ceremony on May 24, volunteers finished planting the last of the 27,316 American flags along the coast of Lake Michigan. “This Field of Flags will broadcast a powerful and visible reminder every Memorial Day of the burden of war carried by the men and women who wear the uniform. Behind each flag is...

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Believe in Ukraine: Milwaukee continues its solidarity on second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion

Milwaukee marked the solemn second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, with a powerful show of solidarity at O’Donnell Park in downtown on February 24. City officials, business and faith leaders, and members of the local and Ukrainian communities attended the “Believe in Ukraine” event that underscored Milwaukee’s unwavering support for Ukraine amidst its ten-year struggle for peace. Hosted by the nonprofit Wisconsin Ukrainians, Inc., Milwaukee joined with cities around the world to stand with the people of Ukraine, who have fought for survival – and the preservation of...

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