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Scale Up Milwaukee presented a public conversation with nonprofit leader Peggy Troy in late January, as part of its “Meet the Masters” series. As the CEO and President of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Troy has been a strong community advocate for Milwaukee. She also volunteers her time to organizations that improve the overall health and quality of life in the city. Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is the only health system in Wisconsin that is 100% dedicated to kids, and Troy was the first woman to hold its highest leadership positions. The intimate conversation was hosted by Elmer Moore Jr.,...

On February 13 more than 150 businesses closed and thousands went on strike to stop Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke from turning sheriff deputies into Immigration agents. An estimated 30,000 people gathered at the steps of the Milwaukee County Courthouse in protest of President Trump’s executive orders on immigration, and the resulting wave of immigration raids that swept across. The demonstration also aimed to stop Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke from enrolling his department in the federal 287g program, which would deputize his force to act as ICE agents. The events, known as a “Day Without Latinos, Immigrants, and...

“This is the resolution expressing the city of Milwaukee’s opposition to the Presidential Executive Order 13769: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Tеrrоrist Entry into the United States, and I’m proud to sign this with the help of people who love this country.” – Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee took the official position of protesting President Donald Trump’s travel ban, by passing a resolution against it in the Common Council on February 7. “The resolution will go to the President of the United States, stating Milwaukee is in opposition of his executive orders,” said Mayor Barrett as he...

A public awareness event about the history of Hmong immigration was held on February 4 at the Potawatomi Hotel, offering context and an example for the current immigration issues faced in Milwaukee and cities across the country. Moderated by the Honorable Joan Kessler, a judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, the event highlighted the struggles of two guest speakers and their experience with racism and prejudice towards immigrants in America. The Rev. Joe Ellwnager offered some of his personal observations, dating back to the Civil Rights era when he had worked alongside the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,...