Author: Lee Matz

The fourth annual César E. Chávez Day celebration was held in the rotunda of City Hall on March 29, marking the birthday of the legendary civil rights activist. César Estrada Chávez has been a historical icon for the Latino community, who passed in 1993. He continues to be a symbol for labor movements and for Hispanic empowerment, based on grass roots organizing. Milwaukee’s annual César E. Chávez Day is an example of the progress made by the local Latinx community, and the growing understanding of its contributions across people of all cultures. “I am thrilled to again host Milwaukee’s...

Families from various Milwaukee communities came together on March 24 at the Marcus Center’s Uihlein Hall to remember the life of civil rights activist and hero, César E. Chávez, for the first art contest to honor his birthday in the city. Milwaukee students from grades 4 to 12 participated in the Inaugural César E. Chávez Birthday Celebration Art Contest, and the winners were recognized during the special event. The artwork theme “Celebrating Communities as we Accept All People” was inspired by two values that Chávez used to guide his life and activism – acceptance of all people and the...

The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin’s 53rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned to Downtown Milwaukee on March 9, displaying Irish pride along the length of the 1.25-mile route. The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and the Westown Association have collaborated for the past 17 years on Wisconsin’s oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Although the Shamrock Club is celebrating its 53rd anniversary of producing the parade, the event dates back to 1843. It predates the incorporation of the State of Wisconsin and the City of Milwaukee, making it the sixth oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation. The...