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...
COVID-19 crisis dims Milwaukee’s DNC spotlight as plans confirmed for nearly all-virtual convention
Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention August 17 to 20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said on June 24. Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person, but it remains...
Wisconsin’s Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition condemns Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobic Attacks
The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin released a statement condemning anti-Asian racism and xenophobic attacks on June 24. The Asian American community has experienced an increase in anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19. Since March, STOP...
Protestors demand justice as Milwaukee Police officer charged for killing Joel Acevedo has first court date
Following the death of George Floyd, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump joined the legal team representing the Acevedo’s family in Milwaukee to seek justice for the strangulation murder of Joel Acevedo by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer. Facing a charge of...
“We Care Crew” initiative uses parks for distribution of vital resources to Milwaukee’s Communities of Color
Milwaukee County currently faces two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. County, City, and local community partners announced the launch of the We Care Crew on June 16, a community resourcing initiative, to support communities of color during this challenging time. The We...
Milwaukee’s Harbor District awarded first-ever “Trash Free Waters” grant for Kinnickinnic River clean up
At a press conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the selection of the first-ever Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Trash Free Waters...
Focus Finder: Milwaukee Film awarded grant for accelerator program to elevate diverse voices in film
Milwaukee Film was recently awarded a $25,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to assist with the rollout of the organization’s new Focus Finder accelerator program. As part of Milwaukee Film’s mission to elevate diverse voices in film,...
Ongoing COVID-19 crisis moves Milwaukee’s “Storm the Bastille” run into a virtual space for 2020
Because of the lingering impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Town Association has transformed the annual “Storm the Bastille” run on July 9 into a virtual event, allowing for mass participation while protecting public safety. The non-profit organization spent...
Wisconsin Justices issue open letter confronting need to recognize racial injustices in our legal system
We the undersigned, current and former Wisconsin Justices of the Supreme Court and Appeals Court Judges, join with justices of state supreme courts and judges of appellate courts across the country, including those in Washington, North Carolina, Louisiana, California,...
Siri shortcut helps Black drivers safely record their encounters with police during traffic stops
When VHS video cameras became affordable consumer products, the public was able to actively document actions by law enforcement officers as a tool to demand accountability. The iPhone and services like iCloud have made the recording and distribution pipeline for those...
Juneteenth flag to fly for first time over State Capitol and City of Milwaukee building on June 19
A flag that celebrates Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will fly over the Wisconsin Capitol for the first time in state history. It will also be displayed at a City of Milwaukee building for the first time. Governor Tony...
Zeynab Ali: If you weren’t black, maybe you’d still be alive
“The systemic targeting of and use of unnecessary force against people of color is woven into the fabric of our law enforcement institutions and stems from the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow in this country.” – John Gordon, Minnesota ACLU Director Protests over...
