Johnson, Crowley, and Obama: Three leaders respond to how people of color are being brutalized
In an essay published on June 1, former President Obama wrote that the protests sweeping the nation – in response to the death of George Floyd – have the opportunity to represent a “turning point for real change” as long as activists channel...
Ellen M. Gilligan: Now is the time for racial justice in Milwaukee
“In the midst of a pandemic that has already taken such a toll on people of color, the death of George Floyd is another untenable example of how racism is the real public health crisis our community is facing. We must reach out to each other, and we cannot respond to...
Amtrak to restore Amtrak Hiawatha Service from Milwaukee to Chicago on June 1
Beginning June 1, Amtrak and its partner state transportation departments will restore a Hiawatha Service round-trip between Milwaukee and Chicago in response to anticipated increased demand. Hiawatha Trains 332 and 339, and continued service by Amtrak Empire Builder...
You Matter: Uplifting solidarity campaign launches for Milwaukee’s communities of color
The community conversations campaign “You Matter” kicked off on May 28, promoting a positive message for members of the African American and Hispanic-Latinx populations about their shared and brighter future together in Milwaukee. The Stronger Together Collective...
Milwaukee nonprofit included in Oprah Winfrey’s $12M coronavirus relief grants to “home” cities
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation awarded SaintA a grant to provide telehealth mental health services to some Milwaukeeans hit hardest by COVID-19, as part of Winfrey’s $12 million coronavirus relief effort for underserved communities she has called home. The...
“Pop-Up” Drive-in Theatre initiative offers Milwaukee families a safe entertainment experience
New “Pop-Up” Drive-in Theatre initiative makes first effort to bring public entertainment to residents of the city on May 29, by creating a safe space for Milwaukee families to enjoy movies and live performances while supporting artists and local businesses during the...
Online resource launches to help teach about Milwaukee’s historic Solders Home
The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance (MPA) launched an at-home learning resource focused on the Milwaukee Soldiers Home on May 14. Teachers, parents, and students are encouraged to learn about Milwaukee’s historic and future role in providing care to our nation’s...
A COVID-19 Summer: Pools and aquatic facilities at Milwaukee County Parks to remain closed
Milwaukee County Parks is bracing for a season that looks drastically different from a typical Milwaukee summer, which will be a season without swimming pools or water parks. With many Milwaukee County Parks venues currently closed as a result of the pandemic,...
Milwaukee’s park system drops four spots in national ranking amid pandemic
As state and municipal leaders continue reopening parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Trust for Public Land announced its annual ParkScore Index of the nation’s best park systems. Milwaukee ranked 28th on the list, earning strong marks for park...
Joe Biden holds virtual rally for Milwaukee voters and blames Trump for dreadful pandemic response
The political restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic has left presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unable to attend an in-person campaign rally in Wisconsin, and instead a virtual event for voters was held on May 20. During his online speech...
Governor Tony Evers directs $1 billion in CARES Act funding to fight COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers released information on May 19 about a robust $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, acquisition of needed supplies, emergency operations, and resources for local communities throughout Wisconsin. The effort is...
Milwaukee’s Interfaith community members consider cautious strategies for preparing in-person worship
After the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the “Safer at Home” policy on May 14, and ordered that the state must “reopen” amid the COVID-19 pandemic without a comprehensive safety plan, every industry and community has struggled under the chaos since to discern how...
