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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County officials, representatives from the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and local partners hosted a media tour of the Hillview Hall Rehabilitation Project on June 13. Hillview is the first property ever purchased by Milwaukee County to provide emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services will be available at the facility to help people get back on their feet and into permanent housing. The new facility will expand County efforts to provide housing and essential services to the homeless population in Milwaukee, after its renovations are completed around...

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....

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...