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FPC Committee votes for MPD policy change requiring judicial warrant for ICE cooperation

FPC Committee votes for MPD policy change requiring judicial warrant for ICE cooperation

Posted by | Dec 17, 2019 |

Immigrants in Milwaukee won a huge victory on December 12, when the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) Policy Committee voted to endorse Voces de la Frontera’s recommended changes to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Policy of Immigration (SOP 130). If approved by the full FPC on December 18, the new policy would require police to have a judicial warrant signed by a judge in order to help Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrest people for possible deportation. “Having a clear policy that requires a judicial warrant in order for the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to cooperate with Immigration...

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A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out: 100 years of Milwaukee’s Goodwill began in the basement of Summerfield

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out: 100 years of Milwaukee’s Goodwill began in the basement of Summerfield

Posted by | Dec 12, 2019 |

October 6, 1919 marked the centennial anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, which originally incorporated as The Milwaukee Goodwill with its headquarters located at the Summerfield Methodist Church on the corner of Cass Street and Juneau Avenue. The story of the organization’s formation reflected many efforts of that day, where Goodwills and other charitable institutions across the country were created in the basements of places of worship. Goodwill, America’s Original Thrift, was founded in 1902 by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator. Helms collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of...

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Express Yourself Milwaukee to end 19 years of youth services with daylong Farewell Celebration

Express Yourself Milwaukee to end 19 years of youth services with daylong Farewell Celebration

Posted by | Dec 12, 2019 |

Express Yourself Milwaukee (EXYOMKE) will present a daylong Farewell Celebration to be held on December 13, bringing an end to two decades of community service that inspired youth with the arts. The Farewell Celebration will be held throughout Milwaukee and will conclude with a Finale Show and Celebration at the EXYOMKE studio at 1300 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. The nonprofit organization has served low-income and at-risk youth in Milwaukee’s central city since 2003. The Express Yourself Milwaukee Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cease their operations at the end of 2019, due to a lack of...

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Adjutant General resigns in wake of inquiry into sexual misconduct by Wisconsin National Guard

Adjutant General resigns in wake of inquiry into sexual misconduct by Wisconsin National Guard

Posted by | Dec 11, 2019 |

The leader of the Wisconsin National Guard offered his resignation on December 9, after the results were made public from an in-depth federal investigation into how the guard handled sexual assault and harassment allegations. Governor Tony Evers called for and received the resignation of Major General Don Dunbar, after reviewing the report on how the Wisconsin National Guard botched the handling of assault and harassment allegations. Major General Dunbar had commanded the Wisconsin National Guard as Adjutant General since September 1, 2007. His resignation, which will be effective on December 31, was part of Governor Evers sweeping reforms in...

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“Guardian Angel” battalion returns home to Wisconsin after one year deployment in Afghanistan

“Guardian Angel” battalion returns home to Wisconsin after one year deployment in Afghanistan

Posted by | Dec 7, 2019 |

Senior Wisconsin National Guard and state leaders joined families and friends in welcoming 190 Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment back to Wisconsin on November 29 — exactly one year after the battalion’s sendoff ceremony at Lambeau Field. The deployment to Afghanistan concluded in much the same way as it was carried out — with troops spread across the country, arriving at different times, but still accomplishing the mission. The remainder of the battalion’s 400 mobilized Soldier arrived in the United States a week ago, and will return to Wisconsin in the next...

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Next phase of renovation for Victory Over Violence Park expected in time for 2020 DNC

Next phase of renovation for Victory Over Violence Park expected in time for 2020 DNC

Posted by | Dec 3, 2019 |

The City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) and the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District shared updated plans on November 27 for the renovation of Victory Over Violence Park in Bronzeville. Victory Over Violence Park was created in the 1990s in partnership with the local nonprofit Career Youth Development (CYD), formerly housed in the building next to the park. The planned renovations will transform the park back into a healing place for urban trauma victims, as well as a gathering place for community events. All reconstruction will honor the park’s historic intent. “The city was invited to the...

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