Milwaukee County Board honors community activist Janette Mitchell-Herrera
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors recognized and honored Janette Mitchell-Herrera for her longtime activism as a historian, scholar, author, and educator. She has played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Mitchell-Herrera is known for advocating for the rights of marginalized communities throughout her life. Because of her on-going and non-stop efforts, District 13 Milwaukee County Supervisor Priscilla Coggs- Jones acknowledged Mitchell-Herrera for her hard work, commitment, and diligence on Juneteenth Day.
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, with the motion of County Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones appreciated Mitchell-Herrera for her great works in Milwaukee County. Pictured at the event are (from left) County Supervisors Priscilla Coggs-Jones, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Felesia Martin,. Janette Mitchell- Herrera, Willie Johnson and Sequanna Taylor.
