On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Unite 4 Democracy hosted "Pack the Polls," a non-partisan event held in more than 20 communities across Wisconsin. The Milwaukee locations included Midtown Mall, 5700 Capitol Dr.; Washington Park, Corner of Lisbon Ave. and Lloyd St.; and Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. MLK, Jr. Dr. Volunteers, community organizations, like Souls to the … [Read more...] about Unite 4 Democracy presents ‘Pack the Polls Car Parade’
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Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Granville Business Improvement District held the annual Granville Harvest Fest at 8633 W. Brown Deer Rd. Despite COVID-19 the festival was a great place for fun fall family activities like pumpkin decorating, coloring, community art projects, games, horse rides, food, live music and outdoor movies including "Disney's Moana," "Spiderman Into the … [Read more...] about Granville B.I.D. hosts ‘2020 Harvest Fest’
Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club host ‘Grocery Giveaway’
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club, 4834 N. 35th St., hosted a "Grocery Giveaway." The event featured the distribution of food boxes and other items to families in need during the pandemic. Residents were asked to meet in the parking lot of the club and were encouraged to wear their masks. There were 16 pallets of food and milk to distribute … [Read more...] about Daniels-Mardak Boys and Girls Club host ‘Grocery Giveaway’
African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the African Diaspora Council (ADC, formerly the African American Faculty and Staff Council) of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee held a presentation for their annual school supply drive. The ADC asked teachers and staff at UWM to bring in school supplies to donate to local schools for their students. This year's supplies were donated to … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council hosts 4th Annual School Supply Drive
Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020
Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in the City of Milwaukee, on November 3, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, … [Read more...] about Notice of General Election and Sample Ballots November 3, 2020
Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Jay-Z's social justice group Team ROC hosted a rally for the three victims of Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah; Alvin Cole, Jay Anderson, Jr., and Antonio Gonzales at Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut St. Team ROC partnered with Until Freedom, and Gathering for Justice organized the rally for the family of Alvin Cole to bring attention to the … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Team ROC holds rally for Alvin Cole at Wauwatosa’s Hart Park
City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues
The City of Milwaukee has canceled trick-or-treating this year as Wisconsin's surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of improving. Milwaukee will not have designated trick-or-treat times like it has had in the past and the activity will not be sanctioned by the city’s Health Department since it is deemed high-risk during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues
SPLC’s Whose Heritage? reports more than 100 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd’s murder
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Wednesday, October 14, 2020 announced that more than 100 Confederate symbols have been removed since May 26, 2020 — the start of the protests following the police killing of George Floyd. The Whose Heritage? report’s data and map track public symbols of the Confederacy across the United States. Since May 26, 2020, we have found a total … [Read more...] about SPLC’s Whose Heritage? reports more than 100 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd’s murder
AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
Survey shows Wisconsin voters age 50-plus aren’t shifting their candidate preferences AARP Wisconsin’s final battleground election survey of likely Wisconsin voters age 50-plus finds President Trump (46 percent) trailing former Vice President Joe Biden (49 percent). The poll results have moved only slightly from AARP WI’s first poll, released Sept. 10, which showed Trump (45 … [Read more...] about AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted "Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive" a free shoes, boots, sweaters, jackets and clothes giveaway at 32nd and Lisbon Ave. After seeing two women this summer with no shoes on, Foundations for Freedom, Inc., CEO and Founder Dana World-Patterson (right photo, center) began collecting more than 400 pairs of … [Read more...] about Foundations for Freedom, Inc. hosts ‘Strength For My Sisters Shoe Drive’