The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and fought against racial discrimination, died March 27, 2020, a family statement said. He was 98. A charismatic and fiery preacher, Lowery led the SCLC for two decades — restoring the organization’s financial stability and … [Read more...] about Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98
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Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday March 30, 2020 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to temporarily order the suspension of evictions and foreclosures amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for any reason unless failure to proceed with the eviction will result in an imminent … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Fred ‘Curly’ Neal dies at 77
Fred Neal played more than 6,000 games with the team between 1963 and 1985 Fred “Curly” Neal, who played for the Harlem Globetrotters for 22 years before his retirement in 1985, died at his home in Houston on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the team confirmed on social media. He was 77. “We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” Globetrotters … [Read more...] about Legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Fred ‘Curly’ Neal dies at 77
Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots – April 7, 2020
Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 7, 2020 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and a Presidential Preference Vote to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 7, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots – April 7, 2020
Notice of Referendum Election – April 7, 2020
Notice of Referendum Election APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people pursuant to law: 2019 ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION 3 To renumber and amend section 9m of article I; … [Read more...] about Notice of Referendum Election – April 7, 2020
Wisconsin’s ‘Safer at Home’ order in effect for next 30 days
Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday his new "Safer at Home" order in effect for the next month. Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday, March 24, 2020, his new "Safer at Home" order will be in effect for the next month. He directed Department of Health Services Secretary- designee Andrea Palm to prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions. The order went into effect at 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s ‘Safer at Home’ order in effect for next 30 days
Milwaukee DPW suspends timed, metered, night parking restrictions amid COVID-19
Officials with the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday evening, March 19 suspended all timed, metered, and night parking restrictions effective immediately to accommodate residents home due to the novel coronavirus. DPW officials said in a statement vehicles will not be required to alternate sidepark or have night parking permits. Drivers must abide … [Read more...] about Milwaukee DPW suspends timed, metered, night parking restrictions amid COVID-19
Where to find help for those in need during the COVID-19 closures
The coronavirus has shut down many of our community institutions and centers to help stop its spread. However, there are still many in this community that need help with finding work or just putting food on the table. Many are wondering with so many closures, where will they turn to now for help. Well, the good news is that there are still many places offering assistance. … [Read more...] about Where to find help for those in need during the COVID-19 closures
Milwaukee responds to COVID-19: Closures and cancellations
Coronavirus is causing organizers to cancel or postpone some community events. The following events have been canceled or postponed: • Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Closing at 5 p.m., March 17. No word on when it will reopen. • Milwaukee Municipal Court: Closed until May 1. • Skylight Theatre’s Evita and Candide: Rescheduled for later dates. • Pabst Mansion: … [Read more...] about Milwaukee responds to COVID-19: Closures and cancellations
WestCare Wisconsin hosts Harambee Community Forum
On Friday, March 6, 2020, WestCare Wisconsin hosted a Harambee Community Forum at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive The event was organized and hosted by newly appointed Neighborhood Strategic Planning Area 6 community organizer Martinez Milton, Jr. (upper left photo, left) The event featured Q&A sessions, community resources, … [Read more...] about WestCare Wisconsin hosts Harambee Community Forum