"If you care about protecting your right to vote, protecting access to abortion, and investing in our kids' public education, you need to get out and vote for my friend Governor Tony Evers. Tony is doing the right thing for Wisconsin." - President Barack Obama … [Read more...] about Vote for Governor Tony Evers
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Vote Mandela Barnes for Senate
It's time everyone had a fair shot at the American Dream. Join the movement at www.mandelabarnes.com … [Read more...] about Vote Mandela Barnes for Senate
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a general election, special election and referendums to be held in the City of Milwaukee on November 8, 2022, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. … [Read more...] about NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION, SPECIAL ELECTION, REFERENDUMS AND SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 8, 2022
NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosts ‘2022 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 21, 2022, the Milwaukee Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their "2022 Freedom Fund Dinner," at the Wisconsin Center District, 400 West Wisconsin Ave. This year's theme was "NAACP: This is Power," and featured many local elected leaders of color. The event was hosted by NAACP Milwaukee Branch President … [Read more...] about NAACP Milwaukee Branch hosts ‘2022 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts open house for new satellite office
On Wednesday, October 13, 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League celebrated the grand opening of their new satellite site located at 3410 W. Silver Spring Dr. (inside the World Outreach Building) with a open house. Members of the community and the public were invited to take part with refreshments, tours, door prizes, information on employment, education, advocacy and much … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts open house for new satellite office
Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
On Sept. 30, the county allowed buses to become mask optional. Two weeks later masks returned. Masks are back on Milwaukee County buses. The county announced the mandate on Friday, October 14, 2022, after the COVID-19 community level rose back into the "medium" category from "low." On Sept. 30, the county had announced that masks would be optional. In a statement, … [Read more...] about Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Denita Ball will be the first female and fourth African American sheriff of Milwaukee County Denita R. Ball officially assumed the role of acting Milwaukee County Sheriff on Monday, October 24, 2022, after Earnell R. Lucas resigned from the position. Ball won about 56 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary, beating candidates Captain Thomas Beal and Inspector Brian … [Read more...] about Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Prince Hall Masonic Temple hosts “Voter Registration Day”
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the members of Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1218 W. North Ave, along with the WI State Grand Assembly. OGC, PHA and two WI joint consistories joined with Souls to the Polls to sign up voters for the upcoming general election on November 8, 2022. At this event you not only could find out where your polling site is, but also what documents new and/or … [Read more...] about Prince Hall Masonic Temple hosts “Voter Registration Day”
Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Employ Milwaukee held their first fundraiser luncheon at the University Club Milwaukee. The goal of the fundraiser was to support summer youth employment, training, reentry programming and more. It was well attended and the guest speaker was Billye Aaron the wife of the late Hank Aaron. Billye Aaron has been an educator in the Atlanta Public … [Read more...] about Employ Milwaukee hosts their first fundraiser luncheon
Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc® and Repairers of the Breach Resource Center paused to recognize years of preparing meals and serving soul food luncheons, cozy chili bowls, and scrumptious desserts – all to benefit deserving patrons. For decades, the chapter has spearheaded warm clothing and sock drives, … [Read more...] about Epsilon Kappa Omega marks 20 years of service to Repairers of the Breach during bench dedication