On Saturday, October 26, 2024 the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, Urban League Guild, Young Professionals, and members of the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities came together to host 'Stroll To The Polls.' This Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiative was in collaboration with Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where Rev. Kenneth Cutler is pastor. The 'Stroll to … [Read more...] about Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts ‘Stroll to the Polls 2024’
Election
Security measures enhanced for Milwaukee Courthouse on Election Day
Tenth Street will be shut down, and police escorts are planned for absentee results workers The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is taking extra security measures this year on Election Day. Tenth Street will be shut down near the Milwaukee County courthouse, metal detectors will be right inside the doors and police escorts for the ballot results and the workers … [Read more...] about Security measures enhanced for Milwaukee Courthouse on Election Day
Ballot drop boxes reopen in Milwaukee, other suburbs
Absentee boxes were banned for several years before recent court ruling Shut down for years by a state Supreme Court ruling, absentee ballot drop boxes are reappearing in Wisconsin this week, given a new lease on life. "The Milwaukee Election Commission has been working diligently to get our drop boxes back in operation," said Milwaukee Election Commission Executive … [Read more...] about Ballot drop boxes reopen in Milwaukee, other suburbs
Wisconsin voters will see 2 constitutional amendments on Aug. 13 primary ballot
Republicans are urging a 'yes' vote; Democrats are pushing for a 'no' vote Wisconsin voters will be asked to weigh in on two constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 primary ballot, both targeting the same outcome to give the state Legislature more authority and the governor less power over how federal money is spent. The questions will appear as follows: Question 1: … [Read more...] about Wisconsin voters will see 2 constitutional amendments on Aug. 13 primary ballot
A historic election in Chicago cracks the machine
The old guard is on the way out, and a progressive future for the city is coming into focus. Chicago’s population has decreased by about a quarter- million Black residents since 2000, with Latinos passing African Americans as the city’s second-largest demographic. So it was notable that on Chicago’s mayoral ballot February 26, six of the 14 candidates were Black. Two … [Read more...] about A historic election in Chicago cracks the machine
The State of Equality and Justice in America
No one can change the change By: Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. The state of equality and justice in America is shameful– especially since the election of President Barack Obama. Unlike many of my friends who think America is going to hell in a hand basket, and have given up thinking things will get better for those who’ve been marginalized for so long, I still have hope for … [Read more...] about The State of Equality and Justice in America