State Senator Lena Taylor ends campaign for Lt. Gov., announces run for mayor Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigned on December 22, 2021, handing over authority to Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, who assumes the role of acting mayor until the city’s spring election. The transition, which was effective at 5:00 p.m., came after the U.S…. [Read More]
Lena Taylor Archives
Democratic State Sen. Lena Taylor running for lieutenant governor
October 7, 2021
A Democratic state senator from Milwaukee announced Monday, October 4, 2021, she is a candidate for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. Sen. Lena Taylor made her announcement on the steps of the state Capitol in Madison. She would be the state’s first Black female lieutenant governor. Incumbent Mandela Barnes, the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, has decided… [Read More]
Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
September 16, 2021
On August 31, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted an award presentation for Governor Evers and Senator Taylor at their clinic at 210 W. Capitol Drive. The State Champion Award was in recognition of their support and advocacy to increase investment for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and their commitment to advance access to… [Read More]
Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
September 9, 2021
On August 31, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted an award presentation for Governor Evers and Senator Taylor at their clinic at 210 W. Capitol Drive. The State Champion Award was in recognition of their support and advocacy to increase investment for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and their commitment to advance access to… [Read More]
Unite 4 Democracy presents ‘Pack the Polls Car Parade’
October 29, 2020
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,… [Read More]
State Sen. Lena Taylor announces 2020 challenge to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
September 5, 2019
State Sen. Lena Taylor announced Tuesday, September 3, 2019, she will challenge Mayor Tom Barrett in 2020. At a press conference outside her Capitol Drive home Tuesday, the fourth-term Democratic senator recounted growing up in a Milwaukee she says is different from today. “We are at a crossroads,” she said. Taylor cited what she sees… [Read More]
Milwaukee celebrates ’22nd Annual Garfield Days’
July 25, 2019
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Garfield 502 Bar and Restaurant hosted the 22nd Annual Garfield Days Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival on W. Garfield Ave. between N. 4th Street and N. 7th Street. Garfield Days is a vibrant annual celebration in the Bronzeville district. This year’s festival featured local music, food and activities. This… [Read More]
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. host press conference to address concerns over grant awarding to local hospital
May 2, 2019
On Monday, April 15, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted a press conference at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The conference was called in order address grievances MHSI and several other local community health organizations had with the awarding of a recent government grant, to address the… [Read More]
Despite the weather, Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth Day
June 21, 2018
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Milwaukee celebrated its 47th Annual Juneteenth Day on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Despite a rainy and overcast day, thousands turned out to take part in the festivities which included a parade, vendors, music, food, and live performances. The Milwaukee celebration is put on by Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc.,… [Read More]
