Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes awayLucille Berrien, a long@me community leader, political organizer, and beloved family matriarch, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Berrien was 98 years young. Berrien was the first Black woman to run for mayor of Milwaukee in 1972 and worked alongside Father James Groppi during Milwaukee’s fair … [Read more...] about Lucille Berrien, courageous community leader, passes away
Lucille Berrien
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 28, 2026
Click on the cover page image below to view or download the full paper PDF Link to image file↗ This issue features: Somali Resource Center of Milwaukee hosts 'Community Halal Food Box Donation' event; Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley throws out first pitchand hosts pregame tailgate; Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God In Christ celebrates 40th … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue May 28, 2026
Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) along with County Supervisor Priscilla Cogg-Jones and a number of other local leaders were proud to officially unveil the new sign for the newly renamed Lucille Berrien Park, 3629 N. 16th St. The park which was originally named Lindbergh Park after aviator Charles Lindbergh, … [Read more...] about Park re-named in honor of community activist Lucille Berrien
Arlington Heights residents call for renaming of local park to honor local activist
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (MAARPR) hosted a press conference at Lindbergh Park in the Arlington Heights neighborhood campaigning to change the name of the park to Lucille Berrien Park. Ms. Berrien (left photo) was in attendance with the MAARPR to demand the park be named in her honor, and that the money used to … [Read more...] about Arlington Heights residents call for renaming of local park to honor local activist