By Walter J. Lanier Some of us saw this coming. We raised concerns, we asked questions, and yet, here we are. The decisions being made at the highest levels of government are reshaping the very foundation of our democracy. And now, those same forces have their sights set on Wisconsin. Let’s talk about what’s happening. During the recent ABC News Presidential Debate, … [Read more...] about The stakes are high: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on April 1st
Souls to the Polls
Souls to the Polls wants Milwaukee to get out and vote
"In a critical election year, Milwaukee’s black and brown communities are once again on the frontlines of defending democracy. Souls to the Polls Wisconsin, a voter education organization, has been working tirelessly since 2013 to mobilize voters, particularly in faith-based and working- class neighborhoods. This election cycle is marked by several key events that will help … [Read more...] about Souls to the Polls wants Milwaukee to get out and vote
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”
‘Get Out the Vote’ rally held on Election Day
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Building Unity, Souls to the Polls, MICAH, Voces de la Frontera, Solomon Outreach Urban Learning Sessions (SOULS), the NAACP – Milwaukee Branch, and Our Wisconsin Revolution hosted a “Get Out the Vote” rally at the intersection of North Ninth Street and West North Avenue during the afternoon of the spring election. A similar rally was held on the … [Read more...] about ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally held on Election Day
Unite 4 Democracy presents ‘Pack the Polls Car Parade’
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, like Souls to the … [Read more...] about Unite 4 Democracy presents ‘Pack the Polls Car Parade’
Souls to the Polls and Greater Galilee hosts ‘Labor Day Sit-In’
Lift Up the Fight for Black Lives, Black Votes and Economic Justice Souls to the Polls, Greater Galilee Baptist Church and a network of churches, unions and community groups hosted a Labor Day sit-in on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 N. Teutonia Avenue. The struggles of the past six months have created fear and instability around the … [Read more...] about Souls to the Polls and Greater Galilee hosts ‘Labor Day Sit-In’
Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’
Central City religious leaders from diverse denominations mobilize voters for Nov. 6 More than 40 Ministers from City of Milwaukee convened at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church,– 2975 North 11th Street, on September 29, 2018, to hold a press conference before they launched a massive door-to-door canvass effort. Ministers and members of their congregations knocked on every door … [Read more...] about Milwaukee churches band together to get ‘Souls to the Polls’