Milwaukee Independent

The oldest and largest Latino Civil Rights group in America formally announced that it will celebrate the organization’s 90th anniversary in Milwaukee this summer.

Making his first stop in Milwaukee as a presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Cory Booker spoke with the local public at Coffee Makes You Black.

As Milwaukee gears up for the 2020 Democratic National Convention, city leaders, members of Business Improvement Districts (BID) and Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NID) came together for a two-way fact-finding and brainstorming session about keeping the expected $200 million generated over 4 days in the city.

Walnut Way Conservation and the City of Milwaukee's Environmental Collaboration Office, hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of green infrastructure and clean energy projects in the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood, as well as the city’s first Eco Tour designation.

88Nine Labs hosted “The Science of Marvel: Kyle Hill on the Science of Superheroes” downtown at the Milwaukee Public Library’s Centennial Hall, putting a scientific spin on how Captain Marvel can survive in space or the thermodynamics of Spider-Man’s web slinging.

The fourth annual César E. Chávez Day celebration was held in the rotunda of Milwaukee's City Hall, marking the birthday of the legendary civil rights activist.

Families from various Milwaukee communities came together to remember the life of civil rights activist and hero, César E. Chávez, for the inaugural art contest to honor his birthday.

Families from various Milwaukee communities came together to remember the life of civil rights activist and hero, César E. Chávez, for the inaugural art contest to honor his birthday.

Hundreds attended the memorial vigil at the Islamic Center of Milwaukee, for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks that claimed 51 innocent lives. The hate inspired mass shooting, America’s newest export to the world, was the latest terror attack on people in their place of worship.

Hundreds attended the memorial vigil at the Islamic Center of Milwaukee, for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks that claimed 51 innocent lives. The hate inspired mass shooting, America’s newest export to the world, was the latest terror attack on people in their place of worship.

The Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort (WAVE) hosted an ILOVE (Impacted Lives Overcoming Violence Effort) story sharing program at Milwaukee City Hall, presenting Time Magazine's interactive mural project “Guns in America” along with local stories from local leaders and members of the community affected by gun violence.

Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Tom Perez, announced the party’s decision to host the 2020 National Convention in Milwaukee on March 11, as a reflection of the city’s values and a strategic part of re-taking the White House.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2019 State of the City address on March 11 at the Fiserv Forum to a crowd of hundreds.

The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee hosted the start of a luncheon lectures series at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, , presenting the first of a lineup of speakers all based around the topic of #Immigrants Matter.

The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee hosted a special lecture by Steve Schaffer, Assistant Archivist for the Milwaukee County Historical Society, featuring a slide collection from the legendary urban photographer Lyle Oberwise focused on his World War II experience in the China Burma India (CBI) Theater.

Golda Meir Middle School student Janiya Williams shared her winning poem from the 2019 MLK speech contest, during the City of Milwaukee’s 3rd Annual Black History program at City Hall.

The African American Heritage Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted the fourth and final part of a month-long celebratory series on February 24, presenting advocates and music related to the African diaspora in Milwaukee.

The African American Heritage Committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosted the third of a month-long celebratory series on February 17, presenting speakers and music related to the African diaspora in Milwaukee.

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated in Milwaukee for the 35th consecutive year, honoring the slain Civil Rights leader’s birthday.

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated in Milwaukee for the 35th consecutive year, honoring the slain Civil Rights leader’s birthday.

A new nonprofit was officially launched at a press conference held at the University Club of Milwaukee on January 14, with the aim to boost inclusive economic prosperity among Latinos, and utilize Milwaukee’s Hispanic population to achieve the region’s economic growth goals for the future.

Tony Evers was sworn in as Wisconsin’s 46th governor on January 7 along with four additional State constitutional officers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, and Secretary of State Douglas La Follette.

John Ridley’s No Studios kicked-off its book event series on December 15 with "Omari" by Author Frank Lewis.

Democratic Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes held their final listening session in Milwaukee.

Historian John Gurda spoke at the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) to a packed crowd of historical enthusiasts about the major update to his classic book “The Making of Milwaukee.”