Milwaukee Independent

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.