Milwaukee Independent

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.