Month: February 2019

11 am – 2 pm La Crosse City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street

Stand For Peace! Dr. MLK and North Avenues, Milwaukee, January 26, 2019 (‘Jobs & Education Not Racist Hate!’ banner photo from Jan. 21, 2019 MLK Milwaukee march) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 12 NOON, State Capitol Steps, Madison The revival of “Yankee imperialism” at its worst must immediately be brought to a halt. People here […]

https://www.wisc.edu/black-history/ The legacy and the promise: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Black Student Strike The 1960s brought a wave of African-American students to predominantly white universities across the country, sparking hope for more diverse campuses while drawing attention to racism and exclusionary practices. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, years of meetings between black students […]

https://uwm.edu/studentinvolvement/event/the-hidden-impact-of-racial-segregation-on-milwaukee-county/ 4:30-7:30 P.M. Milwaukee educator and head griot of the Black Holocaust museum, Reggie Jackson, will discuss why Milwaukee is often referred to as the most segregated city in the nation. Learn about the past, present and future effects of segregation on our city and neighborhoods.