Juneteenth Day Celebration

601 21st Street, Racine, Dr. John Bryant Community Center

Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom – the chance for a new beginning!

Nancy Lieberman Charities, has teamed up with former NBA & All Star athlete Caron Butler, Sport Court, and the City of Racine to provide a new Dream Court at Roosevelt Park, 601 21st St in Racine.

Dream Courts are top-qaulity, multipurpose play spaces built in underserved communitiies so children have a safe area to shoot hoops, socialize, and learn about teamwork & good sportsmanship.

There will be a mini basketball clinic with Caron Butler, and an opening ceremony for the Dream Court.

Other activities include basketball games, children’s corner, car show, women’s wellness workshop with Dr. Keita Joy, and a “Making Good Choices” workshop for teens.

Essay contest winners are invited to read their essays at the opening ceremony. (Please check our website for information on the essay contest rules).

All Activities are free. Food, drink, and vendor merchandise is available for purchase.

Meet Patrick Jones, author of the Selma of the North

Meet Patrick Jones, author of The Selma of the North: Civil Rights insurgency in Milwaukee.
A reception for the MATC Fast Fund:
Thursday, June 20 at 6pm at Coffee Makes you Black.

Sponsored by AFT Local 212 and the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Hiring Hall

Donations to Local 212/Matc fast Fund
Payable to Believe in Students at the door

Community meeting to save our VA

PROTECT OUR VA HOSPITAL,, Milw. Area Labor Council, Yatchak Hall, 633 S. Hawley Road. Concerned veterans, community members, and labor leaders will discuss concerns about the Mission Act, the new Master Agreement for the federal contract, and privatization.. All welcome. 6:30 P.M.

Union Jobs Not Cutbacks! Fully Staff the VA! No privatization and union busting!

More information: https://www.afge.org/

Stand Up for Public Schools Wisconsin

RSVP here to join our budget action and follow for details on logistics — coming soon!

Join us to STAND UP FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS and demand a budget that works for Wisconsin’s children.

We are saying: ENOUGH. STOP PLAYING POLITICS WITH OUR KIDS AND DO YOUR JOB.

Members of Joint Finance cut $900 million out of the education budget and the proposal on the table is not even close to adequate or fair for Wisconsin’s public schools.

We are calling on all lawmakers to restore this essential and feasible funding to the budget before they send it to the Governor’s desk. Specifically, we are calling for a restoration of the special education funds (to a 60% reimbursement level), mental health aids, poverty aid, and aid for English Language Learners that was cut from the budget.

​​Milwaukee school board member Megan O’Halloran has announced that she intends to march to Madison to draw attention to the inadequacy of state funding for so many districts around the state. We applaud her willingness to take a public stand and the immediate offer of many others to join her. It seems clear that there are many people around the state who have testified, sent letters, and feel ignored – they are looking for ways to be heard and do all they can in the final days before the budget is passed to call for fair funding and make sure the budget that gets to the Governor is one that meets our kids’ needs.

We are working to set up easy ways to join in for short or long stretches of the walk, and cheer along the way with local “whistle stops.” We are also coordinating a final meet-up spot for the home stretch so that we come together from all over the state to walk the last stretch in Madison, ending at the State Capitol.

More WI BOPM Photos: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

More WI BOPM Photos: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

More WI BOPM Photos: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

March with Voces in the 2019 Milwaukee Pride Parade!

ENGLISH BELOW

¡Marcha con Voces en el desfile del orgullo LGBT de Milwaukee!
Domingo, 9 de junio, 12:30pm
Reunimos en 1027 S 5th St.
Información: 608-422-9116

Estamos felices de unirnos con Milwaukee Pride Parade (MPP) y #stonewall50 y marcharen nuestro primer desfile anual de orgullo de MKE. ¡Acompáñanos! El desfile es el domingo 9 de junio, nos encantaría que nuestros miembros marchen con nosotros en solidaridad con nuestra familia LGBTQIA+. Este es un evento amigable para la familia intentado a promover un ambiente positivo e inclusivo.

El desfile comienza a las 2 pm en la esquina de la calle 2 y Greenfield. Reuniremos antes a las 12:30pm en 1027 S 5th St. ¡Nos vemos!

https://www.prideparademke.org/ es el sitio web oficial del Milwaukee Pride Parade. La ruta del desfile es en S. 2nd St. en Walker’s Point.

Si desea obtener más información sobre el evento o tiene interés en marchar en el desfile con Voces de la Frontera, comuníquese con la directora de operaciones, Natalia Espina, al 608-422-9116 o operations@vdlf.org

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March with Voces in the Milwaukee Pride Parade
Sunday, June 9, 12:30pm
Meet at 1027 S 5th St.
Info: 608-422-9116

We are excited to join Milwaukee Pride Parade (MPP) and #stonewall50 as we march in our first annual MKE pride parade! Join us! The parade is Sunday, June 9, we would love for Voces members to march with us in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ family. This is a family-friendly event intended to promote a positive and inclusive environment.

The parade begins at 2pm at the corner of 2nd and Greenfield. We will meet at 12:30pm at 1027 S 5th St before walking over to join the parade.

https://www.prideparademke.org/ is the official website of Milwaukee Pride Parade. The parade route is on S. 2nd St. in Walker’s Point.

If you would like more information about the event want to march in the parade with Voces de la Frontera, please contact operations director, Natalia Espina, at 608-422-9116 or operations@vdlf.org

1001 E. Keefe Avenue, the Peace Center, 7 P.M. 

https://www.locuststreetfestival.org/

SIX STAGES! ACTIVITIES FOR ONE AND ALL!

https://www.garfields502.com/festivalhttps://www.garfields502.com/festival

Garfield’s 502 is the anchor of one of Milwaukee’s best festivals.

​This year marked the 19th Anniversary of the Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival.

This amazing neighborhood celebration features a Youth Talent Show, outstanding stages of live music, and a variety of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

The Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival was founded in 1997 by local businessmen; Evertte “Bobbie” Moore, Attorney Tom Jacobson and LaMarr Franklin as a way to show appreciation for their loyal customers. What started out as a half day, two block festival is now a two day festival that covers 6 blocks, showcase over 150 vendors, host over 16 local bands and attracts over 20,000 people every year.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M. Demonstration to oppose privatization and union busting of VA Health Care System. 633 S Hawley Rd., (Labor Council) Milwaukee. Sponsored by Veterans For Peace. https://www.facebook.com/MilwaukeeVetsforPeace/

More info on the AFGE campaign: https://www.afge.org/