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City’s Office of African American Affairs Awarded $4 Million to Fight COVID-19 and Improve Health Literacy Among Racial and Ethnic Minority and Vulnerable Communities

July 10, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced an award of $4 million to the City of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs as a part of a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services, Minority Health, Tom Barrett

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Jeffery Roman as Office on African American Affairs Executive Director

July 10, 2020

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced today that Jeffery Roman will assume the role of Executive Director of the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) effective July 13, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, David Crowley, Jeffery Roman, Nicole Brookshire

Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance To Advance Racial Equity And Improve Health Outcomes

May 2, 2020

Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens On April 29 Milwaukee County … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, David Crowley, Racial Equity Legislation

Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis

April 13, 2019

By Urban Media News During National Public Health Week, County Executive Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Nicholson proclaim that racism is a public health crisis in Milwaukee County. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Public Health, Racial Equity Training, Racism, Urban Media

Milwaukee County to Provide Racial Equity Training for Employees

October 20, 2018

Milwaukee County to Provide Racial Equity Training for Employees

All full-time County employees, starting with leadership, will take part in training to advance racial equity throughout operations and community engagement By the end of 2019, all of the more … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Racial Equity Training

OAAA Hosted First Annual Resource Fair

June 30, 2018

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Being a Milwaukee resident has its highlights and its setbacks, fortunately, one of the aspects that makes it great is its community outreach. Last week, the Milwaukee … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Resource Fair

OAAA is Listening

November 25, 2017

By Nyesha Stone To know the answer to something one must first ask the question, and that’s what the Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) has done and is doing. OAAA … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Nicole Brookshire, Nyesha Stone, social, Zeilder

County Executive Abele Appoints Local Milwaukeean as First Director of Office on African American Affairs

June 17, 2017

By Dylan Deprey The director’s chair was an empty seat for nearly a year in Milwaukee County’s Office of African American Affairs (OAAA). The OAAA was created to tackle the many racial … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Dylan Deprey, Nicole Brookshire, Opportunity Knocks, UpLift MKE

Community Engagement Important for OAAA

February 4, 2017

By Karen Stokes The Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) organized an input session for members of the community hosted by Milwaukee County Executive, Chris Abele and State Representative … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Criminal Justice, David Crowley, Fred Royal, Karen Stokes, Khalif Rainey, Nate Holton, OAAA, Opportunity Knocks, UpLift MKE

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Convenes Community Leaders on Office on African American Affairs

January 27, 2017

Ralph Hollmon to Spearhead Group’s Discussions on OAAA Hiring and Community Engagement MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will ask community leaders for input on the efforts of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Chris Abele, Ralph Hollmon

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