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...]
OAAA is Listening
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...]
County Executive Abele Appoints Local Milwaukeean as First Director of Office on African American Affairs
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...]
Community Engagement Important for OAAA
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...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Convenes Community Leaders on Office on African American Affairs
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...]
Community Input Session Shows Mixed Emotions on New County Office
By Dylan Deprey While some were agitated in the lack of “doing something,” others felt it was just going to be another study on black people to be put on the shelf alongside the many others … [Read more...]
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Milwaukee County’s Office on African American Affairs Will Help Create Solutions To Unique Problems Faced By Our Community
African Americans are a unique community in Milwaukee County. We are a large part of the County’s population, yet we face problems that are distinct to the community. Quality of life indicators are … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Office On African American Affairs Holds First Public Meeting
On Monday, over 100 community members packed the Washington Park Senior Center to attend the new Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs’ first Information & Input Session. The … [Read more...]
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“We Must Act Now”
Milwaukee, like many urban metropolitan cities, represents a tale of two Americas. Without fail, or hesitation, we have reviewed studies, statistics, or systems with one recurring theme: disparate … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Board Passes Measure Calling for Creation of an Office on African Americans Affairs
Resolution by Supervisor Khalif Rainey Seeks to Identify and Address Issues in the African American Community The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by … [Read more...]