House and Senate leaders, Members of Congress (including Congresswoman Moore), civil rights icons and advocates joined in the US Capitol this afternoon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil … [Read more...]
An Agenda for Fighting Hunger in Our Communities Year-Round
As the school year winds down, millions of children across our nation are thinking about their summers and eagerly anticipating the last bell. Yet, for many low-income families, the end of the … [Read more...]
In tribute to Anna Mae Wilson Robertson
By Hon. GWEN MOORE House of Representatives Wisconsin Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and honor a mother, volunteer and veteran, Anna Mae Wilson Robertson. Mrs. Robertson, a long-time … [Read more...]
Job opportunities for minorities and women in the oil and natural gas industry
Tyra Metoyer of the American Petroleum Institute was here in Milwaukee meeting with African American community leaders. Metoyer was brought here by Wisconsin Energy Citizens, a grassroots … [Read more...]
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Paul Ryan’s budget helps the rich, hurts the poor
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in response to Representative Paul Ryan’s (WI-1) fiscal year 2015 budget: “With another budget comes … [Read more...]
Spencer Coggs awarded the Lifetime of Service Award
Milwaukee City Treasurer and former State Senator Spencer Coggs was honored on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Annual Awards Dinner ‘A Night of All Stars’ hosted by the Democratic Party of Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Mary Burke the democratic candidate who will challenge Governor Scott Walker
Mary Burke the democratic candidate who will challenge Governor Scott Walker in November held an event in Milwaukee at the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Milwaukee last Friday. Showing their support are … [Read more...]
The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center hosted an African American Inventors Exhibit
The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center hosted an African American Inventors Exhibit through Friday, March 7 founded and curated by Joyce Shabazz. Pictured above with children are from l to r: … [Read more...]
Gwen Moore responds to President’s State of the Union Address to Congress
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress. “Tonight President Obama delivered a thoughtful address, outlining … [Read more...]
Gwen Moore celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined the nation to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I join my brothers, sisters and neighbors in honoring one of our greatest heroes and strongest advocates … [Read more...]
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