NAACP Milwaukee: Dontre Hamilton – Moving Forward on Outstanding Issues
By James H. Hall, Jr., President of NAACP Milwaukee Branch The NAACP Milwaukee Branch is pleased with the action that Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn took last week to discharge the … [Read more...]
James H. Hall, Jr. Supports MICAH/WISDOM’S 11 x 15 Initiative
Comments of James H. Hall, Jr., President NAACP Milwaukee Branch Supporting MICAH/WISDOM'S 11 x 15 Initiative August 20, 2014 The case has been clearly made by Dr. Michelle Alexander and others, … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Branch of NAACP responds to HUD Section 3 Compliance Review
By James H. Hall President NAACP Milwaukee Branch The question is often and repeatedly raised as to why joblessness and unemployment are so high in Milwaukee’s African American community, … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The keynote speaker, Hilary Shelton, Senior vice president for … [Read more...]
NAACP Milwaukee Branch releases its position regarding the Dollar Tree in Bronzeville
The Bronzville community and its residents deserve the same quality of life as others. As has been revealed in recent days, after having been presented a plan for a full-service grocery store, the … [Read more...]
Gwen Moore hosts National Voter Registration Day Press Conference
On Tuesday, September 25, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) in conjunction with members of the Congressional Black Caucus hosted a press conference recognizing National Voter Registration Day at the … [Read more...]
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Photos
NAACP Milwaukee Branch president James Hall confers with the keynote speaker, Leon D. Russell prior to his address. Russell is vice chairman, NAACP Board of Directors. (Photo by Cy … [Read more...]
The NAACP’s Freedom Fund After Party
On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP - Young Adult Committee will be hosting “The Freedom Party,” at The Polaris, Hyatt Regency Rooftop (333 W. Kilbourn Avenue). An After Party to … [Read more...]
NAACP Milwaukee Branch addresses concerning MPD crime reporting
We are troubled by the recent Journal Sentinel investigation [1] describing the misreporting of hundreds of assault cases by the Milwaukee Police Department, especially the cases involving … [Read more...]