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Happy 50th Juneteenth Milwaukee from WisDems
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County Executive David Crowley Signs Two Pieces of Legislation
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last month, Milwaukee celebrated its 49th annual celebration of Juneteenth Day and earlier this week, the celebration became an official major holiday. County Executive … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Now a Permanent County Holiday
Amendment to Elevate “Black Freedom Day” to a Mandatory Day Off Adopted MILWAUKEE – The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution making June 19 of every year, or “Juneteenth”, a holiday … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees
June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee. Milwaukee County Executive David … [Read more...]
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The Freedom of June 19 and Nov. 3
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), it was reported that when it came to Juneteenth Day, neither Donald Trump nor any of … [Read more...]
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Juneteenth & The Continued Call for Black Liberation in America
By LaKeshia Myers When the sun rose in Galveston, Texas, the morning of June 19, 1865, I wonder if my ancestors felt something in the air. I wonder if they noticed the two thousand union troops … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Becomes a Holiday for County Employees
June 19 will be a floating holiday for Milwaukee County employees to honor and celebrate Black life and attend Juneteenth Day celebrations throughout Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County … [Read more...]
NNPA Observes Black Music Month, National Homeownership and Juneteenth
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In June, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) joins with millions of other Americans in celebration of Black … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Celebrates Juneteenth Day with 24 Hours Without Violence
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, friends and families gathered in jubilation to celebrate Juneteenth Day. The residents of Milwaukee were no exception as they gathered along Dr. Martin … [Read more...]
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