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 files suit against city
On Tuesday, June 19 in coordination with the State of Wisconsin’s celebration of emancipation of slavery in the United States of America, the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP filed a complaint with the … [Read more...]
NAACP Milwaukee Branch and Voces de la Frontera release statement on Certification decisions of Court of Appeals
This week’s Certification decisions by two separate districts of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals addressing challenges to Wisconsin’s Photo ID requirement does not change the current status of the law. … [Read more...]
Thousands of protesters travelled to Madison for the anniversary of Scott Walker’s attack on Wisconsin workers
Thousands of protesters travelled to Madison on Saturday for the anniversary of Governor Scott Walker’s attack on Wisconsin workers by stripping collective bargaining rights. Members of The Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Calvary Baptist Church and NAACP join forces for deputy registration training
The Reverend Dr. John R. Walton, Jr., Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church of Milwaukee, the church’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Committee and the Political Action Committee of the Milwaukee Branch of … [Read more...]
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. reaches $150,000 in donations to NAACP Scholarship Fund
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. continues to support the Milwaukee Branch NAACP Scholarship Fund. Members of the law firm’s staff were in attendance at the NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Dinner which was held … [Read more...]
Local NAACP release report: Milwaukee Today: An Occasional Report of the NAACP
The Milwaukee branch of the NAACP held a press conference Wed., June 22, to present a report on the devastating impact of segregation, job loss and the cycle of poverty and incarceration on African … [Read more...]
Milwaukee NAACP elects new president
Compiled by Courier Staff Following a much contentious campaign, amid suspensions, and national office intervention, the Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement … [Read more...]