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Michelle Obama Surprises Milwaukee High School Students Hours Before Show - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
March 15, 2019
By Nyesha Stone
Michelle Obama surprised 14 Milwaukee high school students earlier this week. (Picture by Nyesha Stone)
How would you react if Michelle Obama walked into your office right this second?
Fourteen high students from around the city got the chance to meet Michelle this prior Thursday, about eight hours before her show at the Miller High Life Theatre. As they were sitting in a circle discussing college, Michelle walked in and brightened every students’ day.
Currently, Michelle is on tour to promote her book “Becoming,” and at every stop she likes to meet with local students to discuss college and life.
Each visit is different, this one was a roundtable setup without the table. Also in attendance was TV Host Conan O’Brien, who was the moderator for Michelle’s event later that evening.
After the students caught their breaths, the real conversation begun: what are your plans after high school?
All of the students were juniors so Michelle suggested, that if they haven’t already, visit a few college campuses because it’s “easier to envision yourself somewhere once you see it,” she said.
Students were eager to tell Michelle Obama their stories. (Picture by Nyesha Stone
She then went on to tell her experience about her journey to Princeton University. It was actually her older brother who was accepted first and that gave her the idea that she could do it too. While Michelle was applying to colleges, she was told by a high school advisor that Princeton wasn’t reachable for her. Clearly, Michelle proved that lady wrong.
Michelle told this story to let the students know that their journey won’t be easy and most aren’t, but you have to keep going anyway.
“There are adults who will make wrong judgements about you,” said Michelle. “The world will do that to you.”
Students usually worry about their grades and test scores when it comes to being accepted into college, and that’s okay. But Michelle wanted the students to understand that test scores don’t mean everything, it’s about being true to yourself.
“I thought I’m so much more than my test scores,” Michelle said and that’s what’s pushed her forward in life. She knows what it’s like to be young, have dreams and not have many believe in you, which is why she tries to connect with the youth as much as she can.
Michelle stayed and spoke for about an hour with the students.
For Michelle Obama’s next book tour stop, visit https://becomingmichelleobama.com/.


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Local Students and Adults Strut to Stop Human Trafficking - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
March 29, 2019
By Mrinal Gokhale
A group of models from the first segment of the FashionWalk (Photo by Calen Nelson)
The City of Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin released a report earlier this year that cites Milwaukee is a major sex trafficking hub in the country.
Tamika Lewis became a victim of sex trafficking when she was 16-years-old, for a total of 17 years. She recalls making a prayer after getting kicked out of her pimp’s Milwaukee home during a blizzard last February.
“I was working the streets and met a gentleman who asked if I believe in Jesus,” Lewis said. “When I said yes, he gave me the number to Foundations for Freedom. Today, I work full time, I’m independent, and have been clean for one year.”
Foundations for Freedom is a Milwaukee based nonprofit organization that aims to eradicate sex trafficking through education, advocacy, awareness, and prevention. On Sunday, March 24, Foundations for Freedom’s FashionWalk fundraiser was held at the Holiday Inn at 4700 N. Port Washington Road.
Tamika Lewis walks the runway and tells her survival story. (Photo by Calen Nelson)
Lewis was one of about 30 who walked down the runway. She said the Foundations for Freedom referred her to an attorney and helped her find employment and housing.
“I have to break this lifestyle. I still have friends to day who are afraid to seek help and think their lives are over. I saw one friend commit suicide in 2010,” Lewis said about why she chose to participate and tell her story to the audience.
The fashion show featured local high school students, college students, trafficking survivors, and other adults from the community walking, dancing and parading down the runway to upbeat pop music. Each model wore a black t-shirt with the words “One Less” printed in bold white letters on the front. These words were meant to represent “one less” trafficking victim.
The show was emceed by Shannon Sims of TODAY’s TMJ4. She introduced each model as well as their reasons for supporting the organization and why they want human trafficking to end.
The audience enjoyed food, drinks, and local vendors had tables outside of the runway area. The event lasted from 3 p.m. until about 6 p.m.
Foundations for Freedom was founded by CEO Dana World-Patterson. She has held this show every year at a different location since 2016 to raise funds that support the organization’s mission.
“Human trafficking is a crime against humanity,” World-Patterson said. “It has plagued our communities for centuries. Use of force, fraud, and coercion to obtain a sex act is nothing new. Rape molestation, and incest dwells among us. Only the name has changed.”
She stated that 13 is the average age that a girl is trafficked domestically and that victims are raped 6,000 times on average. Many times, perpetrators and victims know one another.
“Other than stranger danger, they’re watched and groomed. Recruitment begins lurking at familiar places. He even shows up as a boyfriend and finesses until he strikes with a very familiar request,” she said. “Other traffickers may not finesse and begin training immediately. The training is usually by a female who was once trafficked, but is now trusted by the trafficker.”
Some sponsors for this year’s FashionWalk were Aurora Healthcare, SaintA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Holiday Inn at Milwaukee Riverfront, and WNOV.
The next show will be held in March 2020 with an exact date and location to be decided.

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Jeanette Kowalik is More Than Just Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
April 27, 2019
By Nyesha Stone
Jeanette Kowalik (Picture provided by City of Milwaukee Health Department)
It was almost eight months ago when Jeannette Kowalik was voted in as Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner. Since then she’s focused on the high rate of infant mortality, specifically in Black communities. Kowalik has also been working on making Milwaukee Health Department’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program more visible to the community.
She stated that the City of Milwaukee Health Department lacked community outreach, but now that she’s in office that will all change. Kowalik emphasized the reality of change—it will take a while, at least a year to see her impact specifically when it comes to lead.
During National Public Health Week, the Health Department held two lead-safe Milwaukee resource fairs. Those who attended had the opportunity to receive free lead-safe home kits, water filters, get tested for lead and enjoy in lead-safe activities.
Kowalik said one major issue the Health Department is facing when it comes to fixing Milwaukee’s lead issues is the lack of contractors. She said the Health Department has a backlog of houses, which need lead abatement.
There is also a lead prevention coalition that is in the works, which will address the question: “what is the trajectory plan to eliminate lead in Milwaukee,” said Kowalik.
When it comes to Kowalik’s credibility as a health commissioner, she understands the issues facing Milwaukee first hand.
“I was a client to many of the services we provide,” Kowalik said about the Health Department.
As a past WIC recipient, Kowalik didn’t understand the value of the program until her own pregnancy, when she entered the program. She wants her story to inspire others. Just because you don’t have it all or even if you need a little extra help from the city, state or the federal government that doesn’t define your outcome.
Kowalik said she moved back to Milwaukee because she felt it was her “divine call…to help make things better” in the city.
She said it’s time for new leaders to step up while still paying respect to those who’ve come before us.
Kowalik said her job is to “connect people to education and awareness so they can be better off.”
It’s time to “acknowledge that if we’re going to be great, we all can be great together.”


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Julia Means Appointed to the City of Milwaukee’s Board of Health - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
July 6, 2019
Julia Means. (Picture provided by Ascension)
Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Julia Means, Registered Nurse, to the City of Milwaukee’s newly created Board of Health last month on June 27. The nine-member commission will advise the Health Department on policy and advocate for public health practices that improve health outcomes for all Milwaukeeans. The citizen oversight board was created by legislation adopted by the Milwaukee Common Council and signed by the Mayor in February of 2019.
Means, a Community Health Ministry Nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, part of Ascension Wisconsin, touches countless lives everyday through her faith-based work promoting education around chronic disease management, food security, infant mortality in our community and health navigation. Through Mean’s tireless work and dedication, she has made an incredible impact on many in the community.
“I don’t know Julia Means personally, but when I hear her name, the first word that comes to my mind is mentor,” said Kymm Robinson, Sherman Park neighbor.
Board of Health Members Bria Grant, Julia Means, Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, Caroline Gomez-Tom, LaNelle Ramey, Dr. Marylyn Ranta, Ericka Sinclair, Ruthie Weatherly at Milwaukee City Hall after the Board of Health confirmation hearings. Photo by Jeramey Jannene/Urban Milwaukee
The importance of maternal and infant health cannot be overemphasized because it determines the health of the next generation and can help predict future public health challenges for families and our community.
“My cousin was a participant in the Blanket of Love Program and my auntie isn’t around to help her, so the program was important,” said neighbor Justin Patterson. “Julia Means is a teacher, a protector, a rescuer and a second mother. She’s a guardian angel. Without her, I don’t know where my baby cousin would be right now.”
Means is an instrumental mentor to young women and men because she had powerful mentors in her own life.
“I would never be where I am today without someone pushing me,” Means said. “I can help others because I had help.
By combining her nursing skills and her faith, Means has made an impact on Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s and across Ascension Wisconsin. She created an innovative collaboration with church congregations, city officials, homeless shelters, neighborhood centers, community partners and programs to create the “Blanket of Love” program in 2004. The program connects participants to resources that can help lower stress, support wellness and eliminate the two most preventable causes of infant death in Milwaukee: premature births and unsafe sleeping environments.
In 1996, Means became the first Parish Nurse at Ebenezer Church of God Christ. As a Parish Nurse, Means connected the church with the community.
“I’m blessed to work for an organization that fosters and encourages people to have faith in God. Ascension Wisconsin not only allows but encourages me to do my work and not hide my faith,” said Means. “If you take care of God’s business, He’ll take care of your business.” Means truly believes this is due to the countless examples of how God continues to work in her life and the lives of her participants.
“I see myself as the bridge between the community and the hospital. I’m an advocate for people in the community that feel they have no voice,” she added.
While Means is out and about, people always approach her and tell her how she’s impacted their lives. Children even run to her and call her grandma. “I have a new grandchild every day,” Means said.
Means is honored and thankful to wake up every day and do this work. Although people give Means recognition for the work she does daily, Means credits God.
“It’s not my work, It’s God’s work. I am grateful He chose me,” said Means.
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital is holding their 22nd Annual Concerts in the Park Series, Celebrating 140 years of service to the community. All concerts run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ballpark food will be on sale at all concerts, with proceeds benefiting a different neighborhood school each concert. There will also be free blood pressure and diabetes screening, fresh farmer’s market, courtesy of Mount Cavalry, and fun activities for children.
July 10 Musical Celebration of Diversity Featuring: Kretshmir, Greg Adams Trio & Ogham Note: RUACH (the Jewish Arts and Entertainment Organization, pulled these acts together)
July 24 Eddie Butts Band August 7 Christopher’s Project
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All of Us Brought their Journey Bus to Milwaukee to Engage with the Community on the Future of Precision Medicine - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
August 10, 2019
By Nyesha Stone
Journey Bus: A campaign photo for All of Us. (Picture provided by All of Us)
Historically, minorities have been left out of research because the “average individual” is seen to be a white male, even though we all know the world is more diverse than that. During Barack Obama’s presidency in his 2015 State of Union address, he launched the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Most medicine, is tailored to be a one-size-fits all approach, according to the White House Obama archives, but precision medicine focuses on an individual’s differences such as a person’s genes, environment, and lifestyle.
“It gives medical professionals the resources they need to target the specific treatments of the illnesses we encounter, further develops our scientific and medical research, and keeps our families healthier,” the website stated.
The initiative is now a research program, titled All of Us, at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH). Its goal is to advance research into precision medicine across the nation.
The All of Us Research Program is an effort to gather data from at least one million people living in the country to improve health and speed up the research process by looking at the differences in lifestyles among people.
Almost two years ago, three Wisconsin based medical and scientific organizations: Marshfield Clinic, Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and Medical College of Wisconsin were collectively awarded $5,360,832 to help implement in Wisconsin the NIH All of Us Research Program.
Just recently, the All of Us Journey Bus stopped in several parts of Milwaukee to engage with the community. It showcased what it has been working on these last couple of years, where it is heading in the future and how it involves the community, specifically the diverse communities.
NIH partnered with The National Baptist Convention, USA, INC. to bring the Journey Bus to different parts of the country. A branch of the Baptist Convention is in Wisconsin: General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, Inc., which hosted the stops in Milwaukee.
Reverend Dr. Garry Levy, president of General Baptist State Convention of Wisconsin, said this partnership is the church’s way of saying “we have a love for our community” by making sure the forgotten and misused communities are there in the equation right at the beginning.
“Our Black community feels we are left behind on everything,” said Levy. He said this partnership is for the betterment of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Zeno Franco, the lead of the All of Us Research Program’s efforts for the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, said Milwaukee is a complex city that could benefit from precision medicine.
He said the things we go through, such as trauma, can physically change our genes. Lead exposure is another issue Milwaukee’s Black and brown communities face and it can also change our genes. By focusing on an individual’s environment and lifestyle, a doctor can create individualized medication to fit that person.
As a Mexican-American, Franco said he understands how it important is for us to be at the table before the research begins. Franco said the bus is one of many ways in which the program can engage with the community.
“All research is a little scary, but if we’re not in the data [then] we’re not represented,” said Franco.
To find out more about All of Us Research Program, visit https://www.froedtert.com/research/all-of-us.


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Church of Christ Host Stop the Violence Panel Featuring Local Officials and Community Leaders - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
August 30, 2019
By Nyesha Stone
Panel featured Police Chief Raymond Banks, Rick Polk, Dr. Kweku Ramel Akyirefi Smith, Dr. Denita Ball, Chief Deputy MKE County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO); and Willie Murphy, Captain of MKE Police Department District 7. (Photo by Chris Davis)
In the middle of last month, a three-year-old child was shot and murdered during a road rage incident. During the press conference, Assistant Milwaukee Police Chief Raymond Banks didn’t hold back his emotions when he expressed his rage about the situation. Banks pleaded with the community to come together to put an end to the crimes in the city.
Phil Hanyard, minister at Church of Christ, 5705 W. Hampton Ave., was so inspired by Banks plea that he created an event to help push that same message.
Stop the Violence: How I Can Help? was a six-person panel featuring Banks; Rick Polk, athletic director of Vincent High School and Founder/President of OWN It Mentoring; Dr. Denita Ball, Chief Deputy at the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO); Dr. Kweku Ramel Akyirefi Smith, License Psychologist/ Motivational Speaker and President of Blaquesmith Psychological Consultative Service, LLC., and Willie Murphy, Captain of Milwaukee Police Department District 7.
Stop the Violence How Can I Help? Panel was held at the Hampton Avenue Church of Christ on August 25. (Photo by Chris Davis)
Instead of normal service, the church’s doors were open to the public to listen to what they can do to help fight this plaque of violence.
Banks reiterated, that this is a team effort and not just the police’s job to fix the community.
“People look for the police to solve the problem, but we’re only a small piece in the solution,” said Banks. He stated that the police have no control over how many people get killed.
Banks talked about the three-year old killing to explain in detail what the scene looked like and how he felt during his interview about the incident.
According to Banks, one of the most frustrating questions he received during that interview was if anyone else was hurt other than the three-year-old that night.
Group photo of Panel flanked on the left by Steven Brown; Outreach Ministry Chair and on the right Minister/Elder Phil Hanyard of the Hampton Avenue Church of Christ. (Photo by Chris Davis)
The siblings had to watch their mother cry and hold her dead child. All the children were crying.
To that question, Banks wanted to say, “Duh!”
Sometimes people have to hear the gory details to fully understand the issues facing their own communities.
Both Ball and Murphy have been in their field for over twenty years, and they take pride in the positions they hold.
Ball said the Sheriff Department only over sees the freeways, courts, parks, airports and jails, they “have to make sure the things we do have a positive impact.”
Ball said that everyone has a role to play in the betterment of the city, and state.
“Even if you haven’t been a victim yet, you could be,” said Ball. “We need to be outraged.”
“Let us fast and pray about the community and get up and do something about it,” she added.
Murphy has been captain for a little over year and he said he’s focused on bridging the Police Department’s connection with churches. Although there’s been little interaction and few partnerships, Murphy understands the role the churches play in the community which is why he keeps them informed.
In his district, he informs the churches of things such as “hot spots” where high criminal activity happens.
“It’s too heavy of a list to do on our own,” said Murphy. He said by informing the churches, they host, that churches have held their own violent-prevention events and initiatives such as faith walks, adopt-a-block and engaging with the youth.
Despite current efforts, the community knows more can be done to combat the high rates of violence.
For example, some would prefer that some of the money the MPD receives from the city’s budget be allocated to different sectors of the city such as health, which contains the Office of Violence Prevention, and public works.
While this is just one solution, the fact of the matter remains: more needs to be done from every side to prevent these horrific acts of violence.


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UWM Laid The Foundation For Young Business Leaders - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
September 28, 2019
By Kathy Quirk
Ranell Washington (left) and Devon Norwood were recently honored as emerging community leaders.
Devon Norwood and Ranell Washington met and became friends at UWM’s Lubar School of Business. They were both Lubar Business Scholars, and served with the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity as well as the Black and Gold Committee. They also attended classes together and worked out together at the Klotsche Center, the place where Norwood met her future husband.
So, of course they sat together at graduation when Norwood received her bachelor’s in finance and Washington received his bachelor’s in finance and certificate in real estate. And this year, the two friends celebrated something else together: being honored as emerging community leaders in the Milwaukee Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” issue.
The experiences Norwood and Washington shared are prime examples of how UWM is a place to not only build the foundation for your career, but also where you can make friends for life.
Norwood, a senior vice president at Baird, started college in the sciences at another university, but after a few semesters, she decided to pursue a different path. “I started taking some business courses and enjoyed the coursework,” Norwood says. “My dad actually planted the seed in my head. He told me UWM has a really strong business program, and he was familiar with some of the staff and faculty.”
So, the summer between her sophomore and junior years, she transferred to UWM, taking three summer classes to put her on track to be accepted into the business program.
“That’s when I met Ranell,” Norwood says. “He was the first person that I actually hung out with, and we took classes together. We were pretty much inseparable.”
“One thing that sticks out for me,” says Washington, partnership development advisor at American Family Insurance, “was that we were both Lubar scholars.” Washington, who had graduated from Washington High School, became interested in UWM through a recruiter, and the financial package UWM offered was a deciding factor.
“I started the program at UW-Milwaukee and loved it, then I made some great friends,” Washington says. “Devon taught me a lot about myself and kind of helped me look at opportunities in a different way than I typically had before.”
Norwood says one of the things that she liked about her UWM experience was the sense of community, something she hadn’t felt at the university she previously attended.
“I remember the first evening class,” she says. “Ranell just came up to me and said, ‘Hi, you’re new around here.’ I immediately had a group of people where we could study together, and had that amazing support system.”
Serving in leadership roles in Delta Sigma Pi was a formative experience for both of them. “Those opportunities influenced the kind of person I am now,” Norwood says. “That was one of my first significant leadership experiences. Learning how to bring my skill set to the table and being able to identify that as a strength I had was important.”
Norwood and Washington were also active in mentoring younger students, particularly students of color. “I took a lot of pride in helping provide that additional information that those students needed to navigate through some of those tough classes,” Norwood says.
Washington liked the diversity of UWM, and working for the campus information technology department helped him meet people from all over campus. “I was able to meet a lot of people with different backgrounds and experiences,” he says.
Both found the career development center a great help in doing resumes and getting ready for job fairs. Norwood had an internship at Kohl’s and several full-time job offers before graduation.
“From start to finish,” Norwood says, “UWM was really supportive of their students and making sure that they succeed.”
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We Can Do Better Than This - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
November 1, 2019
By Senator Lena C. Taylor
Lena C. Taylor
Breathe. Just take a deep breath. That is all I could do after reviewing data recently reported by the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). Known as the nation’s report card, NAEP measures the proficiency of the nation’s students on a variety of subjects. This assessment has been done since 1969 and is a congressionally mandated project. It is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
As it relates to Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin, students in the 4th and 8th grade were assessed in the areas of math and reading. When you breakdown the information, you are immediately struck by the scores reported and the descending subject trajectory of African American students in particular. For example, in the area of math, students could score up to 500 points. Yet, the average score of fourth-grade students tested earlier this year in Milwaukee was 215. The average score for public school students in large cities was 235. Frustratingly enough, that score was down from 221 that Milwaukee scored in six years ago, in 2013.
In the area of reading, our students didn’t fare any better. In 2019, the average score of fourth-grade students in Milwaukee was 190. This was lower than the average score of 212 for public school students in large cities. This score was nine points lower than the 199 score Milwaukee received in 2013. Math and reading scores follow that trend for Black 8th grade students as well.
Once again, the disparities in academic performance widened along racial lines and we are left asking the question….why? We know that there are social determinants that contribute to these gut-wrenching performance numbers. Traditionally, these determinants are talked about it in the context of health.
Things such as housing, access to health care and employment determine your quality of life.
However, we know that there is an intersection between quality of life and education. And as our ancestors believed and tried to stress to their children, education unlocks doors to our overall well-being.
So, we are back to square one. What will it take to positively move the needle for Black students in the district? Of course, we know that there are many variables that we either don’t control or that will take continued time to get under control. But the oft sighted “Serenity Prayer” comes to mind. ““God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” We can change what happens at home for Black children. We can impact early learning before they ever enter a school system. We can commit to doing everything in our power to put our children in the best possible position to succeed. We can create a foundation that supports academic achievement. We just need to take a deep breath, and get started.

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Milwaukee Urban League Celebrates 100 Years - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
December 14, 2019
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Dr. Eve Hall, president of the Milwaukee Urban League, moderated a panel on the DNC. (Photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz)
Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Urban League celebrated 100 years of “empowering communities and changing lives.” The celebration took place during the organization’s 60th annual Equal Opportunity Day luncheon.
This year’s luncheon, titled Closing a 100 Year Chapter from Opening Doors to Expanding Horizons, discussed the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and recognized the accomplishments of several Milwaukee persons and entities for their social, economic and educational impact in the community.
The highest award presented each year, is the Whitney M. Young Jr. Legacy Award. During the luncheon, the award was presented to Mike Gousha and MacArthur “Mac” Weddle. Gousha, who formerly worked as an anchor for WISN-12, received the award for his efforts in shedding light on diverse issues. Weddle, the former executive director of Northcott Neighborhood House, was well-known for his work in the community especially with young kids. He was also the driving force behind Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day celebration.
Some of the Milwaukee Urban League honorees pose with their awards. (Photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz)
The other honorees include GE Healthcare for corporate support, Bader Philanthropies for philanthropic leadership, State Rep. Kalan Haywood II for Be The Change Emerging Leadership, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals for Young Professionals on the Move – 20 year celebration, M-Cubed (UW-Milwaukee, MATC and MPS) for education and Donsia Strong Hill for economic development. In addition to the awards, the Milwaukee Urban League made a special announcement. Jim Strack, a Milwaukee Urban League board member and vice president and general manager for Enterprise Holdings in Wisconsin, said that this year, the League had a special fundraising goal.
In honor of 100 years, the goal was $1 million dollars, which it reached, and next year’s will be even bigger, Strack said.
As the final part of the luncheon, Dr. Eve Hall, president of the league, held a panel on the 2020 DNC with Liz Gilbert, Lafayette Crump, Jim Milner, Nikki Purvis and Peggy Williams-Smith.
Gilbert, who is the president for the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee, said that the DNC is not just about four days downtown. There’s the planning phase, the week of and the election in November, she said.
She said this year, some things are going to be done differently. For one Milwaukee organizers created a committee, which will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. The DNC has also partnered with MPS to provide mentors to students.
“This convention is about the future of this community,” she said.
Crump, the vice president of Diversity, Vendor Accountability and Growth for the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee, emphasized that the DNC wants local businesses involved. He noted that the goal is to have a diverse group of suppliers working together.
Jim Milner, a master strategy coach for Sector Management Consulting Group, said the host committee isn’t striving for diversity because it’s the right thing to do, but because diversity is necessary and because that’s where innovation lives.
Milner noted that often minorities find out about opportunities after they’re gone or in the middle of planning, this is not the case with the DNC. The work to get involved is happening now, he said.
“Yes, we’re coordinating this event but we’re expecting you to stand up,” he said.
For more information on the Milwaukee Urban League, go to tmul.org.

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Bloomberg Unveils Plan to Close the Racial Wealth Gap During Speech in Tulsa - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
January 25, 2020
By Karen Stokes
Mike Bloomberg
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg visited Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday to unveil ‘The Greenwood Initiative’, his plan to close the racial wealth gap.
The policy is named in recognition of the city’s district of Greenwood, known as ‘Black Wall Street’, that was once one of the most affluent African American communities in the United States in the early part of the 20th century.
A mob of whites started a riot which began on May 31, 1921. The violence in Greenwood left 1,200 homes burned, dozens of shops looted and nothing but ruins and rubble across 35 blocks and hundreds of Black residents murdered.
“During and after the massacre, there were more than 6,000 arrests – of black residents. Not one white person ever went to jail,” said Bloomberg.
In just that short period, 1917 to 1923, more than 1,000 Black Americans were killed by white mobs in cities and towns across the country. But the truth is, what happened during that period was part of a continuum of violence that Black Americans faced, even after the end of slavery – violence that denied them their lives, their liberty, and their pursuit of happiness – the cornerstones of the American dream.
Speaking to an over-capacity crowd at the Greenwood Cultural Center, Bloomberg addressed the systematic racism which still stands in the way of economic equality for African American citizens.
“If there is one data point that begins to capture the enormity of the legacy that has been handed down to Black Americans, I think it is this: today, the typical Black family in America owns one-tenth the wealth of the typical white family,” the former New York mayor said.
He continued, “That really is a disgrace – but when you think about it from an economic perspective, the exploitation worked exactly as it was designed to do – slavery, sharecropping, Jim Crow, segregation, and redlining.”
Well, it’s time to say enough – and too damn well do something about it, Bloomberg declared.
The Greenwood Initiative has three goals:
One: help a million more Black families buy a house, to counteract the effects of redlining and the subprime mortgage crisis.
“We’ll require lenders to update their credit-scoring models because millions of Black households don’t have a credit score which is needed to get a mortgage – and that all has to end,” said Bloomberg. “We’ll reverse the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken fair lending laws. That has to end.”
Two: double the number of Black-owned businesses, which right now are far too few.
“One of the best ways to improve access to capital for Black Americans is to help community banks keep their doors open. Since 2001, the number of African-American community banks has declined by 50 percent. These banks traditionally were the cornerstone of community investment. We need to revive that tradition – and my administration will lead the way by increasing federal deposits in those banks,” said Bloomberg.
Three: help Black families triple their wealth over the next ten years to an all-time high.
“Our place-based strategy will invest $70 billion in 100 communities around the country. We’ll make those investments through a new neighborhood equity and opportunity office. That office will help communities develop revitalization plans and address the needs – everything from job training to transportation and infrastructure, to helping more people returning from prison find employment. These things work – Obama started it, Trump cancelled it, and we’ve got to bring it back,” Bloomberg said.
He added that these were not pie in the sky ideas that sound good but will never happen. They are concrete proposals that we can afford and that we can get done.
The campaign is seeking ideas and input from members of Congress, mayors, local officials, business leaders, ministers, academics, and community leaders.
Bloomberg is also exploring a reparations bill from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
“I will support her bill to create a commission to examine the issue of reparations,” Bloomberg said. “There is no reason not to study possible remedies – but we also can’t wait for the results.”
As a late entry into the Democratic presidential campaign field, Bloomberg is counting on making up ground in the Super Tuesday democratic primaries on March 3.
The Achilles’ heel facing his campaign is the Stop and Frisk policing program that led to the stopping of a majority black and Latino people across New York City. He expressed regret on Sunday during the speech.
“Now, as all of you know, in my determination to reduce gun violence, we employed a common big-city police practice called stop and frisk, and that resulted in far too many innocent people being stopped,” he said.
“When I realized that, we took action. And by the time I left office, we had finally cut stops by 95 percent,” Bloomberg continued. “But as I have said, I was wrong not to act faster and sooner to cut the stops, and I’ve apologized to New Yorkers for that, and for not better understanding the impact it was having on Black and Latino communities.”
Bloomberg added, “I’ve always believed, though, that leadership involves listening to diverse opinions, and acknowledging when you didn’t get them right, and learning from it. That’s what I’ve always tried to do.”
“But I believe that this is a country where anything is possible. And I believe that we have the power to build a future where color and capital are no longer related. That is the future I want to leave my grandchildren – and that is the future that I will work for and build as president,” he said.

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“The Lion King” musical: Is it worth the hype? - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
February 15, 2020
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Gerald Ramsey nails the infamous voice as the majestic Mufasa. (Photo provided by Matthew Murray)
Disney’s “The Lion King” is considered the world’s number one musical, according to the playbill at least. The animated 1993 version is one of the most beloved films even if the 2019 live-action film is less than subpar. Given the love surrounding the musical, it begs the question: does the stage performance live up to the hype and the title as number one musical?
Without a doubt, the answer is yes. And to further add on to that, it exceeds expectations.
Currently, the ever-touring stage production of “The Lion King” has made a pit stop in Milwaukee. Performances began in February at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St., and will continue through Sunday, Mar. 1.
“The Lion King” first premiered on Broadway in 1997. The success of the show led to several international productions including London’s West End and several tours both national and international. It has even been adapted into nine different languages including German, Korean, Spanish and more.
The entire ensemble brought the Serengeti to life through its stellar performance. (Photo provided by Brinkhoff-Mogenburg )
Like the beloved film, the story follows the lion Simba as he grows up. In case the story is unfamiliar, Simba’s father, Mufasa, is king of Pride Rock and Simba is set to inherit the lands and one day become king. The foil to this plan is his Uncle Scar and his hyena cronies who wish to eradicate Mufasa and Simba so that Scar can ascend the throne.
The musical contains the original film songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice along with additional songs written by the aforementioned as well as Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Hans Zimmer and more.
Songs such as “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” are some of the musical’s most popular songs. And seeing them performed live makes them even better. However, new songs such as “He Lives in You” performed by Simba, Rafiki and the ensemble and “Shadowland” performed by Nala, Rafiki and ensemble are just as amazing.
“He Lives in You” in particular is real tear-jerker.
One of the best parts of the performance is the bond between the actors. Given that musical tours for months on end, its not surprise that the cast is close knit and that intimacy plays out well on stage.
Brandon A. McCall as Simba and Kayla Cyphers as Nala sing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” (Photo provided by Deen van Meer)
There’s a moment, for example between Mufasa played by Gerald Ramsey and young Simba played by Charlie Kahler or Chance Smith (depending on the night) that tugs on the heartstrings. In it, Mufasa expresses his disappointment that Simba deliberately went into the elephant graveyard. The conversation becomes a learning moment for Simba as Mufasa explains that it’s ok to be scared and that he himself is only brave when necessary.
During the scene, Simba jumps into his father’s arms. The sense of familiarity and love between the two actors brought a beautiful perspective into the scene. If the audience didn’t know better, you’d think they were really father and son.
The subsequent death of Mufasa makes it that more heartbreaking.
In addition to the stellar performances by the entire cast, young Simba, Mufasa and Rafiki in particular, the show is a sight to behold.
Shadow puppets and actual puppets are used to create certain scenes like when Nala mistakenly chases Pumbaa through a field. The shadow puppets are visually stunning and are used to continue the story along. To illustrate the stampede of wildebeest for example, shadow puppets begin descending down the gorge as the ensemble enters the fray wearing wooly suits and holding wildebeest masks.
Other times, the actors themselves hold the puppets as is the case with the gazelles and Zazu, portrayed by Jurgen Hooper.
The entire set is influenced by African textiles and prints. A patterned curtain was used in lieu of the red stage curtain and helped further immerse the audience. Even Pride Rock was covered in a pattern.
In addition to the music, the costumes are perhaps the second most renowned aspect about the stage production. Julie Taymor was the show’s original director, costume designer and mask co-designer and she continues to supervise shows today.
It’s obvious that Taymor was largely inspired by the opening song and Mufasa’s speech on “The Circle of Life.” Every element is a living element. For example, members of the ensemble dress are dressed as grass several points throughout the show. As they weave around the stage, they make it seem like there’s an actual breeze on stage.
At one point, a dancer twirls across the stage in a spiral covered with ants meant to symbolize a line of ants making their way into their hole.
Every element of the costumes contains influence by African culture. From the colors of the face makeup to the beaded corsets worn by the lions and lionesses. Taymor’s work prove that an animated film can be brought to life through the ingenuity of costume design.
To answer the question once again, yes “The Lion King” is certainly worth the hype. Audience members will be captivated from start to finish. In other words, the stage production successfully triumphs over any other rendition of the musical. Not mention there’s even a shout out to Wisconsin cheese curds by the ever-devious hyenas.
For ticket information visit https://www.marcuscenter.org/show/disneys-lion-king-marcus-center.

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Marsy’s Law Helps Give Victims Equal Rights - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
March 7, 2020
By Karen Stokes
Rep. Jason Fields, domestic violence survivor Jennifer Moston, Rep. David Crowley and advocate Natalie Hayden (Photo by Karen Stokes)
On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters have an opportunity to use their voice to support equal rights for victims, survivors and their families by voting “yes” for the Marsy’s Law Crime Victims’ Rights Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution.
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas of California who was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. Only one week after her death, Marsy Nicholas’ mother and brother, Dr. Henry T. Nicholas, walked into a grocery store where they were confronted by the accused murderer.
The family, who had just come from a visit to Marsy Nicholas’s grave, was unaware that the accused had been released on bail. In an effort to honor his sister, Henry Nicholas has made it his life’s mission to give victims and their families constitutional protections and equal rights according to equalrightsforwi.com.
Rep David Crowley, organizer Simon Warren and author LaVerne Badger (Photo by Karen Stokes)
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin ensures that victims of crime have enforceable rights throughout the criminal justice process, just as accused people do.
An information session at the Sherman Phoenix and organized by Simon Warren, LaVerne Badger and Natalie Hayden from “Exposed: The Podcast” offered voters a chance to learn more about Marsy’s Law and to ask questions of a panel consisting of government officials, advocates and abuse survivors.
Panel members included, State Rep Jason Fields, State Rep David Crowley, author LaVerne Badger, Simon Warren and Natalie Hayden, Vice Chair of the City of Milwaukee Executive Commissioner of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and Jennifer Moston.
Moston, an abuse survivor, shared a story of the domestic violence she endured from her now ex-husband and the danger that she and her young son experienced. She called the police after a violent episode and the police interviewed her and her husband in the same room.
Rep Jason Fields and Jennifer Moston (Photo by Karen Stokes)
“We need the law and officials to be educated and we need to educate the guardians ad litem on the effects of domestic violence on children,” Moston said.
There are approximately 400 bipartisan endorsements for Marsy’s Law in Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee Chapter NAACP, Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis and Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Warren, one of the organizers of the event on Saturday said that there will be additional information sessions on Marsy’s Law this month prior to the April 7 election.
A “yes” vote will support this measure to add specific rights of crime victims, to the Wisconsin Constitution.
A “no” vote opposes this measure to add specific rights of crime victims to the state constitution beyond those found in Section 9m of Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Natalie Hayden and LaVerne Badger of Exposed Podcast (Photo by Karen Stokes)
“Unfortunately, everybody has a family member who has gone through some violence and they deserve to be protected, that’s why people should vote ‘Yes’,” Warren said.
Badger wanted to make clear to voters that the amendment is on the backside of the ballot so voters need to “flip the ballot”.
On April 7, don’t forget to “flip the ballot” and let your voice be heard on victim rights.


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How to Vote Amidst Coronavirus Precautionary Measures - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
March 21, 2020
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Mayor Tom Barrett said that the upcoming election is a critical one on both a local and statewide level. However, there is a growing concern for the health and safety of poll workers and voters.
“First and foremost, we want residents of Milwaukee to exercise their constitutional right to vote,” Barrett said. “[But] this pandemic is serious, and we need to exercise caution.”
In Milwaukee, there are currently three ways to vote. Residents have the option of early voting, voting absentee and voting in person. Early voting began on Monday, March 16 and is offered at three locations: Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, Room 102, Midtown Center, 5700 W. Capitol Dr. and the Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Early voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, Sunday, March 29, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. Early voting ends on Sunday, April 5.
Barrett stressed that polling places are being routinely cleaned and disinfected throughout early voting and on election day. He said that residents can further exercise caution by bringing their own black ballpoint pen or voting at times that are less busy to maintain the recommended six-foot distance.
If possible, Barrett recommended absentee voting by mail. “I want residents to consider this very seriously,” he said, especially those who are over 60 or who have underlying health conditions. Any person can request and receive an absentee ballot as long as he or she is registered at his or her current address.
To request an absentee ballot, residents can go to myvote.wi.gov. Absentee ballots can be requested the Thursday before Election Day, but they must be returned by Election Day.
Neil Albrecht, the executive director of the election commission for the City of Milwaukee, said that in the 2016 presidential election 10,000 people voted by mail, so far 12,000 absentee ballots have been requested for this election. The commission receives about 1,000 requests a day for absentee ballots.
Albrecht stressed that fear and panic cannot and should not prevent residents from voting. Some may choose to vote in person, others absentee and others early.
Absentee voting isn’t the only concern Barrett discussed during the press conference. A majority of the Election Day workers are over the age of 70 and considered a part of the high-risk age group.
“We want those election workers to be able to sit out this election, but they won’t do so if they are concerned about who is going to replace them at voting sites,” Albrecht said, adding that about 50% of the staff is over the age of 60.
Milwaukee needs about 1,800 workers. According to Barrett this is a good opportunity for high school students and college students to get civically involved. To apply, individuals can go to city.milwaukee.gov/election and click on the Election Workers tab to find an application.
Election site workers receive $130 a day and start time is 6 a.m. and ends when the polls close. Training will be offered, and most residents will be able to work at a polling place close to their home.
George Christensen, the county clerk for Milwaukee County, said the county is working with municipalities to provide up-to-date information. The county recently set up a hotline, (414)-278-VOTE (8683) to help raise awareness and he encourages residents to call if they have concerns.
Due to the fluidity of the situation and how contagious coronavirus is, the city and county are looking at ways to process absentee ballots in a safe and healthy way. Since, absentee ballots must be processed on Election Day, Christensen asked that the public and the media be patient as election results may not be available immediately.
Jeanette Kowalik, health commissioner for the City of Milwaukee, also spoke during the press conference. COVID-19 or coronavirus is very similar to the flu and very contagious, she said. Kowalik asked that people exercise precaution and responsibility to not expose other to illness.
The Spring General Election will take place on Tuesday, April 7. Early voting is currently open, and residents can request an absentee ballot. To learn more, go to myvote.wi.gov.


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Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance To Advance Racial Equity And Improve Health Outcomes - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
May 2, 2020
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On April 29 Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele with Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive-elect David Crowley and Executive Director Nicole Brookshire of the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) announced the signing of an ordinance that commits Milwaukee County to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities. The ordinance, unanimously passed by the County Board, moves forward Milwaukee County’s vision that by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin.
“For hundreds of years, government institutions have been connected to the atrocities against those with a historical lineage to slavery. Now because we know better, we must do better. Passing this ordinance is one way we can address the policies and practices that have contributed to racial inequities in our communities,” said Abele.
The ordinance commits Milwaukee County government to identify and address policies, practices and power structures that, whether intentionally or unintentionally, work in favor of white people and create barriers for black, brown, and indigenous people. The ordinance ensures racial equity is a top priority of Milwaukee County government and remains larger than any one government leader. Officials signed the ordinance one year after Milwaukee County passed a first-of-its kind resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in May 2019.
“Milwaukee County is on the right side of history. As chairwoman, I will continue to ensure our policy decisions at Milwaukee County are made with an eye toward racial equity. Our departments will begin to submit budgets using a racial equity budget tool. The Racial Equity Budget Tool is a structured racial equity lens for departments to critically assess the impacts of budget decisions on communities of color. It’s an opportunity to constantly ask ourselves, who benefits and who burdens from the decisions we make,” said Nicholson.
Milwaukee County will initially focus on five areas to transform the services it provides and create a system that works for all residents. Milwaukee County will:
• Build a more diverse and inclusive workforce in which employees reflect the diversity of the community at all levels and where differences are welcomed and valued.
• Ensure a diverse array of Milwaukee County employees at all levels are involved in designing equitable programs and services that meet the needs of the community.
• Design Milwaukee County services to meet residents’ needs, rather than asking residents to fit their needs into existing Milwaukee County services.
• Track and analyze data to better understand the impact of County services and find solutions accordingly.
• Generate new sources of revenue and implement additional efficiencies to address the structural deficit and make needed investments that advance racial equity.
“The Office on African American Affairs will continue to assist all Milwaukee County leaders as well as those across our state to institutionalize racial equity,” said Brookshire, executive director of Milwaukee County’s Office on African American Affairs.
“This ordinance elevates public participation, which will ensure community members’ voices are represented as we advance racial equity throughout the County, especially during these uncertain times.”
There are significant health disparities for Milwaukee County residents along racial lines, which impacts community health overall. The 2020 County Health Rankings show Milwaukee County is ranked 71 out of 72 counties for health in the state of Wisconsin. According to 2019 data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), a white person in Milwaukee County lives, on average, nearly 14 years longer than a black person. DHS data also shows the infant mortality rate is nearly three times higher for black infants than white infants, at 14.2 and 4.8 deaths per 1,000 births, respectively.
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated racial disparities, with African Americans comprising 52% of COVID-19-related deaths while making up only 26% of the County population.
“As I step into the role of county executive, I bring my experience as a black man who grew up in poverty in this community. This work is personal. Racial equity will not only guide our response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will inform the way Milwaukee County does business moving forward,” said Crowley.
County Executive-elect Crowley begins his term on May 4, 2020. The ordinance was introduced by Milwaukee County Supervisors Nicholson, Felesia A. Martin, Jason Haas, Supreme Moore Omokunde, Willie Johnson, Jr. and Milwaukee County Executive Abele.


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Sheriff Lucas Affirms Commitment to Restoring Honor, Integrity and Trust to Law Enforcement in Milwaukee County - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
July 10, 2020
By Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas
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My name is Earnell Lucas. On Nov. 6, 2018, you – the people of Milwaukee County – entrusted me with the high honor of serving as our community’s 65th sheriff. You entrusted me, too, with a prodigious task: restoring honor, integrity and trust to a once-proud organization that has lost its way. Over the past 18-months, as my staff and I have worked to transform our organization, I have drawn daily on the lessons I have learned over 44 years in law enforcement and public safety. Some of these insights struck home on my first day on the job; others settled in over decades of lived experience.
But there is another lesson that weighs on me daily, one that I learned long before I put on a uniform and placed a badge over my heart. It is a lesson I learned not in the safety of the classroom but amid the uncertainty of a world governed too often by fear, loathing and prejudice: that I am a black man in Milwaukee and in America.
When I watch the video footage that has transfixed our nation depicting the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of four former Minneapolis police officers and the tragic killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, I am reminded of another stolen life: Daniel Bell, of Milwaukee. On Feb. 2, 1958, Bell was pulled over by a Milwaukee police officer for a broken taillight, only a mile or so from the housing project where I was born later that year. The second Bell stopped his car, he jumped out and ran.
Why did he run? Because in 1958, a Black man in Milwaukee knew all too well what he might expect from those sworn to serve and protect him. And as Bell ran for his life, unarmed, a pursuing officer drew his service weapon and shot him in the back. Then, as he lay dying on the ground, the officer dropped a knife next to his body and, claiming self-defense, walked away a free man.
Our world and our community have changed immeasurably since 1958, and for the better. Black people are no longer met with brickbats when we cross the 16th Street viaduct or redlining when we cross the city boundary. Our law enforcement organizations have grown in diversity and in compassion, and on a daily basis, courageous men and women in uniform perform lifesaving work throughout our community.
But the Milwaukee where I grew up – the Milwaukee where Bell was shot in the back, the Milwaukee that introduced me to law enforcement when my 12-year-old self “matched the description” of a thief who had stolen a white woman’s purse – still exists for far too many of our young people. It exists just as surely and just as painfully for young black and brown Milwaukeeans as Floyd’s Minneapolis or Brooks’ Atlanta. It exists, at least in part, because we in law enforcement have failed to close the breach, widened over so many decades of oppression, between our organizations and the community that we are entrusted to serve.
I joined the Milwaukee Police Department as an 18-year-old recruit because I wanted to repair this breach. I entered law enforcement because I saw the awesome authority that an officer exerts on others’ lives, and I wanted to harness that power for the betterment of the community that nurtured me. And I am serving as your sheriff today because I am committed to confronting and correcting the injustices that hold us back from achieving true equality in our community.
Since taking office in Jan. 2019, my staff and I have taken decisive action to restructure the operations of the Sheriff’s Office, to align our organizational values with the demands of our community, and to root out racism and all forms of institutional prejudice from the mechanics of Milwaukee County law enforcement. In this critical moment, it is my hope to share the progress that we have made, and to affirm our commitment to building upon these sweeping reforms as we infuse our efforts with the “fierce urgency of now.”
Affirming Human Rights and Dignity in the Milwaukee County Jail
Among my foremost responsibilities as sheriff are the welfare and safety of all individuals detained in the Milwaukee County Jail. For too long, the jail was synonymous with dysfunction and the ill-treatment of vulnerable residents. Within the past 18-months, we have worked successfully to restore the jail to compliance with medical and correctional standards for safe and efficient correctional operations.
• In early 2019, the Sheriff’s Office worked with other Milwaukee County stakeholders to transition medical care in the jail to a new healthcare provider, which has attained full staffing and provide a high quality of care to those in our custody.
• Working with the jail medical provider, the Sheriff’s Office replaced inmate wellness checks conducted by law enforcement officers with high-frequency medical checks performed by trained nursing staff.
• During 2019 and 2020, the Sheriff’s Office stabilized staffing levels in the jail, by ensuring that the correctional workforce is appropriately compensated, trained and supported. The use of mandatory overtime has decreased, ensuring appropriate rest and relief for personnel working in a dynamic environment.
• The Sheriff’s Office has worked to ensure a safe environment for all individuals working or detained in the jail. Since 2019, assaults in the jail – by in-custody persons on fellow in-custody persons and by in-custody persons on correctional officers – have decreased.
• The Sheriff’s Office worked aggressively to preempt COVID-19 transmission within the jail, successfully implementing containment and isolation protocols setting aside separate housing for COVID-19-positive and quarantined individuals. The Sheriff’s Office also worked successfully to establish an off-site alternate medical facility for the treatment of in-custody individuals afflicted with COVID-19.
• The Sheriff’s Office has strongly supported countywide decarceration efforts, which have resulted in significant decreases in Milwaukee County’s jail population.
Regulating the Use of Force by Sheriff’s Office Personnel
Our community expects that law enforcement and correctional officers restrict their use of physical force to those occasions when force is necessary for the protection of life and safety. Since taking office, my staff and I have strengthened the processes governing the use of force by Sheriff’s Office personnel.
• In 2019 and 2020, the Sheriff’s Office has reexamined its use-of-force reporting practices and restructured the use-of-force review process to maximize the involvement of subject-matter experts, internal investigators and senior-level command staff.
• The Sheriff’s Office has utilized its advanced business intelligence systems to track uses of force, enabling early warnings related to personnel who may be likely to use unjustified or inordinate force, and timely intervention.
• The Sheriff’s Office has invested in de-escalation training, including crisis-intervention training conducted by community partners. The Sheriff’s Office has implemented innovative strategies to defuse tense encounters between law enforcement and persons experiencing crisis. These efforts include partnering with Milwaukee County’s Housing Division to connect homeless individuals experiencing crisis with vital resources.
Investing in Compliance and Professional Performance
When my administration entered office in January 2019, we encountered an organization whose systems of policies, procedures and compliance measures had atrophied through lack of proper oversight. On my first day in office, I ordered the restructuring of all regulatory compliance functions, as well as our Internal Affairs Division, Training Academy and Public Records Unit, into an Office of Legal Affairs and Compliance. Led by an experienced legal practitioner with extensive qualifications as counsel to Milwaukee County law enforcement and public safety entities, the Office of Legal Affairs and Compliance is tasked with ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards and measures of professional performance.
• The Office of Legal Affairs and Compliance is effectuating the overhaul of all Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, aligning agency practices with national standards, through a partnership with the nationally-recognized training and policy programs of Lexipol LLC.
• The Internal Affairs Division diligently investigates allegations of work-rule violations and potential misconduct committed by Sheriff’s Office members.
• The Training Academy, which not only equips newly-recruited correctional officers and deputy sheriffs with professional skills but provides ongoing training and recertification to personnel, has emphasized programming that fosters trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve. Specialized implicit-bias and cultural competence training is provided to all deputy sheriff recruits as a component of the Training Academy’s core curriculum.
Transforming How We Connect with Those We Serve
As we work to restore trust in law enforcement, it is essential that those of us who wear the badge communicate honestly and transparently with those whom we serve. It is equally important that our trust-building efforts extend beyond the bare minimums, and into the critical realm of direct, sustained, and open-minded engagement with community members invested in building a strong and safe Milwaukee County. When I entered office, we created an Office of Public Affairs and Community Engagement to centralize the outreach and communications functions of the Sheriff’s Office.
• The Office of Public Affairs and Community Engagement has revolutionized our agency’s recruitment process, leveraging print, broadcast and social media to connect with community members with skills and life experiences that are needed, but often underrepresented, in law enforcement. These efforts have resulted in a workforce – extending from our correctional and deputy sheriff ranks to our civilian and security staff – that better reflects the diversity and values of our community.
• The Office of Public Affairs and Community Engagement has opened new avenues of communication between community members and Sheriff’s Office leadership and front-line personnel. These initiatives extend from informal community activities, including Public Safety Days in Milwaukee County’s parks and “Coffee with a Deputy” gatherings, to mission-focused community dialogues focused on immigrant rights, voting rights, the rights of members of Transgender-Intersex-Gender-Non-Binary communities and the intersection between public health and public safety.
• The Sheriff’s Office has worked to create new methods of communication that protect resident privacy while maximizing accessibility. For example, the Sheriff’s Office maintains a mobile application, available on iOS and Android operating systems, which allows community members to interact with a broad variety of Sheriff’s Office resources. Anonymous crime tips, requests for Internal Affairs investigations, crash reports, and contact information for Sheriff’s Office divisions are among the resources accessible to the public through the MCSO Mobile App.
Employing Community-Driven Policing Strategies
My administration and I recognize that the needs expressed by our community must determine the strategies and tactics that we employ when providing law enforcement services in our neighborhoods. Our Patrol Division, Parks Patrol Unit and Community Relations Unit, the subdivisions of the Sheriff’s Office most directly engaged in neighborhood policing, embrace philosophies of community-driven and intelligence-led policing.
• The Sheriff’s Office works proactively with residents, community activists, business owners, nonprofit employees, and public-sector stakeholders to identify challenges developing in neighborhood parks. In 2019, large-scale collaborations between the Sheriff’s Office and coalitions of community stakeholders resulted in successful interventions in Moody Park, Garden Homes Park, and Kosciuszko Park, where residents and neighborhood advocates had experienced high concentrations of public safety challenges.
• In partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks Department and nonprofit service providers, the Sheriff’s Office employs innovative strategies, including crime prevention through environmental design, structured engagement with park users, and (when appropriate under public health guidelines) direct neighborhood outreach to build systems of collaboration supporting public safety in individual parks.
• The Sheriff’s Office leverages its investigative units to respond to high-acuity public safety challenges identified by our community-based partners. These challenges include human trafficking, narcotics distribution, the trafficking and sale of firearms, and other networks of violent crime. Sheriff’s Office-led investigations routinely and successfully interrupt violent criminal enterprises jeopardizing the lives and safety of Milwaukee County residents, holding high-level offenders accountable for their actions.
Advancing into an Era of Change
For the past 18-months, we – as a Sheriff’s Office and as a community – have worked successfully to improve the performance and accountability of Milwaukee County’s oldest law enforcement agency. But we cannot and must not claim victory. No one sheriff can transform the discourse and practices of an entire profession overnight. Nor can one law enforcement agency, despite the best efforts of the over 600 public servants who strive day-in and day-out to advance the cause of justice within the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Instead, we must unite as a community dedicated not only to discussing transformative change, but also to enacting it.
We must explore every facet of our criminal justice system, seeking efficiencies that make the halls of justice accessible to everyone in our community. We must scrutinize every aspect of our public health, social services and education infrastructure, and invest in these systems the resources that they require. And we must also reflect upon our own actions, as individuals living in a community that, for all our efforts toward progress, continues to experience systemic inequality.
But we must not stop there. For those of us serving in the law enforcement profession, our commitment to continuing the work of reform and transformation requires greater urgency and more definite results than ever before. For no matter how far we have come, we have not come so far that Black and Brown people in our country and community can enter an encounter with law enforcement without fear or apprehension.
The manifold tragedies of 2020, from the murders of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks to the systemic inequities laid bare by the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have demonstrated that our nation has a long road to travel before we can claim victory in our quest for equality. As a Black man in Milwaukee and as your Milwaukee County Sheriff, I know that our community has an equally long road to travel. But I am confident that, with the passionate advocacy of the present movement reinforcing our commitment to equity and justice, we at the Sheriff’s Office will continue to advance the cause of law enforcement that honors and affirms our community’s trust.


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