Black History of Wisconsin, Part 3: Movement
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This is part three of a four-part series exploring the history and struggles Black Wisconsinites have endured. Read
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MILWAUKEE Like in the rest of the U.S., the 20th century in Wisconsin was a time of major change and major growing pains.
More Black residents than ever before would move into the Badger State during this era. But when they arrived, they’d find a place that still systematically denied them equal rights and opportunities.
Over the course of the century, Black Wisconsinites would have to fight tooth and nail to earn the same rights that their neighbors were given freely. Here, we take a look at the persistent issues of segregation and prejudice that faced Black residents at this time and the Civil Rights Movement that helped bring about hard-earned progress.
Talk show host for 101.7 The Truth talks about growing up in Milwaukee. By Tom Jenz - Feb 20th, 2021 09:41 am //end headline wrapper ?>Sherwin Hughes. Photo by Tom Jenz.
Milwaukee has a new Black radio station, 101.7 The Truth, launched in early January. The station features an all-talk platform that embraces Milwaukee’s Black community. The talk is challenging, with strong perspectives about what’s happening in Black neighborhoods. The young station manager,
Kyle Wallace, shared his reasoning for the new format. “Black voices don’t have enough platforms. Our philosophy is that listeners shouldn’t just hear just one perspective. Our mission is to expand perspectives. The talk is raw, honest, and true as to what’s really going on in Black Milwaukee.”
Effort to erect Vel Phillips statue at Wisconsin Capitol gets financial boost cbs58.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbs58.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue urbanmilwaukee.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from urbanmilwaukee.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Community leaders are asking the public to support the efforts to support efforts to create a bronze statue of trailblazer Vel Phillips on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol.