Black Male Achievement Advisory Council

Council President José Pérez kicks off the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council

President Pérez announces Clifton W. Crump to serve as Policy and Administration Director

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez June 10, 2024

Ellen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Longtime Foundation President and CEO leaves legacy of growth, collaboration

300+ Strong Movement to host 2nd Annual Community Rally at Sherman Park

The free 300+ Strong Movement Rally – hosted by a collective of grassroots and youth serving organizations – will take place Saturday (September 10) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sherman Park.

My Brother’s Keeper Youth Forum hosted by President Ashanti Hamilton and Mayor Tom Barrett

The topics of discussion will be unlawful driving, how to prioritize problems, the pressing issues they face as youth and how the community can best support them.

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Statement: “Why we can’t wait”

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton selected as co-chair of Black Male Achievement Advisory Council April 3, 2014

Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males

The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.

Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant

The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families has advanced Milwaukee and 10 other cities to the next phase of its City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement initiative.

City pension changes projected to save more than $90 million

Pension changes approved today by the full Common Council will save the city approximately $93 million over the next 20 years, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said.