Equal Rights Commission

Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

State of the City address spotlights housing.

How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director

It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.

Celebrating 35 Years of Access, Equity, and Empowerment: Join Milwaukee’s ADA Anniversary Event!

Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission Opposes Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Police Department

Council adopts legislation for a more inclusive city

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Vice President and First-Ever Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Conversion “Therapy” Ban Recommended for Adoption

State’s Housing Shortage Worse for Marginalized Groups

State needs 140,000 new housing units by 2030, also needs to grow affordable housing.

Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer

Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.

New Neighborhood House Director Wants to Empower Residents, Youths

"I want to make Milwaukee better because Milwaukee made me better."

Jessica Boling Selected as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Executive Director

City of Milwaukee receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index

For Fourth Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score

VISIT Milwaukee’s Communications Director Recognized by Travel Wisconsin

Claire Koenig wins Rising Star Award at WIGCOT 2021 and several VISIT Milwaukee partners are also recognized

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.

City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.

City Moves to Ban Discrimination by Hairstyle

Proposal makes hairstyles a protected class alongside sex, religion, race.

Tony Snell Appointed Head of Equal Rights Commission

VISIT Milwaukee volunteer coordinator now leads city commission.

Celebrate International Human Rights Day

Plus, the annual Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol goes virtual, explore African stories and cultural perspectives and check out some holiday installations.

For Third Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score

Equal Rights Commission announces Municipality Equality Index score, International Human Rights Day celebration

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board Approval of Diverse Group to Lead Key County Departments

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Milwaukee County Audit Committee’s Approval of Jeffery Roman’s Appointment as Director of the Office on African-American Affairs

Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?

Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 24, 2020

Council Okays Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Proposal wouldn't "scratch the top 50" of constituent concerns, Donovan carps.

Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Council members working with Equal Rights Commission to advance inclusive policy.

Bublr Unveils Adaptive Bikes

It's the first ever adaptive bikeshare in the U.S. that is fully integrated with the system.

Recognition of Native American Heritage Month

A Statement by The City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission Monday, November 5, 2018

Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks

Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.

Condemnation of Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh

A Statement by The City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission - Saturday, October 27, 2018

Milwaukee’s LGBTQ leaders stand united against hate

Join us tomorrow at the Rally for Resistance at City Hall

Milwaukee Pride launches campaign for rainbow crosswalks

Civic project honors LGBTQ heritage of Cathedral Square

2018 PrideFest

Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.

Governor Walker Appoints Ivan Gamboa to Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Hales Corners.

Chez Ordoñez Endorses Charlie Fox For 5th District County Supervisor

Chez Ordoñez Endorses Charlie Fox For 5th District County Supervisor

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32

The Milwaukee Police Association has endorsed Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32. It will be the County’s only contested judicial race during the spring elections on April 1st.

Commissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event

Candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge to Launch Campaign on November 20

Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum

Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez