Equal Rights Commission

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.

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

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

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."

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

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

Council adopts legislation for a more inclusive city

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

Conversion “Therapy” Ban Recommended for Adoption

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