Content referencing Ernest Lacy

Murphy’s Law: Remembering John Hagedorn
Murphy’s Law

Remembering John Hagedorn

Wide ranging political activist and strategist, professor and expert on gangs was 76.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces State of the Union Guest
Press Release

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces State of the Union Guest

Moore will welcome former Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown

Marquette University releases “Paying it Forward” conversation series with Dr. Howard Fuller
People’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches

People’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches

Group’s members vow to continue pushing for change.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Statement on One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.

Op Ed: Before Picking New Chief, Fix Policing
Op Ed

Before Picking New Chief, Fix Policing

Milwaukee’s system of policing has been broken for years. We need to rethink it.

Op Ed: Kenosha Is Charlottesville
Op Ed

Kenosha Is Charlottesville

And a country divided by its president cannot stand.

Statement from the Milwaukee Bucks
Press Release

Statement from the Milwaukee Bucks

 

Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting

Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting

Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Kenosha Shooting
Protest Day 62: March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981
Protest Day 62

March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981

62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.

Op Ed: Better Than Breier Isn’t Good Enough
Op Ed

Better Than Breier Isn’t Good Enough

Milwaukee Police aren’t using bullets and billy clubs on protesters. But that’a low bar by which to measure improvement.

Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council

Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council

13 members sign letter urging Morales: stop chiding protesters and listen to their message.

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."

Milwaukee Turners Call for Lasting Measures to Uproot Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement and Oppose Military Responses to the Current Crisis
Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism
In Milwaukee we need reforms and better communication, accountability
Press Release

In Milwaukee we need reforms and better communication, accountability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 1, 2020

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Death of George Floyd
Rep. Bowen statement on passage of AB 606
Press Release

Rep. Bowen statement on passage of AB 606

Bill forces city to keep discharged officers facing criminal charges on payroll

Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms

Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms

Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.