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Jesús Salas Documents Legacy of State’s Farmworkers

Jesús Salas Documents Legacy of State’s Farmworkers

A new memoir by Latino leader who helped organize farmworkers movement in Wisconsin.

The Rise of José Pérez

The Rise of José Pérez

How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.

Vote to sustain veto a vote to uplift Milwaukee’s Latino community
Press Release

Vote to sustain veto a vote to uplift Milwaukee’s Latino community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021

City Hall: Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
City Hall

Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map

Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.

City Hall: Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City Hall

Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting

City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.

Op Ed: Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests

Contribution to Marcela Garcia of $100

Op Ed: Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Op Ed

Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests

Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $50

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $125

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Residents and leaders have seen better planning, positive changes.

The Rise of Migrant Farmworkers

The Rise of Migrant Farmworkers

How Mexican and Tejano workers became crucial part of state’s farm economy.

Art: The Wisconsin That Was
Art

The Wisconsin That Was

Artist Terese Agnew’s powerful exhibit celebrates, laments state’s progressive past.

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Artist Raoul Deal and students will create mural celebrating non-profit’s service to Milwaukee Latinos.

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

Mural Honors 50-Year Legacy of UMOS

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50