Martin Luther King, Jr.

Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic February 18, 2026

Statement on the Passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland February 17, 2026

Representative Shelia Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Introduces Bill to Support Minority Health Grants to Community Organizations

Department of Public Works 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

Marcus Center and YMCA to Host Inaugural MLK Youth Engaged Event

Community Block Grant funding input needed at public hearings

Representative Shelia Stubbs Votes Against Proposed State Budget

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Joins WAVE Educational Fund for Day of Action at the State Capitol

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday at Noon; Fun Continues at the Post-Parade Party

Keep the fun going after the Parade at the Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s 28th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “We are the Change” Event

Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 20, to honor student contest winners and social justice advocates Eddie and Mary Sue Short

Listen live on Wisconsin Public Radio on Jan. 20 at noon to Wisconsin’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Ceremony

Bay Shore Lutheran Church to Host MLK Day of Service on January 20th

Brewers Launch Martin Luther King Jr. Day Poetry Contest

Wisconsin Students Encouraged to Honor MLK Jr.’s Legacy and Vision Through Poetry

Fair Housing Month Celebration April 18

Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Hosts Community Event to Commemorate April as National Fair Housing Month

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Legacy Night performance of THE MOUNTAINTOP on March 22

Hosted by CopyWrite Magazine, Legacy Night invites Black and African American community members to experience THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Continues 2023-2024 Season with The Mountaintop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall

Directed by Dimonte Henning, starring Bryant Bentley and N’Jameh Russell-Camara

Milwaukee County Announces New Senior Home Repair Program

Workshops will be held in February to provide information about the program to older adults in Milwaukee County

MICAH Pushes Resolution at County Board Monday Morning

County Board Considers MICAH’s Resolution on We All Belong Campaign

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Launches The Mountaintop Legacy Award

Highlighting Black excellence in Milwaukee during MCT’s run of Katori Hall’s play THE MOUNTAINTOP

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 and TRUE Skool Join Forces for the King Legacy Project: A Celebratory Artistic Fusion of Dr. King’s Words on King Drive

Milwaukee Bucks to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 14, vs. Sacramento Kings

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Game is presented by We Energies

Cleanup event will get area prepped for Bronzeville Week

Schedule released for 12th annual Bronzeville Week

Full Schedule Released and Tickets On-Sale for the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival, August 9-27

A 3-week-long festival featuring free events across the city designed to support Black creatives and two full-production ticketed plays: MUD ROW and THE MEETING

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

Tradition of City Celebrations to Include Fireworks, Family Activities, and Community Events

Milwaukee County Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Behavioral Health ‘Access Clinic North’ Located within Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

Call for vendors goes out for the Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival

“When you have great partners, the possibilities for what you can accomplish are virtually limitless.”

County Executive Crowley Highlights the Importance of Partnership & Collaboration in 2023 State of the County Address

Voces de la Frontera joins Milwaukee community leaders and organizations on the 22nd annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center to Host Annual Back to School Event

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Schedule released for 11th annual Bronzeville Week

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2022

Tradition of City Celebrations to Continue with Community Activities

WPR’s Dr. Jonathan Øverby Inducted Into Folk Alliance International Folk DJ Hall of Fame

Earnell Lucas Statement On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Lucas pledges to adhere to Dr. King’s legacy

WisDems Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Comes As We Face Renewed Challenges to Freedom to Vote for All

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 593.2 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

Special Programs to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wisconsin Public Radio

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. street renaming ceremony set for Monday, January 17

Common Council approves of ARPA funding for MLK Library development

Milwaukee County Falls Prevention Coalition Brings Community Together as County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Community invited to enjoy 50th annual Juneteenth festivities

Sen. Larson Statement on outcome of Derek Chauvin trial

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement on the renaming of Old World Third Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive:

Continuing King Drive is continuing the work of Dr. King

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 22, 2021

Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MLK Day celebration throughout the district

Rep. Stubbs is Keynote Speaker for YWCA Rock County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Raises $1 Million for the Legacy Campaign

A Donation from American Family Completes the Campaign

In-person early voting starts today

Early voting starts today in Milwaukee

Statement from Mayor Dennis McBride

October 7, 2020

Winner of scholarship contest expresses importance of eliminating barriers to freedom

Registration now open for Bronzeville Week drive-in movie night

Remembering John Lewis

Joint statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 20, 2020

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Minister and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer and American Patriot Congressman John R. Lewis (D-Ga.)

Public Works Committee to take up park renaming for late Council member

Marquette professor of English receives Way Klingler Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award

Bronzeville Week capped off tomorrow with Art Walk featuring local artists

The Art Walk takes place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.