Michael Phillips

Design Concepts Revealed For Downtown Sculpture Honoring Vel Phillips

Public will be able to sit in a bronze version of Phillips' desk, contemplate her legacy.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Unveiling of Historic Vel Phillips Statue at State Capitol

Gov. Evers to Celebrate Vel Phillips Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds

Phillips memorial marks first statue of a Black leader on Wisconsin State Capitol building grounds

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders

WEDC provides recognition to top supporters of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

Statue of civil rights icon gets preliminary approval by subcommittee overseeing Capitol grounds.