Vel Phillips

Bronzeville Center for the Arts to Host Black History Month Events

Three free, public events highlight influence of Black artists on Milwaukee, community culture

Milwaukee County Historical Society Celebrates Black History Month with Art and Education Programs

Milwaukee County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Employee Health Clinics

Three new federally-funded clinics will provide easy-to-access health services for Milwaukee County employees

2024 Roundup- Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

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.

A Record Year For Honorary Street Names

Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.

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.

Draft & Vessel Owner Plans Cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Entrepreneur Nat Davauer has big plans for key downtown space.

Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Milwaukee Philanthropist Alfred Bader

For the third consecutive year, the Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the birthday of the late Dr. Alfred Bader with Bader Philanthropies.

Exhibit honoring female Council members comes to City Hall

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.

Vel Phillips Day at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Plus: Disney on Ice and a home improvement show.

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Black History Month

Nominations For the 2024 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award Are Now Being Accepted

2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips

Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips

The Milwaukee Art Museum partners with the Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative to kickstart the Year of Vel Phillips, a statewide commemoration in the trailblazer's honor.

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.

UW President Jay Rothman Should Resign

If not, Gov. Evers should call for the Board of Regents to remove him.

Gov. Evers Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” Theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree

Governor invites students, families statewide to help celebrate Wisconsinites and decorate Capitol Tree

Punch Bowl Social Has Closed

Entertainment-focused bar and restaurant in Deer District had tumultuous run. The chain maintains 14 locations in U.S.

Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape

New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.

Road Closures for the Republican Debate

City of Milwaukee Announces Artist Opportunity at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Future public gathering space to feature original art installation in honor of iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader

Vel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers

Only 6% of public monuments portray women in history.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

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

New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause

Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.

Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park

To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.

Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State

Secretary La Follette retiring after serving more than 40 years in office

New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.

City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza

Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?

Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages

County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Effective immediately, Friday, March 10

BRT Grant Could Fund Downtown Plaza

New $2 million federal grant frees up funds for downtown upgrades along Bus Rapid Transit line.

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Beginning Thursday, February 16 at 6am

Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?

Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.

Caucus Kicks Off Black History Month

'Black history is American history,' says a member of the Legislative Black Caucus.

Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2023 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award

The Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award is bestowed annually to recognize a female Milwaukeean who exemplifies Vel R. Phillips’ legacy of selfless service and trailblazing work toward improving the quality of life for residents in Milwaukee.

Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move

Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.

Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders

Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.

Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers

Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.

Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson

To honor doctor, civil rights pioneer, a renamed street through Bronzeville, North Side.

Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval

Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.

Chief Judge Mary Triggiano named director of Marquette Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice

Supervisors Clancy, Martinez Decry Passage of Budget Which Fails to Adequately Invest in Human Needs

Supervisors underline harm-reduction measures

N. 5th St. Will Be Renamed for Dr. William Finlayson

Black OBGYN doctor was trailblazer in Milwaukee.

City’s Fiserv Subsidy Includes Vel Phillips Plaza Funding, Michigan Street Upgrades

Relocation job target is 780 jobs within four years. Includes rules around work from home policies, bonuses for city residents.

County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility

With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility.

Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder

City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.

Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award and Girls’ Day Scholarship honors bestowed

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.

Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?

Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.

A well-deserved place of honor for Vel R. Phillips

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 3, 2021

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

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

Mark Born Offers a History Lesson

Republican representative and Joint Finance leader suggests small glass case of exhibits is quite enough Black history.

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

Katie Avila Loughmiller receives Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer award

In recognition of International Women’s Day

Joint Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

The Education of Sherwin Hughes

Talk show host for 101.7 The Truth talks about growing up in Milwaukee.

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

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

“Wisconsin Black History Moment” debuts on WMSE 91.7FM

New series highlights Black entertainers, politicians and community members

Nominations now being accepted for 2021 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award

Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive

Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.

Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward

State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.

Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive

Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."

Council passes resolution in support of the erection of Vel Phillips statue in Madison

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests

Will Address ‘The Peoples Revolution’ in Speech Tonight

Rep. Stubbs’ Statement on Vel Phillips Statue Advisory Committee

Road of Democracy Project Highlights Connection of Milwaukee’s Arts and Civic Life

Business Update

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s “Women Who Inspire” Video and Final Nominee

Committee celebrates Vanaya Grice, Milwaukee

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s Next “Women Who Inspire” Nominees

Committee celebrates Ntxhais "Chai" Moua, Stevens Point and Inez “Midge” Montano, Bayfield

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s Next “Women Who Inspire” Nominee

Committee celebrates Sharlen Moore, Milwaukee

How To Understand These Historic Protests

These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s New “Women Who Inspire” Nominee

Committee celebrates Deanna Singh, Brookfield

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s New “Women Who Inspire” Nominee

Committee celebrates Dr. Berdie Cowser of Milwaukee

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Protests Spur a Wave of Public Art

Murals and chalk art become a growing presence as marchers fill streets.

Crowley Sworn In As County Exec

First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.

Five Women Make Council History

The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.

The Life of Father James Groppi

New documentary captures life and impact of Milwaukee civil rights crusader.

Historical Society Showcasing Unseen Treasures

New exhibit highlights a wide variety of Milwaukee's history.

Express Yourself Milwaukee Announces Daylong Farewell Celebration this Friday, December 13, 2019!

Farewell Celebration includes Six Pop-Up performances around Milwaukee and a Finale Show and Celebration at EXYOMKE Studio from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Remembering Mildred Harpole

Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.

A Time Capsule of Milwaukee

Art Museum's “Portrait of Milwaukee” offers vignettes of the city’s history over an 80-year period.

The Mishaps of Mandela Barnes

The state’s first black lieutenant governor has a target on his back.

Museum’s Nares Show Grabs Audiences

And a new mural in Bronzeville honors Vel Phillips.

County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison

Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.

Supervisor Martin Supports Plan to Upgrade, Repair Youth Facilities

"It is important to have our kids close to home and close to their families while receiving culturally relevant treatment that meets their needs."

Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension

DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.

Juneteenth Day 2019

State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.