Milwaukee activists stand in solidarity with the national prisoner strike, and Redeem and Restore teaches how to help survivors of human trafficking.
Thursday, Aug. 16
Canvass and Phone Bank for Democrats @ Tom Palzewicz Campaign Headquarters (12201 W. Burleigh St., Suite #7), 4-8 p.m.
Tom Palzewicz, Julie Henszey and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will host a weekly canvass and phone bank every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. until the Tuesday, Nov. 6, election. Volunteer opportunities include canvassing, phone banking and more.
Friday, Aug. 17
GarveyFest 2018 @ Multiple Locations
The Pan-African Revolutionary Socialist Party will host the 29th GarveyFest, celebrating the life of Pan-Africanism icon Marcus Garvey. Events include a social hour at Brownstone Social Lounge (524 N. Water St.) from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, a celebration at the Parklawn YMCA (4340 N. 46th St.) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and a walk, run and ride along the Hank Aaron State Trail beginning and Sixth and Canal streets from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Lincoln Memorial Drive and Michigan Avenue, noon-1 p.m.
Every Saturday from noon-1 p.m., concerned citizens join with Peace Action Wisconsin to protest war and, literally, “Stand for Peace.” Signs will be provided for those who need them. Protesters are encouraged to stick around for conversation and coffee afterward.
Monday, Aug. 20
Resist Prison Torture @ Milwaukee Public Library (814 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 5-6:30 p.m.
Two members of the Industrial Workers of the World’s Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee will be on hand at the library to answer questions about their work and give interested persons more information on joining the cause.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Domestic Human Trafficking 101 & Volunteer Training @ New Berlin Public Library (15105 W. Library Lane, New Berlin), 6:30-8 p.m.
Redeem and Restore Center will host a workshop and volunteer training about how to help survivors of human trafficking. Participants will hear from a survivor, get the opportunity to ask questions and learn more information on how to help combat the issue.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Meeting of the Whole @ Clinton Rose Senior Center, (3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive), 9:30-11 a.m.
Every other month, the Milwaukee Community Justice Council, a committee of Milwaukee-area criminal justice agencies created by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, hosts community meetings to gather information and receive feedback. The meetings are open to the public.
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Prison Strike Solidarity @ Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (1015 N. 10th St.), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The CloseMSDF coalition will gather between the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility and the Milwaukee County Jail in solidarity with the nationwide prisoner strike. Organizers will share news and updates about the strike, as well as write letters to incarcerated persons facing retaliation.
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