The Peace Center (1001 E. Keefe Ave.) will show a screening of the film Lumumba on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Election season is starting to heat up, with multiple voter registration events happening throughout Milwaukee.
Thursday, Aug. 23
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. 24
National Muslim Voter Registration Day @ Islamic Society of Milwaukee Headquarters (16670 Pheasant Drive, Brookfield), 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The Islamic Society of Milwaukee is celebrating National Muslim Voter Registration Day with an event that informs citizens on how to vote, where to vote and voter registration. A separate event will also be held at the Masjid Al-Huda (1800 16th Ave., South Milwaukee).
Human Rights Campaign Membership Meet and Greet @ Fluid Milwaukee (819 S. Second St.), 6-8 p.m.
LGBTQ rights organization Human Rights Campaign (HRC) will host a happy hour at Fluid Milwaukee to show community members how they can be a part of the effort to unite and mobilize the LGBTQ community and its allies throughout Wisconsin. There will be a $5 cover at the door which includes a one-year HRC membership.
Lumumba Screening @ Peace Center (1001 E. Keefe Ave.), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Raoul Peck’s Lumumba follows the final months of Republic of Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, as he and President Joseph Kasa-Vubu attempt to keep the country afloat. UW-Milwaukee professor emeritus Patrick Bellegarde Smith will facilitate discussion after the screening.
Saturday, Aug. 25
Voter Registration Training and Canvass @ Milwaukee Public Library (814 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Wisconsin Poor People’s Campaign is participating in a Unite the Poor Day of Action by registering people to vote and canvassing in neighborhoods across the city for the upcoming elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Capitol Drive and Teutonia 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.
Bikes and Pro Fights @ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (1531 W. Vliet St.), 5 p.m.
During Team Certified Promotions’ professional boxing event, community leaders including State Sen. Chris Larson and Rep. Jonathan Brostoff will be in attendance. There will also be a voter registration push.
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Stand 4 Peace @ Tiefenthaler Park (2501 W. Galena St.), 5-9 p.m.
Stand 4 Peace is a celebration of community projects that promote unity, harmony and peace throughout the heart of Milwaukee. The celebration will begin with remarks from Mayor Tom Barrett and Midtown community leaders and include a performance from WebsterX. The event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Milwaukee Unite for Justice Day of Action @ Milwaukee County Courthouse (901 N. Ninth St.), noon-2 p.m.
Multiple Milwaukee community organizations, including Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, will come together in conjunction with a national protest against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court.
Monday, Aug. 27
Pups and Pops @ Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries (1355 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
NextGen Wisconsin, a progressive group looking to turn out young voters in upcoming elections, will host an event on Marquette’s campus to register voters while giving students the opportunity to unwind with therapy dogs and ice cream.
MKEDems Summer Outing @ Gordon Park (1321 E. Locust St.), 5:30-8 p.m.
A potluck summer celebration will go down in Gordon Park as the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County hosts its annual summer outing. Sloppy Joes, water and soda will be provided, with attendees encouraged to bring a dish to pass. Local candidates for elected offices will be in attendance.
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