The Shepherd Express serves as a clearinghouse for all activities in the greater Milwaukee area that peacefully push back against discriminatory, reactionary or authoritarian actions and policies of the Donald Trump administration, as well as others who seek to thwart social justice. We will publicize and promote actions, demonstrations, planning meetings, teach-ins, party-building meetings, drinking-discussion get-togethers and any other actions that are directed toward fighting back to preserve our liberal democratic system.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Greenfield Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive, 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, Nov. 26
After #MeToo: What’s Next @ Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union Monaghan Ballroom (1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 3:30-5 p.m.
Joanne Lipman, who was most recently the chief content officer of Gannett and editor-in-chief of USA Today, will give a keynote address based on her best-selling book, That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together.
Home Sweet Home 53206: Baron Walker's Journey @ EXPO headquarters (2821 N. Vel Phillips Ave.), 6:30-8 p.m.
Baron and Beverly Walker’s story was highlighted in the 2016 documentary Milwaukee 53206. Baron had been in prison for two decades and had been eligible for parole for years. Beverly was advocating for his release while taking care of their family of five children. Now that Baron has been released from prison on parole, the Walkers, along with their attorney Craig Mastantuono, will discuss what it took to get him released and whether that process can be repeated for others.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
‘Life After Life’ Screening @ George Bray Neighborhood YMCA (924 Center St., Racine), 6-8 p.m.
The ACLU of Wisconsin will host a screening of Life After Life, which follows three men as they return home from San Quentin State Prison. After the screening, a panel of experts will discuss criminal justice reform in Wisconsin.
Veterans for Peace November Chapter Meeting @ Peace Action Wisconsin (1001 E. Keefe Ave.), 7-8:30 p.m.
The Milwaukee chapter of Veterans for Peace will meet to discuss their goals, which include increasing awareness of the causes and costs of war and seeking justice for veterans and victims of war. All who want to further these goals are welcome. Non-veterans can participate as associate members.
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Wednesday, Nov. 28
Police and Resident Listening Circle @ Journey House (2110 W. Scott St.), 6-8 p.m.
There will be a free community meal before Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion facilitators help residents and police officers in the Muskego/Clarke Square neighborhoods speak with each other about establishing trust within the community.
To submit to this column, please send a brief description of your action, including date and time, to savingourdemocracy@shepex.com. Together, we can fight to minimize the damage that Donald Trump and others of his kind have planned for our great country.
