Democratic strategist and CNN political commenter Symone D. Sanders will be the keynote speaker at this year’s YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin-hosted awards presentation.
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.
See all upcoming Political and Social Activism events here.
Thursday, Nov. 29
Anti-Gun Vigil @ Brew City Shooters Supply (2339 S. 43rd St.), noon-1 p.m.
Casa Maria Catholic Worker, a Catholic Worker community which takes in homeless women, families asylees and refugees, will hold a vigil protesting gun violence outside of Brew City Shooters Supply, a local gun store.
MKE Monumental Five @ America’s Black Holocaust Museum (2233 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.), 6-8:30 p.m.
At the finale of the MKE Monumental series, which honors the 50th anniversary of the open housing marches, attendees will take a deep look at the marches with a program facilitated by Dasha Kelly of Still Waters Collective. The free event includes light appetizers. You can register at zeidlercenter.org/mkemonumental.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Locust Street and Humboldt 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.
Driver Licenses for All @ South Division High School (1515 W. Lapham Blvd.), 2-4 p.m.
This event is a part of Voces de la Frontera’s campaign to pass legislation that will restore driver licenses to immigrants and low-income people. The group will share information on the campaign’s progress and upcoming actions.
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America New Member Orientation @ Mitchell Street Library (906 W. Historic Mitchell St.), 1-3 p.m.
The Milwaukee chapter of Democratic Socialists of America will hold an orientation for new members or people who are just interested in learning more about the group. The group will join for food, drink and conversation after the meeting.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
The Future of Milwaukee’s Parks @ The Wisconsin Club’s City Club (900 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This interactive lunch and discussion looks at “the downward spiral of shrinking parks department funding” according to the event’s Facebook page and seeks to find ways to hold state and local elected officials accountable. The event is $15 for the public and $13 for Milwaukee Riverkeeper members. You can register at www.milwaukeeriverkeep.org.
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An Evening to Promote Racial Justice @ Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (929 N. Water St.), 5-8 p.m.
Democratic strategist and CNN political commenter Symone D. Sanders will be the keynote speaker at this year’s YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin-hosted awards presentation. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at ywcasew.org.
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