An Evening with Kathy Kelly @ Friends Meeting House (3224 N. Gordon Place), Friday, Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m.
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.
Thursday, Oct. 25
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, Oct. 26
Unstoppable Together: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s Annual Luncheon @ Italian Community Center (631 E. Chicago St.), 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Artists and community leaders will join Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for the organization’s annual luncheon. “Being in a community with other supporters of women’s health care is particularly important during these historic times,” says the event’s Facebook page. Tickets can be purchased at support.ppwi.org/MKE.
An Evening with Kathy Kelly @ Friends Meeting House (3224 N. Gordon Place), 7-9 p.m.
Kathy Kelly, founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, will present “The Humanitarian Crisis from the U.S. Wars in Yemen and the Middle East.” The event is sponsored by Peace Action of Wisconsin.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Do Black Lives Matter: The Hidden History Behind Today’s Headlines @ Parklawn Assembly of God Church (3725 N. Sherman Blvd.) 10-11:30 a.m.
This is the second of three free presentations by Reggie Jackson—head griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum—about the history and current impacts of the devaluation of black lives. This lecture will focus on devaluation in science and medicine.
Rally for our Ancestors @ Leaders Igniting Transformation Headquarters (2201 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive), 10 a.m.-noon
Leaders Igniting Transformation and NextGen Wisconsin will come together to host a rally about the importance of young black voters participating in the political system. Following the rally, participants will go door-to-door giving out information on what is needed to vote.
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Farwell and North Avenues, 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.
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Monday, Oct. 29
Pizza, Popcorn and Professionals: Careers in Politics @ Milwaukee Public Library (310 W. Locust St.), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
State Sen. Lena Taylor will join Teens of Milwaukee Public Library to speak about the array of jobs that are available in the world of politics. Teens can get pizza, popcorn and advice on careers that will make a difference in 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.
