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With Milwaukee heading into harsh economic times, residents will respond by “Rising Up” on Saturday, March 29th.
Just 3 days before the critical April 1st elections, hundreds will gather at the Rave for “Rise Up Milwaukee: Rhythm For a Reason” - an event to unify diverse areas of the city in recognition of the common need for family-friendly jobs with fair wages, where workers can work free from fear with safe and healthy working conditions. The event is organized by “The Milwaukee Unity Campaign,” a coalition of local community organizations, labor unions, and residents working together to address the economic crisis facing Milwaukee’s residents, particularly in African-American and Latino communities.
Many of the residents attendeding the event are first time voters in the spring election and have never been politically engaged before. Organizers will provide voter information and more than 20 candidates for office will be in attendance to interact personally with constituents.
National artists Rhymefest and Kinto Sol, as well as several local acts will reinforce a common message of economic justice and worker rights through their music.
The event will unite people of all races and all neighborhoods in the most segregated city in the country. Registered participants come from every Common Council district.
“This event is more than just a concert; it is a catalyst for real resident engagement in solving Milwaukee’s economic crisis,” said UWM student and event volunteer Jose Trejo.
Campaigns from Voces de la Frontera and the Good Jobs and Livable Neighborhoods Coalition (GJLN) will be presented.
“We believe that workplace raids and discrimination against immigrants are destructive to everyone in Milwaukee, not only immigrant families,” said Melanie Benesh, youth organizer with Voces and “Rise Up” organizer.
Jennifer Epps, organizer with GJLN added, “Development policy in Milwaukee has taken from many and benefited very few. Our money should create good jobs in our community. We seek to challenge that balance by uniting our diverse communities.”
Attendees at the event will be asked to committed to work on campaigns and pledge to vote on April 1st.
“This first of its kind event is exactly what we need. So often we are working towards the same goals separately. By uniting the struggle for a resident-focused development policy and immigrant rights we build power to move our campaigns forward and take back our city,” said Reverend Joseph Jackson, Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church and GJLN Co-Chair.
Milwaukee Residents 'Rise Up' against injustice
March 27, 2008With Milwaukee heading into harsh economic times, residents will respond by “Rising Up” on Saturday, March 29th.
Just 3 days before the critical April 1st elections, hundreds will gather at the Rave for “Rise Up Milwaukee: Rhythm For a Reason” - an event to unify diverse areas of the city in recognition of the common need for family-friendly jobs with fair wages, where workers can work free from fear with safe and healthy working conditions. The event is organized by “The Milwaukee Unity Campaign,” a coalition of local community organizations, labor unions, and residents working together to address the economic crisis facing Milwaukee’s residents, particularly in African-American and Latino communities.
Many of the residents attendeding the event are first time voters in the spring election and have never been politically engaged before. Organizers will provide voter information and more than 20 candidates for office will be in attendance to interact personally with constituents.
National artists Rhymefest and Kinto Sol, as well as several local acts will reinforce a common message of economic justice and worker rights through their music.
The event will unite people of all races and all neighborhoods in the most segregated city in the country. Registered participants come from every Common Council district.
“This event is more than just a concert; it is a catalyst for real resident engagement in solving Milwaukee’s economic crisis,” said UWM student and event volunteer Jose Trejo.
Campaigns from Voces de la Frontera and the Good Jobs and Livable Neighborhoods Coalition (GJLN) will be presented.
“We believe that workplace raids and discrimination against immigrants are destructive to everyone in Milwaukee, not only immigrant families,” said Melanie Benesh, youth organizer with Voces and “Rise Up” organizer.
Jennifer Epps, organizer with GJLN added, “Development policy in Milwaukee has taken from many and benefited very few. Our money should create good jobs in our community. We seek to challenge that balance by uniting our diverse communities.”
Attendees at the event will be asked to committed to work on campaigns and pledge to vote on April 1st.
“This first of its kind event is exactly what we need. So often we are working towards the same goals separately. By uniting the struggle for a resident-focused development policy and immigrant rights we build power to move our campaigns forward and take back our city,” said Reverend Joseph Jackson, Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church and GJLN Co-Chair.
Mitos y hechos
Mito: Los inmigrantes no quieren aprender inglés o hacerse americanos
Hecho: En un plazo de diez años de su llegada, más de tres cuartos de los inmigrantes hablan inglés bien. La demanda por las clases de inglés excede grandemente a la oferta. Más de un tercero de inmigrantes son ciudadanos nacionalizados.
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