Happy Thursday,
Here's this week's Update for League of Women Voters Milwaukee County (LWVMC) news, information and events. | Get the Latest on Absentee Voting Rules and More
LWVMC and LWVWI are co-sponsoring an informative presentation on Zoom, Thursday, September 15, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The presentation is titled “Empowering the Disability Vote: civic engagement for the disability community and their allies.”
What are the barriers, historical and new, to civic engagement? The issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. We'll explore challenges to voting and help citizens of all abilities exercise their civil rights.
Featured speakers:
- Barbara Beckert, Director of External Advocacy, Disability Rights Wisconsin
- Denise Jess, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Scott Thompson, Staff Counsel, Law Forward
- Dorothy Dean, Founder & CEO, Disability Justice
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Do you know a company headquartered in Milwaukee that does community outreach?
We would like to hear from you! You can contact Mary Voelker for Fund Development at m.voelker@lwvmilwaukee.org.
We will do some research and with an appropriate fit, approach the company seeking their financial support for the LWVMC. Your name will not be used unless that is your request.
Please consider making a donation yourself to support our League. | | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is conducting a free, award-winning online election cybersecurity program for Wisconsin and adjacent states on Thursday afternoon, September 8, at 12:30 p.m. Central time, with speakers including elected and appointed officials from around the Midwest and from Washington DC. |
Inter-league Field Trip to America's Black Holocaust Museum
Saturday, September 10
and
Saturday, September 17
Schedule of Events
- 10 a.m. - Meet at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) for ticketing, 401 W. North Avenue Milwaukee
- 10:30 a.m. - Guided tour begins at ABHM
- Noon - Tour of Historic Bronzeville begins at Bronzeville Collective, 339 W. North Avenue Milwaukee
- 1 p.m. - Lunch at Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. M.L.K. Drive, Milwaukee
This trip is hosted by the LWVWI's Multicultural Adventures Committee, and sponsored by the Dane, Milwaukee and Ozaukee County Leagues. Space is limited. First come, first served. | Reproductive & Civil Rights Forum: Sept. 13
The LWV Dane County is hosting a program titled "Why Vote? Reproductive and Civil Rights" on Tuesday, September 13 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How does the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade affect Wisconsin residents?
Panelists will discuss the current legal situation, its effects on the physical, mental, economic, and social health of people in the state, what the future might hold, and how you can get involved.
This forum will be held in-person in Madison and via Zoom. | | |
Prepare yourself to help people register to vote!
Learn how to register people to vote using MyVote.wi.gov. Learn what is acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin and how to acquire it.
Registration required.
Tuesday, September 6
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
MPL Mitchell Street Branch
906 W. Historic Mitchell St
Questions regarding this announcement please email training@lwvmilwaukee.org. | |
Use the resources of the LWVMC as detailed in the links below to provide information to yourself, your friends and to the community organizations you are involved with. Please email us at voterservices@lwvmilwaukee.org if you have a request for our printed information.
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Coming Soon!
VOTE411.org will be available beginning on Wednesday, September 21, prior to the November 8 general election. | | | Immigrants and Refugees are ready to become US Citizens! Can you help?
Catholic Charities of Milwaukee is seeking volunteers to work one-on-one (virtually or in-person) with refugees and immigrants to prepare for and pass the Citizenship test. Curriculum and training, as well as ongoing staff support, are provided. A commitment of 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of six months is requested.
Questions can be directed to:
| Invite Your Friends and LWV Members to Join Our Lunch and Learn
We listen and reflect, and follow the lead of Black and Brown Women on important issues impacting our lives.
We meet virtually at noon on the third Tuesday of every month.
- Tuesday, September 20
- Tuesday, October 18
Passcode: league
Text Pat McFarland with your suggestions and questions at 414-630-1978. | |
Tuesday, September 6
7 p.m.
The Nancy Kendall Theater at Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N Yates Road, Milwaukee
Registration Required
Join the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC), the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Jewish Museum Milwaukee for a panel discussion on Wisconsin and the Holocaust. The discussion will address Wisconsin-specific stories relating to the Holocaust and World War II, including Anti-German hysteria, Nazi activity in Wisconsin, what Wisconsinites were aware of, and attempts from Wisconsin to rescue and resist. | |