VOTE411 is Live

The LWV online Voter Guide at www.VOTE411.org is live with information on state and local candidates running for office in the Spring 2025 April 1 election. Candidates have been invited to answer questions, and their answers are published verbatim. Will you help us get the word out by letting at least 5 people know about the Vote411.org? It is easy with our sample email. The email can be modified as you wish. You can also post information on social media, send texts or informally let friends and family know about this valuable resource. Now, more than ever, it is important to know and understand the positions of the candidates we elect. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Gulotta-Connelly at a.gulotta-connelly@lwvmilwaukee.org.

~Save The Date~

LWVMC Giving Day

The first ever LWVMC Giving Day was on International Women’s Day, Saturday, March 8. 

International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world as a day when women from every national, ethnic, cultural, economic and political background are recognized for their achievements. 

The Giving Day campaign was done through social media and a few emails all targeting non-members and the general public.      

Thank you for your help with the campaign by liking, commenting, and sharing the posts that you saw on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  A special thank you for the comments you added when sharing. You helped LWVMC spread the word about the League’s mission to empower voters and defend democracy and to reach more prospective donors.

Many of the social media posts were testimonials from League members. Thank you to Barbara Boles, Peggy Creer, Eloisa Gomez, Lorna Grade, Anita Gulotta-Connelly, Nancy Maloney, Louise Petering, Peg Schrader, Donna Spars, and Leigh Ann Tidey for sharing why they give to LWVMC.    

The goals for this first ever giving day campaign were accomplished:

• We increased public awareness of the work that we do
• We increased the number of followers for LWVMC on LinkedIn
• We raised a modest amount of money - $535.00

Join White Women Facing Racism

Become part of a community of white women who are determined to do something about racism in our country, who don’t want to do this work alone, who won’t sit back at this pivotal moment of our country’s history and do nothing, and who see a need to transform their thoughts and attitudes toward racism and to act to dismantle the racism in our society. In small groups, women gather to read, discuss and reflect on racism. The next session begins in June 2025. Click here to learn more about the program and to register. Mary Delgado, LWVMC member, will co-facilitate the group. Check out the reading list here.

League Cafe will meet at 10:00 a.m. on March 28th at the East Side Library, 2023 North Cramer Street to discuss the following book: Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality, by Jerrianne Hayslett. Even if you haven’t read the book, our discussions are always interesting and it’s a good way to get acquainted with fellow League members.

Tuesday, April 15 at noon with MICAH’s Health Equity Organizer Diannia Merriett-Alabi 

Diannia has worked in education for over 20 years. Her teaching philosophy has always been that kids learn best when they feel welcomed, valued, and safe. Diannia Merriett-Alabi was born and raised in Milwaukee. She is the proud parent of one daughter and one granddaughter. Diannia has been very active in amplifying the voice of marginalized people. In college she was the president of the Black student union. Diannia works to challenge and dismantle racism,  and other forms of injustice in Milwaukee County and beyond in its community systems. She is the founder of “People Advocating Greendale Equity.” 

 Zoom Link Meeting ID: 898 7075 0195 Passcode: 110973

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Tour

Saturday, March 29   |   1 pm – 3 pm   |   $10

Rotary District 6270 (SE Wisconsin) welcomes League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County members and friends to join them for a tour of American’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) on Saturday, March 29 from 1-3 pm. $10 admission.

Founded by lynching survivor Dr. James Cameron, ABHM is a unique historical and memorial museum focused on the Black Holocaust in the United States. ABHM promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing through awareness. Attendees will experience a guided tour through the museum led by a Griot from the West African tradition of storytellers.

After the tour, there will be a pay-your-own-way post-museum gathering at Garfield’s 502, a beloved neighborhood eatery and bar, 502. W. Garfield Avenue. Garfield’s is walking distance from ABHM. Tour participants will have an opportunity to share their impressions of the Museum. If you are interested in attending, contact Mike Kloehn at mkcheesehead@icloud.com.

Vel Phillips Forum: Immigration

Thursday, March 20th, 6-8pm in the Turner Hall Palm Garden

What’s happening with immigration in Wisconsin?

Join Alexandra Guevara (Voces de la Frontera), Vina Xiong (Hmong American Women’s Association), Deisy España (Comité sin Fronteras), and Attorney Cain Oulahan (Oulahan Immigration Law, SC) as we take a deep dive into current events, solutions, and what you can do to defend democracy. Moderated by Emilio De Torre. Light dinner will be provided. Virtual attendance options are available. Register to attend in-person or remotely here.

Support Local Democracy. Support Your League.

Your support is critical to help our nonpartisan grassroots organization reach voters play a critical role in democracy. It would not be possible to empower voters and defend democracy without your support. 

Thank you! LWVMC