civil rights

Students from Milwaukee-area high schools organized walkouts Jan. 20 during school. They were a part of nationwide walkouts organized by students upset with the Trump administration's aggressive ICE operations.

A program that helps Milwaukee-area teachers make social studies more relevant to students has once again received federal funding. But it comes with the stipulation that it focus on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Human Rights Watch's Carine Kaneza Nantulya discusses what’s happening in the United States and how people can band together to affect change.

Vel Phillips was much more than her listed accomplishments could ever show. We look at the book, "Valiant Vel" which explores the person behind the accomplishments.

Complaint alleging freeway expansion having disproportionate impact on communities of color pending.

The late civil rights icon, Vel Phillips, is remembered and praised for continuing to help people.

James Hall is remembered as a staunch civil rights defender who fought for the underrepresented and underserved people in Milwaukee for decades. He died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

Denzel Taylor, former host of All Things Considered at WUWM, will direct "The Meeting" as part of the Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival this year. The play focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X and stars Nahjee Robinson.

After longstanding efforts to get approved, a statue honoring the influential politician will be added to the Wisconsin State Capitol next year.

A local environmental organization recognizes a Milwaukee journalist for outstanding reporting. The Sierra Club Great Waters Group will bestow its environmental Hero of the Year Award to Isaiah Holmes.