Vel Phillips

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.

From pioneering open housing legislation to serving as Wisconsin’s secretary of state, Vel Phillips has influenced countless crucial moments in our history.

MKE Roots is a new project designed to teach Milwaukee-area teachers local history, so that they may incorporate more local history into their curriculum.

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

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

Fundraising leader praises donations, but says more money is needed partly due to rising costs.

In honor of Black History Month, WUWM is highlighting some of the significant moments in Milwaukee's Black history. That includes the fair housing marches…

The board in charge of decorations at the state Capitol voted Monday to create a subcommittee to study the prospect of placing a statue of Wisconsin's…

The Milwaukee community is remembering the late civil rights leader Vel Phillips who passed away Tuesday. She was 94 years old.Phillips broke a number of…

Milwaukee civil rights icon Vel Phillips has passed away. Phillips was the first African American woman on the Common Council, where she pushed -- for…