While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell
NEW YORK (November 19, 2021) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Interim President James Hall, Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., and Greater Milwaukee Urban League President
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is deeply disturbed by the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. With this verdict—Not Guilty on all counts—vigilantism is given free rein in Wisconsin. The message comes across loud and clear – it is OK
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the verdict in the Rittenhouse case: “This case, and the international attention it brought to Kenosha for over a year, will impact the community and our entire state
MILWAUKEE – Today Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on counts of intentional, reckless, and attempted homicide and reckless endangerment by a Kenosha County jury. “Today’s verdict highlights the immense bias our criminal justice system has towards preserving the innocence of white
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and CSH are now welcoming applications for a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute. A webinar to answer questions about the application process will be held December 7 at 9 a.m. Information about
In response to today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act by House Democrats this morning, Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, released the following statement: “House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats, including Representatives Gwen
Quotes of the Week This trial made clear that when authorities fail to utilize appropriate resources to protect public safety, violence and destruction often follows. The destruction in Kenosha did not need to occur. The events covered in the trial
MILWAUKEE – Today a jury in Kenosha County found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on counts of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement on the verdict: “This case is just another example of the fact
MADISON, Wis. — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Build Back Better package of reforms that they, along with President Biden and fellow Democrats in the Senate, have developed. The Democrats’ action is another step forward
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial: “Here are the facts that are important to me. Kyle Rittenhouse, who was a minor at the time, traveled from Illinois
MADISON – Today, the jury in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse delivered a verdict of not guilty, clearing him of all charges. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Kyle Rittenhouse crossed the state line. He shot and killed
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding the not guilty verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse: “A jury in a Kenosha courtroom today found Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the jury delivered a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s verdict—searing, shocking, but painfully unsurprising—has sent a wave of heartbreak and grief through our
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that we’re not
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is greatly concerned about the community impact of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on all five felony charges. We believe this acquittal could send a message in our state and across the country that it is appropriate for private citizens
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II During the last two weeks, all eyes
NEW YORK (November 19, 2021) – National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Interim President James Hall, Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., and Greater Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve M. Hall issued the following joint statement in
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is deeply disturbed by the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. With this verdict—Not Guilty on all counts—vigilantism is given free rein in Wisconsin. The message comes across loud and clear – it is OK for a white 17-year-old to brandish an assault weapon openly
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the verdict in the Rittenhouse case: “This case, and the international attention it brought to Kenosha for over a year, will impact the community and our entire state for years to come. No matter what your opinion on
MILWAUKEE – Today Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on counts of intentional, reckless, and attempted homicide and reckless endangerment by a Kenosha County jury. “Today’s verdict highlights the immense bias our criminal justice system has towards preserving the innocence of white men, even those accused of horrific crimes,” said Supervisor Sequanna
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and CSH are now welcoming applications for a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute. A webinar to answer questions about the application process will be held December 7 at 9 a.m. Information about WHEDA’s supportive housing initiative and the application documents can be
In response to today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act by House Democrats this morning, Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, released the following statement: “House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats, including Representatives Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan, and Ron Kind, deserve our thanks and
Quotes of the Week This trial made clear that when authorities fail to utilize appropriate resources to protect public safety, violence and destruction often follows. The destruction in Kenosha did not need to occur. The events covered in the trial were avoidable if proper steps were taken last summer to
MILWAUKEE – Today a jury in Kenosha County found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on counts of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement on the verdict: “This case is just another example of the fact that we have two different justice systems in the United States. One
MADISON, Wis. — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Build Back Better package of reforms that they, along with President Biden and fellow Democrats in the Senate, have developed. The Democrats’ action is another step forward in delivering on their promises to restore some fairness to
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial: “Here are the facts that are important to me. Kyle Rittenhouse, who was a minor at the time, traveled from Illinois to Wisconsin, and picked up an assault rifle that was
MADISON – Today, the jury in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse delivered a verdict of not guilty, clearing him of all charges. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Kyle Rittenhouse crossed the state line. He shot and killed two people, injured another, and wreaked havoc on a community
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding the not guilty verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse: “A jury in a Kenosha courtroom today found Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during social justice
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the jury delivered a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today’s verdict—searing, shocking, but painfully unsurprising—has sent a wave of heartbreak and grief through our state and country. If a Black person had done what