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covid 19 Vaccine

Milwaukee County has developed resources to help educate the public on the COVID-19 vaccines.

These can be very helpful tools to provide to those who may have some hesitancy about receiving the COVID vaccine. 

 https://county.milwaukee.gov//EN/Department-on-Aging/Coronavirus-Updates. 

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The Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine provider map is designed to improve transparency in the vaccine distribution process, by identifying where vaccine is being sent across the state. It is also intended to help Wisconsinites more easily find and connect with vaccine providers in their area.

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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

At Waukesha NAACP, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. Fundraising Opportunities is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

Watch a captivating video on the conditions that previously incarcerated individuals are being made to endure.  We must work together to create space for human reconciliation. 

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Racial Gaslighting can get in the way when discussing issues involving diversity, equity & inclusion.  Learn more about racial gaslighting and how to avoid its pitfalls when discussion racial concerns at work. 

You’ve likely heard the term “systemic racism,” but do you know what it means? KGW talked to the experts to break it down and to give us the tools to address it.

When racial discrimination and intentional economic disparities was the law.  Because of redlining, white families were allowed the privilege of  establishing wealth, health, and education. 

Racial Cleansing in St. Louis in 1917.  A devastating story about how wealthy and well established African Americans were threatened, beaten, and killed by white mobs in St. Louis.  Similar incidents occurred in over 700 cities, towns, and villages in America from 1900 - 1980. 

Short film for the African American Policy Forum, showing metaphors for obstacles to equality which affirmative action tries to alleviate. All graphics and animation by Erica Pinto. For more information, visit: http://aapf.org/tool_to_speak_out/tra...​ http://aapf.org/publications/

Corporate bullying occurs when someone uses verbal, psychological or physical abuse and humiliation to get their way. How should you handle workplace harassment?

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This documentary chronicles White Americans reflecting on white racial identity and racism.   Areas the video explores include; the question of how people of European descent were transformed into "White" people; what it means to be White; White privilege; the difference between personal prejudices and societal racism; and how White people can challenge contemporary forms of societal racism.

Jesse Gant, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of History, UW-Madison, looks at the myths and legends surrounding the stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin. Grant highlights the rescues of Joshua Glover and Caroline Quarlls and discusses racial attitudes in the years before the Civil War. Explore the full archive of WPT’s University Place lectures online at http://wpt.org/universityplace

SHOW LESS

This 2013 documentary tells the stories of two families in Milwaukee—one black, one white—in a battle to keep from sliding into poverty. This journalism is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: http://www.pbs.org/donate..

News & Updates

Waukesha NAACP is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.

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Get in touch with Waukesha NAACP to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

P.O. BOX 676, BROOKFIELD, WI. 53008