Milwaukee Independent

Celebrated as an American hero for his service in Vietnam, Milwaukee native George Banda has always been uncomfortable with any titles of honor. In a reflection of his humility for being awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star as an Army Medic, he says he was just doing the job our country trained him for. As the grandson of legal immigrants from Mexico, Banda understands the social perceptions of Latinos in his hometown, and the shared struggle with self-identity and pride at being an American who is ethnically Mexican.

Celebrated as an American hero for his service in Vietnam, Milwaukee native George Banda has always been uncomfortable with any titles of honor. In a reflection of his humility for being awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star as an Army Medic, he says he was just doing the job our country trained him for. As the grandson of legal immigrants from Mexico, Banda understands the social perceptions of Latinos in his hometown, and the shared struggle with self-identity and pride at being an American who is ethnically Mexican.

Celebrated as an American hero for his service in Vietnam, Milwaukee native George Banda has always been uncomfortable with any titles of honor. In a reflection of his humility for being awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star as an Army Medic, he says he was just doing the job our country trained him for. As the grandson of legal immigrants from Mexico, Banda understands the social perceptions of Latinos in his hometown, and the shared struggle with self-identity and pride at being an American who is ethnically Mexican.

This audio was recorded during the public press conference on February 8, when Mayor Tom Barrett and participating speakers unveiled details of the new Fondy’s Stormwater Park.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

A live recording of the public meeting held by the Unity for Human Dignity Coalition, comprised of more than 15 faith based, advocacy, refugee services, and community organizations. Speakers at the event addressed many of the serious concerns within the community regarding President Trump’s Executive Order and its impact on immigrants and refugees.

State Senator Chris Larson and Representative Jonathan Brostoff held a press conference at the Milwaukee City Hall on January 31 to announce the Joint Resolution to Resist Hate (LRB 0234). Along with an online petition in support of it www.ResistHateWI.com, the resolution denounces Islamophobia and hate in Wisconsin.

A coalition of organizations and elected officials in Milwaukee addressed the issue of President Trump’s Executive Orders on the Muslim and refugee ban at a press conference on January 30.

Live performance of Everything is Paid For [Sister Carrie (2006) Aldridge] at the Milwaukee Historical Society by Florentine Opera Studio Artists.

Dr. Howard Pinderhughes, Ph.D., of the Prevention Institute was the keynote speaker at the Safe MKE symposium, where he explained the dynamics of community trauma and structural violence, as part of the development process for an action plan to create a healthier Milwaukee.

This roundtable discussion took place at the D & S Healing Center with team members Dr. Kenneth Cole, Tracy Treacy, and Pardeep Singh Kaleka, all clinicians of color. The topics included dealing with trauma in Milwaukee as a result of a cultural pressures, social media, and a changing America coming to grips with new realities at different speeds of acceptance.