NAACP Milwaukee One MKE Summit Dr. Keenan Grenell Address

The Young Adult Committee of the NAACP Milwaukee Branch started the New Year in a positive direction. Over 500 attendees throughout the day were engaged in a discussion of the direction of the African American community in Milwaukee. The Presidents Breakfast started the day's discussions. President Willie L. Hines of the Common Council, who attended the breakfast and also hosted the network mixer at City Hall later that day, was impressed with not just the number of participants but the energy of the day. Hines stated, "I am truly impressed with the work of the young people who bring new energy and are using new technology in addressing the issues this community faces."




Kwabena Nixon addressed the crowd at the town hall meeting with a very powerful spoken word piece that challenged many. Mayor Barrett and County Executive Chris Abele spoke to the attendees concerning the political realities of making a healthy community and the challenges they face in office in dealing with unemployment, health, and public transit. Local attorney Warren E. Buliox of Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan LLP, also Vice-Chair of the NAACP Milwaukee Young Adult Committee, who volunteered and participated in the town hall meeting stated, "There are many people who are here to work together and address the community challenges and that is powerful." Senator Lena Taylor, Dr. Greg Thornton of MPS, Curtis Marshall Chair of the Health of the local NAACP Branch, Rev. Brisco of MICAH, Ralph Hollmon President of the Milwaukee Urban League and Attorney Hall, President of the NAACP Milwaukee Branch, answered questions that were texted live to the moderators.




The Intergenerational Luncheons created an intimate atmosphere for selected young professionals to interact with corporate leaders to discuss mentoring and succession planning for developing strategies for developing and retaining "home grown" talent for our Community. Thelma Sias, VP of Local Affairs of WE Energies, addressed the woman and William Jenkins, Chairman of the Board for North Milwaukee State Bank addressed the men. In the afternoon, there were six sessions that focused on: Health, Economic & Workforce, Development, Political Action, Media, Youth, and Faith Based. Al Smith of Vangard Construction, LLC was a co-presenter, for the Economic & Workforce Development session, and stated, "There has to be more of this type of dialogue because there are so many are interested in changing the landscape of our community using these economic tools and resources."

The day concluded with the ONE MKE Mixer hosted by: The NAACP Milwaukee Young Adult Committee, FUEL Milwaukee, the National Pan Hellinc Council, Joint African American Networtk, and Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals. Attendees were addressed by Senator Lena Taylor, Alderwoman Milele Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Pres. Willie Hines. Senator Taylor reminded the crowd that it is the thoughtful few who make the difference and encouraged the attendees to continue with their undoubtedly challenging but important work. The ONE MKE Summit was sponsored by MATC, YWCA, Froedtert Health, and North Milwaukee State Bank. For more information please visit www.milwaukeenaacp.org.

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