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Diverse & Resilient was founded by Gary Hollander in 1995 as a program to build the capacity of LGBTQ groups in Wisconsin. We have grown to be an independent nonprofit agency that employs 19 staff and serves over 5,000 LGBTQ people every year.
We do both capacity-building and direct-service work to address the health disparities experienced by LGBTQ people in Wisconsin.
Our work is focused on six priority areas: Acceptance, Cultivating Leaders, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Partner & Community Violence, and Substance Use.
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We are just finishing up packing 20,000 masks for the City of Milwaukee Health Department for distribution in Milwaukee. D&R staff and volunteers pitched in doing this necessary work.
Jamal, telling it like it is!
"Stand for Justice"
27th & Oklahoma
Milwaukee, WI
Saturdays and Wednesdays
12 - 1:30 (rain or shine)
We have a small but dedicated group of white allies who like to cause "good trouble" on this busy corner. Estimates have the traffic count from 1800 - 2700 vehicles each time we stand.)
Come join us for energizing conversations with like-minded folks who continue to MAKE A DIFFERENCE !
Since tomorrow is Halloween, come in costume if you like. (I'll be dressed as a BLM supporter. Haha)
Since Gallup's initial measure on support for gay marriage in 1996, when 27% backed it, the percentage of U.S. adults saying it should be legally recognized has climbed by 40 percentage points. Progress, but further to go.
Since Gallup's initial measure on support for gay marriage in 1996, when 27% backed it, the percentage of U.S. adults saying it should be legally recognized has climbed by 40 percentage points. Progress, but further to go!
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Join the Fox Cities Book Festival tomorrow on Zoom to learn more about Wisconsin's gay history from author R. Richard Wagner.
Weather is turning cooler. (Yay.) Perfect protesting weather.
Let's not let the cooler weather or the rain dampen our drive to make BLACK LIVES MATTER ! ! !
Let's be more determined than ever to make BLACK LIVES MATTER ! ! !
Let's "Stand for Justice" to support BLACK LIVES MATTER ! ! !
Every Wednesday and Saturday
27th & Oklahoma
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Parking on side streets east of Oklahoma
RAIN OR SHINE
We are a small dedicated group of peaceful, friendly allies committed to make BLACK LIVES MATTER !
PLEASE JOIN US !
Lots on my mind today. . . .
(Disclaimer: I am hoping and praying that t.Rump comes to his senses and changes his mind about coming to Kenosha today and inciting violence.)
Our state Republican legislative leaders convened a special session yesterday (requested by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers) to consider policing policies on Monday. This session was adjourned after THIRTY SECONDS with no assurances the Republican politicians would reschedule any time soon ! THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Once again, they kicked the can down the road saying a task force might review legislation in the coming months and perhaps take votes on these issues sometime in 2021 ! What the . . .?
This is a shocking example of what the Republican government in Wisconsin thinks of current policing policies and racism in law enforcement.
There is much to be done. Peaceful protesting MUST continue. Voicing our outrage to local, state and federal government officials is imperative. And voting is vital !
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As allies to the Black Lives Matter movement, please come join us for our:
"Stand for Justice"
Every Wed. and Sat.
27th & Oklahoma
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Free parking on streets east of Oklahoma
Bring a chair, sign and water.
Estimates of traffic counts conservatively range between 1800 - 2700 vehicles (including) buses every time we stand.
Even if you can only come for 15 minutes, remember EVERYTHING WE DO MATTERS.
NOTE: As always, you are encouraged to ask friends and neighbors to attend or start your own "Stand for Justice" or "Kneel for Nine" anywhere !
It is with a mix of great sorrow, anger and deep frustration that the unnecessary violence against POC continues across this land. As an ally to the Black Lives Matter movement, it makes me more determined than ever to do whatever I can to make a difference.
All of us MUST rise up and out of our comfort zones to denounce this unnecessary violence by the police -- whose sworn duty is to protect and serve all the people.
If you are unable to join the protestors who march for justice in Kenosha and elsewhere, consider standing with me and others in solidarity and outrage at what is happening in our City, our State, our Country and throughout the world. Our outrage eclipses those who try to defend and who perpetuate these injustices.
Please join me and express your support for all victims of police violence.
“Stand for Justice”
Every Wed. & Sat. on 27th & Oklahoma from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Bring a chair, a sign and water.
Remember: Each of us can make a difference.
We noticed your lovely sign and stopped for a couple of photos on our way home from the protest today. ❤️
We're all trying to do the right thing these days out of an abundance of caution. The teen interns at ArtWorks for Milwaukee are also trying to celebrate the abundance of creativity, expression, and need for community connections that we all have within us. Find out about Abundance MKE and one of our internships' LGBTQ+ photography project at artworksformilwaukee.org/lgbtq-photography. We hope you'll share YOUR photos!
Hey, Friends! My job Progressive Turnout Project is hiring Field Reps in the Appleton/Fox Valley area of Wisconsin. If you know anybody who might be interested in a political canvassing job, please feel free to share and/or send them my way if they have questions. Pay is competitive and PTP offers benefits. Link to apply is below!
(The link is for Appleton/Fox Valley, but FYI we are also hiring in Milwaukee, Lacrosse, and Racine)
