Civil Rights
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Justice For All
by Lloyd A Barbee
Gathers Barbee's writings on the subjects of his legislative efforts and world events, providing an important historical record of the civil rights movement and insight into issues that continue into today.
View on CountyCatFather Groppi
by Stuart Stotts
Tells the story of Father James Groppi, a Catholic priest from Milwaukee, Wis., who stood up for civil rights in the 1960s and 1970s.
View on CountyCatCity With a Chance
by Frank Aukofer
Details the civil rights struggles in Milwaukee during the 1960s.
View on CountyCatVel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams
by DVD
Discover how Vel Phillips rose to prominence as one of Wisconsin's great civil rights activists, achieving an impressive list of "firsts" as part of her legacy.
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The Long March to Freedom
by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The collected works of a 15-part series highlighting the 1967 open housing marches as seen through the participants and their influence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today.
View on CountyCatThe Selma of the North
by Patrick D. Jones
Local leaders inspired people to participate in campaigns against employment and housing discrimination, segregated public schools, welfare cuts, and police brutality.
View on CountyCatCivil Rights Activism in Milwaukee
by Paul H. Geenen
Discover the challenges faced by civil rights groups in their fight for open housing and better working conditions for Milwaukee's minority community.
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