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Vel Phillips

Discover the story of Vel Phillips, the first African American woman to become a judge in Wisconsin.
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Juanita Adams: The Heart of an Activist

Milwaukee's Desegregation and Fair Housing Movement
Discover the life and times of activist Juanita Adams
Historical Essay

Potter, John Fox 1817 - 1899

Republican Congressman and American diplomat
Learn more about this Wisconsin Congressman. This article contains links to related articles, newspaper clippings and a catalog description of his papers.
Historical Essay

Paine, Byron, 1827-1871

Civil Rights Law
Learn about the Milwaukee based lawyer who won two of Wisconsin's most important civil rights cases and was on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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