LiberateMKE - African American Roundtable
About LiberateMKE - African American Roundtable
The African-American Roundtable serves the Milwaukee, Wisconsin community as a coalition led by and accountable to African-Americans seeking meaningful change. Founded on the principle of authentic community conversation, the organization believes that residents themselves hold the answers to what liberation and thriving look like in their neighborhoods. Through the LiberateMKE campaign, the African-American Roundtable has engaged in genuine dialogue with community members across Milwaukee to understand their vision for a more equitable city and their priorities for investment.
At its core, the African-American Roundtable exists to empower and organize the community to transform policies so that African-Americans can thrive and live at their greatest potential. The organization builds meaningful relationships with residents while collaborating with partners and allies to show collective power, amplify each other's voices, and nurture leadership from within. Focused on improving the quality of life for Black people in Milwaukee, the African-American Roundtable centers racial equity, accessibility, and community-led solutions in all its work. The organization's commitment extends to advancing violence prevention efforts, developing Black leaders, and ensuring that policy decisions reflect the authentic needs and aspirations of residents throughout Milwaukee, WI.