ACTIVE ISSUE CAMPAIGNS
Common Ground leaders have been hard at work since our founding in 2008, creating real change in Milwaukee and the WOW counties. Here are the issues we are currently focused on.
Racial Profiling
In August of 2018 Common Ground launched an investigation into possible racial profiling practices by Waukesha Sheriff Department because of the disturbing treatment of Pastors Williams and Patterson as they waited for their roadside assistance to arrive. After getting the runaround from the Sheriff about their concerns, the pastors filed a lawsuit. Common Ground continues to gather stories of encounters with suburban law enforcement so we can challenge and stop the culture of harassing and terrorizing black and brown people in our region.
Washington High School’s Home Field Advantage
Washington High School in Sherman Park is a community hub that thousands of students and community members use a place to play and stay healthy, yet the facility is in a state of decay and disrepair. Common Ground is working to change that.
Workforce Development
Common Ground leaders are researching the current state of workforce development efforts in Milwaukee. We are particularly interested in programs that improve the employment prospects for those coming out of incarceration.
Do Not Stand Idly By
Common Ground is part of a national campaign to curb gun violence and save lives, all without jeopardizing the ability of law-abiding Americans to buy and own firearms.
South Side Organizing
As we continue to build our base on the South Side, we are researching possible issues and opportunities for action around immigration, racial profiling, the 2020 census and public safety.