Six leaders from across the city sat on 100 Black Men of Milwaukee’s panel on voting. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)

Black men from across the city gathered on Aug. 27 to discuss the importance and nuances of voting.

The Real Men Vote event, hosted by 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Inc., featured panelists from across the city and conversations with the audience.

The event was held in partnership with the Milwaukee Urban League, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Great Lakes Urban Empowerment.

Discussions covered such topics as why voting is important, political accountability and community responsibility.

To learn more about 100 Black Men of Milwaukee, visit their website here.

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Photos: Black men unite on the importance of voting

by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
September 2, 2024

<h1>Photos: Black men unite on the importance of voting</h1>
<p class="byline">by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />September 2, 2024</p>
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<p>Black men from across the city gathered on Aug. 27 to discuss the importance and nuances of voting.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=908735574629230&amp;set=gm.808776304773580">Real Men Vote </a>event, hosted by 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Inc., featured panelists from across the city and conversations with the audience. </p>
<p>The event was held in partnership with the Milwaukee Urban League, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Great Lakes Urban Empowerment.</p>
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<p>Discussions covered such topics as why voting is important, political accountability and community responsibility.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To learn more about 100 Black Men of Milwaukee, <a href="https://www.milwaukee100.org/">visit their website here.</a></p></p>
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