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Office of African American Affairs

Providing leadership to promote opportunities for African American residents of the city.

Welcome to OAAA

The City of Milwaukee created the Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) by City ordinance to promote equal opportunities for African American residents in areas including (but not limited to): employment, education, job training, housing, health care, voting rights, business ownership, and more. The OAAA houses multiple services and organizations, including government agencies and non-profits, within the OAAA in order to enable residents to access quality of life services in one central location on a regular basis.

Featured News 

Calling All MKE Artists! Office space 1

The Office of African American Affairs is launching a campaign to display local art in their office space on Fond du Lac Ave. Painting, drawings, sculpture, poetry and photography can be submitted. 

How to Submit - To have your artwork considered for display, simply email photos of your artwork to [email protected]. If your artwork is selected, you will be contacted regarding the next steps.

Artwork For Sale - Selected artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork to the community through the OAAA for free with no cost. This provides a unique opportunity for local artists  to showcase their talents and gain exposure during a 6 month exhibit.

UPDATE - Deadline for submissions has been extended to November 22, 2024

We look forward to seeing commuity submissions!

Additional Resources

READ MORE DETAILS HERE: News release August 20, 2024

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Alert Neighbor Program

The City of Milwaukee’s Alert Neighbor Program emphasizes community involvement in addressing crime and safety concerns in Milwaukee neighborhoods. The program is a partnership between neighborhood block clubs, the Milwaukee Police Department, the City of Milwaukee, and local non-profits to evaluate persisting neighborhood issues and develop strategies to reduce these problems. Applications due December 11, 2024.

Learn more!

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Get FREE Financial Counseling

One-on-one professional financial counseling services are available to city of Milwaukee residents through the Milwaukee Financial Empowerment Center. Services are free and available to all residents regardless of income. Increase your savings, pay down debt, improve credit, find affordable banking and more. Get started TODAY!

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Overdose Prevention Education

The OAAA offers health literacy education community level prevention education classes and trainings on Fentanyl Awareness and Overdose Intervention. For more information or to schedule a class call 414-286-0222. 

Learn more and find additional resources. 

Focus on Fathers: A Dad-Driven Support Group

A space for fathers to share experiences and receive support in a safe and confidential environment. The group is open to Milwaukee residents.

Meeting Location: 
Office of African American Affairs, 4830 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
First Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Event contact: 
David Comer, [email protected], 414-286-6636

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Our Initiatives

Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition

The Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition is a collaborative partnership dedicated to promoting the positive involvement of both parents in the lives of their children. Learn more.

Advancing Health Literacy

Advancing Health Literacy 

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that blanket approaches to healthcare are largely ineffective in reaching vulnerable populations. The pandemic’s unpredictility requires healthcare workers to act effectively with the tools they already have at hand. Health Literacy is one of those tools.

Black Male Achievement

The City of Milwaukee Black Male Achievement (BMA) Initiative was created to address the multitude of challenges that place young Black boys and men of color across our city at a significant educational, economic and social disadvantage, especially compared to others around the state and country. Learn More 

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My Brother's Keeper (MBK) 

The City of Milwaukee My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative is the City’s direct response to President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge. Learn More 

Partner Organizations

In addition to various City of Milwaukee government departments, offices and agencies, other OAAA partners include: 

  • City of Milwaukee Office of Equity and Inclusion
  • Equal Rights Commission
  • Milw. County Office of African American Affairs
  • Employ Milwaukee
  • Hire Center of Milwaukee
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • MHD – Family & Community Health Services
  • MHD – Office of Violence Prevention
  • Milwaukee Continuum of Care
  • Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
  • MPS / Black & Latino Male Achievement
  • Wisconsin Community Services
  • Milwaukee County Child Support Services
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Department of Corrections, State of WI
  • MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
  • Boys and Men of Color, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

Khalif Rainey

Khalif Rainey, Director

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Office of African American Affairs

 4830 W. Fond du Lac Avenue

 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 414-286-0222

[email protected]

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