Office of African American Affairs
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.
The Office of African American Affairs serves all City of Milwaukee residents regardless of color, background, or gender.
Featured News
In the News
6/6/26 CBS58 - Third annual Mothers of Milwaukee Symposium set for April 11
5/6/26 FOX6 - "Mothers of Milwaukee Symposium" returns this weekend
2/19/26 CBS58 - Veterans services expand with new satellite office in Milwaukee
1/6/26 NNS - New employment hub on North Side supports people leaving nearby correctional facilities
9/7/25 WTMJ4 - Milwaukee’s OAAA hosts community open house
9/1/25 CBS58 - Milwaukee’s OAAA to hold community open house
6/23/25 WUWM 89.7 - New director of Milwaukee's OAAA talks plans to support the community
Meetings & Events
Hello Summer - Fun for Youth
Explore our Hello Summer website for internships, jobs, events, youth programming, summer child care, summer camps, and more!
Find plenty of youth activities and free events to keep busy and have fun all summer long.
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!
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.
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.
OAAA 5 Pillars
The City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs is committed to strengthening our community through five key focus areas: education, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, self-care, and youth and family support. 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 Community Wellness and Safety
- City of Milwaukee Health Dept. – Family & Community Health Services
- Equal Rights Commission
- Employ Milwaukee
- Hire Center of Milwaukee
- Legal Action of Wisconsin
- Legal Aid Society
- Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Milw. County Office of Equity
- Milwaukee Continuum of Care
- Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition
- 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
Office of African American Affairs
4830 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
