Milwaukee Peace Week; Mayor Johnson leads citywide effort for unity

MKE Community Service Clean-up Day

On May 8, there was a Community Service Clean-up Day held at South Division High School.

MILWAUKEE - Mayor Cavalier Johnson is proud to announce the return of MKE Peace Week, a citywide initiative aimed at promoting peace, unity, and community engagement. On May 8, there was a Community Service Clean-up Day held at South Division High School. 

What we know:

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will join MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius and students in a neighborhood clean-up to promote peace through service and action.

Events throughout the week include:

• May 5 | MKE Peace Week Kickoff March and Rally
• May 6 | Youth Peace and Violence Prevention Listening Session Young leaders shared their ideas and experiences in a private dialogue with Mayor Johnson, Milwaukee Chief of Police Jeffery Norman, and Milwaukee Public Schools officials on how they envision creating peaceful schools and neighborhoods.
• May 7 | United in Faith Peace Breakfast  Mayor Cavalier Johnson will host a multi-faith gathering and panel discussion focused on unity, healing, and the role of faith in violence prevention efforts and peace-building.
• May 8 | Community Service Clean-up Day
• May 9 | Career and Resource Fair | 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Mitchell Street Library (906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) Join the City of Milwaukee – Department of Employee Relations for the 2025 Career and Resource Fair at the Mitchell Street Library.
• May 10 | Peace Kickball Games & Resource Fair | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Kinnickinnic Sports Center (3070 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215) Celebrate the final day of MKE Peace Week 2025 with Mayor Cavalier Johnson during a friendly competition of kickball games at Kinnickinnic Sports Center!

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What you can do:

For a full list of events and registration details, visit: Milwaukee.gov//MKEPW2025