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jan 1, 1962 - Vel R. Philips' Election

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Alderman Vel R. Philips was the first African American and the first woman to be elected to the city of Milwaukee Common Council. She immediately proposed a fair housing legislation that was turned down as she was the only member of the council to vote in favor of the bill.

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jan 1, 1962
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~ 63 years ago