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“Valiant Vel” by Jerrianne Hayslett tells the story of Vel Phillips, the first African American and first woman to be elected to Milwaukee’s Common Council. She spent her career fighting for fair housing policies to protect minorities from discrimination when buying or renting homes. Join us at Gallery 507 for a book signing and discussion with author Jerrianne Hayslett and illustrator Aaron Boyd about her life and legacy.

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