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https://content.pbswisconsineducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10160526/wib-vel-phillips-facebook.png1200630Upon learning about the school and housing discrimination happening in their hometown, these Milwaukee movers and shakers took action, making their case on the campaign trail, in the courtroom, and on the streets of their city.