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Empowering Milwaukee: Antonio Butts on Environmental Justice

Empowering Milwaukee: Antonio Butts on Environmental Justice

Mon Jun 22, 2026

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Join host Keith Parris as he welcomes Antonio Butts, Executive Director of Walnut Way, to discuss the transformative work happening in Milwaukee's Lindsey Heights. Discover how Walnut Way is tackling environmental justice, economic development, and community empowerment.

Antonio shares his personal journey growing up in Milwaukee and how it shaped his commitment to civic responsibility. Learn about the critical role Walnut Way plays in fostering community engagement and addressing environmental challenges like lead contamination and energy monopolies.

Don't miss insights into the upcoming gubernatorial forum aimed at securing policy commitments from candidates. Antonio details how Walnut Way is working to influence public policy for a more equitable Milwaukee. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in urban development, environmental justice, and grassroots activism.

Chapters
0:00 Technical Difficulties and Introduction
2:34 Meet Antonio Butts
3:58 Growing Up in Milwaukee
5:09 Walnut Way's Mission
6:33 Environmental Justice Challenges
10:04 Energy Monopolies and Solutions
19:13 Gubernatorial Forum Details
27:34 Future Plans for Walnut Way

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