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African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee
Through Black leaders, AALAM aims to make Milwaukee a global destination where African Americans thrive and prosper.
Our Belief
Together under a shared vision and commitment, we will positively impact the trajectory of Milwaukee. We will infuse hope by developing and supporting a thriving pool of diverse and talented African American leaders.
AALAM is
A Connector
A Convenor
An Influencer
A Broker
AALAM’s actions strive to achieve these three key changes:
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To redefine Milwaukee as a top-ranking city for African Americans by 2025
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To ensure that African American leaders choose to live, work, and play in Milwaukee
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To enhance a thriving and growing pool of diverse and talented African American leaders who contribute to positive change in Milwaukee
News & Events
Walter Lanier steps down as Leader of African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee
Board Chair Angela Adams to serve as Interim President & CEO and will lead search process for organization's permanent leader Milwaukee, WI (June 18, 2024) - The African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM) today announced that Walter Lanier is...
Milwaukee begins new approach to better lives of Black men, boys
Walter Lanier stood before a packed room at the Milwaukee County Zoo in May and repeated his mantra: “We have to be organized.”
Chauntel McKenzie named Director of Marketing and Development
MILWAUKEE (June 13, 2023) The board of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM), along with its President and CEO, Walter Lanier, is proud to announce the expansion of their leadership team with the addition of Chauntel McKenzie as their Director of Marketing and Development.