Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Founded 1973, refounded 2019
Fighting for Community Control of the Police and justice for
Black, brown, and poor communities in Milwaukee
Founded 1973, refounded 2019
Fighting for Community Control of the Police and justice for
Black, brown, and poor communities in Milwaukee
Fighting for Community Control, Justice, and Liberation in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is a Black and brown-led grassroots organization organizing to end police crimes, advance community control of policing, and build collective power through education, advocacy, and mobilization.
For over 50 years, our movement has fought alongside families, organizers, and communities demanding accountability, dignity, and justice. Re-founded in Milwaukee in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 crisis and the George Floyd Rebellion, MAARPR continues the legacy of grassroots resistance rooted in action, political education, and community power.
We believe the people most impacted by policing deserve a direct role in shaping public safety, accountability, and justice systems.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Community Control of Police
Advancing CPAC and community-led accountability systems that put oversight power in the hands of the people.
Justice for Families
Supporting families impacted by police crimes through advocacy, organizing, and public pressure campaigns.
Political Education
Providing community education, organizing tools, and resources that strengthen collective understanding and action.
Community Mobilization
Organizing rallies, direct actions, campaigns, meetings, and public engagement efforts that push for systemic change.
CPAC stands for Civilian Police Accountability Council.
We believe communities deserve real power over policing, not just advisory roles. CPAC is a model for community control that gives residents direct control over policy, hiring, firing, and budget decisions for police.
Learn more about what Community Control is, why we want it, and how it can get us meaningful Black liberation!