News

D&R Adds Two Staff to Support Programs
June 12, 2014
We’re excited to announce the arrival of two new team members joining us to support program work: Dan Ruge joined us this week as Program Director. He has spent most of the last ten years…
Celebrating Sarah Morgan
June 12, 2014
Morgan leaves legacy as Board Chair of Diverse & Resilient Diverse & Resilient celebrates the leadership of Sarah Morgan, who has served as Board Chair of the agency during a period of significant staff,…
Grants from Brico, GMF Support Health Work
April 21, 2014
D&R is pleased to announce grants from the Brico Fund and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation this Spring to support our work toward the health and well-being of LGBTQ people in Wisconsin. The Brico Fund…
Award Puts Everett Marshburn in the Spotlight
March 11, 2014
James Causey of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel covers the Bayard Rustin Leadership Award, presented to Everett L. Marshburn at the Reviving the Dream Celebration on March 20, 2014.
New Grants Bolster Work
March 5, 2014
Diverse & Resilient received new grants in 2014 that will add to our capacity to serve LGBTQ people in Wisconsin. We are grateful to these funders, as well as the hundreds of individuals who make this work possible though their gifts and support.
414ALL Condom Campaign Launches at City Hall
February 28, 2014
On February 27, Diverse & Resilient launched its newest program, 414ALL, a condom campaign aimed at reducing unwanted pregnancy and STI rates among teens in Milwaukee.
Diverse & Resilient Announces 2014 Leadership Awards
February 27, 2014
On Thursday, March 20 2014, 11 Wisconsin leaders will receive recognition awards from Diverse & Resilient at a celebration of the life of Bayard Rustin, African American civil rights leader and promoter of social justice and nonviolence. Among the award recipients are youth, allies, program staff, and organizations honored for their efforts on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Wisconsin.
2014 Leadership Conference Engages & Inspires
February 10, 2014
The 2014 Wisconsin LGBTQ Leadership Conference was a great success, with over 150 people from across the State of Wisconsin attending. We partnered with our good friends at Fair Wisconsin to host this third annual conference that brings together LGBTQ leaders and allies to learn, improve skills, network, and make change.
Diverse & Resilient Launches Artist in Residence Program
February 10, 2014
Diverse & Resilient is partnering with the Mary Nohl Foundation to offer an artist in residence program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender participants in 2014. Visual artist Maureen Kane and improv theater group Playback Milwaukee Theatre will mentor participants in creating their own works of art to display publicly throughout the year.
Everett L. Marshburn Honored with Bayard Rustin Award from Diverse & Resilient
January 31, 2014
Diverse & Resilient is pleased to honor television producer Everett L. Marshburn with the second-annual Bayard Rustin Leadership Award. Marshburn is the producer of Milwaukee Public Television’s Black Nouveau, an award-winning program that examines issues, culture, history, heritage, and challenges facing and affecting African Americans.
Happy New Year from D&R
December 30, 2013
2013 has been an exciting year at Diverse & Resilient. Take a look at what we’ve been up to over the past year.