Lucille Berrien: Milwaukee’s Unstoppable Force | Milwaukee News

Lucille Berrien, Milwaukee’s fearless trailblazer and beloved “Grandma,” passed at 98, leaving behind a legacy as a welfare rights champion, Black Panther, and the first Black woman to run for mayor. Known for her daily pep talks with her granddaughter over the phone and her iconic Pepsi-only habit, she balanced fierce activism—with ties to Father Groppi and the anti-war movement—with deep family devotion, taking kids to cleaning jobs and teaching them grit. Her historic 1972 mayoral bid and work with Shirley Chisholm’s campaign paved the way; now Lindbergh Park bears her name, honoring a life that fused justice, style, and love. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d6dbe6dea6b83cb