“We Are The Drum – A Rhythm In Wisconsin” 2012

Drum 2012

CAPITA (City At Peace In The Arts) Productions Presents…
“We Are The Drum – A Rhythm In Wisconsin” 2012
Inspired by a distinctive movement for racial justice in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.
http://capitaproductions.org/
North Division High School Campus Auditorium
1011 West Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206

Calling All Civil Rights Leaders Past & Present in Milwaukee

Selma of the North

We are calling on those who lived this experience to share their stories with us in special listening sessions Tuesday, November 15th and Wednesday November 16th from 5 pm to 8 pm and again November 19th from 10 am to 1 pm. We will meet at North Division Room #102, 1011 West Center Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
We are looking for all those who participated in the demonstrations, served on the NAACP Youth Council, Commandos, and all organizations that led or joined in some way, the historic Milwaukee’s Civil Rights Movement.
If you are interested in attending and would like more information please call 414-397-8661 or email arsmusic00@aol.com. Otherwise we would love to see you at the meetings. Please share this announcement with everyone. We want to make sure we honor and thank you for your courage and brave acts that moved Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the nation so powerfully.

“We Are The Drum” Wisconsin’s Largest Black History Program

Wisconsin’s Largest Black History Program
This year’s “We Are Drum” auditions will be held once again at North Division High School.
Contact: Camesha Mullner
camesha@capitaproductions.org
414.429.6573
http://capitaproductions.org

MLK Memorial Still Brews in Controversy for Building with Chinese Workers

The original post form “Your Black World” July 2011 article. I think it is an outrage that the MLK Memorial looks Asian, appears angry, and is minus African American workers or artists!!

Hidden Colors Documentary – Free Public Viewing

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Hidden Colors Documentary – Free Public Viewing (NBUF)
Saturday, August 13 • 4:00pm – 7:00pm
7717 West Good Hope Road , Milwaukee, WI
Alkebulan Village Society
Hidden Colors is a groundbreaking documentary about the real and untold history of people of color around the globe. This film will discuss some of the reasons why the contributions of African and aboriginal people have been left out of the pages of history.

Black Tea Drinkers Demonstrate at NAACP Convention

Britt Hysen takes ‘Discover Your Voice’ to the first South Central Black Tea Party rally outside the 102nd NAACP national convention.

BREAKING NEWS: Meade in Milwaukee July 30th

Frederick Alexander Meade Writing Seminar FOR EVERYONE!!
July 30th 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum
2620 West Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206
Phone: 414-372-7677 / Email: clayborn@wbhsm.org

Mr. Meade will visit Milwaukee to work with aspiring writers!

Please encourage all writers to attend and meet with Mr. Meade to learn more about writing as he shares his experiences and provides advice regarding the field.

Writing Seminar
Session I: The Power of the Written Word
Session II: The Field of Journalism (How to get published, working with editors etc…)

Ah-Ha….The Old “Keep ‘em Focused on Nonsense Trick”.

  Black people, African Americans, Nubians, Bilalians, Niggers, whatever you call yourself or choose to answer to, please stay focused.  When did gay marriage, immigration reform, Basketball Wives or Casey Anthony become critical issues in the pursuit of Black Power?   Do not be deceived….watch for the hand behind the scene.  Tavis and Sharpton fueding or whether The President … Read more

The Dream is Dead and Gone to China!

The August 28 celebration of a new memorial in Washington DC is dedicated to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The site will be four acres, and cost $120 million to construct. The memorial continues on in spite of controversy about the builders choosing a sculptor from China.
The King family is in support of the use of a Chinese sculptor, leaving many American and African American artists disappointed that their talents were not used by the family. There are also some who believe that the 30-foot likeness of Dr. King appears too confrontational, contrasting with King’s non-violent approach to Civil Rights.

No Longer Stuck… in the Valley of the DOLLS

This piece is being written specifically to hopefully shed  luminance on the BLACK DOLL, WHITE DOLL Syndrome: Why a Black child will chose a White Doll over a Black doll. This started first coming to the world’s wonderment when in 1939, husband and wife psychologists, Kenneth Clark and Mamie Phipps, devised a study where it was … Read more

Black Voting Rights – The other side of the story.

Schools today do not teach actual history bet you didn’t know! http://www.mrctv.org/embed/102104