Black History Month: Famous Firsts By African-Americans
African-American Firsts: Government Local elected official: John Mercer Langston, 1855, town clerk of Brownhelm Township, Ohio. State elected official: Alexander Lucius Twilight, 1836, the Vermont legislature. Mayor of major city: Carl Stokes, Cleveland, Ohio, 1967–1971. The first black woman to serve as a mayor of a major U.S. city was Sharon Pratt Dixon Kelly, Washington, DC, 1991–1995. Governor … Read more
SOTU 2012…Disney Meets Washington
As I tucked my kids in for bed last night I was not the only one telling fairytales and painting dreams of a most vivid and vibrant future and a “happily ever after.” I was joined by President Obama in fantasy and fiction telling. As we lay our “kids” to bed in the hopes they are nourished in the dreams and alternate realities we lay out for them, what did we really say? NOT MUCH!! Although I was preaching from the gospel of Disney. Mr. Obama’s fairytale should have come from the Brothers Grimm!
Black revolution must start now even without total Black Unity.
PRESS RELEASE*****PRESS RELEASE*****PRESS RELEASE*****PRESS RELEASE…PRESS PLEASE STOP WAITING ON ‘BLACK UNITY’ TO START THE REVOLUTION.” You hear it every day. ”Man, if Black people would just come together we could” or “All we need is unity among Black folks and everything….” Most Black people have/had some romantic notions of ALL Black people, with afros … Read more
Veteran’s Day Tribute: Company F 29th Regiment USCT – WI African American Civil War Toops
Something for Black Wisconsin to be proud of… here’s a brief history lesson of what your people have done for this country and some recognition is more than deserved on this day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ On March 26, 1963, Secretary of War issued an order directing adjutant general Lorenzo Thomas to organize black regiments in the Mississippi … Read more
Calling All Civil Rights Leaders Past & Present in Milwaukee
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
We Are All Witnesses But To What?
Who is the next Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul, Bill Russell, John Carlos, Tommy Smith, or Muhammad of our time? Is it time to stop helping the Kobe’s, Lebron’s, Williams Sisters, and Tiger’s launch their brands and refocus them back to the real cause of empowerment, civil rights, and moving the entire Black race forward?
Housing and the government solution?
Crony capitalism combined with big government solutions is a bad mix, this is the legacy of Democrats from New York to Detroit and yes here in Milwaukee. It sucks the vitality out of our communities and harms the good families that sustain them.
Hidden Colors Documentary – Free Public Viewing
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.
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
“We Are The Drum – A Rhythm In Wisconsin” 2012
Posted by Wonder Woman on January 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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
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