“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.

Rev. Sharpton FBI Informant… Old News Or Relevant Today

Activist say that without doubt, Reverend Al Sharpton tried to set up for the re-capture the FBI wanted escapee/fugitive Joann Chesimard aka; Assata Shukur! By Ron Howell, Newsday, Friday 21 October 1988 The Rev. Al Sharpton, who has worked as a federal informant, tried to set up a meeting with black fugitive radical JoAnne Chesimard in … Read more

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

“WE ARE THE DRUM” 2011 The Auditions

AUDITONS: North Division High
1011 West Center St. Milwaukee, WI
(414) 397-8661
Monday, Nov. 15th, 4 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday Nov. 16th, 4 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 4 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, Nov. 18th, 4 pm – 8 pm
Friday, Nov. 19th, 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, Nov. 20th, 10 am – 4 pm

Great new movie coming down the pike!

Wow, I can’t wait to see this movie. I think it will make a powerful statement and open some eyes!

Join IOU Sports at the Linsay Park Neighborhood Fair

IOU SPORTS IN THE COMMUNITY Lindsay Park Neighborhood Fair At 87th & Congress, Saturday, August 14, 2010 12:00 – 4:00 PM R & B, Pop, Rock, & Jazz by Hidden Agenda 4:00-6:00 PM. It’s a family outing with entertainment, great sports activities for the kids, giveaways, prizes, & resources for people of all ages. (Rain … Read more

MILWAUKEE AFRICAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISING EVENT

4th Annual Gilbert Brown Football Camp 7/13 – 7/15

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Gilbert Brown (Green Bay Packers HOF DL) made an appearance on the Earl Ingram Radio Show (1290 WMCS) today to talk about his football camp. Beginning Tuesday, July 13th (concluding Thursday, July 15th) Brown will be at North Division High School with many of his NFL colleagues teaching kids football fundamentals. The camp is for … Read more

THE COMMUNITY BRAINSTORMING CONFERENCE BREAKFAST FORUM

THE COMMUNITY BRAINSTORMING CONFERENCE BREAKFAST FORUM www.communitybrainstorming.org Saturday, May 22, 2010 Breakfast: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM Program: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Saint Matthews C.M.E. Church 2944 North 9th Street (Parking on 8th Street , off Chambers) COMMUNITY BRAINSTORMING CONFERENCE Presents: THE MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE EDUCATION THAT WORKS FOR MILWAUKEE Panelists: DR. MICHAEL L. BURKE President- Milwaukee … Read more

Drum Community Announcement: Town Hall Meeting Alderman Bob Bauman

Alderman Bob Bauman, Alderman 4th District (my Alderman) is hosting a Town Hall Meeting: Date:  Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Time:  6:30 p.m. Location:  Marquette High School 3306 W. Michigan St. Speakers include:  Chief of Police Edward Flynn and DNS Commissioner Art Dahlberg and representatives from the Department of Public Works and Parking Enforcement. Alderman Bauman states:  Join us … Read more