“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

A Time to Heal: Where is the Memorial for Dahmer’s Surviving Victims Families?

Victims of Dahmer Need Memorial

When a little child is abused or harmed like little Caylee Anthony, instantly a law or memorial is created post haste, but in segregated Milwaukee, we have to beg for this too. We even have a memorial for the firefighters of 9/11 in Milwaukee, but we can’t we memorialize this, an event that happened right in our own backyard? Milwaukee needs to atone for its sins and we need to support these families every year.

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

Whatever Happened To Bronzeville?

Bronzeville

Some weeks ago Mayor Barrett announced that he was leading a team of business and community leaders to rethink Wisconsin Avenue, to aide businesses in that immediate area and help the area become more economically viable as well as appeasing to the eye. Well that is all swell, but seems the mayor forgot about a project he was going to revitalize in his campaigning for mayor, help prosper and redevelop. What happened to developing Bronzeville dear mayor?

Meet Naima Adedapo, The Beautiful Flower!

Though we have a segment on the Drum, “Milwaukee At Its Worst,” here is “Milwaukee At Its Finest!!”
In case you don’t know we have a Milwaukee contestant in American Idol. Her name is Naima Adedapo and she is definitely one of Milwaukee’s finest!
I hope you will take some time to support her tonight and throughout as her competition is fierce. Our voting numbers have been weak so we need to show up and make our voice heard for this amazing hometown talent.

“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!

The Color of Fear Pt. II

The Color of Fear is a 1994 documentary filmed by Lee Mun Wah. The film shows eight men of various ethnicities sitting in a circle discussing the issue of race. This diversity makes the discussion non-biased (from the producer’s perspective) and very heated at times. If you have never seen this film, it is a … Read more

Our Review Of The Community Journal Gala

Doing a review of any event isn’t particularly easy especially if you’re honest about what you experienced. Therefore, I plan on being consistent in how I approach sharing my opinion about the Milwaukee Community Journal’s 33rd Anniversary celebration. It’s the only way I know. Hats off to all the couples that were honored Saturday night. … Read more