Author: Staff

Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty delivers “I’m Tired” speech in DC calling for change and Black unity

Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty delivers “I’m Tired” speech in DC calling for change and Black unity

Posted by | Aug 30, 2020 |

An estimated 50,000 people attended the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March in Washington, DC on Friday, August 27, including Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontre Hamilton; Jose Acevedo, father of Joel Acevedo; Sedan Smith, brother of Sylville Smith, and other advocates representing Milwaukee. Individuals and community groups from all over the country gathered to mark the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, delivered on August 28, 1963 at the March on Washington. The collection of featured speakers all reaffirmed their commit to fighting for meaningful criminal justice reform. MLK’s son also issued a sobering reminder...

Read More
Wisconsin Representatives call for investigation into if Kenosha police assisted in acts of terrorism

Wisconsin Representatives call for investigation into if Kenosha police assisted in acts of terrorism

Posted by | Aug 27, 2020 |

State Representatives Jonathan Brostoff and David Bowen issued responses to the deaths and events surrounding the incidents that took place on August 25 in Kenosha. Both representatives have marched weeks as observers with the Black Lives Matter groups in Milwaukee, in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. “I am sick. Last night, a white terrorist was allowed to cross state lines, enter Kenosha, rub elbows with and receive encouragement from Kenosha police officers, and then go on to murder two protesters and injure a third. And when he walked towards the police, hands up,...

Read More
Prepared remarks on the shooting of Jacob Blake by an officer of the Kenosha Police Department

Prepared remarks on the shooting of Jacob Blake by an officer of the Kenosha Police Department

Posted by | Aug 25, 2020 |

Civil Rights organizations originally planned to hold an emergency press conference at Civic Center Park in Kenosha, following the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha Police officer. The effort to heal the community was derailed by city officials and the representatives were never given the chance to speak. The organizers released their prepared statements, a handful of which are presented here as written. Prepared remarks on the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha Police officer By Darryl Morin, National President of Forward Latino “Yesterday we saw the appalling video of yet another black man being shot by...

Read More
Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation

Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation

Posted by | Aug 24, 2020 |

Much has been written about the loss of prestige and financial shock that Milwaukee experienced, as a result of the 2020 Democratic National Convention transforming into a digital format. The crowds of thousands would never arrive, the economic boost did not materialize, and the city’s spotlight dimmed to a faint glow. The result of the altered plans, dictated by science and safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meant that in-person political speeches in Milwaukee were limited to hometown leaders. Local and state officials spoke over the four nights of the convention, from August 17 to 20, to share Milwaukee’s...

Read More
Within the Folds: Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 collection aims to engage public on cultural issues

Within the Folds: Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 collection aims to engage public on cultural issues

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 |

Nineteen creative works scattered over a mile and a half of downtown Milwaukee for the annual free exhibition of international, national, and regional artists, officially went on view beginning August 19. The featured pieces continued Sculpture Milwaukee’s tradition of committed to engaging the cultural issues of our time. Overcoming significant logistical challenges and delays brought on by the global pandemic, the fourth edition of Sculpture Milwaukee features an expanded curatorial program. In addition to the artworks selected by the project’s Founding Art Advisor, Russell Bowman and Marilu Knode, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Education, the 2020 exhibition also includes...

Read More
Adapted for Home Screens: Milwaukee Film will present two Virtual Film Festivals

Adapted for Home Screens: Milwaukee Film will present two Virtual Film Festivals

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 |

Milwaukee Film will hold two 15-day virtual film festivals this fall as a way to bring the greater Milwaukee community together in film. Though it will be held entirely virtually, the 12th annual Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF2020), presented by Associated Bank, will take place during its previously announced dates of October 15 to 29. The second Minority Health Film Festival (MHFF) will expand to 15 days, running from September 10 to 24. “This is a way for us to give our community some much-needed opportunities to connect and celebrate. Usually our fall events wrap up an incredibly packed season...

Read More

Knezelism of the Week