Justice For Kevin Ruffin Poster 2 7 2 2020

Black Lives Matter on the 4th of July and Every Day

11 A.M. – 2 P.M. – Downtown Sister Bay, WI 

As the 4th of July approaches, I’m sure you know our work is far from over. And while many tourists may be flocking to our county despite the canceled public gatherings, we at Black Lives Matter Door County don’t think our country has earned a celebration, especially one that commemorates a document that specifically omitted independence for all its people. As Marsha P. Johnson said: “as long as my people don’t have their rights across America, there’s no reason for celebration.”

We will be protesting in Sister Bay from 11am-2pm as we do every day, but this protest will inevitably be different. There will be more tourists, there will be more angry tourists, there will be more thumbs down and hate speech and harassment and calling the police on our protest. We are calling all who are able to join us, for there is strength in numbers, and the 4th of July is not a day where we can lose steam.

If you have not yet been to a protest, this is the day to come! Wear a mask, we have signs and water and music and will be practicing social distancing. We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends there in patriotic decent.

No Justice For Elijah! End Racism In Milwaukee’s Music Community

For to long classical music has had its knee on the neck of musicians of color. We have been forced to sing Gershwin instead of Puccini. we have been forced to play Ives instead of William Grant Still.

1. An Annual MLK Day Concert

2. Showcase more artists of color

3. Showcase more composers of color. Design concert programs to give better insight and guidance on the choice of music.

4. Champion the legacy of Dr. Wallace Cheatham

5. Healing Concert Hold a public outdoor performance of “And They Lynched Him On A Tree” & “7 Last Words of the Unarmed” on the same program. Have the choirs comprised of all interested Black and Latinx people. It is a concert meant for affirmation and catharsis.

6. Unity Concert. In recognition a father Groppi’s Housing March, shut down 27th street bridge. Hold a concert of African and Latinx dance on the bridge. Let Black and Brown people come together.

7. Work to design a music curriculum that focuses on Black and Latinx history and culture.

8. Be part of Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project. Milwaukee has lots of kids with incarcerated parents. Get composers of color to work with these parents and write lullabies for the kids of Milwaukee.

9. Start an MSO gospel choir. There are a number of works for orchestra chamber orchestra that rarely get a hearing or are rarely explored because orchestras do not have a gospel choir on hand.

10. Spirituals and Folk Songs collection for Milwaukee Families. Call it Milwaukee Sings. Why can’t every family in Milwaukee have a tiny book from the MSO of culturally appropriate children’s songs? Use the website to help teach parents how to sing them.

Wee Chalk Your Walk Capitol Heights MKE!

Join the Black Educators Caucus for our 6th #weechalkyourwalk. Let’s go to the Commom Council President’s neck of the woods. Bring yourself, chalk, and signs if you have them. We will meet at Marshall High School on the corner of 64th and Hope . We will walk and chalk the streets and sidewalks with Black Lives Matter solidarity messages. We will march to Common Council President Cavalier Johnson’s house for an organized gathering to address our demands. This is a Family Friendly space!

Four Demands of the National Black Lives Matter at School Movement
*Recruit and retain Black educators
*Fully Resourced Restorative Practices
*Black History and Ethnic Studies in all schools
*Fund Counselors, Not cops

Get Up, Stand Up Yard Sign Pick-Up | Hart Park

Get Up, Stand Up, Don’t Give Up The Fight

At Radio Milwaukee, we believe in the power of music – especially these poignant Bob Marley lyrics – to transcend boundaries and communicate to people of all backgrounds.

Join us in helping to support and sustain the global movement against racism by placing one of these free signs in your yard.

The URL on the bottom of the sign directs people to a continuously updated resource page on our website with tools to help inform and broaden your perspective: https://radiomilwaukee.org/tools

Picking up a sign is simple and safe, just visit the pick up site during the hours listed in the event. The tent will be staffed by an employee wearing a face mask and gloves.

Supplies are limited, limit one sign per household.

The tent will be located in the Hart Park Parking lot adjacent to the Menomonee Parkway.

Police Brutality Protest

5 P.M., Kimberly High School

Sheboygan, Wisconsin July 2. 2020

Photos: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

From Khalil Coleman:

Today, Thursday July 2nd at 11am we will gather at the food court inside Mayfair Mall. Our deliberate and tactical strategies are working. As long as we continue to apply pressure, we WILL get the justice we are looking for within the Wauwatosa Police department. If you’re running late, don’t worry, we’ll be there all day.