Annual Book Bag Drive : Honoring Sylville Smith

AUGUST 13 2020 . 2PM – 7PM . SHERMAN PARK

:: DJs :: DOC B (V100) DJ INFOTEK JAMMIN 98.3 Mixshow, Rekord Breaker DJs)
:: Live Music :: YUNG MEDINA (rap) FRANK NITTY (Hip Hop) FLY GIRL RACKZ (rap) ICE MONE (rap)
:: Spoken Word / Poets :: EXAMPLE SETTERS, SAM ALFORD, POETIC YE
:: Speakers :: VAUN MAYES, KAHLIL COLEMAN, TORY LOWE
:: Speaker Kreatures Sound System

* FREE FOOD * FACE PAINTING * FREE HAIRCUTS/HAIRSTYLES FOR CHILDREN * RAFFLE – WIN FREE SHOES AND A BIKE!

” Every Year I do a bookbag drive on August 13th, the day my brother Sylville Smith was killed. I want to commemorate his life with positivity instead of the unrest that followed. I want to do it so big this year, diversifying it to all races, but especially those that need the help.

If you would like to donate bookbags, pencils, binders, calculators etc please contact Sara: 414 791 3506 ”
– Sedan Smith

Vigil for Racial Justice

Corner of Main and Vinburn, DeForest, WI – 6 P.M.

Gather with friends and neighbors to demonstrate our public support for addressing issues of racial equality. We will meet for four Mondays in August, but come whenever you can. Social distanced demonstrations still offer the opportunity to stand in solidarity with our community and those around the world who stand up for justice.

Franklin Street Park, Evansville – 6 P.M.

Protest for Racial Justice + BLM

Protest on the side of HWY 42 near Tug Ludington in Kewaunee, WI from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Social distancing rules will be applied and we ask that masks are worn. Come anytime you can. Water, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and extra signs will be provided. Resources will be made available as the purpose of the protest is to inform and educate.

We are still running a book exchange to celebrate black authors and storytellers, so bring a book if you can + grab a book to expand and diversify your reading list! We are taking donations as well to buy more books for donation to local schools.

Continue to keep this momentum alive. We are living in one of the greatest civil rights movement of human history, and although change is being made already, there is more work to do. Amplify Black voices whenever you can, have conversations with friends and family, and continue to be an ally. This generation will not burn out.

Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union

8/1/2020 BLM protest in Waupaca starting at the Public Library, 107 S Main St. at 2 pm

Photo from 7/29/2020 Mom & Kids Art Build in Waupaca

Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

Black Lives Are Sacred Public Witness 3

Join us for our third public witness in support of racial justice and the dignity of the human person. This witness will be hosted by parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Parish and is open to all who want to stand in support of Black lives.

– We will gather (6 feet apart) in the grass behind the bus stop at the southwest corner of North and Oakland beginning at 5:20. Street parking is available in the area, but please leave yourself a few extra minutes to find a spot.
– At 5:30, Fessahaye Mebrahtu, Director of Black Catholic and Ethnic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, will lead us in a brief prayer.
– We will then move to positions at all corners of the intersection, where we will hold signs to communicate our message to all passing by.
– If you’re not able to stand for an hour, feel free to bring a chair!
– At 6:00, we will kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence, in remembrance of George Floyd and all who have lost their lives.
– Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
– Chalk will be available to decorate the sidewalks if you would like.
– This is a peaceful, family-friendly event. We encourage you to bring your kids!
– Signs with faith-based messages are especially encouraged. Some extra signs will be available if you don’t have one of your own.

This event is organized by a group of Catholic lay people, and we warmly welcome all who want to stand up for the sacredness of Black lives.

This is an ongoing event every Thursday at 5:20, with different locations each week, so stay tuned for future opportunities to stand with us!

If you would like to stay in the loop about future events, please sign up for our email list here: https://forms.gle/qk5QKKhexAYELgcp8.

July 30, 2020: Black Lives Are Sacred Public Witness 2

CALLING ALL QUEERS!

Please join us tomorrow at 6pm for our weekly Queer Hangout. We will be streaming Man Made, a documentary that explores the world of transgender bodybuilding, tracking the path of four hopefuls as they prepare for the Trans FitCon competition.

Zoom link: http://bit.ly/QTPoCHangout

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