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Black Arts MKE Selected for the Black Seed National Strategic Initiative to Support Equity for Black Theater Institutions
By Black Arts MKE - Feb 1st, 2021 07:13 am
Brielle Richmond, Michaela Usher and cast in Black Arts MKE’s 2019 annual musical production of Black Nativity
by Langston Hughes. Photo by Jenny Plevin.
Milwaukee, WI – February 1, 2021 – Black Arts MKE has been awarded a generous grant from The Black Seed, a national strategic initiative focused on creating impact and “thrivability” for Black theater institutions. Awarding close to 100 one- or two-year grants up to $150,000, this is the first iteration in a long-term strategy for The Black Seed.
Daughter reflects on Milwaukee County s 1st COVID loss as nation mourns
Daughter reflects on Milwaukee County’s 1st COVID loss as nation mourns
Whitley Riley of Milwaukee lost her 66-year-old father, Lawrence, on March 19, the first to die from COVID-19 in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee landmarks were lit up amber Tuesday evening, Jan. 19 as President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. with a lighting ceremony to honor the 400,000 Americans who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee s Hoan Bridge was among the local landmarks supporting the National Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19, lighting up amber in a national moment of unity and remembrance. At Milwaukee s City Hall, the bells rang four times; each ring in memory of 100,000 lives lost. Other landmarks lit up included the following:
MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event
MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event
The coronavirus pandemic didn t stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.
MILWAUKEE - The coronavirus pandemic didn t stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s legacy Sunday, Jan. 17 as part of Milwaukee s 37th annual MLK Birthday Celebration. This year though, the event was virtual.
Through music, art and spoken word, K-12 students shared their interpretation and appreciation of MLK s work.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Spring performances to showcase classical and contemporary works By Milwaukee Ballet - Jan 15th, 2021 03:00 pm
Alana Griffith. Annia Hidalgo. Itzel Hernandez. Lizzie Tripp. Photo Nathaniel Davauer
MILWAUKEE – January 15, 2021 – Milwaukee Ballet today announced more details about its reimagined programming for the 2020-21 Season, featuring three, one-hour productions:
To the Pointe,
Encore.
“I am confident the balance of our season will delight and inspire fans of both classical and contemporary dance,” said Artistic Director
Michael Pink. “We were proud to lead the way with returning to the stage in December with
The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet and are now pleased to continue in a manner that prioritizes the health and safety of our dancers, staff, and patrons, and continues to serve our community.”
Stirring words from young people in grades 2 through 12. //end headline wrapper ?>The six winners attend schools throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Photos courtesy of individual students.
Editor’s note: For the 38
th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest, students throughout southeastern Wisconsin responded to the theme, “Keep Moving Forward,” from King’s address, “Keep Moving the Mountain” given at Spelman College in Atlanta on April 10, 1960.
Here, we’ve collected essays from the six age category winners. The writing contest is sponsored by the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Celebration,
th grade at Salam School.