Check out these exciting, informative, enlightening upcoming events!

Metro Milwaukee’s fall calendar of social justice events is so full of great programs and special events, we’ve dedicated this issue to highlighting a number of these events in chronological order and without any illustrations so those of you who really love to scour your options can simply print out this newsletter and see what events you are able to add to your own personal calendar. We’ve tried to make it even easier by summarizing the key details right up front. It’s always very hard to select which events to highlight, since we’ve had more than 250 to choose from at any given point. But the events listed here caught our attention for one reason or another and so we wanted to highlight them for your reference.

Remember that if you “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, you’ll have access to most of these events AND MANY MORE on a regular basis. And whatever we post on our Facebook page gets replicated on our website, www.ridracism-mke.org – so that is one more way to check ALL the event postings that we publish – especially if you’re not a Facebook follower. We hope you will find this helpful.

Another good events site to check out regularly is http://200nightsoffreedom.org/calendar -- which is the calendar for the 200 Nights of Freedom campaign celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Milwaukee’s Fair Housing marches.

A special thanks to all the folks who joined us at our Nov. 2 Rid Racism Gathering at El Fuego’s restaurant, where we celebrated passing 1000 followers on our Facebook page. It was a festive evening and we enjoyed being able to meet many of you in person! And thanks to all the folks who have supported us in one way or another throughout the year.

We’ve ended this issue with a special announcement of our need for volunteers to support our RID video team. If you or someone you know has an interest in this, please contact our Membership Co-chair Donna Ferency at dferency@gmail.com Thanks again!

Pat Katisch and Jaime Alvarado, Co-Chairs, Rid Racism MKE

Sun., Nov. 5:
What the State Hides: How Can Democracy Work Without The Facts?
Location: Turner Hall Palm Garden, 1034 N. 4th St., Milwaukee
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 5, 3 to 5 pm
Sponsors: Confronting Mass Incarceration and Milwaukee Turners at Turner Hall
Cost: Free and open to the public.
More info: milwaukeeturners@gmail.com; 414-272-1733,
https://www.facebook.com/events/830149300492621
Description: In this free program, a panel will discuss WI examples compared with the cover up revealed in Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy,” by Heather Ann Thompson. Dr. Thompson has written extensively on the history of policing, mass incarceration, and the criminal justice system.
Panelists include:
Heather Ann Thompson, Professor of History, University of Michigan;
Atty. Jerry Buting, Defense Counsel in State vs. Avery (of the famed Netflix "Making of a Murderer" series), Author of "Illusion of Justice: Inside Making a Murderer and America's Broken System;"
R.L. McNeely, Felmers O. Chaney Advocacy Board Chairperson, Author of “Race, Crime & Criminal Justice," Retired Attorney, Professor Emeritus of Social Welfare, University of Wis.-Milwaukee;
Attorney Walter Lanier, Director of Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement and Men of Color at MATC, UWM Lecturer on Race and Constitutional Law, Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church;
Moderator: Dr. Robert S. Smith, Marquette University Harry G. John Professor of Urban Studies and Director of the Center for Teaching, Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach (CURTO).

Monday, Nov. 6
“Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising and Its Legacy”
Location: Turner Hall, 1034 N. 4^th St., Milwaukee
Date/Time: Mon., Nov. 6, 7-9 pm
Sponsors: The Frank P. Zeidler Memorial Lecture Committee.
Cost: FREE and open to public.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/638006599736020/
Description:

The 2017 Frank P. Zeidler Memorial Lecture will feature Heather Ann Thompson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy,” which also was a finalist for the National Book Award and included on 14 “Best of 2016” lists. Dr. Thompson has also written extensively on the history of policing, mass incarceration, and the criminal justice system. This event will include a talk by Dr. Thompson, followed by an audience Q&A Introduction by Dr. Robert S. Smith, Director of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach (CURTO) at Marquette Univ.

Wed., Nov. 8:
ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation's 2017 Bill of Rights Celebration
Location: Italian Conference Center 631 E Chicago St., Milwaukee WI
Date/Time: Wed., Nov. 8, 5 pm-10pm – SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT OPTIONS.
Sponsor: ACLU of Wisconsin
More info: Questions about the event? Contact Development Coordinator Jasmine Gonzalez at (414) 272-4032 ext. 218.
https://action.aclu.org/secure/purchase-tickets-2017-bill-rights-celebration
Description:
NOTE: Online registration for tickets to the above event are now closed, but you can still register for the after-party (held in the same place) that begins at 8 p.m. following the event. The after-party entertainment features The Whiskey Farm, a Madison-based folk rock band. Their latest album, Songs of Resistance, is devoted to current social and political events. The price for a concert-only admission is $25 and can be purchased through this link: https://action.aclu.org/secure/aclu-whiskey-farm. All proceeds benefit the education and litigation programs of the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation.

Wed., Nov. 8:
Civil Rights Poster Print Workshop
Location: UWM Studio Arts & Craft Centre, E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
Date/Time: Wed., Nov. 8, 5 pm
Sponsor: Black Students Union, UWM
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/390672968013539/
Description:
As part of the UWM Black Students Union’s Artist & Activism week, BSU is hosting an open Screen Print workshop honoring those who came before us in the civil rights movement. The workshop will be held at UWM Arts and Craft Center. Students will be printing retro posters used during marches & pins you can create. Please bring plain t-shirts, paper or anything you would like to have printed on. Bring a friend to the event.

Thursday, Nov. 9
Liberty for ALL! -- African American Civil Liberties in Milwaukee
Location: Sister Joel Read Center, Alverno College, 3400 S. 43^rd St., Milwaukee
Date/Time: Thurs., Nov. 9, 6 – 7:30 pm
Sponsor: Alverno College
Cost: Free and open to public.
To register: Please register in advance at https://alverno.wufoo.com/forms/liberty-for-all/.
For more info: Contact the Assessment and Outreach Center with any questions at alverno.outreach@alverno.edu or 414-382-6020.
Description:
Join us for an evening of dialogue with guest speaker Reggie Jackson in his presentation, “Liberty for ALL! African American Civil Liberties in Milwaukee.” Together we will take a look at the struggles of African Americans in Milwaukee to attain those basic civil liberties that we assume are the rights of all Americans. We will look at the issue through a historical lens to see how in the past and present times civil liberties are still denied to African Americans in Milwaukee.

Reggie Jackson has been a much sought-after speaker, author, and media consultant on Black Holocaust topics regionally and nationally for over a decade. He presents seldom-told stories of the African-American experience past and present and conducts diversity training at schools, libraries, churches, and businesses. He is head griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum and on the board of Rid Racism Milwaukee. Funded through a grant from UW-Stout’s Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation. Refreshments provided.

Thursday, Nov. 9:
Ex Fabula’s StorySlam: “Work”
Location: 3041 W. North Ave., Milwaukee
Date/Time: 7:30 – 9:45 pm
Sponsor: ExFabula and Wisconsin Humanities Council
Tickets: $10
To register: https://www.exfabula.org/product/storyslam-work/
Description:

Ex Fabula StorySlams strengthen community bonds by creating spaces where people can connect over true, personal stories. No props, no notes – just the elements of “Story. Stage. You”. This StorySlam will feature stories related to the theme of “Work”. Thanks to our Event Partner, the Wisconsin Humanities Council and their Working Lives Project that celebrates the human experience of work (wisconsinhumanities.org/programs/current-programs/working-lives).

Please note that for Ex Fabula’s monthly StorySlams, doors open at 6:30 and seating is General Admission. Stories may contain adult content and some venues are 21+. You can come just to listen – or, if you have a story related to the night’s theme and can share it in 5 minutes or less, throw your name in the hat for a chance to take the stage. Note: Tickets are available for online purchase until noon on the day of the event. If any tickets remain, they will be available for purchase at the door. We may also sell a small number of Rush tickets. The line forms at 6:30 and we know how many tickets are available at 7:15 pm, so we highly suggest purchasing tickets in advance!

Thurs., Nov. 9:
Amanda Seales: “Activism and Racial Climate in America”
Location: UWM Student Union Ballroom, 2^nd Floor, 2200 E .Kenwood Blvd., MKE
Date/Time: Thurs., Nov. 9, 7 – 9 pm
Sponsor: Black Students Union at UWM, UWM Sociocultural
Cost: Free – first come, first served.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/313139309162678/
Description: As part of the UWM Black Student Union’s Arts and Activism week, BSU will present comedian Amanda Seales in a free talk on “Activism and Racial Climate in America.” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the event will start at 7 p.m. UWM Sociocultural and Black Cultural Center are co-sponsors with BSU.

Sat., Nov. 11:
Celebrate Peace at Armistice Day
Location: MKE City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee
Date/Time: Sat., Nov. 11, 7 pm
Sponsors: Veterans for Peace Chapter 102. Co-sponsors: United Nations Association-Milwaukee, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, National Lawyers Guild-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump, Peace Action-Wisconsin, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Progressive Democrats of America, Social Actions Council-Unitarian-Universalists, End the Wars Coalition-Milwaukee, Friends Committee on National Legislation, United Methodist Women, Milwaukee Turners, Inc.
Cost: Free and open to public.:
Description:
A day that celebrates peace, not war, is the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans.
Armistice Day began as a way to celebrate and promote peace, on Nov. 11, the day World War I ended. Congress responded to a hope among Americans for no more wars by passing a resolution calling for “exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding.” Later, Congress added that Nov. 11 was to be “a day dedicated to the cause of world peace.” In 1954 Congress changed the name to Veterans Day, and in many cases it has become a celebration of militarism, honoring war rather than remembering the victims or veterans who served. Through this annual event, we want to restore the tradition of Armistice Day as a day to promote world peace.
SPEAKERS:
John Nichols, national affairs writer for The Nation, contributing writer for The Progressive and In These Times, associate editor of the Capital Times online paper in Madison, and a co-founder of the media-reform group Free Press, and author of numerous books.
Nan Kim, Contemporary historian and expert on divided Korea, author of “Memory, Reconciliation, and Reunions in South Korea: Crossing the Divide.” She is a steering committee member of the Alliance of Scholars Concerned about Korea.
Music by Iraq veteran Jesse Frewerd.

Tuesday, Nov. 14:
Conversations on Race
Location: Brown Deer United Methodist Church – BDUMC, 5736 W Brown Deer Rd, Brown Deer, Wisconsin 53223
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 pm

Sponsor: Brown Deer United Methodist Church - BDUMC
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/124290538248192/
Description:
Conversations on Race is a free monthly discussion for people who are ready to discuss how we are approaching racial issues both personally and systemically. It is a time to learn about the fears, angers, prejudices, systemic privileges and spiritual power that we each hold. This month we will be led by members of SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) who will facilitate Bystander Intervention training. This event is open to the public and is handicapped accessible.

Thursday, Nov. 16:
NAAAHR presents “Never Say Die: A One Man Show --
A Conversation on Work-Life Balance”
Location: Milwaukee Center for Independence, 2020 W. Wells St., Milwaukee
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 16; Doors open at 5:15 pm and program begins at 5:45 pm.
Sponsor: NAAAHR-Milwaukee
Tickets: $5 for members and $15 for non-members
To register: https://www.naaahrmilwaukee.org/register-1
Description:
The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources – Milwaukee (NAAAHR) is sponsoring a special professional development event called “Never Say Die: A One Man Show – A Conversation on Work Life Balance.” The One Man Show will be presented by Bobby Drake, an entrepreneur and an award-winning Spoken Word Artist from Milwaukee. "Never Say Die" is about a man dealing with the inner struggle of his decision to become a successful artist and entrepreneur, while trying to balance his budding family life.

Delivered through poems with music and monologues, we explore the hardships that come along with pursuing a goal at all costs. The strain it has on relationships and the extremes that come with the high's and low's. Following the show will be a facilitated talk back to break down the themes through experiences from audience members in attendance and discuss some of the inspirations behind the writings and music.
Attendees will be able to learn different strategies to better achieve work/life balance.

Friday, Nov. 17:
“Civil Liberties On Tap: Gil v. Whitford, Oral Arguments
Listening Party”
Location: Riverwest Public House, 815 E. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Date/Time: Friday, November 17, 6-8 pm

Co-Sponsors: ACLU-Milwaukee Chapter, Fair Elections Project, ACLU-WI, Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach (CURTO at Marquette Univ.)
Description: Join the ACLU of Wisconsin, ACLU-Milwaukee Chapter, Fair Elections Project, and CURTO for a special Civil Liberties On Tap: Gil v. Whitford, Oral Arguments Listening Party. Attendees will be able to hear and then discuss arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court Case involving the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering.

Saturday, Nov. 18:
“Lessons From the Long Black Freedom Struggle”
Location: Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, 3617 N 48th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 18, 11:00am-3pm
To register (required): https://www.facebook.com/events/293120024508227/

Co-Sponsors: Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, Urban Underground, 50th March On Milwaukee Coordinating Committee, Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach (CURTO at Marquette Univ.)
Description:
This half-day workshop invites families to experience inspiring moments throughout the struggle for Black equality. The event begins with an opening keynote by Milwaukee native Dr. Erica Metcalfe, author of two key pieces chronicling Milwaukee’s civil rights history: “Commanding a Movement: The Youth Council Commandos’ Quest for Quality Housing” and “Future Political Actors: The Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council’s Early Fight For Identity.” The morning session will highlight key moments in Milwaukee history. The afternoon session will expand the discussion into national and international developments. Child care will be available!

This half-day workshop invites families to experience inspiring moments throughout the struggle for Black equality. The event begins with an opening keynote by Milwaukee native, Dr. Erica Metcalfe, author of two key pieces chronicling Milwaukee’s civil rights history: “Commanding a Movement: The Youth Council Commandos’ Quest for Quality Housing” and “Future Political Actors: The Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council’s Early Fight For Identity.” The morning session will highlight key moments in Milwaukee history. The afternoon session will expand the discussion into national and international developments. This is a FREE event, that includes lunch, but you MUST pre-register at the Eventbrite link above. Childcare is available! Text Venice Williams at (414) 687-0122 if you will need childcare service.

Sunday, Nov. 19:
UBLAC Mass Potluck Meeting
Location: The Body & Soul Healing Arts Center, 3617 N 48th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
Date/Time: Sunday, November 19 at 5 PM - 7 PM
Sponsor: March On Milwaukee 50th and UBLAC Milwaukee
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/234964553680363/
Description:
UBLAC (Uplifting Black Liberation and Black Community) welcomes you to attend, invite, and support our next Potluck and Mass Meeting. This will be a space to continue to develop and foster relationships, connections, ideas, movement and resources. We will send out a list of items needed for the potluck. Excited and ready to continuing building with each of you! Uplifting Black Liberation and Black Community will equip, connect, and educate Black communities with resources and opportunities that will help provide a sustainable environment free from oppressive systems. This begins by using education about potential impact on the community, and how to heal from post-traumatic slave syndrome.

Nov. 21 and Dec. 12:
Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Visioning Sessions on “Social Justice” and “Youth Re-Engagement”
For more info: AfricanAmericanAffairs@milwaukeecountywi.gov.
Description: To register (required): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqKptKxUuIhf8pQWu6RK3efV1vB2MI5pam8fHU_OBn5U5U8Q/viewform
The Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs invites the public to the two remaining Fall 2017 Visioning Sessions – “Social Justice” on Nov. 21 and “Youth (Re)Engagement” on Dec. 12. After an initial briefing on the session topic, participants will split into small groups to provide input and envision a more just Milwaukee. Each session will focus on a particular topic. Please join us for one or all of the following sessions:

Social Justice
Tuesday November 21, 2017 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dineen Park Pavilion
6601 W Vienna Ave.

Youth (Re)Engagement
Tuesday December 12, 2017 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
McGovern Park Senior Center
4500 W. Custer Ave.

Facilitated by the Zeidler Center for Public Discussion
Free & open to the public. Space Is limited
To register for this free event,access the form via the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqKptKxUuIhf8pQWu6RK3efV1vB2MI5pam8fHU_OBn5U5U8Q/viewform

Wed., Dec. 6
YWCA Presents an Evening to Promote Racial Justice
Location: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
Date/Time: Wed., Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 pm
Sponsor: YWCA of Southeast WI
Tickets: $60 general admission; $25 students
To register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eejcf1nm2fd032a7&oseq=&c=&ch=
For more info:
http://www.ywcasew.org/site/c.7oJELQPwFhJWG/b.8092099/k.5D96/An_Evening_to_Promote_Racial_Justice.htm
Trenlan Krueger,YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, 414-267-3205, communication@ywcasew.org.
Description:
An Evening to Promote Racial Justice is a celebration of community leadership that provides the opportunity to speak openly about racism. You will hear and learn from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a Detroit native, ordained Baptist minister, current Georgetown University sociology professor, former professor at Brown, North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Columbia, De Paul and University of Pennsylvania, who has taken the nation by storm with the publication of his most recent book, “Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America,” an instant New York Times bestseller. Eliminating Racism award winner Monique Liston, and
Empowering Women award winner Dawn Helmrich will also be celebrated at the event.

RID Video: Team Leaders: Dr. Dan Folkman, Matt Mixon, TV producer

We’re seeking help with: video recording sessions; video editing; associate producing (booking guests, arranging events); production assisting (help with location live-streaming events; social media monitoring: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram; project brainstorming sessions.

Current Video Team Goals:
Expand video recording and broadcasts of local grass roots and political events focusing on broad issues concerning racial equity and justice.
Through digital media, engage diverse segments of the population of the City of Milwaukee and its surrounding region through small group discussions, focusing on specific positive themes, in addition to other methods for engagement.

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Phone: Please leave a detailed message if no answer: 414.939.3RID (414.939.3743)

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