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<p>Shared by Ann Heidkamp, UUCW. <br>
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<p>Here are two opportunities to participate in reflective events around the tragic events of the last week and the on-going work of racial justice:</p>
<p>1. <font size="+1"> <b>Wed. July 13th, </b></font><b><span><font size="+1">6 to 9 p.m. Alice's Garden, 2136 N. 21st St, Milwaukee: Artists, Healers, and Activists Unite for #Black Lives Matter Gathering:
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The evening will will focus on the harsh realities faced by black men and women in our communities and country. During the gathering, artists, healers and activists will stand in unity, acknowledging the work that must be done to ensure that
black lives in America matter. During the event, words of encouragement and empowerment will be shared by a variety of community leaders and members of the arts community including Ferne Caulker-Bronson, founder of Ko-Thi Dance; Venice Williams, executive
director of Alice's Garden; Tarik Moody, 88.9 radio personality; Jeff Frank, artistic director of First Stage Milwaukee; and Kari Hanson, visual artist and community arts specialist for MPS. Artistic expressions will also be offered from Julie Roubik (classical
violist), members of Ko-Thi Dance Company, Karl Oye Iglesias (spoken word artist, actor, teaching artist), Tami Workentin (actor, director), Damion Thompson (poet, actor), Chike Johnson (actor), Dimonte Henning (actor), Milwaukee youth performers and more.</span><span>
The event is open to the public. Details at: <a id="LPlnk614087" href="http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lorifredrich/artistsactivistsforhealing.html">
http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lorifredrich/artistsactivistsforhealing.html</a></p>
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In recent weeks, headlines have been rife with news of police brutality against members of the black community. Lives have been lost. And hearts are heavy. But community members are rising up in an effort to promote unity and healing for Milwaukee and beyond.</div>
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<p><b><span></span></b>2.<font size="+1"><font size="+2"><b> </b><b><span style="font-size:medium"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:medium">Thursday, July 14, 2016, 7pm,</span></b></font><b>
</b><b>Community Prayer Service of Healing, Unity, Peace and Justice</b><b>, </b><b><span style="font-size:medium">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:medium">First Congregational, United Church of Christ, Waukesha<a target="_blank" href="http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=25gh1l6tuGUZ6iLF5xyaPQkWs8iJ71ob">, 100 E Broadway:
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SOPHIA, interfaith community organization, calls for the community to unite to mourn the loss of lives in Dallas, St. Paul, Baton Rouge and to commit to the work of ending structural racism and the violence that fosters it.
<font size="-1"><span style="font-size:larger">All in the greater community are welcome – Invite friends, family, neighbors to join you at this Community Prayer Service</span><span style="font-size:larger">. For further information, contact: Rev. Ralph Schultz
at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:rschultz92@att.net">rschultz92@att.net</a> or 262-446-1807
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