[Lekooks] BLM events locally

[Amy Shaw]

Hi all- 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 and I hope you consider attending one or both: 



1. Wed. July 13th, 6 to 9 p.m. Alice's Garden, 2136 N. 21st St, Milwaukee:  Artists, Healers, and Activists Unite for #Black Lives Matter Gathering:   


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.   The event is open to the public.  Details at: http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lorifredrich/artistsactivistsforhealing.html

     Artists, healers and activists unite for #BlackLivesMatter gathering
      onmilwaukee.com
      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. 



2. Thursday, July 14, 2016, 7pm, Community Prayer Service of Healing, Unity, Peace and Justice, First Congregational, United Church of Christ, Waukesha, 100 E Broadway:  
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.  All in the greater community are welcome – Invite friends, family, neighbors to join you at this Community Prayer Service.  For further information, contact: Rev. Ralph Schultz at rschultz92 at att.net or 262-446-1807 



Warmly,

Amy











Reverend Amy P. Shaw
Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church
W299N5595 Grace Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-1703 office
(513)709-7058 cell
"Revelation is not sealed." -James Luther Adams
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