The heroes in comic books arrive in fancy costumes. Their heads are ringed by bubbles that say things like “POW!” and “ZOOM!” and that’s when bad guys fall like dead twigs from a tree. BAM! All the heroes in comic books are super-powerful and mighty but here’s the thing: as you’ll see in the new… [Read More]
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John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
May 2, 2019
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with “Boyz n the Hood” and went on to a variety of projects — including “2 Fast 2 Furious” — has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51. The director, who had been in a coma since suffering the stroke on April 17, died Monday,… [Read More]
‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
March 14, 2019
On Friday, February 15, 2019, CAPITA Productions presented its highly anticipated show “We Are The Drum” at Marshall High School auditorium. “We Are the Drum” is an educational, entertaining, high-energy, professionally produced show using powerful singing, poetry, dance and inspiration that celebrates 400 years of our people’s rich African American heritage, history and culture, past,… [Read More]
Celebrating Black women writers: Toni Morrison
March 14, 2019
As we continue to feature African American female writers, this week we showcase Toni Morrison. Morrison is one of most beloved female writers in American history. She has exceptional creative energy for examining the life of African American women and the black experience. I have a few of her books in my home library. Here… [Read More]
Oscars: women, people of color triumph on night of firsts (and seconds)
February 28, 2019
Oscar Sunday marked a night of important firsts — and seconds — for diverse artists and filmmakers and their Hollywood contributions. The 2019 telecast started making history almost immediately. After Regina King accepted best supporting actress for If Beale Street Could Talk, Ruth E. Carter became the first African American woman to ever win best… [Read More]
Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
February 21, 2019
Special event set for March 2, 2019, 4:00 – 6:30 pm, at King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture, 2767 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive The residual effects of Jim Crow laws are still current in our society today— even in Milwaukee. We see them in education, housing, the legal… [Read More]
Meet Cynthia M. Roberson – donation ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
February 21, 2019
In August 2014 Cynthia had kidney failure and went through dialysis for 3½ years. In March 2018, she got the call and on March 21, 2018 she had a kidney transplant at UW Health Hospital in Madison. “I am forever grateful for another chance of life that God granted me,” Cynthia says. “I am deeply… [Read More]
‘Black Panther’ makes SAG Awards history with Best Ensemble win
January 31, 2019
Ryan Coogler’s groundbreaking Hollywood superhero film Black Panther made history Sunday night, Janaury 27, 2019, by winning the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Not only is the Disney and Marvel Studios tentpole the first superhero picture ever to be awarded best ensemble; it’s the biggest-grossing… [Read More]
Born2Dream presents ‘ART WORK’ exhibit at Gallery Night and Day
January 17, 2019
Milwaukee artist and entrepreneur Darrin Reasby, the founder of Born2Dream, presents, “ART WORK: An Exhibit of Innovative Canvas Paintings Featuring Speakers.” The art works in this exhibit will have built-in speakers, that will mix sound with the painted image. The show will also feature photographs by local photojournalist Yvonne Kemp, whose work has been featured… [Read More]
Skylight Musical Theater presents ‘Five Guys Named Moe’
January 17, 2019
Five Guys Named Moe, a joyful, jazzy tribute to Louis Jordan, the 1940s rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and bandleader, runs January 25 to February 10, 2019, at Skylight Music Theatre. It features more than 25 songs, including favorites such as Saturday Night Fish Fry and Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie. The show is directed by… [Read More]
