By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Others have described Dael Orlandersmith as an actress, a performer, a playwright, a poet. From her own viewpoint, she is simply ‘a theater worker’. That is, she is someone who applies their talents to create products for public consumption to be delivered via the stage. The award-winning, self-described ‘theater … [Read more...] about Dael Orlandersmith: A ‘theater worker’ who writes the truth
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‘Until the Flood’ revisits the trauma, legacy of racism
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown, an 18-year-old high school graduate just days away from starting college, was shot 12 times and killed by Darren Wilson, a 28-year-old police officer in Ferguson, MO, a suburb north of St. Louis. Brown was suspected of committing a strong-arm robbery of a convenience store; Wilson … [Read more...] about ‘Until the Flood’ revisits the trauma, legacy of racism
Lynette DuPree: The voice behind ‘Black Pearl’
By Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times There are some kids who grow up struggling to find an interest or talent that they can turn into a career. Lynette DuPree didn’t have that problem. She knew exactly what she wanted to do when she grew up; she wanted to be a performer. The veteran stage, television and film actress is currently in Milwaukee in the … [Read more...] about Lynette DuPree: The voice behind ‘Black Pearl’
How not to appear ‘presidential’
During World War II, a popular phrase was coined: “Loose lips sink ships.” It was a reminder to all Americans to assist the war effort by avoiding careless talk about any issues regarding national security. It’s customary that when the United States’ national security is threatened, there are no liberals or conservatives, Democrats or Republicans. We all unite behind the … [Read more...] about How not to appear ‘presidential’