By KP Whaley The Milwaukee Film Festival is celebrating its eighth year with more than 500 different events to choose from. It began last Thursday, Sept. 22, and continues through Thursday, Oct. 6. The festival’s artistic and executive director, Jonathan Jackson, said it’s his goal to have the event be as well-known and attended as […]
Native American Activist: Washington Redskins Football Team Mascot Rooted In Ugly US History
All Native American Mascots Reinforce Stereotypes, Activist Says By KP Whaley There was little controversy this week when the Washington, D.C. Redskins football team kicked off its regular season. The team has been the focal point of criticism in recent years because some Native Americans consider the team’s mascot racist. In May, a Washington Post […]
Milwaukee’s African-American Arts Scene Gets Boost From New Partnership
Milwaukee Rep Offers Residency To Bronzeville Arts Ensemble by KP Whaley Many African-American-led theaters around the country are struggling to stay afloat so the recent announcement that the Milwaukee Repertory Theater offered residency to the Bronzeville Arts Ensemble for their next season couldn’t come at a better time. “We’re at a crisis point, I do […]