Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, will give a talk on race, racism, sports and social activism at Marquette University’s Johnston Hallon Thursday, Nov. 8.
The Shepherd Express serves as a clearinghouse for all activities in the greater Milwaukee area that peacefully push back against discriminatory, reactionary or authoritarian actions and policies of the Donald Trump administration, as well as others who seek to thwart social justice. We will publicize and promote actions, demonstrations, planning meetings, teach-ins, party-building meetings, drinking-discussion get-togethers and any other actions that are directed toward fighting back to preserve our liberal democratic system.
Thursday, Nov. 8
Dave Zirin on Race/Racism, Sports and Activism @ Diederich College of Communication (1131 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 7:30-9 p.m.
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, will give a talk on race, racism, sports and social activism at Marquette University’s Johnston Hall. After the talk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist James Causey will join Zirin for a conversation moderated by Pulitzer Prize winner and Marquette faculty member Dave Umhoefer.
WPR Politics Podcast @ Gathering Place Brewing Company (811 E. Vienna Ave.), 7:30-9 p.m.
Wisconsin Public Radio will record a live version of its “WPR Politics Podcast” at Gathering Place Brewing Company. WPR Capitol bureau chief Shawn Johnson, Capitol reporter Laurel White and host John K. Wilson will talk about the midterm elections, take questions and share their experiences covering state and national politics. You can purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.
Saturday, Nov. 10
Green Party of Greater Milwaukee Monthly Meeting @ Milwaukee Public Library (3912 S. Howell Ave.), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Green Party of Greater Milwaukee holds their public monthly meetings on the second Saturday of every month. All are welcome to learn about opportunities, action planning and more within the party.
Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, noon-1 p.m.
Every Saturday from noon-1 p.m., concerned citizens join with Peace Action Wisconsin to protest war and, literally, “Stand for Peace.” Signs will be provided for those who need them. Protesters are encouraged to stick around for conversation and coffee afterward.
Sunday, Nov. 11
‘The Blood is at the Doorstep’ Screening @ First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee (1342 N. Astor St.), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Erik Ljung’s documentary on the aftermath of the Dontre Hamilton’s death at the hands of a Milwaukee Police Department officer will be screened at the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee. After the free screening, there will be a Q&A with Dontre’s mother Maria Hamilton.
Monday, Nov. 12
Harambee Police and Resident Listening Circles @ Bader Philanthropies (3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive), 6-8 p.m.
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There will be a free community meal before Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion facilitators help residents and police officers speak with each other about establishing trust with each other.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Across the Red and Blue Divide: You Voted, Now What? @ Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery (901 W. Juneau Ave.), 6:30-9 p.m.
A week after election day, the Millennial Action Project, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WUWM and the Zeidler Center for Public Discussion will host a free panel discussion and community conversation moderated by WUWM’s Mitch Teich and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Molly Beck. Registration is required to attend. Register at www.millennialaction.org.
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