News Briefs May 29: 'For Colored Girls' at Starbucks IB School Spotlights Mental Health
RACINE, WI — Keep up-to-date with these local stories from across Racine County: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf features a restricted run this weekend, artwork from Racine Unified students will be exhibited, and additional events.
The Black Arts Council presents an iconic stage play in Racine.
The Racine Black Arts Council will be presenting For ColoredGirls Who Have Contemplated Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enough This weekend at Starbucks Middle School located at 1516 Ohio Street, performances are set for May 30 and 31 at 7 PM, as well as June 1 at 2 PM.
Authored by Ntozake ShANGE and helmed locally by Shawn Holmes, this choreopoem interlaces verse, movement, and melody to delve into the experiences of seven African American females grappling with matters of affection, bereavement, selfhood, and endurance. The ensemble comprises figures identified solely through hues such as Woman in Red, Woman in Yellow, among others, each recounting profound individual narratives.
The production features Diana Barber, Destiny Faith, Dr. Sherri Garrett Jackson, Traviance Witherspoon, Keyontai Redding, Sidney Alexander Brown, DeAnna Wilson, and Vanetta Powell.
The tickets cost $20 each, but there’s a special buy-one-get-one-free deal available for a short time. This show is intended for grown-up viewers because of some strong language and complex topics. Every penny from ticket sales goes to the Black Arts Council of Racine, a nonprofit group dedicated to showcasing and advancing local African American talent.
The organization invites the public to join and back this deeply moving and culturally important show. To purchase tickets or contribute financially, please go to: Zeffy ticket page .
Student Art Show Links Enthusiasm With Public Education
A fresh portrait exhibition highlighting student perspectives will open for viewing on Saturday, May 31, between 3 and 6 p.m., at Festival Hall located at 5 Fifth Street. THE EMOTIONAL INITIATIVE | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine Features 40 students from the Racine Unified School District J.I. Case High School , Walden III , and Knapp Elementary .
The exhibition, a joint effort involving artist Heidi Wagner and local educational activists, features student portraits alongside individual musings on themes such as justice, identity, and equality. This initiative was orchestrated by a student-led group with guidance from mentor teachers affiliated with an educators' association. The display underscores the significance of publicly funded schooling during a period when legislators are deliberating over budget allocations for various programs.
State Representative Angelina Cruz, who concurrently serves as the president of Racine Educators United, is bringing attention to the event as a call to action.
"This exhibition goes beyond just art; it's also about ensuring justice and equality for all children in our public schools," she stated in a press release from her Assembly office.
The exhibition is free and accessible to everyone. You can book your tickets online. bit.ly/knapptickets .
Participants are encouraged to interact with the art pieces and reflect on how funding for education influences the upcoming generation of Racine's young people.
The hands-on budgeting event is back for families.
A&S Unlimited and Educators Credit Union Will will host the third yearly "Reality Check" financial literacy event on Saturday, June 14, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at Gateway Technical College’s Racine Conference Center located at 1001 S. Main Street.
This event, tailored for families with kids aged between seven and twelve years old, includes an engaging budgeting simulation where attendees navigate actual monetary choices like covering rent, purchasing food, and handling medical expenses. This participatory activity seeks to foster basic financial acumen within a welcoming familial setting.
Event organizers aim to boost financial literacy and improve decision-making skills within the Racine community by providing an engaging and educational experience suitable for both kids and adults.
Dial (262) 456-7244 or drop an email. info@asunlimitedsolutions.org for more information.
The Racine Concert Band has shifted its summer series to Festival Park.
The Racine Concert Band This summer’s well-established concert series will be held in a different location starting this year. From July 6 onwards, these free public events will occur each Sunday at 7 p.m., concluding on August 17, at Festival Park—also referred to as Rotary Park—at 5 Fifth Street near Racine’s lakeside area.
Following their tenure at the Racine Zoo, the band is relocating downtown. Indoor venues within Festival Park will guarantee performances go uninterrupted regardless of weather conditions. Visitors are advised to pack folding chairs or picnic blankets, as food stalls and drinks will be provided on-site.
Referred to as one of the country's most senior concert bands, the Racine Concert Band is set to present a varied selection of musical pieces this summer. For more information along with a complete schedule, visit their website. racineconcertband.com .
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