A Night of Milwaukee Black History at UWM African Culture Night Posted on March 8, 2015March 9, 2015 by Dylan Deprey The first performance at African Culture Night was a local group from Milwaukee. Jam Ak Jam, which means “Peace and peace” in Senegal’s Wolof language. The group utilized the beating of drums and energetic dancers to perform traditional African dance and folklore as UWM African Culture Night celebrated Milwaukee black history. Jam Ak Jam encouraged […]
A Skate Park Could End Our Problems Posted on June 29, 2014July 7, 2014 by Dylan Deprey “Why are you being a nuisance?” “Get the hell out of here!” This is where the story starts. It sounds like something a belligerent drunk would shout at me as if I was cruising on my skateboard down State St. These words actually slapped me in the face as I was being patted down by […]