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The Milwaukee Food Council will host a Food Justice Summitfocused on fostering dialogue around food justice issues andenvisioning a better future for Milwaukee’s food system. Hear from keynote speaker Reggie Jackson about the historicalperspectives of food injustice that have brought us to this point,and brainstorm with others about what needs to be done tocultivate a liberated food system for all. Friday, April 26th 12 pm-4 pm MATC Downtown 700 West State Street, Milwaukee, WI Room M605 Lunch will be provided Register Here Registration is greatly encouraged but not required. The event is free and open to the public.

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Saturday, April 20th 9 - 11:30 amLa Casa de Esperanza410 Arcadian Ave., Waukesha

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MICAH seeks a full time Office CoordinatorThe position involves administration, communications, financial managementand event planning. The position requires some weekend and evening work,and includes a competitive salary, health insurance and a 401(k) plan. To apply, or for more details about the position, Interested applicants mustsend a resume and cover letter by April 15, 2024 to office@micahmke.org.

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April 28thFamily Dinner and RecognitionsKeynote Speaker: Samaria Rice (Mother of Tamir Rice)$13 Adults - $7 Children 12 and under3pm-7pmPre-Registration RequiredApril 25thMothers Private Meet and GreetBy Invitation Only“The Blood Is At the Doorstep” Movie Screening & DiscussionOriental Theater2230 North Farwell Avenue7pm $13 (Entry Fee)E V E N T SI N M E M O R Y O FNathaniel Hamilton Sr. Dontre Hamilton’s life tragically ended on April 30, 2014at Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee, WI. Each year, thefamily holds an annual event to remember Dontre andbring awareness to mental health. This year is the 10thanniversary of Dontre’s passing. In honor of Dontre, thefamily has decided to hold a four-day event to promotepeace, spread love, provide community resources, andbring awareness to mental wellness. April 26thApril 27thDontre Day at Red Arrow ParkFree to the PublicMusic, Games, Resources, & More12pm - 6pm10th Annual10th Annual10th Annual Dontre DayDontre DayDontre DayApril 25th - April 28thApril 25th - April 28thApril 25th - April 28th“Dontre Never Forget”“Dontre Never Forget”“Dontre Never Forget”“Justice comes in many different ways! We want peace to be our justice!”June 4, 1957- May 15, 2018In Partnership With MERA CARES, Knox BehavioralHealth Services. & Mothers For Justice United!Pre-Register Here

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4th Tuesdays 7 pm CT Pastoral Groups 2nd Fridays 7pm CT Trans nonbinary and other not entirely or at all cis UUs are invited to join our monthly gathering which we hope will feel like a cozy cup of something soothing in virtual meeting form This intentionally multi generational gathering is open to and welcoming of trans nonbinary elders as well as children youth and young adults Register at the UPLIFT registration page This gathering is intended to foster connection between trans nonbinary UUs and non UUs who are okay with being in a UU grounded space to co create support and community This is a closed event specifically for trans nonbinary people Anyone who is trans nonbinary metagender multigender genderfluid agender demigender genderqueer questioning and otherwise not wholly or entirely cis is welcome to attend

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