Saul Williams at UWM

An Evening with Saul Williams
Wednesday, February 25th
Opening performance by Rosemond Jolissaint
7:30PM

Union Wisconsin Room
Advance tickets: UWM Students FREE
(Pick up at the UWM Bookstore with your student ID)
$5 Non-UWM Students
$8 Staff/Faculty/Alumni
$10 General Public
Door: $8 Non-UWM Students
$10 Staff/Faculty/Alumni, $12 General Public
UWM Students may receive one complimentary ticket (while available)
at the door with their student ID
A sign language interpreter will be provided
A reception and book signing will follow the lecture

Join us for an evening of poetry with spoken word artist/actor Saul Williams. The multi-talented Williams debuted in the film SLAM and since has released several spoken word CDs–most recently The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust (2007)–and has authored several books of poetry: The Seventh Octave, She, Said the Shotgun to the Head and The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip Hop. Known also for his work in film and television, the former Grand Slam Champion continues to explore social consciousness through his work. His artistry provokes deep introspective thought in hopes of bringing about positive change.

Haiti's youngest rising music star Rosemond Jolissaint opens this unique evening with his amazing voice, enchanting guitar and inspirational lyrics.

Sponsored by UWM Union Programming, UWM Union Sociocultural Programming, Third World Action, Students for a Democratic Society, Peace Action, Cultures and Communities, and Cream City Review. Tickets may be purchased at the UWM Bookstore.

SDS Sponsors Rally to End the Invasion of Gaza

Tuesday evening, Milwaukee SDS and an ad-hoc coalition of community organizations held an emergency protest in support of Gaza.

The protest was held in front of the Federal building in downtown Milwaukee, and was well attended by more than 300 Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, and community members from all backgrounds. Students took the lead in forming the coalition.

Speakers included student organizers, a Palestinian man who works in conflict resolution, a Muslim student activist, a celebrated Milwaukee activist and visitor to Gaza, and the President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.

Various media were in attendance, and we received tv news coverage.

Here are some photos of the rally, click on thumbnails for full size: