February’s Theme is NATIVE.
Our global theme for February is NATIVE. It was chosen by our Honolulu chapter and illustrated by Jack Soren.
Where you are from shapes who you are. Where you call home influences your worldview. Understanding the traditions of your ancestors can help answer the question, “where do I belong?” Your connections to a place and the past should rightfully be a source of great pride.
The unique customs, art, and languages of native cultures make the tapestry of human civilization more vibrant. Yet many indigenous communities have faced marginalization, land dispossession, and cultural erasure. How much have we lost and what can be preserved?
By respecting and celebrating the traditions and achievements of native people everywhere, we can discover a deeper sense of connection and unity. What does our history have to teach us? What can we learn from each other?
This month we’re invited to commune at Coffee Makes You Black, a mission-led community hub in Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhood. Rooted in uplifting and empowering the local Black community, CMYB serves as a social, political, and economic resource center fueled by southern comfort inspired cuisine.
Set your alarms — registration opens next Monday!
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 16th
Time: 8:30 – 10:00am CST
Location: Coffee Makes You Black - 2803 N. Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206
What better way to get inspired by this month’s NATIVE theme than to listen to music by local Milwaukeans?! This month’s playlist includes bops from the likes of Grace Weber, Buffalo Nichols, Bryan Cherry, Abbey Jeanne, NilexNile, and Violent Femmes.
Is there a local artist you’d like our community to listen to? Email or DM us and we’ll add them to our playlist!
Follow us on Spotify at @milwaukee_cm & listen to this month’s playlist!
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