Racine & Me: The Black Arts Council of Racine, nonprofit with a mission
-
2:22
Three Milwaukee firefighters are siblings spending Christmas...
-
3:03
“Miracle on 64th Street“ neighborhood holiday display collecting...
-
2:01
2 killed in shooting near 38th and Nash; 1 arrested in connection...
-
1:29
Free Christmas Eve meals provided to those who need them by Capuchin...
-
1:00
Shoppers hit the stores for last-minute Christmas Eve gifts
-
0:51
American Airlines passengers in Milwaukee see some delays, cancelations...
-
1:24
Spend Christmas Eve at SnowGlobe, Franklin Field’s 3rd annual...
-
3:51
Country Star Dustin Lynch Previews New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s...
-
2:42
A boost in temperatures despite the lack of sunshine
-
2:52
Natalie’s Everyday Heroes: Bruce the Spruce brings back holiday...
-
0:53
Great Lakes Distillery hosts annual Festivus celebration along...
-
2:57
Council members to explore refunding snowplowing fees after DPW...
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) - April Harris is the CEO/Founder of the Black Arts Council of Racine (BACR). She joined us in studio to discuss their efforts and upcoming events in the community.
Harris does it all. She is a CEO, Artist, Producer, Therapeutic Art Coach, CommunityAdvocate, Entrepreneur, and RUSD Board Member 6th District/Clerk.
BACR was created in 2018. They promote highlight and inspire local black artists in all genres.
Events have included a poetry slam, production of plays, children's art contests, Halloween drawing contests, YouTube video contests and more.
BACR also consistently collaborates with other resources such as, Community Centers: (Martin L. King Center, Bray Center, George Bryant Center, Racine Art Museum/RAM, Wisconsin Arts Board, Sixth Street Theater, Roberta's Restaurant, Racine Literacy Council, Racine Public Library, Chit Chatt Restaurant, Uncorkt, Maple Table, Taste of Soul, Market on Main, RUSD, North Pointe Church
Their next event is the Halloween Masquerade Ball Fundraiser. It's happening on Saturday, October 26th, from 7pm-11pm at the Dekoven Center in Racine. Tickets are $50 per person.
The Stageplay Steal Away is coming up on November 15, 16 and 23rd at 7:30 pm.
It's happening at the Gilmore Fine Arts School and is open and free to the public.