Milwaukee Rep

Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady centers on a woman whose culture and identity was put on display as a sideshow. The historic practice of exhibiting marginalized people as a spectacle has had deep impact on prevailing stereotypes and stigmas in American culture. Hear from a panel of local speakers as they explore the residual impacts of the sideshow on marginalized communities today. Panelists include: • Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, Assistant Professor of Film Studies and English at UW-Milwaukee • Dr. Simon Howard, Professor of Psychology at Marquette University • Patty Chones, Recreation Therapist at Adaptive Community Approach Program • Amanda Lojeski, The ACAP Playmakers

"Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree; the pen has been in their hands." - Anne Elliot in Persuasion by Jane Austen How has literacy shaped the power and resources available to women in different historical and geographic contexts? Hear our panel of scholars and educators consider the impact of literacy for women across the world in this moderated panel discussion. Panelists include: • Michelle Morris Carter, Principal at Golda Meir School • Holly McCoy, Executive Director of Literacy Services Wisconsin • Dr. Desiree Pointer Mace, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the School of Education at Alverno College

Panel: “Building Fences & Walls: Immigration Policy & Sanctuary Cities” Current political policies on immigration are a point of contentious discussion and the idea of sanctuary cities is fraught on the local and national level. This discussion approaches the conversation on a personal and interpersonal level, presenting the real-life stories of those who are at the heart of the debate. Panelists include: • Mohammad Elbsat, Principal Engineer at Johnson Controls • Barbara Graham, Program Director of Catholic Charities Legal Services for Immigrants • Chez Ordoñez, Vice Chair of the Equal Rights Commission • Pascual Rodriguez, Lead Principal of Bruce-Guadalupe School

As America’s elderly population increases, we discuss how the growing need for eldercare affects our city and how local individuals and organizations are supporting and enriching our community through unique senior programs and centers. Panelists include: • Hector Hernandez, Program Director for Elder Programs at the United Community Center • Bill Meunier, Project Assistant for the Senior Companion Program at the Social Development Commission • Stephanie Sue Stein, Chairperson of the Board of St. John’s On the Lake and former Director of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging • Angela Fingard, Theatre Director, Project Manager & Master Trainer of TimeSlips Creative Storytelling

Throughout history, social movements been co-opted by personal, financial, or political interests. In Animal Farm, the goal to create a more equal society for animals takes a slow but concerning turn. How does this happen in the social movements today? Can social organizing stay true to its original purpose while effectively advancing its cause? Panelists include: • Anne Golden, President of the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County • Cacy Kemp, Associate Director of Safe & Sound • Emilio De Torre, Director of Community Engagement at the ACLU of Wisconsin • Rayhainio Boynes, Founder/Creative Director of Flye