Dream Keepers Blog

Last week I was delighted to attend the graduation of Dream Keeper Elisha Branch from the Academy of Learning and Leadership Middle School in Milwaukee. In the above photo, Elisha is giving her Salutatorian Address. I am so proud of her. Read on for Elisha's latest poem and writings from some of the other Dream Keepers. Our theme for the day was, "I Write to Change."  I Write To Change by Elisha Branch I write to change the lives of others, I write to influence my sisters and brothers. I write to change for the sake of us, I write because I want and because I must. I write to say, let's make this a great day. I write because I have a lot to say. I write to day and preach my word. I write because I have a voice that needs to be heard. I write to protect equalness. I write to fight for what is just. I write to protect justice and peace. I write to protect—to keep your mind at ease. I Write to Say by Natalie Branch What is this world coming to I feel nothing but anger wh...

The Dream Keepers have had a busy spring. The high school Dream Keepers continue to work on advanced writing projects. Jacque Troy of the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre  visited us and presented a four-session playwriting workshop. At least two of the high school students finished plays and submitted them to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre One-Act Playwriting Festival. This is quite an achievement!  The younger Dream Keepers group continues to grow. We attract a wide group of children each week—especially boys—who are interested in writing. Here are a few of the pieces the young people have created in the past two months. I AM by Robert I am black and I'm proud. I don't care what I am Long as God's kind work together. To be continued ... ALL I WANT by Trayvece All I want is a dad who will be there for me. Who would love me. Who wouldn't forget my birthday. And ask me is it a bad hair day. Who would call me his little angel sent from above and tuck me into bed. That's all I wan...