Quad MKE | Paving The Way For The Next Generation

This article has been prepared by a /CW “Teen” Summer Intern.

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For the sake of the new generation, generations to come, and those who have been working hard to pave the way, Quad MKE is partnering with Running Rebels, SHARP Literacy, The BrandLab, and JobsWork MKE to enhance sustainable careers within the city of Milwaukee. Partnering together right-where the people “that's what it takes to build community” Says Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President and CEO of QuadMKE.

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Quad (NYSE:QUAD) is a 3 billion dollar experience company, who “has a soul and believes in commitment”, says Joel Quadarrci. This company works to connect Milwaukeeby providing sustainable careers, education, and strengthening the community. The collaboration with community leaders enhances QUADs primary goal, which is to eliminate barriers that make it hard for citizens to be successful. Quad recruits, train, and even help expand their existing employees' understanding of challenges these recruits face. From a printing company to a marketing company, Quad is still on a long term road of shaping and investing into populations that need a more creative approach. This will broaden their company as a corporate stakeholder, as well as help partnerships triumphing in this market.

Quad MKE’s Open House

Located in the Century City Tower[4201 N 27th Street], QUAD MKE’s open house is hosted. It was full of appreciative and humble go getters from our city. Vibrant and spacious artwork by Vedale Hill [Who is my wonderful father], and Reggie Baylor [featured in Issue 20 of CopyWrite Magazine] have given many a sight to see. Even Joel Quadarrci, had to bask in the way the artwork creates the positive aura in the space, noting that the investment in the art applications is just another way to appreciate the people who help shape the creative landscape of MKE. Another wonderful sight to see was the diversity in the building, localist, artists, and leaders coming together as one for the better Milwaukee.

pictures vedale hill intilation at quad | /CW images

You're probably wondering, with so many impactful people at this event, “WHERE THE FOOD AT?”.Yes! There were wonderful food and beverages provided creating a value dynamic of “breaking bread” that we love so much at /CW. There were which a variety of options such as, spinach and artichoke dip, Buffalo Chicken dip, Nashville Hot Chicken slider, Golden Barbeque Chicken slider, Veggie Vinaigrette cream cheese pizza, and some celery [one of my veggie favs] to be on the healthy side of things. Last but not least, DESSERT! Brownies and cookies kept us there feeling up on sweets and a business resource group SUMOS Uno had yummy churros [I had about 3 of those] bringing that “Big C” Culture for the win.

Many wonderful speeches were made by partners of Quad about what's next, barriers that will be challenged, and how they will “change the face and voice of the marketing industry” and “exposing the young to creativity”, Kelli WIlliams, The BrandLab CEO assured. Joel Quadicci was sprinkled with many thanks and a framed art piece by Reggie Baylor, which about 60 kids thanks to SHARP Literacy, participated in making. Those little niceties matter, because who knows maybe one day those kids will be sitting in the boardroom at QUAD headquarters helping continue the legacy. . .

But, WHAT COMES NEXT for QuadMKE?

I hope there will be more interaction with the people. We don’t want the disconnect that comes with corporate dollars from the people who do the labor. We want to see bright futures where people can get training that builds carriers. We want CEO’s, like Joel, to come to see the people where they are and be transparent in how we all help make millions.

It’s a reality we are all ready for and together we know it can happen.

Jazale Hill /CW Summer Intern

Juneteenth Celebration Press Interview w/ Vedale Hill

/CW Editor-in-Chief, Lexi S. Brunson spoke to lead artist for the Juneteenth Mural in Milwaukee WI, Vedale Hill, on how art elevates the holiday & its history.

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Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary! Sponsored by Northcott Neighborhood House!

*information provided by Elizabeth Coggs

Mural design created by artist Vedale Hill

Juneteenth Milwaukee Golden Anniversary. . . It's Countdown Time. Join Us for Juneteenth this Saturday!

Who: Tony Kearney, Executive Director of Northcott Neighborhood House, Artist Vedale Hill, Employ Milwaukee Earn & Learn Summer Youth Employment Fair, Juneteenth T-Shirts Go On Sale June 15, 2021!

What: Juneteenth Pageant Director LaTonya Lucas announces the date for the crowning, on June 16, 2021-4pm, Juneteenth Muralist, Vedale Hill will talk about the mural;  Chytania Brown, President and CEO of Employ Milwaukee Earn & Learn Summer Youth Employment Fair speaks, and the Juneteenth Golden Anniversary T-Shirts Go On Sale June 15, 2021.

When: 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021  

Where: Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 

(Milwaukee) June 15, 2021 - Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Executive Director Tony A. Kearney, Sr. and Juneteenth Pageant Director, LaTonya Lucas are announcing that on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 4pm; the Juneteenth 50th Anniversary Pageant Winners and their Court will be announced at Northcott Neighborhood House.  Also, in attendance will be the 2020 Juneteenth Pageant winners:

Little Miss Juneteenth Avana Kelly

1st Runner-up Tehana Titus

2nd Runner-up Madelyn Taylor

3rd Runner-up Isharra Collier

Miss Juneteenth Day Ayanna Bennet

1st Runner-up Adaobi Nnamuchi

2nd Runner-up Aniyah Lobley

Mister Juneteenth Jr Christian Wilder

Mister Juneteenth Reign Riley

1st Runner-up Stephawn Easley

2nd Runner-up Isreal Akinsanya

3rd Runner-up Shaun McFerrin

The Juneteenth 50th Golden Anniversary mural will be designed by Vedale Hill.  The mural will reflect the Juneteenth historical attributes of the holiday and will be painted on Locust and king Drive intersection.  Vedale Hill studio is in the Bronzeville area, and he is known for working with youth and bringing out their creativity and talent in their artistic design.  Mr. Hill said, "I am excited about doing a mural that will allow everyone to get involved it's intergenerational and community involved."

Ms. Brown of Employ Milwaukee is bringing the Earn and Learn Summer Youth Employment Program to the people.    Ms. Brown shared, "when I became CEO, "I shared I wanted to expand on what Employ Milwaukee is doing and this is one of the initiatives, taking this Earn & Learn to the youth."

Lastly, Juneteenth T-shirts will go on sale Tuesday, June 15, 2021, this is another way people can support the Juneteenth 50th Golden Anniversary.   There are two styles that you can:

The white t-shirt with green ink is selling for $12.50 or 2 for $20

The white t-shirt with the green and gold ink is selling $15 each or two for $25

Stop in at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street and pick up your Juneteenth T-shirt swag for you and your family and show your pride.

The Juneteenth Day celebration is this Saturday starting with the parade at 8am, watch it live on TMJ4. Join us for a family fun day at Juneteenth!

- Elizabeth Coggs 414-372-3770 | ecoggs@northcotthouse.org

SHARP Literacy presents the Caravan of Curiosity

* information provided.by SHARP Literacy via Vedale Hill*

Four stories. One amazing journey.

SHARP Literacy’s A Novel Event is hitting the road with an all-new, interactive virtual format. Every Wednesday in February 2021, guests can tune in for a once-in-a-lifetime performance featuring one of our storytelling rockstars.

Join us for one, or even all four sessions, and customize your experience with a backstage pass featuring interactive VIP perks (delivered right to your home or office!) that take the experience to the next level. Here’s what’s included with each VIP ticket:

• Donald Driver: An autographed copy of his book The 3D Body Revolution: The Ultimate Workout + Nutrition Blueprint to Get Healthy and Lean

• Vedale Hill: A Helping Hands art kit with wooden hands, brushes, paints and instructions

• Rob Mendez: A baseball cap with his mantra – Who Says We Can’t?

• Chef David Magnasco: A pasta kit with pasta, sauce and olive oil. Upper-level donors will also receive 3 splits of wine - one red, one white and one sparkling.

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Original Art, T-Shirts & More !!! #TestUpMKE [a creative campaign] w/ CopyWrite Magazine

“LET ME GET UHHH COVID TEST & A LARGE COKE.” - is just one of the culturally triggered lines in the verbiage and design for #TestUpMKE [ a creative campaign], that you have seen circulating. The original art created by MKE notable artist Vedale Hill, was created and curated to capture the “urban” community of MKE which includes Black & Brown people and the systemically disenfranchised.

The designs play on the identity and cultural cues that are imbedded into our everyday lives and our nostalgia. Whether that be the 90’s Solo cup colorway, the gas station/take out food “Thank You” bag or the gold ornamented grill of a Black Male icon. It’s there. It’s for us. It’s by US [no FUBU tho.]

As COVID-19 continues to dominate our lives we want to make sure that the knowledge that can help save our community is communicated through methods we already respect & dabble in: ART, FASHION, COMMUNITY & CULTURE.

[Want to learn more about Covid-19 Testing? Visit https://www.testupmke.com/ ]

Like these #TestUpMKE campaign T-shirts? Well you can be #SociallyResponsibe and fly by Pre-ordering your favorite design on our online store.

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#TestUpMKE [a creative campaign] w/ CopyWrite Magazine

Pandemic Pending...

Covid-19 testing is a must to stop the spread. Check out this [creative campaign] for Test Up MKE, a Covid-19 testing, information, and support platform based in Milwaukee, WI.

https://www.testupmke.com/

Using creative means to get the word out to the URBAN, authentic, "minority" and creative community, we partnered in a collaboration that involved local artists, graphic designers, screen printers, photographers, models, journalists and health partners. [We used Covid-19 safety methods, because we are trying to liveeeeeeeee B!]

This campaign features t-shirt designs that include verbiage and imagery that not only reaffirms the importance of Covid-19 testing, but also pays homage to cultural cues, lifestyle and satire. With a graphic tee, a poppin' mask and of course a fresh pair of kicks, we can make being #SociallyResponsible fly!

Spread knowledge. Spread creativity. Stop the spread of Covid-19 by getting tested.

Learn more at https://www.testupmke.com/

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Original Art by Vedale Hill

Photography by Destined Visuals

Juneteenth Black Lives Matter Street Mural in MILWAUKEE

Many Street murals have been popping up around the country to express solidarity with the Black Lives Matter call to action. Today on this Juneteenth of 2020. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, invites our Milwaukee community to join Lead Artist Vedale Hill, in a Black Lives Matter community art mural.

We had a chance to talk to Vedale as he was preparing for todays Juneteenth event. Here is what he had to say:

“The Black Lives Matter Street Mural is a public art piece commissioned by the City of Milwaukee,  funded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, supported by West Care and the local Walmart. I was selected as the Lead Artist to program and produce the mural with the help of other local artists. During these difficult times in our country, I feel that it is a necessity to help the community grow, while also understanding the beauty of the moment. As a long time advocate for community development, I believe that at this moment we are no longer knocking at changes door but instead, we are kicking it in. The location in its self is ideal because it serves as a double entendre of meaning. It is not only literally an intersection but is an intersection between the police and the community that they have taken an oath to serve.” 

As a local media outlet that is all about community and creative culture, we are proud to see a visual representation of the rhetoric we have always lived by. Please join and be apart of this historic event.

(Don’t forget your mask! #SociallyResponsible)

BLACK LIVES MATTER.

/Lexi, Editor-in-Chief CW

88NiNE Presents - Invisible Lines: Episode One

Our partners at 88Nine have recently released a project that "is the culmination of a year of work from production team Nate Imig, Laura Kezman and Vianca Fuster", which they are calling Invisible Lines.

In this series, they hosted several listening sessions with people of color in the Milwaukee community letting them tell their stories.

Episode One: Coded of Invisible Lines, is actually in part a story from a major CopyWrite supporter, who actually appeared as the featured cover artist for CopyWrite Magazine Issue Seven: Vedale Hill and his brother Darren Hill. 

As the city helps document "new" narratives, I think it is important we all listen and see through the invisible lines. S/O to the 88Nine Squad. We think this is a super dope project.

#SupportTheLocal

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Meet Brothers Darren and Vedale talking dress codes, "driving while black" and being biracial.