The Hype | MKE Screening x Holiday Fundraiser
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On Saturday, November 29th Milwaukee native, television writer Joel Boyd (HBO/Netflix) will be returning home to do a film screening and holiday benefit fundraiser for the historic 50-year anniversary of one of Milwaukee's most impactful institutions—The Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund of Milwaukee. The event will be a night of stand-up comedy, refreshments, vendors, raffle prizes and a film screening for the whole family. As an alum of the scholarship, Boyd has found passion in fundraising for the foundation for the past few years. A scholarship fund which has gifted almost half a million dollars to local Milwaukee youth attending college since its inception in 1976. This fall, Boyd will be hosting and screening an award-winning comedy television pilot he co-created as a part of the community effort. The story is about a young Black couple trying to make it in Hollywood, and is sharply funny. The night will feature a talkback with the audience on themes of love & relationships, male self-esteem and female empowerment, moderated by Noni Juice (The Brewers, Marquette, Jammin' with Juice).
You can find out more about the event and purchase tickets here. Seats are limited. RSVP while you can. If you are unable to attend, you can still donate to the fund by buying a ticket and choosing "pay what you can" on the site. Help celebrate a historic Milwaukee institution and join us for laughter, food, and conversation. The evening will take place and be sponsored by the Xchange (3334 N. Holton St) on Saturday, November 29th at 6pm.
