New Film: Waking in Oak Creek Premieres on March 13

Join us at the Oak Creek Community Center in Oak Creek, WI on March 13 for the premiere viewing of our documentary, Waking In Oak Creek. 

Waking in Oak Creek: A deadly hate attack shatters the lives of the Sikh community in Oak Creek, WI, but not their resilience. After six worshippers are killed by a white supremacist, the mayor, police chief and community members are awakened and transformed by the Sikh spirit of relentless optimism.

The 7 p.m. screening is co-sponsored by Milwaukee Public Television and Oak Creek Cares. A panel discussion will follow the film screening.

Download the attached flier for more information on the event.

Waking in Oak Creek is part of Not In Our Town's work with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Office. The COPS Office and Not In Our Town have joined forces to create vital new tools to help law enforcement professionals and community partners work together to prevent hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, and address underlying tensions that can lead to violence. Over two years, ‘Not In Our Town: Working Together for Safe, Inclusive Communities’ project resources will include an online hub at NIOT.org/COPS, a series of new films and “Action Guides” highlighting successful practices, and a network of law enforcement leaders committed to spreading community policing strategies that promote safety and inclusion for all.