Black History Month Event: Stamp Presentation, Film, Conversation with Dr. Charles Taylor
February 27, 2024
608-267-8823
County Executive, Office for Equity & Inclusion
The Dane County Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, invite the public to celebrate the end of Black History Month with a presentation, film viewing, and discussion at 6 p.m., Feb. 29, 2024, at Monona Terrace in Madison.
The event is free and open to the public (subject to venue capacity).
“We want to acknowledge the many contributions of African Americans to American society and recognize members of the Black community who have enriched and touched the lives of so many living and working here in Dane County,” said Theola Carter, Manager of Policy and Program Improvement at the Dane County Office for Equity and Inclusion.
The event will start with a Black Heritage Stamp presentation and unveiling featuring Civil Rights Pioneer Constance Baker Motley.
After the stamp presentation, the Department of Civil Rights will lead a screening of Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance in Monona Terrace’s Lecture Hall. This film, by local filmmaker Dr. Charles Taylor, introduces viewers to nearly 40 of Madison’s most prolific Black leaders and trailblazers in ten different genres as they define what is happening in Madison and what it means to the city’s future.
The Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion will lead a post-screening discussion with Dr. Taylor and a question-and-answer session with the community about timely and historic topics.
Event timeline
- 6 p.m.: Doors open and Black Heritage Stamp Presentation
- 7 p.m.: Leaders of Madison's Black Renaissance Film
- Post-screening: Q&A and Discussion
Parking
Attendees should park at the Monona Terrace located at the Monona Terrace Parking John Nolen Entrance, Madison, WI 53703. Parking is available in the state-owned ramp attached to Monona Terrace. There is a flat rate of $5 after 5 p.m.
Black History Month Background
February is Black History Month and includes annual celebrations of the achievements by African Americans and a time to honor the central role of Black Americans throughout history and in the present day.
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