Tue, Feb 28
|Madison
Black Advocacy Day at the Capitol | Feb. 28, 2023 @ 9am t0 5 pm.
Learn how to advocate effectively, meet with legislators and community leaders, workshops and panel discussions, and reception by Governor Evers.
Time & Location
Feb 28, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Madison, Madison, WI, USA
About the Event
Tuesday, Feb. Â 28, 2023 Â
BLACK ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Learn More | Phone: 414-410-9964 | Email: contact@blacwi.org
Join us for Black Advocacy Day at the Capitol. This free event is hosted by the Black Legislative Action Coalition of Wisconsin (BLAC-WI), a new network of Black-led organizations created to advocate for the needs of the Black community.
Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Hasan Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, where he teaches courses on the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement.
Join us to…
- Learn how to advocate on the issues effectively
- Meet with legislators and community leaders from across the state
- Workshops and panel discussions
- Enjoy a reception hosted by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
FREE bus transportation will be provided for registered guests. Buses will depart from the following locations:
Bayshore Park and Ride
5725 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI
Bus Departs: 7:30 am Bus Returns: 7:45 pm
Waukesha Park and Ride
1125 County Trunk Hwy F, Waukesha, WI
Bus Departs: 8:00 am Bus Returns: 7:15 pm
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If you have any questions, please call or email BLAC-WI at 414-410-9964 or contact@blacwi.org
The coalition, which was convened by the Office of State Senator Lena Taylor, includes the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Milky Way Tech Hub, and the NAACP, with support from the Milwaukee County Office of Equity.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol-tickets-518232125237