A Recollection of the Black Student Strike of 1969
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UW Memorial Union-Play Circle 800 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin 53706
press release: Original organizers and participants of the 1969 Black Student Strike return to campus after 50 years to recount their lived experiences of the time (February 1969) and parallel those experiences to current struggles black students face on campus. This panel discussion will be moderated by The Black Voice Co-Editor-in-Chief Shiloah Coley and Black History Month Planning Committee Co-Chair Breanna Taylor.
Then join us for for an open reception in the Black Cultural Center featuring a short film curated by the Black History Month Culture and History Sub-Committee, food, and a chance to meet our honored Alumni guests!
Keep in mind, this is a two-part event!!!
Organizer & Participant Panel Discussion: Play Circle Theater, Memorial Union (800 Langdon St), 2nd Floor, Starting at 5:00pm!
Get your FREE tickets at the Memorial Union Box Office (Wisc Card or State ID required)!
Reception: Black Cultural Center (next door to Memorial Union, 716 Langdon St), Red Gym, 1st Floor, Starting at 7:00pm! (No ticket required)
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FOR QUESTIONS, ACCOMMODATIONS, OR ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS, CONTACT 608-262-2014 OR BCC@STUDENTLIFE.WISC.EDU
Link to Black History Month Calendar: www.wisc.edu/black-history
Main BHM Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/238406497079829/
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