RSVP for Black Brilliance Gala: A Celebration of our Unsung Heroes

media release: On Friday, May 17, 2024, Urban Triage will hold its 1st Black Brilliance Gala. This event will be held at the Overture Center for the Arts located at 201 State St, Madison, WI 53703 from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy an elegant evening of food, fun, and music showcasing and celebrating the unsung heroes of our community.

The proceeds raised during the event will support Urban Triage’s new dynamic initiative: Supporting Healthy Black Employment. The Supporting Healthy Black Employment program is designed to promote employment opportunities for Black and vulnerable individuals in partnership with Prodigal System Academy. It offers extensive training in carpentry with a focus on wood framing, to provide participants with the necessary skills for a successful career in residential and commercial carpentry. Upon completion, participants receive OSHA certification and are placed with a local construction company for full-time employment. Urban Triage provides wrap-around support services to the participants during the employment process in addition to their Supporting Healthy Families curriculum. The goal is to equip individuals with the tools needed for a successful career and to support their overall well-being.

The Event Itinerary Includes:

• 6:00 pm: The event begins with a live band and dancing; entertainment through the evening includes Adem Tesfaye Band, Chakari Daezhare, MADD
• 7:00 pm: Dinner will be served while accompanied by the smooth sounds of a hip hop/R&B violinist Windy Indie
• 7:30 pm: Recognition of our unsung heroes, which will be interspersed with spoken word by Opal Ellyse.
• 8:30 pm: Fundraising with Celebrations Entertainment’s Geoffrey Sandler.
• 9:30 pm: DJ Pain 1 will be on the 1s and 2s, and attendees will dance the night away.

Brandi Grayson, Founder & CEO of Urban Triage shared, “We are so excited for our inaugural celebration dedicated to recognizing the exceptional individuals who tirelessly work behind the scenes. Our Black Brilliance Gala is not only a celebration of these unsung heroes but also an essential step toward promoting lasting change. Our gala underscores our investment in the community’s economic health and embodies our mission to cultivate skills, support well-being, and foster environments where every person can thrive."

This is an all-black formal affair. Ticket sales will close on Friday, May 10.