Black Latino Unity Picnic
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Penn Park 2101 Fisher St., Madison, Wisconsin 53713
This annual event from Immigrant Workers' Union (and partners) celebrates grassroots efforts to bring together all of Madison's communities in the fight for better jobs and living conditions. It's family friendly and features music and other entertainment, kids' activities, a screen printing station (bring T-shirts), a discussion of COVID-19 impacts on Black and Latino communities, and more. There will also be "Live Well @ Your Library" events coordinated by Madison Public Library, and a Latino Chamber of Commerce market starts at 10 a.m. Find more info on Facebook.
press release: BLACK AND LATINO PEOPLE UNITED IN THE STRUGGLE
An event for the whole community focused on the common struggle of Black and Latino Workers for better working, housing, employment and living conditions in our neighborhoods. This year we are joining forces with the Madison Public library, Latino Chamber of Commerce and Black Umbrella Transition Program to increase the offering and impact of our event.
Come and join us fro a great conversation about COVID-19, Wellness and specifically how the Black and Latino community has been affected.
Join us and enjoy: Live music and local entertainment; giveaways and door prizes; free sweet treats, beverages, etc; food carts; cupid shuffle dance; face painting; screenprinting station bring your own t-shirts "The Stage is For the People;" kids' activities; Spanish/English storytimes; survey about wellness access in our community (some rewards available); blood pressure checks; and much more!
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LA GENTE MORENA Y LATINA UNIDA EN LA LUCHA
Un evento para toda la comunidad enfocada en la lucha común de los trabajadores Latinos y Morenos por mejores condiciones de trabajo, vivienda, empleo y de vida en nuestros vecindarios.
Este año estamos uniendo fuerzas con la biblioteca pública de Madison, la Cámara de comercio latina y el programa Black Umbrella Trasition para aumentar la oferta y el impacto de nuestro evento.
Ven y comparta con nosotros un espacio abierto y disfrute de un diualogo comunitario sobre COVID19, el bienestar y específicamente cómo la comunidad morean y latina se han visto afectadas.
Únase a nosotros y disfrute: Música en vivo y entretenimiento de artistas locales; sorteos y premios; dulces, bebidas, etc. gratis; carritos de comida; concurso de baile "Cupido Shuffle Dance;" pintacaras; estación de serigrafía traiga sus propias camisetas "El escenario es para la gente;" actividades para niños; cuentos en español / inglés; encuesta sobre el acceso al bienestar en nuestra comunidad (algunas recompensas disponibles); controles de presión arterial; ¡y mucho más!
media release from Madison Public LIbrary:
For the third event in the Live Well @ Your Library series, Madison Public Library is collaborating with two fantastic events in south Madison's Penn Park (2101 Fisher St) on August 29. Live Well @ Your Library is joining the Black & Brown Unity Picnic and the Latino Chamber of Commerce's La Plaza Market for an exciting outdoor event that approaches wellness in an interactive way.
“Live Well @ Your Library has worked to listen to the community and uplift BIPOC voices and practitioners. By joining forces with these two events, we're excited to offer a wider range of activities, while still staying true to our mission to provide self-care and wellness opportunities for the community,” said Community Engagement Librarian at Goodman South Madison Library Farrah McDaniel.
The combined event will include live music, food carts, dancing, face painting, blood pressure checks, screen printing, bilingual storytimes and other events for kids and adults. Wellness activities include one-on-one reiki experiences, 15 minute acupuncture sessions and a community conversation in conjunction with the Black & Latino Unity Picnic that will focus on wellness.
“We are very excited to join forces with the Madison Public Library and the Latino Chamber of Commerce. We would like to invite all the community to join the conversation about wellness, our communities and how we can unite efforts to resolve very important issues that affect us all,” said Clarissa Pearson, an organizer for the Black and Brown Unity Project.
“It's an honor to share this space with the Madison Public Library and the Black & Latino Unity Project to offer the wonderful opportunity for the community to interact in wellness opportunities,” said Jessica Cavazos, President for the Latino Chamber of Commerce. “Being able to discuss wellness is extremely important within our community, and what better way to engage in this topic than through interactive workshops and live music, all while supporting local vendors and businesses."
Live Well @ Your Library: Restoration
Sunday, August 29, 1-4 p.m. | Penn Park (2101 Fisher St)
Main Event Times:
- 10-3 p.m.: La Plaza Market from the Latino Chamber of Commerce
- 1-4 p.m.: Live Well @ Your Library: Restoration
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Black & Latino Unity Picnic
As always, there will be a mixture of passive and experiential events offered throughout the events, including:
- Welcome table with giveaways from Be Well Madison and Madison Public Library
- Food Carts as part of the Carts in the Parks program with the Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Support small, local minority-owned businesses with the Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Facepainting, local poets and artists with the Black & Latino Unity Picnic
- A martial arts demonstration with Perfect Moves Martial Arts
- Screen printing station with a custom screen for the event! Bring your own t-shirts or screenprint free tote bags! "The Stage is For the People"
- A self-guided station for kids + adults featuring Bubbler Artist Cohort member Teenah Wilder
- Spanish/English Storytimes on the Spot with Savannah C. the youth librarian at Goodman South Madison Library
- Opportunity to contribute to a brief survey about wellness service access in your community
- One-on-one Reiki sessions with local practitioner Takeyla Benton
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Book Signing with local author Denise Hardnett
- League of Women Voters will be on-site to share information
Events Schedule:
- 1 p.m.: Live band at the pavilion courtesy of the Latino Chamber of Commerce
- 2-4 p.m.: 15 minute acupuncture sessions with Dr. Heidi Eimermann of Whole You Acupuncture
- 2:30 p.m.: Cupid Shuffle Dance Off with the Black & Latino Unity Picnic
- 2:45-3:15 p.m.: Community Conversation on Wellness with Live Well and the Black & Latino Unity Picnic
- 3:15-4:30 p.m:
- Food treats, door prizes (while supplies last)
- Local talent entertainment
- Community discussion on Black and Latino Community Matters.
Participants can drop in between 10-4:30 p.m. or stay for the duration of the event. There is extra parking available at Goodman South Madison Library (2222 S Park St) and Villager Mall. Masks are strongly encouraged at all outdoor library events for those age 2 and up.
Future events:
The Live Well @ Your Library summer series will conclude with a larger gathering at Central Library on Sunday, September 19 from 1-4:30 p.m. Save the date and stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Register and learn more at madpl.org/livewell .
Can't participate but interested in future programming? Participate in the Live Well @ Your Library Community Wellness Survey