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The exterior of the Black Business Hub.

The exterior of the Black Business Hub.

The Urban League of Greater Madison’s annual community gathering celebrates 10 years in 2024 in a big way: the event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony (at 12:30 p.m.) for the new Black Business Hub, 2352 S. Park St. The picnic will also feature music by Kinfolk, Yancyy and Leotha Stanley, and DJ M. White, kids' activities, info on community resources, and of course plenty of yummy food from BP Smokehouse and Kipp's Catering. Find more info below and updates at facebook.com/urbanleagueofgreatermadison.

media release: Join us at the Black Business Hub on Saturday, August 24, for a historic gathering as we celebrate a decade of unity and progress within our community! On this day, we will celebrate both the Black Business Hub Ribbon Cutting and the 10th Annual Unity Picnic. The Hub is a landmark project providing space, resources, and support for underserved entrepreneurs and businesses in our community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature prominent speakers, including the President & CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial, along with Senator Tammy Baldwin, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Rep. Mark Pocan, Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, and more.

The community picnic will include live performances from DJ M. White, Kinfolk, Yancyy, and Leotha Stanley, as well as delicious food from BP Smokehouse and Kipp's Catering. There will also be the chance to meet Bucky Badger and play football with Badgers athletes! In addition, various resources will be available, including a youth area with kids activities, informational booths, The Hub Marketplace, and more. There will be a variety of free giveaways, activities, and surprises to captivate and entertain kids and adults of all ages from start to finish.

 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Saturday, August 24, 2024

𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄: Black Business Hub (2352 S. Park St.)

THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND!

Thank you to all our major sponsors, community sponsors, community partners, and supporters whose generous contributions have made this event possible!

Watch for updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/702365575260546/