Representative LaKeshia Myers & Senator Lena Taylor Host Black History Month Education Week Activities
MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) invites members of the public to Black History Month with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus. The theme of next week’s events is “Education: The […]
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MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) invites members of the public to Black History Month with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus. The theme of next week’s events is “Education: The Passport to Progress”.
During the week of February 13-17, 2023, Representative Myers and Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) will be hosting the following events:
Tuesday, February 14th-Black History Month Blood Drive (in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin) at Vincent High School, 7501 West Granville Road, Milwaukee, WI, from 10:00am-2:00pm. They are encouraging members of the community to commit to donating blood to help save lives.
Wednesday, February 15th-Lunch and Learn Lecture, “Reimagining the Public Image of Martin Luther King, Jr.” presented by Dr. Cedric Burrows, Associate Professor of English, Marquette University. This event will begin at 12:00pm in the North Hearing Room of the State Capitol.
Thursday, February 16th-K-12 Educational Resource Fair at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, 3020 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Various community organizations, sports opportunities, and summer enrichment program opportunities will be available.
Rep. Myers said, “Education week is filled with many activities geared toward enhancing access and opportunities for families in our community. We have planned a week of programs that are meant to educate, heal, and promote success. Everyone is invited to celebrate with us and participate throughout the month with all members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, I am certain you will walk away knowledgeable and inspired.”
