From soul food dinners to youth-led showcases, Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) will be hosting a vibrant lineup of free public events celebrating Black History Month.
The MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center, 5740 Raymond Rd, will host inspiring events that are free and open to the public in honor of Black History Month. A Fashion Show & Pop-up – will take place on Friday, Feb. 20, 5-7 p.m., featuring Black fashions of various decades modeled by Meadowood staff. Enjoy snacks and learn about different multicultural resources.
The BHM Community Celebration & Soul Food Dinner will take place Friday, Feb. 27, 5-6:30 p.m Close out the month of celebrations with performances by the MSCR afterschool participants and community members while enjoying a soul food meal together.
“This year’s celebrations at Meadowood focus on the holistic experience—honoring the past through education and supporting our future through wellness,” said A’Kia Croom-Ausler, MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center Assistant Director, in a statement. “Events like the Black History Month Fashion Show and our student-led afterschool presentations allow us to invest in our community’s health and knowledge, while our soul food dinner provides the perfect opportunity for joy and connection.”
MSCR offers after-school programs at many Madison schools and will feature two special Black History Month Celebrations. Black Joy Matters at Toki Middle School, 5606 Russett Rd., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:30-7 p.m. will feature arts & crafts, spades & card games, face painting, double dutch, barber haircuts, Kahoot Trivia and food. The event is co-coordinated by Toki Middle School & MSCR Afterschool.
Let’s Stay Together will take place on Friday, March 6, 5-7:30 p.m. at Madison East High School, 2222 E Washington Ave. The event will be a celebration of “Black Excellence & Community” featuring soul food, fashion show and youth performances. The event is co-coordinated by Lake View Community School & MSCR Afterschool
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), provides accessible, inclusive recreation and enrichment opportunities for all Madison residents. MSCR operates the Meadowood Neighborhood Center in collaboration with the City of Madison on Madison’s southwest side, in the Meadowood Shopping Center.
