Political strategist Symone D. Sanders (Photo courtesy Wisconsin Union)

Political strategist Symone D. Sanders will present a talk called “Black History, American History” Monday, April 6 in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union, the Wisconsin Union Directorate announced today.

In her lecture, Sanders will speak about steps to becoming more involved with social issues and how people’s differences can contribute to effective social movements, according to a press release. Following her lecture, audience members will be invited to ask Sanders questions about her experiences and speaking topic.

“Symone Sanders has been recognized as an expert in political and social issues analysis,” said Wisconsin Union Directorate DLS Associate Director of Marketing and Outreach Evanka Annyapu in a statement.

Sanders serves as a communications consultant and CNN political commentator and held the role of spring 2018 resident fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School. Sanders currently serves as the senior advisor for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Joe Biden. She previously held the role of national press secretary for the presidential campaign for Senator Bernie Sanders.

A general admission ticket is required for the event, but they are free. They will be available to University of Wisconsin-Madison students March 25 and to other patrons March 30. Tickets can be obtained online or at the Memorial Union Box Office.