MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center to Host A Series of Black History Month Events

Madison, WI – The MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center, 5740 Raymond Rd, is hosting a variety of free and exciting events in honor of Black History Month. These inspiring events are open to the public and begin on Saturday, February 7.

“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. “Events like Black History Month Paint & Sip and our student-led afterschool presentations allow us to invest in our community’s health and knowledge, while our fashion show and soul food dinner provide the perfect opportunity for joy and connection.

Meadowood Black History Month Events:

Black Heroes Night (Private – MSCR Meadowood Afterschool Participants Only) Friday, February 6
Students and staff in the Afterschool program present about the Black heroes they studied followed with snacks.
Paint & Sip Saturday, February 7, 1-3pm
Event for ages 18+. Sip mocktails and learn to paint with Instructor Ms. Aiyana to create a Black History inspired painting. Register
Black Wellness Day (Private – MSCR Meadowood Afterschool Participants Only) Friday, February 13
Join Tauri Robinson, Meadowood Neighborhood Center Director and staff to focus and learn about wellness activities.
Fashion Show & Pop-up Friday, February 20, 5-7pm
Ages 18+.Features Black fashions of various decades modeled by Meadowood staff. Enjoy snacks and learn about different multicultural resources.
BHM Community Celebration & Soul Food Dinner
Friday, February 27, 5-6:30pm
Close out the month of celebrations with performances from the MSCR afterschool participants and community members while enjoying a soul food meal together.