YOUTH CHANGE CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 24, 2010
11:30am - 6:30 pm
TBA
Currently, Madison has the highest incarceration rate for African American youth in the nation. It is important for local youth to be both aware of this epidemic and to learn about resources for overcoming the problem. By bringing students to campus and providing them with a series of workshops, students can gain insight into activities that can steer them away from this epidemic and encourage them to invest their time in self-fulfilling actions. These workshops will take place on Saturday, April 24, and will focus on identity education, as well as a series of art-based activities from poetry and spoken word to graffiti art. They will be lead by prominent artists from campus and the greater Wisconsin area. We look forward to continuing a tradition of a fun and insightful weekend and make an impact on Madison’s youth population.
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HEATBOX: A Beatbox Workshop
Saturday, April 24, 2010
12:00pm - 1:00pm
TBA
After seeing Heatbox open for Janelle Monae, learn from the specialist as he demonstrates his vocal skills in combination with a loop-machine. The Twin Cities' human drum (and other instruments) machine will facilitate a loop-machine tutorial and discussion, answering questions from the audience. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to learn from one of the Midwest's hottest beatbox talents.
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Clenched Fist Presents: HOMEGROWN – HIPLIFE IN GHANA and other shorts
Wednesday, April 28th
7pm | Wisconsin Historical Society
On Wednesday, April 28th, MCSC will be presenting a mini-film festival with films by Clenched Fist Productions. Clenched Fist Productions embodies the true spirit of hip hop, which is to build something that is powerful and useful out of what is seemingly impossible. CFP, like hip hop culture, continues to give voice to people who refuse to be silenced, ignored and cut off from the larger society. The films screened at the festival will have a focus on the international hip hop scene, highlighted by the showing of HomeGrown - HipLife in Ghana. HomeGrown documents the journey of Vision In Progress, the most famous hip-life group in Africa. A variety of short films focusing on various elements of the evolution of hip hop will also be screened.
The MultiCultural Student Coalition (MCSC)
Location: 333 East Campus Mall, Suite 3125 Madison, WI 53715
Contact: www.uwmcsc.com
Phone: (608) 261-1590
Fax: (608) 261-1758
Established in 1999, the MultiCultural Student Coalition (MCSC) is a coalition of students deeply committed to social justice, and the principles of inclusivity, integrity, responsibility and respect. MCSC offers services and events to the UW-Madison community, fostering understanding across cultural and class lines. Some of the services we provide include: media consultation, program development, grant writing and budget planning, volunteer opportunities, and customized workshops to engage participants in thoughtful dicussion helping to find common ground. We encourage anyone and everyone to come by and get involved!
