The Wisconsin Association of Black Men (WABM) Presents to You...
The 5th Annual WABM Black Men's Initiative Forum:
"You Have the Right To Remain Educated: Black Male Interaction With the American Legal System"
Considering recent events on the UW campus and around the nation, as well as the statistics on black male incarceration for Madison, the leaders of WABM feel this topic is a key issue facing young black men and want to provide an opportunity to focus on relevant legal topics for college students and the community at-large.This exciting two-day event offers everyone the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and share ideas surrounding the Black male’s interactions with the American legal system
The first night will be held in Gordon Commons Dining and Event Center (770 W. Dayton Street) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and features keynote speaker, Dr. Ivory Toldson, an associate professor at Howard University, senior research analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Negro Education.
Day two will be held at the Pyle Center (702 Langdon Street) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning with a small breakfast reception, followed by workshops facilitated by professionals in the field of law enforcement and the American legal system. Workshops will span from 30-45 minutes each including thought-provoking and interactive discussions. The event will conclude with a luncheon and an address co-sponsor and WABM mentor Damon Williams, PhD., UW-Madison vice provost and chief diversity officer.
The Wisconsin Association of Black Men welcomes all students and faculty to join us for a weekend full of insight, opportunity, and inspiration. Register today using the links below.
For more information on the Wisconsin Association of Black Men or this year’s event please email Shawn Harris, WABM Community Liaison: smharris3@wisc.edu.
Registration for Friday, Feb. 22:
Registration for Saturday, Feb. 23:
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