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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-31-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Culture,Education,Families,Immigrant support,Public,Youth
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SUMMARY:Diasporic Investment in Homeland Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the March edition of Africa Talks. We will be talking about the diaspora and conflict resolution in Cameroon\, Central Africa and what motivates individuals in the diaspora to intervene in the politics of their homeland. \nWhile much of the literature on group mobilization in social science\, particularly analyses of African states\, highlights ethnic cleavages as the primary sources of grievance and conflict\, the role of migrants and individuals within diaspora communities in sustaining and shaping mobilization in their countries of origin gets far less attention. Leveraging the varying degrees of diasporans’ social and political integration in their host countries\, the speaker explores how critical moments and evolving political dynamics\, particularly mass protests\, trigger deviations from baseline patterns of homeland investment. \nJoin the conversation on conflict\, gender\, and economic resilience in West Africa and in the diaspora. \n\n5pm: Doors open for food and networking\n5:30pm: Presentations & Panel discussion\n6pm: Audience joins the conversation (Q&A)\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nNorah-Frida Tebid – doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at UW-Madison\nYvonne Tazeh – Co-Founder & Portfolio Manager\,  TT Investment Concepts and Cameroonian community leader and longtime Madison resident\n\nModerated by: Erica Ayisi – PBS Wisconsin Indigenous Affairs Reporter \nWho Should Attend: \n\nAnyone curious about African cultures and diaspora experiences and relations\nResearchers\, faculty\, and practitioners interest in conflict resolution\, bilingual governance systems in Africa\nAnyone seeking community connection\nNonprofit professionals and community organizers\nNeighbors who want to understand Madison’s growing diversity\n\nThis event is free and open to all. African food will be served. \nAbout Africa Talks Community Lectures: \nOur monthly lecture series that brings together scholars\, community leaders\, and neighbors to explore the richness of African cultures and the lived experiences of our diaspora community. Co-sponsored by African Center for Community Development and UW-Madison African Studies Program.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-25-2026-africa-talks/
LOCATION:Goodman South Library\, 2222 S Park St\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa Talks,African Center Programs,Community building,Community Events,Culture,Immigrant support,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260317T214803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025731Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-24-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Culture,Education,Families,Immigrant support,Public,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260317T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T214508Z
UID:10000092-1773768600-1773772200@africancentermadison.org
SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-17-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Families,Immigrant support,Youth
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T160327Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-10-2026-childrens-african-story/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:African Center Programs,Culture,Education,Immigrant support,Public,Youth
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CREATED:20260124T012636Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Pinney Library
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-09-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Pinney Library\, 516 Cottage Grove Rd\, Madison\, 53716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Public,Youth
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CREATED:20260222T013434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T013434Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/03-03-2026-childrens-african-story/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Flyer_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Eagle-Heights.jpg
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T183000
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SUMMARY:Africa Talks: Market Transformation - How Women in Mali’s Dairy Sector Respond to Armed Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February edition of Africa Talks. We will be talking about the dairy industry in Mali and how Malian women are responding to the conflict within the sector they have long dominated. \nFor more than a decade\, central Mali has been plagued by chronic insecurity and insurgency. Women’s experiences of this violence are often reduced to statistics that emphasize harm\, overlooking how they navigate insecurity in their everyday lives. By tracing these changes\, Emily hopes to highlight women not as victims of conflict\, but as savvy economic actors actively adapting to instability\, reworking markets\, and redefining resilience under conditions of protracted violence. \nJoin the conversation on conflict\, gender\, and economic resilience in West Africa and in the diaspora. \n\n5pm: Doors open for food and networking\n5:30pm: Presentations & Panel discussion\n6pm: Audience joins the conversation (Q&A)\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nEmily Fornof – doctoral candidate in the Department of Geography at UW-Madison.\nAhoifa Kouegane – Workforce Development Specialist\, Mali community leader and longtime Madison resident\n\nModerated by: Erica Ayisi – PBS Wisconsin Indigenous Affairs Reporter \nWho Should Attend: \n\nAnyone curious about African cultures and diaspora experiences\nResearchers\, faculty\, and practitioners working on conflict\, migration\, food systems\, or women’s economic empowerment\nAnyone seeking community connection\nNonprofit professionals and community organizers\nNeighbors who want to understand Madison’s growing diversity\n\nThis event is free and open to all. African food will be served. \nAbout Africa Talks Community Lectures: \nOur monthly lecture series that brings together scholars\, community leaders\, and neighbors to explore the richness of African cultures and the lived experiences of our diaspora community. Co-sponsored by African Center for Community Development and UW-Madison African Studies Program.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/02-25-2026-africa-talks/
LOCATION:Goodman South Library\, 2222 S Park St\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa Talks,African Center Programs,Community building,Culture,Education,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260222T013059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T013059Z
UID:10000088-1771954200-1771957800@africancentermadison.org
SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/02-24-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Flyer_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Eagle-Heights.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260206T200306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T200426Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/02-10-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Flyer_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Eagle-Heights.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260124T004802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T004952Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Pinney Library
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/02-09-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Pinney Library\, 516 Cottage Grove Rd\, Madison\, 53716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Public,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/02.09.2026_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Pinney-Library.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260122T223423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T005330Z
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SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/02-03-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Public,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Flyer_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Eagle-Heights.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260122T230845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T005514Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Talks: Voices of Mixing – Hybridity and Creolization
DESCRIPTION:What happens to a language when it crosses oceans? How do immigrant families preserve linguistic heritage while building new lives in Madison? A free community conversation on language\, identity\, and belonging in the African diaspora \nJoin us for the January edition of Africa Talks. We will be talking about the development and usage of Sierra Leonean Krio among Africans in the diaspora – a conversation about language mixing\, cultural identity\, and the creative ways communities maintain connection across generations and geographies. \nJoin the conversation on how immigrant families navigate language preservation\, cultural mixing\, and identity formation across generations. \n\n5pm: Doors open for food and networking\n5:30pm: Presentations & Panel discussion\n6pm: Audience joins the conversation (Q&A)\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nErnesta Cole – 3rd year PhD Student\, African Cultural Studies\, UW-Madison\nAbdul Thoronka\, MSc – Community Health and Human Service Professional\, Sierra Leonean community elder and longtime Madison resident\n\nModerated by: Erica Ayisi – PBS Wisconsin Indigenous Affairs Reporter \nWho Should Attend: \n\nAnyone curious about African cultures and diaspora experiences\nEducators\, students\, and language enthusiasts\nAnyone seeking community connection\nNonprofit professionals and community organizers\nNeighbors who want to understand Madison’s growing diversity\n\nThis event is free and open to all. African food will be served. \nAbout Africa Talks Community Lectures: \nOur monthly lecture series that brings together scholars\, community leaders\, and neighbors to explore the richness of African cultures and the lived experiences of our diaspora community. Co-sponsored by African Center for Community Development and UW-Madison African Studies Program.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/01-28-2026-africa-talks/
LOCATION:Goodman South Library\, 2222 S Park St\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa Talks,African Center Programs,Community building,Culture,Education,Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T064209
CREATED:20260122T222247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T005138Z
UID:10000071-1769535000-1769538600@africancentermadison.org
SUMMARY:Children's African Story Hour - Eagle Heights
DESCRIPTION:Journey across the African continent through award-winning children’s stories\, hands-on activities\, and cultural discovery. Children’s African Story Hour (CASH) brings diverse art\, culture\, food\, and language from across Africa directly to families in Madison Wisc. \nThis FREE story hour is open to children of all ages and backgrounds. It is an opportunity for your children\, grandchildren and little friends to learn about Africa\, different cultures and diverse culinary traditions. \nEach session features storytellers from the spotlighted country or region of Africa who offer cultural knowledge and share lived experiences\, making the stories come alive with authenticity and warmth. Children will engage in creative activities\, sample African cuisines\, and explore the rich diversity of a vast continent—all in a fun\, welcoming atmosphere. \nThis free program is a collaboration between the African Center for Community Development\, UW-Madison’s African Studies Program\, and Madison Public Library.
URL:https://africancentermadison.org/event/01-27-2026-childrens-african-story-hour/
LOCATION:Eagle Heights Community Center\, 611 Eagle Heights Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Public,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://africancentermadison.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Spring-Flyer_Childrens-African-Story-Hour_Eagle-Heights.jpg
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