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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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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
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