Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance(1:44:54)DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
by Jeremy Patrick Nichols, Charles Andrew Taylor 3:05 pm SLC - ROOM 115 |
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Description: There is something extraordinary happening in Madison, Wisconsin. Despite Blacks making up only 7% of Madison’s population, there are more Black elected officials on the city council and school board than ever in the city’s history. Two Blacks from Madison were elected to the WI state legislature in the last election. Madison’s school superintendent is Black, as is its Police Chief, District attorney and County Sheriff. Blacks are leading multiple large non-profit agencies and spearheading multi-million dollar building projects all over the city. Blacks are leading in so many important areas and are launching so many key initiatives that many people are calling this period in Madison’s history a “Black renaissance.”
This film introduces viewers to nearly 40 of Madison’s most prolific leaders in ten different genres as they define what is happening in Madison and what it means to the city’s future.
This film introduces viewers to nearly 40 of Madison’s most prolific leaders in ten different genres as they define what is happening in Madison and what it means to the city’s future.
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Director's Bio:
Dr. Taylor is a retired professor and author of six non-fiction books, two WI biographies, a novel, a Children's musical play and writer/producer of the award-winning documentary: DECADE OF DISCONTENT. Charles also produced the Journey of Hope Film series on Rev Carmen Porco's housing ministry in WI that lifted people out of poverty. (Contact Information: [email protected] ) |
