Rep. Shelia Stubbs Honors Community Leaders at State Capitol Black History Month Kickoff

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a Black History Month Kick-Off Event, where Representative Shelia Stubbs honored 6 guests whose work has shaped the Madison community and beyond. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

“Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus celebrated the beginning of Black History Month with a kick-off event highlighting the importance and contributions of the Black community in our state. I would like to recognize One City Schools students and their instructor Karen Shields for welcoming us in with traditional African drumming, as well as Darrielle Fair for serving as our Master of Ceremonies.

As part of today’s program, members of the Black Caucus were encouraged to invite distinguished guests who exemplify Black Excellence and have contributed immeasurably to the fields of education, government, the clergy, community organizing, advocacy, Civil Rights, and so much more.

For this Black History Month kick-off, I chose to recognize Reverend Joseph Baring, Retired Senior Pastor of St. Paul AME Church, Wisconsin Council of Churches, Kaleem Caire, Founder and CEO of One City Schools, Elder Linda Hoskins, former President of the NAACP Madison Branch & Retired Former Special Education Assistant for MMSD, Greg Jones, President of the Dane County Branch of the NAACP, Mrs. Kirbie Mack, Vice President of Blacks for Political and Social Action of Dane County, Inc. and Bishop Dr. Godfrey Stubbs, Founder and Senior Pastor of End Time Ministries International & Founder and President of End Time School of Ministry, for the immense impact they have had in their respective fields and the legacy they have left not only in Dane County, but across the state and nationally.

It was my great honor and privilege to honor 6 leaders and trailblazers in our State Capitol today whose leadership, advocacy, and commitment to building a better world have not only positively shaped every life they’ve touched, but continue to inspire others. As the first African American ever elected to the State Legislature from Dane County, I understand the importance of representation, knowing our history, and honoring those who have given so much to our community.

I look forward to the rest of Black History Month and more opportunities to continue celebrating Black heritage and culture in Wisconsin.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.