Why Madison Needs The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
The new Center for Black Excellence and Culture has officially opened! City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin sits down with founder Rev. Dr. Alex Gee at the center to talk about everything it took to open the doors and what comes next. The 37,000-square-foot space features auditoriums, lounges, a children’s library, senior area, women’s center, art gallery, innovation and business workspaces, and more. Beginning July 1, visitors can take walking tours.
To hear more from Rev. Dr. Gee, listen to his podcast Black Like Me.
Mentioned on the show
Justified anger: Rev. Alex Gee says Madison is failing its African-American community (CapTimes)
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