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Celebrate Vel Phillips: Documentary Screening & Discussion at East
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Audience: Adults
Categories: Educational Interest, History/Genealogy
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wisconsin's legendary political, social, and cultural leader, Vel R. Phillips at your Milwaukee Public Library. Join us for a screening of the Wisconsin Public Television documentary Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams which tells the story of one remarkable woman and the struggles she undertook to build a better community. After the screening, a panel discussion will follow moderated by HYFIN Radio Host, Element Everest-Blanks. Panelists include Vel's son, attorney Michael Phillips, and Alderwoman Milele Coggs. During the discussion, there will be an opportunity to create a beautiful Vel Phillips-inspired bookmark.Location: Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
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