Oct. 22, 2019
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 蜜桃影像 will host 鈥淏lack Emotional Wellness: A conversation with radio and television personality and best-selling author Charlamagne Tha God and Chrishaunda Lee Perez,鈥� presented by Marquette Student Government and Black Student Council, on Sunday, Oct. 27, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre, 1326 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The event will feature a candid conversation between Charlamagne and Perez about his book, the best-selling 鈥淪hook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me,鈥� and the topic of black emotional health and trauma. Charlamagne has been a leading force progressing the mental health discussion in America and has spoken publicly about his struggles with anxiety and depression.
This event is free and .
Charlamagne drives the daily national conversation about issues related to hip-hop, race, society and politics. He is also the best-selling author of 鈥淏lack Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It.鈥�
A Milwaukee native, Perez is a writer, producer and orator who focuses on trauma and empathy. Her popular debut novel, 鈥淲e Come as Girls, We Leave as Women,鈥� about high school girls overcoming personal challenges as they head toward graduation, was released in fall 2018 and has been endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. She is also known for her work as co-writer and co-producer of the acclaimed science fiction/magical realism short film, 鈥淭he Forever Tree,鈥� and memoir of miracles, "Share the Dream: Building Noah's Ark One Prayer at a Time.鈥�
The event is additionally supported by the Marquette Forum, Near West Side Partners, Social Development Commission, Rent College Pads, and the Office of Community Engagement. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and V100 are the media co-sponsors.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of University Relations. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
