University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Diversity and College Access presents: “Celebration of Cultural Expression: Art, Literature and Music” This event has a blog page. You can see photos and read Tia's reflection on it here ! February 20, 2025 Dreyfus University Laird Center and Lounge 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point Join us for an evening of culture in celebration of Black History Month! Tia Richardson will be keynoting this evening's event with a screening of her film 'Rockford Taking Flight', a talkback and Q&A. Here is the event page on UW Stevens Point website: https://www.uwsp.edu/news/black-history-month-25/  

'Reaching Your Potential' Mural installed at Jimmy Banks Memorial Stadium, 4300 W. Fairmount Ave. Milwaukee, WI When I leave this world, I want to be able to say that I've done something for someone. I think by helping these kids, teaching them good values, not only teaching but motivating — if I can do that, I've done my job .” ~ Jimmy Banks Milwaukee honors soccer legend Jimmy Banks with new mural and stadium dedication    In the summer of 2023 the group Friends of Jimmy Banks Stadium invited me to do a mural that would honor the work of Milwaukee soccer legend and coach Jimmy Banks, for the stadium they had worked to rename in his honor. The location was his high school alma mater, formerly Custer, now Obama School of Career and Technological Education (SCTE). It's been a heartwarming experience, learning about the work he's done with youth in the local community after reaching the world stage and getting to know the people who knew him as friends, family...