Twin Cities to Madison: A shared reckoning

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 p.m.

Against a backdrop of photographs capturing both Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and the fatal shooting of Madison native Corey Ruiz, Minneapolis-based poets and writers will share lyrics of witness about this dark period in recent memory.

Moderator: Natalie Eilbert

Panelists:Peter DiCampo, Rob Dz, Opal Ellyse, Ed Bok Lee, Sun Yung Shin, Danez Smith

Location: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture theater, 671 W. Badger Road

Tickets: Photojournalism Summit or any paid main program ticket

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