

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bridge the Gap Communal Meal: Stories of Empowerment
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An event to ignite empowerment through food, culture &amp; stories.

A Flavor Fiesta in Wisconsin
From the Heart of Africa to the Soul of Latin America &amp; the Caribbean

COMMUNAL MEAL
Traditional cultural dishes from Antigua Latin Cuisine, 
Lola’s Empanadas &amp; Frankie’s

CULTURAL MUSIC &amp; PERFORMANCES
Music from T’challa
Performances from Panadanza Dance Company and Odenigbo Group

SPEAKERS
Moderators: Yollande Tchouapi 
&amp; Yomarie Castellano

Citlali Mendieta-Ramos
Owner, Antigua Restaurant Group

Kristyn O’Laughlin Eitel
Owner, Toro Toro Toro

Martha Bianchini
Owner, Cubanitas

Griselda Aldrete
Founder, Aldrete Law &amp; Consulting

Dr. Sheila Lambi-Oben
Reclaim Her

PLUS! SILENT AUCTION OPENS – help us raise funds that go directly to organizations empowering our community.

Proceeds from Flavors of Africa + Diaspora Wisconsin 2026 benefit: The Cathedral Center, FoodRight and Walker's Point Center for the Arts
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/bridge-the-gap-communal-meal-stories-of-empowerment/200029490813045
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.ubuntumke.com/event-details/bridge-the-gap-communal-meal-stories-of-empowerment?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=milwaukee-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Urban Ecology Center
- **lat**: 43.067659040228
- **long**: -87.890934070841
- **full address**: Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3587, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ubuntu MKE (https://allevents.in/org/ubuntu-mke/24751062)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3587, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ubuntu MKE
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** food-drinks, nonprofit, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Bridge the Gap Communal Meal: Stories of Empowerment ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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