This event is part of the Library Takeover Program and made possible with funding from TruStage and the Madison Public Library Foundation.
Introducing the team
Adwoa Asentu (also known as Britney Woods) is a mother, multidisciplinary multimedia artist, poet, yoga instructor, community-centered educator, communication strategist, revolutionary peacebuilder, and holistic health advocate . Her brands, Asentu Art and Asentu Alternative Medicine, focus on expressiveness, holistic healthcare approaches, and making art and wellness tools available to everyone. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication with minors in Ethnic Students and Community-Based Learning and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Art Therapy. She is the daughter or Tiffane Brown of Barbara Joyce and Willie Lee Brown and her granddaughter. She is the embodiment of their heritage, and by sharing her inherited gifts with the world, loving those she loves, and uplifting aspects of her culture through her work, she That honors her legacy. Besides pursuing her passion, she loves spending time with her son, her family, and friends. She enjoys relaxing in nature, going on random adventures, binge-watching 90's sitcoms, listening to good music, and eating delicious food.
Ciara Hartzog (aka Cici) is a Racine native with a deep passion for improving the quality of life of others by providing resources and providing equitable access to nutritious food sources. This is a woman. Cici says she's been in the kitchen for as long as she can remember, cooking with her family's matriarchs and exploring their culture. A former owner of a prepared meal delivery service, Cici values ​​feeding the community and healing the body with food. She is a proud supporter of libraries and communities, most recently serving on the board of Friends of Racine Public Library, as well as doing public relations and serving as general director of the Wild Root Market Cooperative. . Cici lives with her husband's girlfriend Davi and her daughter Hazel. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and watching documentaries, as well as cooking.
Sierra Carter is a wellness consultant and herbalist at Natural Food Shoppe, an herbal dispensary serving the Milwaukee area since 1962. Continuing her passion for holistic wellness and community empowerment, she has dedicated her time and expertise to a variety of initiatives, including leading workshops. She conducts herbalism and naturopathy work at local community centers, organizes nature-based activities for youth, and works with local organizations to create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to succeed. I am.
Shael Aikens is an experienced gardener and farmer with a generational green thumb. Her mission is to educate people about agriculture, food, and the cultural influences on our eating habits so that they can make healthier decisions while feeling better. Born and raised on Madison's west side, she happily brings her seeds, soil, and pots to show others how easy it is to grow their own food.