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Madison Public Library recognizes WE READ Youth Voices Writing Contest winners
Six young Madison writers were recognized on Thursday as the winners of Madison Public Library and Forward Madison FC’s third annual WE READ Youth Voices Writing Contest. The grand prize winner was 17-year-old Grace Huang, a senior at Madison West High School, for “Speak English” which encapsulates the contest’s theme of Celebrate Small Heroes by telling the story of a small act of kindness having a big impact on Huang’s life. Huang, who said she faced many language and racial barriers in her childhood, wrote about one classmate who showed acceptance and friendship when other classmates didn’t.
A sneak preview of Madison Metro’s new Bus Rapid Transit as it gets ready to launch
Madison Metro invited alders and journalists to try out the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as it prepares to launch the service next month. The new, highly anticipated BRT service aims to cut down on ride times with more direct routes through high-traffic areas. Bus stations, mostly in the center of the road, have been popping up since last year as riders get ready for the newest addition of Madison Metro’s services. The project comes in at an expected $355 million to build with the first route — Route A — at $194 million with 75% covered by federal funds, Madison Metro said.
365 Amplified: Sgovoteden!
This year marks 100 since Native Americans were allowed to vote in federal elections. Even a century later, there are still barriers that disenfranchise many of them. Wisconsin Native Vote, a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices, is working to motivate Indigenous people to vote, and help them overcome obstacles to voting. Today, Anne Eagan-Waukau and Anjalie Bhisan join us to talk about those obstacles, what’s being done to overcome them, and what it means to say, “Sgovoteden!”
Harris explains in exclusive CNN interview why she’s shifted her position on key issues since her first run for president
Savannah, Georgia (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday offered her most expansive explanation to date on why she’s changed some of her positions on fracking and immigration, telling CNN’s Dana Bash her values haven’t shifted but that her time as vice president provided new perspective on some of the country’s most pressing issues.
Ford becomes the latest company to scale back its diversity and inclusion policies
New York (CNN) — Ford is changing some of its diversity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of companies altering their approaches amid a changing legal and political environment and online pressure from the right. Ford CEO Jim Farley said in an email to employees Wednesday that the...
7th annual Richard Garner Memorial Ride will honor late Madison firefighter
The Richard Garner Memorial Ride has become a very special event for Madison-area firefighters and the greater Madison community. On Saturday, Sept. 14, hundreds of people will come out to participate in a 100-mile ride starting at Harley-Davidson of Madison and ending with an after-party at Wisconsin Brewing Co. to help Fire Fighters Local 311 Charities raise money for the Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Short on fixes for prison problems, Wisconsin weighs independent oversight
This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Wisconsin lawmakers have offered few remedies for deteriorating prison conditions spotlighted this year by investigative journalism, litigation surrounding extended lockdowns and criminal charges against nine Waupun prison officials following a string of inmate deaths.
Dusty & Stones want the world to lend an ear to African country music
(CNN) — With the success of Beyoncé’s newest album, “Cowboy Carter,” and the rise of artists like Nigerian American singer Shaboozey, Black country music is having a moment. Tapping into that energy is Dusty & Stones. Cousins Gazi “Dusty” Simelane and Linda “Stones” Msibi grew...
President Biden to visit Wisconsin Sept. 5
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin on Sept. 5 “to highlight how his investing in America agenda is benefiting communities across Wisconsin and ensuring Americans have a brighter, more prosperous future,” the White House announced on Wednesday. This will be Biden’s first trip to Wisconsin since dropping out...
More than 800 children get free haircuts at 16th annual Back 2 School Free Haircutz
Dozens and dozens of local barbers came together Aug. 25 at the Alliant Energy Center to give over 800 free haircuts to kids in the Madison area as they get ready to go back to school. The 16th annual Back 2 School Free Haircutz event was a community drive to...
Black Business Hub hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony on Madison’s South Side
The Black Business Hub officially opened its doors after two and a half years in the making this past weekend. The Urban League of Greater Madison finally fully opened the doors to the Black Business Hub, 2352 S. Park Street on Aug. 24. The building, which broke ground in April 2022, has slowly been opening up as businesses held their own unveilings. Now, the Urban League is ready to fully open its doors with additional coworking space, retail and a commercial kitchen. The grand opening coupled with the Urban League’s annual Unity Picnic where hundreds flocked to eat and celebrate the occasion.
Gamma Ray Bar looks to become the pulse of downtown
More often than you’d think, an entrepreneur isn’t a young up-and-comer just out of business school. Rather, most entrepreneurs spend a career getting really good at something, then do that thing for themselves. That’s the case with Kevin Willmot II – though he’d tell you he’s doing that...
The right-wing activist riding a wave of opposition to DEI in corporate America
New York (CNN) — Robby Starbuck, a former Hollywood music video director and turned conservative activist, has caught fire campaigning online against some major American brands’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI), support for gay Pride marches and LGBTQ events, strategies to slow climate change and other social policies.
Tonight’s Imagination Center Town Hall moved to virtual format only
Due to an excessive heat warning, tonight’s town hall regarding the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be held in virtual format only. Alder Sabrina Madison and the Sandburg Area Neighborhood Association will host the event. The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be a multifunctional, indoor-outdoor library and...
“We Belong”: Wingra Schools unveils new artwork created by Desere Mayo and Wingra students
Wingra School, an independent progressive school that serves students between 5-14 years old on Madison’s near west side, unveiled new artwork in a joint project between a local Black artist and Wingra students on Aug. 23. The artwork was envisioned and created by Desere Mayo who looked to find a project to bring students together and push the importance of community and identity.
Lisa Marshall named CEO of REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin, South Central Wisconsin MLS
The REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin (RASCW) and the South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service (SCWMLS) have chosen Lisa Marshall as their new chief executive officer (CEO). “Lisa brings a proven track record of leadership, strategic thinking, and innovative management in the real estate sector,” said Ben Oblizajek,...
Latino advocacy group wants federal investigation of Texas AG over home searches tied to voter fraud probe
(CNN) — A prominent Latino advocacy group asked the US Justice Department on Monday to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after his office launched a series of raids that the group says was at the homes of Democratic activists and leaders last week on allegations tied to voter fraud.
“Revitalizing Traditions, Driving Innovation”: Indigenous Biz Con returns to Milwaukee
Tribal leaders, Indigenous business owners, and non-Indigenous business operators will come together on Oct. 14-15 for Indigenous Business Group’s third annual Indigenous Biz Con at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee. This year’s Indigenous Biz Con theme, “Revitalizing Traditions, Driving Innovation,” will provide an opportunity for attendees to...
Inaugural Anesis Multicultural Mental Health Conference centers BIPOC experiences and best practices in multicultural organizations
Over 500 people came out to a first-of-its-kind mental health conference for communities of color held in Madison. Anesis Therapy held its first-ever Anesis Multicultural Mental Health Conference on Aug. 22 at the Marriott West Conference Center, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr., in Middleton. At the event, professionals in mental health and social work got to explore topics in their practices for a more “inclusive and equitable mental health landscape,” said Myra McNair, executive director of Anesis Therapy.
Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed
(CNN) — Four years after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her home, a federal judge has dismissed felony charges against two former Louisville Metro Police Department detectives who worked on the search warrant in the forced-entry raid. Louisville detective Joshua Jaynes and Sgt. Kyle Meany were federally...
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